To dare to think that the Cult of Dog has gone too far?

You don’t have to be with anyone from this thread.

Time to be happy!

I’d rather be with a dog than some of the miserable apologies for human beings posting on this thread.

I live on a new build estate and we have designated poo bins. It didn't stop people filling up the normal bin next to the playground tho. A few of us complained because it was hardly ever emptied and overflowing with dog poo bags all the time so the council took it away. My husbands uncle has a dog and they take it EVERYWHERE. They say he can't be left alone at all at home yet when we dog sat for them for a weekend we left him and he was totally fine. They have been known to turn up to family events with him without asking and there were small children who'd never been around a dog and were frightened. They even turned up to my 1YO birthday party with him. Without asking 🙄I have a dog and like dogs but I don't want a dog turning up if other people don't like dog especially if they haven't asked first.

How very dare you 😂

Um, I mean I don’t “surround myself” with the people by choice in the supermarket, shops, market, bus, gp surgery, car showrooms, the tip, stately homes, the garden centre, bank etc, people are just there being annoying as per my earlier comment. I don’t know where you live but clearly there is no one else there who you haven’t hand selected. Aren’t you lucky!

Dog owner here. I agree. Driving on a road opposite a school @ 20mph because of school, a pedestrian with earphones in and dog on stretchy lead allows said dog to dive into road (to chase running child other side of road I imagine. Luckily as I was doing 20mph didn't hit said dog, pulled alongside bloke and told him to get off his phone, watch his dog and what the dog was doing, and to keep it under control. He told me to F off.
Don't know what else I can do.

No doubt some owners think that their pooch is capable of browsing the science section and flicking through the periodicals.

Urgh no dogs should be allowed in a library besides service dogs. Just no. Absolutely no reason for them to be there

Our local library does. 'Well behaved' dogs are permitted (though often they're not well behaved but that's down to their owner isn't it). They can also go into the cafe at the back too. I fully accept that it won't be the same everywhere.

@DarkForces

yeah and lots of us try to do all that. It can just be hard what with work, cost of living crisis, other strains and pressures etc.

I actually prefer dogs too. I still think there are some places that are not suitable for a dog. Not everyone likes dogs and some are actively scared of them. It's just about being thoughtful.

@DancingDucks what libraries allow non service dogs? Certainly none that I've seen.

Agreed. But they don't need to be in the library or similar.

Well yes of course but living in the moment, enjoying the simple things, appreciating the ordinary are things we can all do.

@DarkForces

they don’t have all the pressures and expectations and worries that humans have though so they can be joyful and carefree!

I totally agree. I have two dogs and I love them to bits. They're very sociable, loving animals and they get loads of exercise. I have no desire to take them to the library, for a coffee or anywhere similar. They are never left alone for more than 3 hours.

This new breed of dog owner who feels that their 'fur baby' has a right to go anywhere they wish to take them, regardless of other people, seem to have a bunch of nervous dogs with separation anxiety. There are many, many ways to socialise a dog. Taking it into Starbucks is certainly not one I would choose. I was in a lovely cafe about three weeks ago when a woman came in with a lovely little dog. The poor thing was skittish and happy, then proceeded to shit on floor. Not exactly what you want to see when you're trying to eat your lunch.

Nah it’s because people are mostly tedious pricks. Doing their best to be witty and cutting but failing miserably.

The worst is in residential areas. Constant barking drives me up the wall.

@Cherrytree86 I've no idea. It's not that deep. Dogs adore us and we adore them in return. They clearly fulfil a need, whether that's company, a desire for love or just enjoying fulfilling a dependant creature's needs I've no idea. Seeing my dog full of joy makes me happy and they are usually full of joy unlike people. Small things make them happy. A routine daily walk is the best thing ever. A bowl of food is exciting every single time. Snoozing in a pool of sunshine is absolute contentment. Humans could learn a lot from them

@DarkForces

so is that why some people prefer dogs to people?? Because they need to feel worshipped?

@Cherrytree86 my dog may not speak English but she's perfectly able to communicate. Her love language is acts of worship. We have a mutual understanding that I'll comply if she keeps my feet warm.

All these people saying their pets are nicer than most humans 🤣 like how do you know?? They can’t talk! If they could talk you might find they’re actually real bastards who don’t really like you at all- it’s all just cupboard love

Just as long as the icon bags aren’t hanging from trees - I don’t know who they think they’re converting, but it isn’t working.

😅 true so 🤗