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

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MariLlwyd · 25/04/2025 11:43

There is now not a single public space in my home town that is dog-free - and that includes cafes, restaurants and even the library. Local beaches, once a quiet escape, have turned into asylums for the fur baby/pupper brigade to inflict their poorly trained animals on others with children getting chased, people jumped on and tripped over and all to the sound of hysterical barking and frequent dog fights.
80 year old woman knocked over by uncontrollable dog? 'You got in his way'.
Ask politely that you take your dog away from our lunch table? 'Go fuck yourself'.
Sit on the most remote bench you can find? Peri-menopausal wild eyed harridan lets loose 3 dogs from her 4x4 to jump all over you and laughs that it's 'their spot' and turns unhinged when you push them away.
Yes, this is a rant and yes I hate most dog owners.
This weird cult that values darling dogs over human beings is actually pretty worrying.
I shall await the inevitable and hilarious 'incoming' from the emotionally stunted Doggo Nutters.

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faerietales · 25/04/2025 12:01

It must have been at least 48 hours since we last had a dog moaning thread 🥱

PrincessHoneysuckle · 25/04/2025 12:01

Was with you until you started with the perimenopausal shit

vodkaredbullgirl · 25/04/2025 12:01

Hate the term Fur Baby, my dogs are dogs and part of the family.

iwentjasonwaterfalls · 25/04/2025 11:59

Yanbu but you'll be torn apart on here.

"Fur baby" attitude is the worst thing that ever happened to dog ownership.

weareallcats · 25/04/2025 11:59

I have a dog but agree that owners should have them under control. Ageism and misogyny not necessary though.

vodkaredbullgirl · 25/04/2025 11:59

So have all the dog related threads on MN.

LovelyCupOfTeaThankYou · 25/04/2025 11:59

Totally agree. Sometimes I feel as though dogs are more socially acceptable than children these days!

Bluevelvetsofa · 25/04/2025 11:57

I agree, but I think we’re probably in the minority , because there are so many people who prefer animals to humans and regard their fur babies as more important than anything and anyone.

It’s interesting that, if you were selling a house, you’d be advised to remove evidence of dog, including the smell and often, second hand goods and furniture are advertised as ‘pet and smoke free home’ as a positive.

Mischance · 25/04/2025 11:45

Sadly I have to agree with you. It has all got out of hand now and spoils so many outings for everyone.

How can we turn the clock back and get back to some sanity? I do not know.