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ThisQuirkyPeachHare · 2024-09-19T19:46:00+00:00

I'm not a pet owner, although have had pets in my childhood. Many of my friends and family members have dogs... And I'm just always so surprised to see how their hygiene standards change when they get a pet.... No dogs on the sofa/bed... But how is it suddenly acceptable? Dogs around the table and sniffing around food that's low eg coffee table. And then the owners stroking the pets and letting it sniff/lick hands and then eating without washing first?? My sister in law is awful for it... Her and her children are all petting the dog while eating and then taking more food from the plates which are for everyone. In-between this, the dogs led licking it's nethers before coming back for another sniff around the food 🤢 I can't be the only person to think this is disgusting? 😂🤦🏾♀️

saltinesandcoffeecups · 19/09/2024 22:15

Ok… after another thread today. Now I want to see the Venn Diagram of dogs are unhygienic but I share bath water with my spouse/kids/neighbor down the street.

Childfreecatlady · 19/09/2024 22:13

AgileGreenSeal · 19/09/2024 21:01

The whole world is suddenly full of badly behaved dogs. The beach especially. And what they leave behind. 😫

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That's not badly behaved dogs that's badly behaved people, please make the correct distinction.

Grabyourpassportandmyhand · 19/09/2024 22:12

My dog definitely makes my house smell and the shedding hairs are everywhere. However, its been scientifically proven that dogs make us happier, benefit us emotionally and physically so well worth the extra bit of dirt around the place :)

Clingfilm · 19/09/2024 22:10

I think it's most house pet owners to be fair. I'm a case in point, my house is undoubtedly less hygienic than it was before we got cats.

In fact, I was horrified the first week we got them, the smell, footprints, food in a bowl on the floor, fur...

Love them to bits and wouldn't be without them now of course!

PresidentBarklett · 19/09/2024 22:09

aliceinanwonderland · 19/09/2024 21:55

You are joking aren't you?!

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Actually, sort of, in that I don't invite it, and obviously extricate myself when she does but it's really not a big deal to me. I certainly don't wash my mouth out or anything afterwards but 'love' was probably being a bit facetious.

I do, however, love when she licks my face as she's usually very happy when she does it and, as I love HER it's not the 'eurgh' experience it would be with another dog.

Helps that she's a sausage dog and has rather a neat little tongue rather than a giant slobbery thing.

ringoutsolsticebells · 19/09/2024 22:09

I have 2 dogs. And I simply don't care. Some care. But they don't live with me so whatever

Sprampyourface · 19/09/2024 22:08

Ghilliegums · 19/09/2024 22:06

My dogs are old now and they stink- the terrier has gum disease and his breath is deathly. The labrador farts constantly. The terrier sleeps wherever he likes and the lab flops about. There is hair everywhere- I do hoover of course but it never seems to get it all.

Luckily I have a lot of lovely friends who couldn't care less, and my dogs bring me joy everyday.

The last time I got ill was in March 2020 - possibly early covid. I've had a stomach upset twice in the last 10 years. So clearly my hygiene is fine.

The worst smelling house I’ve visited where the smell was due to a pet it was rabbits not dogs! I still visited though, you ‘got used to’ the smell after about ten minutes being there anyway and the family loved the rabbits so much so it was actually nice to see them anyway.

Ghilliegums · 19/09/2024 22:06

My dogs are old now and they stink- the terrier has gum disease and his breath is deathly. The labrador farts constantly. The terrier sleeps wherever he likes and the lab flops about. There is hair everywhere- I do hoover of course but it never seems to get it all.

Luckily I have a lot of lovely friends who couldn't care less, and my dogs bring me joy everyday.

The last time I got ill was in March 2020 - possibly early covid. I've had a stomach upset twice in the last 10 years. So clearly my hygiene is fine.

aperolspritzbasicbitch · 19/09/2024 22:05

I can honestly, hand on heart, say I'd rather share personal space with any dog over a huge majority of other humans. People can be absolutely, and willingly, disgusting.

ladycardamom · 19/09/2024 22:05

Melodysmum12 · 19/09/2024 21:03

I agree but I have a dog and I don’t care! I think some germs are good for you! I don’t let my dog lick my face/son’s face. We wash hands before eating. I think the rest can’t be avoided… she sleeps on my head, she walks in the garden and then in the house and we don’t wash her paws! She brings so much joy that it doesn’t bother me!

Same as me. My house is very doggy now, I wouldn't have countenanced it before. I dont care now. Risks v benefits analysis; the dog won.

rainsofcastamere · 19/09/2024 22:04

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Those Mancunian dogs don't say woof they say weweeeef

kitsuneghost · 19/09/2024 22:04

To be fair they walk about with shit in their hands/pockets. I think you wouldn't be too fussed after that

rainsofcastamere · 19/09/2024 22:04

Ah I'll carry on as I am, letting my dog on the settees and beds, sitting next to us at the table, loving him, kissing him and so will everyone in our house! I couldn't give a fuck what anyone else thinks! Can't remember the last time any of us were poorly either so, yeah you do you boo! 🐕 🐶 🐩

YOYOK · 19/09/2024 22:02

mellowfell · 19/09/2024 21:57

Dog hairs all over their clothes coming out their food 😭

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My dog doesn’t shed. I do, unfortunately. 🤪

DrinkElephants · 19/09/2024 22:01

AGirlInACountrySong · 19/09/2024 20:57

Oh well 🤷‍♀️

This.

We haven’t died yet in our house…

Eenymeanymineymo · 19/09/2024 22:01

lifebyfaith · 19/09/2024 22:00

I really don't care. I have a dog and a cat and they are family members. I wouldn't wash my hands after stroking them anymore than I would touching a baby or young child. They're not dirty or disgusting to me.

They will be far cleaner than most humans anyway.

Blondiney · 19/09/2024 22:01

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LAvortonDeLaLitière · 19/09/2024 22:01

Yep, probably do have lower hygiene standards. Can I offset that with good health standards, both mental and physical? Oh, and not feeling the need to tell other people how wrong their lifestyle choices are. You may think you are superior, you’re not - just cleaner.

janeytelly · 19/09/2024 22:01

Not all dog owners by any stretch, no. I think you already know that.

PotatoBreadForTheWin · 19/09/2024 22:01

Agree OP. Dogs ming.

lifebyfaith · 19/09/2024 22:00

I really don't care. I have a dog and a cat and they are family members. I wouldn't wash my hands after stroking them anymore than I would touching a baby or young child. They're not dirty or disgusting to me.

PuppiesLove · 19/09/2024 21:59

Allswellthatendswelll · 19/09/2024 21:58

I know this will outrage people! However we have a dog and probably the terrible hygiene you speak of. She sleeps on my bed. She sometimes licks DS's face. We don't stress loads about handwashing around her unless we've picked up her poo obviously!

I'm very rarely ill and DS who goes to nursery is (thankfully touch wood) also very rarely ill. Some germs are good for kids and kids who grow up with dogs have better immune systems. Not to mention all the other benefits.

So everyone has different standards I know but it works for us in our horrible dog infected home.

And what do you know, all that and you've lived to tell the tale as well. :-)

Allswellthatendswelll · 19/09/2024 21:58

I know this will outrage people! However we have a dog and probably the terrible hygiene you speak of. She sleeps on my bed. She sometimes licks DS's face. We don't stress loads about handwashing around her unless we've picked up her poo obviously!

I'm very rarely ill and DS who goes to nursery is (thankfully touch wood) also very rarely ill. Some germs are good for kids and kids who grow up with dogs have better immune systems. Not to mention all the other benefits.

So everyone has different standards I know but it works for us in our horrible dog infected home.

PuppiesLove · 19/09/2024 21:58

UpUpUpU · 19/09/2024 21:56

My annoyance with dogs is their hair. My son’s dad has two dogs. Son always comes back from his covered in hair as the dogs are allowed on furniture and beds (which is quite gross).

Get a non-shedding breed. Mine don't shed. I know that ship has sailed for your son's dad though.

mellowfell · 19/09/2024 21:57

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Dog hairs all over their clothes coming out their food 😭