Anonymous wrote:Some children are terrified of dogs. Dogs should not be at the bus stop. They are also not allowed on school grounds.

Kids need to adjust to the real world. Dogs exist. They have evolved alongside humans for centuries. They are a part of our society like it or not.

Some children are terrified of dogs. Dogs should not be at the bus stop. They are also not allowed on school grounds.

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Anonymous wrote:I ike dogs generally but not those that jump on me. I cannot believe owners don't train their animals to not do that.

It's sometimes not that easy. We spend a lot of time training and working with ours but she still jumps on people excited to see them.

In your house it’s not easy. I have a jumpy dog and I ask people if they are OK or if they want me to lock him in the bedroom. But in public? It’s not hard, because you just make darn sure not to get that close to people.

If your kids are old enough that you can supervise from a distance then a jumpy dog at the bus stop is fine. Be vigilant and warn people if they start to approach. But if your kids are younger or your stop is crowded then don’t bring him.

We don't have bus stops and have to drive but I will take the dog for pick ups.

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Anonymous wrote:I ike dogs generally but not those that jump on me. I cannot believe owners don't train their animals to not do that.

It's sometimes not that easy. We spend a lot of time training and working with ours but she still jumps on people excited to see them.

Stop letting your dog touch others. If you let your dog jump on me, and it causes me to have an allergic reaction, I will take legal action. In moco at least, letting your dog make unwanted contact with people can result in a fine. If it results in actual harm, you can face other consequences

My dog reads people well and wouldn't come near you. Sue away. You clearly like drama.

Only if the dog is a distance away from where the kids are standing (unless you know for a fact that everyone at your bus stop is ok with dogs) and the owner has the dog under their control and attention 100 percent of the time.

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Anonymous wrote:I ike dogs generally but not those that jump on me. I cannot believe owners don't train their animals to not do that.

It's sometimes not that easy. We spend a lot of time training and working with ours but she still jumps on people excited to see them.

In your house it’s not easy. I have a jumpy dog and I ask people if they are OK or if they want me to lock him in the bedroom. But in public? It’s not hard, because you just make darn sure not to get that close to people.

If your kids are old enough that you can supervise from a distance then a jumpy dog at the bus stop is fine. Be vigilant and warn people if they start to approach. But if your kids are younger or your stop is crowded then don’t bring him.

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Anonymous wrote:I ike dogs generally but not those that jump on me. I cannot believe owners don't train their animals to not do that.

It's sometimes not that easy. We spend a lot of time training and working with ours but she still jumps on people excited to see them.

Stop letting your dog touch others. If you let your dog jump on me, and it causes me to have an allergic reaction, I will take legal action. In moco at least, letting your dog make unwanted contact with people can result in a fine. If it results in actual harm, you can face other consequences

Anonymous wrote:I ike dogs generally but not those that jump on me. I cannot believe owners don't train their animals to not do that.

It's sometimes not that easy. We spend a lot of time training and working with ours but she still jumps on people excited to see them.

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Anonymous wrote:I was afraid of dogs for years after some dogs jumped on me at kindergarten age. These were big dogs of friendly breeds like Labs but they are terrifying to a little kid. Your dog better be REALLY well-behaved if you do this. No licking either - I can't stand when people say "He just wants to kiss you" when their neurotic dog starts licking incessantly. Sickening

Dogs like as a sign of affection. Just don’t go near the dog and teach your kids to ask permission. Majority of kids ask to pet our dog. Only a select few just do it. The training and socialization is important.

I’d be really annoyed if you were using my little kid who is afraid of dogs to train and socialize your dog. That seems wrong.

I personally don't want nasty kids touching my dog. A lot of kids aren't bathed regularly nor wash their hands. However, you need to work with your kids not to be afraid of dogs. That seems wrong too. We keep our dog on a short leash and are right there if someone pets our dog. I'd prefer people not pet our dog but she's kinda cute and sweet so its unavoidable.

It is absolutely not “wrong” to be afraid of dogs you don’t know. You should of course have a healthy fear of dogs. Especially in DC where people seem incapable of being responsible dog owners.

It is not healthy when most dogs are fine.

I ike dogs generally but not those that jump on me. I cannot believe owners don't train their animals to not do that.

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Anonymous wrote:I’d like to say if your dog is well behaved, and you are a conscientious dog owner, it’s ok. But let’s be real - everyone thinks that they are. So it has to be a blanket no.
Just remember - no one loses if you don’t bring your dog. If you do bring them, some may lose. It’s an easy answer.

Uh, no. You are really going to have to learn to cope with the fact that you can’t control what other people do or don’t do. Honestly you should have learned that long before you reached adulthood, but better late than never.

My comment had nothing to do with coping with the fact that I can’t control others. Clearly I can’t. A$$holes are still going to bring their dogs to the bus stop. Im just saying they’re making a selfish decision and couldn’t care less about how it affects those who are scared of dogs or honestly just don’t want their dog jumping and slobbering all over them. This is fact. They are making a decision that is not good for everyone, just for themselves.

But thanks for your irrelevant snarky comment. Fell flat a lil but that’s ok.

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Anonymous wrote:What I've learned from this thread is that some dog owners are selfish and inconsiderate.

And you have a stick up you a$$

Really not hard to find the bad dog owners in this thread….

They’re a nasty bunch, huh.

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Anonymous wrote:I was afraid of dogs for years after some dogs jumped on me at kindergarten age. These were big dogs of friendly breeds like Labs but they are terrifying to a little kid. Your dog better be REALLY well-behaved if you do this. No licking either - I can't stand when people say "He just wants to kiss you" when their neurotic dog starts licking incessantly. Sickening

Dogs like as a sign of affection. Just don’t go near the dog and teach your kids to ask permission. Majority of kids ask to pet our dog. Only a select few just do it. The training and socialization is important.

I’d be really annoyed if you were using my little kid who is afraid of dogs to train and socialize your dog. That seems wrong.

I personally don't want nasty kids touching my dog. A lot of kids aren't bathed regularly nor wash their hands. However, you need to work with your kids not to be afraid of dogs. That seems wrong too. We keep our dog on a short leash and are right there if someone pets our dog. I'd prefer people not pet our dog but she's kinda cute and sweet so its unavoidable.

It is absolutely not “wrong” to be afraid of dogs you don’t know. You should of course have a healthy fear of dogs. Especially in DC where people seem incapable of being responsible dog owners.

Dogs at the bus stop!
WOOF! WOOF! WOOF! WOOF!!
Dogs at the bus stop!
WOOF! WOOF! WOOF! WOOF!

Deja Vu. Reminds me of a song I think....

Anonymous wrote:The lack of empathy for people with dog allergies of fear of dogs is really stunning. Some of you folks really have your priorities out of order.

No one is bring the dog into your house or car or anything. They are on a public street/sidewalk. Dogs need to be walked. I hate dogs except ours. I just avoid them as much as possible and it's no big deal. I might be allergic to some, but again, they aren't coming into my house or car.