To be totally fed up with dogs?

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When we moved in, neighbours had an old dog that used to wander into our garden and leave poo everywhere. Couldn’t use garden with young kids due to mess and large dog.

Complained (politely), after quite a bit of unpleasantness fence finally fixed, dog died and they got 2 new dogs that were loud but contained.

Neighbours moved, new neighbours also have 2 dogs and fence is in a bad state of repair again due to the constant barking, snarling and scratching that happens every time we go outside. I always make sure I’m out there with the kids in case it breaks because they don’t sound friendly at all.

Their neighbours also have 2 dogs so the 2 sets are always setting each other off barking.

Family members also have dogs. One very old who soils everywhere and one very large, young dog who is very playful and jumps up and licks and dribbles all over you.

My daughter is terrified (the dog is easily as tall as her) and the family member always says dog will be shut away when we go over, but dog is always let or gets out soon after. I can tell my daughter’s fear of this dog irritates the family member but she’s genuinely scared after an incident when she was a toddler, plus this dog is like a horse to her and could do serious damage even with just a nip.

We’ve been to a few kids’ playgrounds over the holidays, dogs off lead and running all over the place at each one. Chasing kids in a “playful” way that scares them.

Dog poo all over footpaths and verges everywhere. Kids tread in it, I tread in it, buggy goes in it because I don’t see it until it’s too late.

I know it’s bad owners not the dogs’ fault etc but AIBU to just be totally fed up with dogs?

Yes YABU because (as you said) it's the owners fault. Some children are badly behaved all the time with no consequences but I am not totally fed up with children, just some parents.

Why don't you put your own fence up as well?

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Yes YABU because (as you said) it's the owners fault. Some children are badly behaved all the time with no consequences but I am not totally fed up with children, just some parents.

Bingo! That was quick.

YANBU

Dogs are a major nuisance these days. Not to mention those that are let off leads in the open countryside and kill livestock, and disturb and kill wildlife.

Dog owners should need a license and a mandatory training course imo.

Well I am sorry your experience of dogs is so negative. Totally understand your DD is scared, that’s not unusual.

As you say it’s the owners. If your family members are bringing their dogs to your house, tell them not to. If you are visiting them, and it’s unhygienic , just don’t visit.
And if your neighbours dogs are damaging your fence, let them know.
If the play parks are an issue, report to the dog warden ( or the council)

I have 2 , much loved dogs, but I wouldn’t put up with any of the behaviour you list.

So far today posts about cats, dogs and kids what next?

I cannot fucking STAND them

I don't see the appeal for dogs but it's down to some irresponsible owners that don't control the behaviour of them, let them shit and piss anywhere, let them bark incessantly without their selfish minds thinking not everyone enjoys their dog as much as they do.
It's part of my job to visit peoples houses, they other day, a dog jumps up at me, it's claws really hurt, same happened to my daughter, had a nasty wound on her face from a jumping dog from a friends house, and spent a day in A&E, would think to keep them away from visitors if there're not trained.

After yet another family hill-walking day significantly marred by dog shit everywhere - yes, I concur. Fucking sick of dogs, and their slovenly selfish owners who think it's perfectly acceptable for the rest of us to have to dodge piles of faeces when we use public spaces.

Yes, I know EVERY dog owner on MN religiously picks it up every time - but judging by the state of the streets/beaches/parks/paths through beauty spots and woodlands, a fair proportion of them are fucking liars as well as pigs. There are actually local areas that used to be beauty spots, which are now off limits because they are used as dog toilets.

Fed up to the back teeth with it.

Whilst you shouldn’t have to. I’d be putting my own fencing up and I’d report the dogs.. I’d also report under the dangerous dog act if they are snarling and being aggressive
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Yanbu to be fed up of those dog owners who are inconsiderate.

Re the relative. That's the easiest fix of all.
Refuse to go to their house any more

I hate dogs

If you had said you were totally fed up with idiot dog owners I would have agreed with you even though I am a dog owner.....but fed up with dogs? YABU

We don’t really visit the relative any more which is a shame as they’re a close relative (and lovely in every other way).

I know IABU to take it out on dogs as a species and I have generally always been an animal lover, but lately I’ve had so many bad dog experiences that it’s made me into a bit of a Scrooge about them.

All of this stuff has either got a lot worse over the last few years or I’ve got a lot less tolerant. There are definitely more dogs in our immediate neighbourhood/circle than there were a few years ago so maybe that’s why I’m feeling so maxed out.

Well I'm fed up of my own dog today as she's in a pestering mood but generally speaking it's problem dog owners rather than dogs you should be fed up of.

I quite like dogs and make an effort to stroke any who happen to be passing.

But most dogs are too big for your average three bed semi, probably aren’t getting enough exercise and most likely don’t even have a quiet corner to call their own.

Dog with proper owners aren’t an issue.

Seems like you have had some bad luck around dogs but as others have said it is the owners fault. I have a dog who is a year old and my next door neighbours saw me walking him the other day and said they didnt even know I had a dog as they have never heard him! thats because I dont leave him to bark, I play with him so he doesnt have the need to scratch or destroy anything and I only let him outside in the back for toilet. When I take him on a walk he is on a lead unless we are in an empty field. Its bad owners that spoil it for other people im afraid as a well trained dog is just the best company to be around.

As others have said, it's the owners that are at fault, not the dogs themselves, but I feel the same way you do.

There is absolutely no reason why dogs should be off lead at a children's playground! It shouldn't be allowed.

“Dog owners should need a license and a mandatory training course imo.” and so do children owners .

I have both, but let’s face it dogs, cats, children can be a total pain in the butt. Along with humans come to think of it!

Yanbu.
My DD is also terrified of dogs and barely a month goes by without her being scared out of her wits by some unrestrained mutt jumping up at her. It should be law that they are on a lead unless in areas specifically for dogs.

You are definitely not unreasonable.
I own a dog who is well trained and yet {Family member by marriage} had a boisterous breed that hasn't had any training whatsoever.

Far, far too many people have totally unsuitable dogs for their lifestyles and just don't bother training them..Or picking up after them.

My mum was knocked off her bike by a pack of dogs ..Mum was approaching Eighty yrs of age, and hasn't ridden her bike since, as she is too nervous to, because of the sheer amount of idiots who cannot control their dogs.

Excuses given :
''He's a Puppy'' {Vast 18month old male Standard Poodle that was jumping all over children and being ''Rapey'' in the park}

''She's only playing'' GSD and Rhodesian Ridgeback hassling a much smaller dogs while owners did nothing.

and the omnipresent ''He/she's a RESCYOOO''{Awaits a clap}

As if the dog coming from a Dog's home or overseas sellers excuses them not bothering to train their dog.

There has been a definite peak in irresponsible ownership , especially since Covid.

UK shelters are quite strict {for a reason} in adopting out dogs, and they try to match an assessed dog to a responsible person/family.

Very solid fencing is a requirement for these adoptions, so dog/s can be safe in their own gardens without escape.

YANBU because I think something about the dog owning culture has really changed in the past 10 years or so. We always had a dog when I was growing up but owners seemed to be much more responsible in general. I think these days a lot of people who shouldn't have dogs, do, and that causes all sorts of problems from lack of training to lack of time to actually walk them and keep them active so the end result is lots of badly trained dogs living with clueless owners.

YANBU.

I can't stand dogs since having children. We live on a beautiful new build estate (which was by no means cheap to buy in). The leafy areas surrounding our house has become a dog toilet. The pavements are laced with dog shit. It's rare I take the pram out without having to clean the wheels upon arriving back home.

We took DS to our local park in winter. He was rubbing up hills and having a ball. Slid down on to a big pile of dog shit.

The way they run around parks and at face level to DS infuriates me. DH is adamant that I don't make DS aware of my anxieties so as not to make him afraid of dogs but there's no way I'd happily let a dog I don't know come up to him - imagine it but him? He would have a permanent disfigurement all because I've to hide my anxieties. I'm sure there would be a bigger problem then.

Typing this, I actually think it's dog owners I can't stand. I know it's not every dog owner. But I've had very few pleasant experiences with dogs.