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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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peeweemermaid · 02/05/2025 13:32

Mrsbloggz · 02/05/2025 13:08

You presumably do not approve of your own birth then, ergo you would not exist if you had your own way, no more humans, just dogs.
Then again since it was humans that created dogs there would be no dogs either🤷🏻‍♀️

The two do not follow, I said the cult of motherhood I.e I’m such a saint and work ever so hard and my feelings, thoughts and opinions should be considered above all others because I snagged someone and birthed a child.

Dangermoo · 02/05/2025 13:08

threenaancurrywhore · 02/05/2025 11:55

The cult of “sick to fucking death of treading in dog shit”, yeah. It’s not Scientology levels of lunacy not to want poo on your summer sandals, is it?

Drama queen much.

Mrsbloggz · 02/05/2025 13:08

peeweemermaid · 02/05/2025 13:01

Generally because dogs behave much better than children. Personally I think the cult of motherhood b has gone much further and way too far in the wrong direction.

You presumably do not approve of your own birth then, ergo you would not exist if you had your own way, no more humans, just dogs.
Then again since it was humans that created dogs there would be no dogs either🤷🏻‍♀️

Mrsbloggz · 02/05/2025 13:02

Widowerwouldyou · 02/05/2025 12:55

There should be a charge for disposal - costed into a mandatory dog licence, which is self-funding -ie all the admin and enforcement comes out of hypothecated funding from the licence.
Dog breeders should be only allowed to hand the dog over with proof of the licence and insurance.
Any unlicensed dogs to be destroyed and the owners incur a large fine

I agree but can you imagine it . . . the idiots on Facebook 'they're killing our fur babies'
(I jest, actually it would be 'their killing are fur babies')

peeweemermaid · 02/05/2025 13:01

LovelyCupOfTeaThankYou · 25/04/2025 11:59

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

Generally because dogs behave much better than children. Personally I think the cult of motherhood b has gone much further and way too far in the wrong direction.

ThisCoralGoose · 02/05/2025 12:59

People mixed up considering their dogs as part of their family with thinking the rest of the world should treat their families dog the same as a human member of any family.

Widowerwouldyou · 02/05/2025 12:55

There should be a charge for disposal - costed into a mandatory dog licence, which is self-funding -ie all the admin and enforcement comes out of hypothecated funding from the licence.
Dog breeders should be only allowed to hand the dog over with proof of the licence and insurance.
Any unlicensed dogs to be destroyed and the owners incur a large fine

FullOfLemons · 02/05/2025 12:54

HangingOver · 02/05/2025 12:50

You can't simultaneously have a problem with people who don't pick up shit and people who do pick up shit.

They don’t though. They are different people and it is perfectly possible for the poster to have an issue with both groups.

HangingOver · 02/05/2025 12:50

SausalitoSue · 02/05/2025 12:17

Ugh it's so foul. Me and DH were watching someone the other day, stopping to chat to his friend with a little bag of shit swinging. The pong must have been vile. Stomach churning!

You can't simultaneously have a problem with people who don't pick up shit and people who do pick up shit.

Onleemoi · 02/05/2025 12:50

😂 you lot really, really make me want to stop being a responsible owner.

Mrsbloggz · 02/05/2025 12:31

Cherrytree86 · 02/05/2025 12:12

Yeah it’s rank isn’t it

I think there needs to be much harsher penalties for people who don’t pick up their dogs shit. Like really BIG fines.

It's not enforceable ☹️
Dog people just do whatever they like and there's nothing to stop them ☹️

SausalitoSue · 02/05/2025 12:17

Mrsbloggz · 02/05/2025 12:07

Dog faeces everywhere it's revolting, and little plastic bags with dog feces oozing out of them everywhere🤮🤮🤮🤮
Dog people walking along swinging their little bags of dog feces 🤮🤮🤮🤮

Ugh it's so foul. Me and DH were watching someone the other day, stopping to chat to his friend with a little bag of shit swinging. The pong must have been vile. Stomach churning!

Cherrytree86 · 02/05/2025 12:12

Mrsbloggz · 02/05/2025 12:07

Dog faeces everywhere it's revolting, and little plastic bags with dog feces oozing out of them everywhere🤮🤮🤮🤮
Dog people walking along swinging their little bags of dog feces 🤮🤮🤮🤮

Yeah it’s rank isn’t it

I think there needs to be much harsher penalties for people who don’t pick up their dogs shit. Like really BIG fines.

Mrsbloggz · 02/05/2025 12:07

Dog faeces everywhere it's revolting, and little plastic bags with dog feces oozing out of them everywhere🤮🤮🤮🤮
Dog people walking along swinging their little bags of dog feces 🤮🤮🤮🤮

threenaancurrywhore · 02/05/2025 11:55

Dangermoo · 02/05/2025 10:10

I don't think I've ever seen a platform where canines are so triggering. It's really quite like....Well a cult.

The cult of “sick to fucking death of treading in dog shit”, yeah. It’s not Scientology levels of lunacy not to want poo on your summer sandals, is it?

hellswelshy · 02/05/2025 11:30

Dangermoo · 02/05/2025 11:13

There is plenty of hate though from those who despise canines. With all the shit going on between human beings I can't get worked up about dogs being in cafes, amongst other public places.

You're entitled to your opinion of course, and I feel the same about hate directed towards cats - no need of some of the vile comments you see on some threads. However, I'm an animal lover so no hatred from me. I'm allowed to get fed up with dogs in places that I don't think they or I enjoy though - there's a massive increase in dogs so it's not just one or two. Do you think dogs belong in clothing shops for example?

Dangermoo · 02/05/2025 11:13

hellswelshy · 02/05/2025 10:54

If you read the majority of posts on this thread, you would see there's no hate involved from most of us. I love dogs. Just not everywhere.

There is plenty of hate though from those who despise canines. With all the shit going on between human beings I can't get worked up about dogs being in cafes, amongst other public places.

chaosmaker · 02/05/2025 11:06

News story today about a small dog attacking police horses in London. Owner with no control.....

I don't hate all dogs, more the clueless owners with no control.

hellswelshy · 02/05/2025 10:54

Dangermoo · 02/05/2025 10:38

My border collie and labrador provide much warmth, intellect and adventure. I find people who hate dogs quite disturbing. More so if they start a thread calling dog ownership a cult.

If you read the majority of posts on this thread, you would see there's no hate involved from most of us. I love dogs. Just not everywhere.

Dangermoo · 02/05/2025 10:38

My border collie and labrador provide much warmth, intellect and adventure. I find people who hate dogs quite disturbing. More so if they start a thread calling dog ownership a cult.

Lamelie · 02/05/2025 10:33

It’s a swift change! We moved into a new area a year ago and the first few times at church was warmly greeted with but you have a dog don’t you?!

chaosmaker · 02/05/2025 10:30

5 is a pack and could spark each other off especially if the people with them have no control. Dangerous.

MariLlwyd · 02/05/2025 10:27

rosemarble · 01/05/2025 11:07

Went for a walk across the footpaths around the fields at 8pm yesterday. Came across a man and a woman with 5 dogs between them. All off the lead. It's fine if they have good recall. They didn't. As we approach each other the dogs went wild, running up to me, jumping, barking, snatching at my clothes (I have a scratch on my skin from one). Meanwhile the ineffective owners are calling and calling. I wasn't scared, just pissed off. They only left me when the owners were fully past me and the dogs eventually followed them. I got a rather pathetic sorry.

Next time (I see them a lot) I will be more vocal and insist they get their dogs off me.

I find a walking pole helpful for any 'encounters'.
Please do out-shout the dog nutters - loudly - if it happens again.
We should all be able to enjoy a quiet walk.

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Widowerwouldyou · 02/05/2025 10:16

FundingIssue · 02/05/2025 10:11

Why do you and other posters bother opening these threads if you find them so dull?! I don’t open threads just to performatively state my boredom with them!

This. 😂

FundingIssue · 02/05/2025 10:11

faerietales · 25/04/2025 12:01

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

Why do you and other posters bother opening these threads if you find them so dull?! I don’t open threads just to performatively state my boredom with them!