Do you like dogs more than people and treat them better than people ?

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It seems to me there are a lot of people who value dogs higher than they do people and treat them better ?

Do you agree ? Do you do this ?

Don’t particularly like dogs. Nothing against well behaved well trained ones, but can take them or leave them. Can’t abide badly trained ones which is really more common post-lockdowns.

unfortunately family members on DH’s side seem to prefer the family dogs to my young DD. One of the dogs has shown signs of aggression so I’ve said for Christmas & other family occasions it’s DD or the dog who can be present, or the dog has to be locked away securely in another part of the house. They seem to prefer the dog. Bonkers.

Peter Singer would love this thread 😂

Oh and I’d save any human over any dog 100%. No question.

Totally agree - the the MN goady I hate dogs so lets all pile in on people who don't by creating ridiculous arguments.

But turning it on its head, I find it saddening that I am allowed to make humane decisions for my dogs that I am not allowed to make for people. How many people are left in pain and with no quality of life for weeks/months/years because the law says it values human lives more?

I grew up in a home where my mother loved the dogs more than us. She absolutely would have saved a dog over her own DC, let alone anyone else. It really damaged us. I can’t even be friends with someone who is that devoted to their animals, it’s too triggering, for want of a better word. I do have cats myself now, I love them, but they are pets not people.

It's like you all like some massive power and someone who can't answer back to you. With a dog, you're in charge. They're there, for you basically. It's weird to me if you like that more than a more complex relationship with a human. You're all a doggie really has. They rely on you completely. And that's the relationship you love the most in your life ? That's weird to me

That's a huge assumption about how and why people love their dogs. A lot of people rely on their dogs, too.
My children relied on me too, but that didn't make me rub my hands together with glee at the power I wielded.

Nah not really, and I say that as someone who loves dogs, has always had dogs and currently has four, two indoor and two
working. I adore them, and like them more than a good amount of people but treat them better? No, not by human standards. I’ve never told a human to sit in their bed while the family eats or had a friend sleep downstairs when there’s space (debatable admittedly but the dogs think there is!) in a nice snuggly bed upstairs.
Theyre just different. They’re not people, altho that’s not it say they’re any ‘less’.

I absolutely adore my dogs.
Hell, I'd throw my husband off a cliff to save my dogs.
Only because a life insurance that would make me a very merry widow though.

Much prefer dogs to people! No question about it.

Much less complicated.

Nothing ridiculous. Because pets are family too.

I would say question was ridiculous. Or atleast it should have also said that posters will be judged if they like their pets more than what we consider appropriate.

Yes they would be gutted, but that grief would surely not last forever, not like if, god forbid, your child died? When your family brought home a new puppy the previous dog would surely fade to a lovely memory of a much loved pet who was given a great life.

I agree

OP, your title is whether anyone likes and treats dogs better than people - in a subsequent post you ask about valuing dogs more than people. Separate issues.

My dog is, besides my husband, my favourite person in the world 😄 I like her and treat her way more than most humans. Humans, for the most part, in my opinion, suck. Dogs don’t.

Do I value her more than humans? No, not really. But would I save my beloved dog over a stranger say, from a burning house? I would definitely get her out first and then go back for the stranger if I could. If I could only save one then the dog it is. She’s family, the stranger isn’t.

Tbh I've got 3 dogs and I only socialise with family and maybe 2 friends. I am really not keen on people, they lie, cheat, etc. Dogs do not. In all honesty I would NEVER be in a situation where I have to choose between saving my dogs and a strangers life but if I saw a stranger trying to kill themselves or they'd been in an accident that threatened life of course I'm going to stop and help until professionals get there.

I love my dog more than most people. Dogs are nicer than people generally. Strangers have done horrible things to me. Burgled me for example. Another was happy to have an affair with my husband. Another bullied the shit out of my ds. People can be selfish, dishonest and disloyal. My dog is 100% loyal and he really loves me. He makes me happy and people make me sad.

Without a doubt! Dogs are loyal and loving and never betray you.
People are difficult and unpredictable and I just struggle too much to fit it, I don’t have any of those issues around my animal friends.

My relationship with my dog lasted longer than my two marriages put together and was far more fulfilling!

I do think its odd to prefer a creature that can't answer you back,

Not me, can’t stand the filthy vermin.

But I’m hearing it a lot, and they are proud of it. Bizarre. It’s just an admission of social ineptitude wrapped in faux pride. They don’t realise they just look crazy. Can’t put in the effort with people, but a dog doesn’t “judge”. Well no. And it doesn’t love you either – it just likes being fed by you. Fool.

Most sickening us when people admit they prefer their mutt to their own children. Sick. Poor kids.

That’s exactly what they like about it. Zero accountability.

Without a doubt! Dogs are loyal and loving and never betray you.
Thats not strictly true is it? Dogs have killed people, even killed their owners. And they can bite. That’s not loving and loyal. Dangerous and scary.

@OoooohMatron other people's opinions are just as valid as yours , to just reply 'how ridiculous ' with an eye roll is very dismissive
I'd choose my pet over some people I know for reasons only known to me

As someone who wasn’t keen on dogs growing up but has now had 2 dogs in my adult life I find it very strange when people say they hate dogs. You can’t say you hate all dogs. It’s like saying you hate all humans.
I adore dogs, I lost my beloved dog 2 months ago and the grief is worse than the grief I’ve experienced from losing some of the humans in my life.
I have some wonderful humans in my life and some fucking shit ones too. I would save my dog over that latter any day. Let’s hope none of us are ever in that awful scenario.
You only have to see the poor people fleeing Ukraine with their dogs in their arms, they mean so much to so many people.
Dogs truly are wonderful creatures and if you’ve had dogs and don’t feel that, then that’s just weird imo.

A dog will love anyone who owns it. They're entirely indiscriminating. Their 'love' and loyalty is based purely on you being their pack leader.

Is it a good feeling to have this loyal creature around that looks at you with adoring eyes? Of course. But get real. You could treat it horribly and it would love you just as much. If you died and it was rehomed it would love its new owner just as much. Dogs need to attach themselves to pack leaders, who these days are humans. It doesn't matter who they are, its nature. Hitler and Putin's dogs would love them too. Your dog would love Putin and any other dictator or criminal if it was their dog.

Since getting my dog, I have had a few major upsets in my life, all caused by family members. There have been times when I have felt incredibly lonely and let down, and vulnerable. I remember one time when I was sat on the floor crying, because my marriage was breaking down, and my dog came in and sat in front of me and tried to lick my face and was obviously upset to see me like this. We sat and cuddled. At that very moment, when everyone else was too busy, too horrible or too selfish to help me at the end of a telephone, it was my dog that gave me comfort.

My DH works away a lot (still together) and when he does my dog sleeps at the bottom of the stairs, and not in his bed, looking out for us. When I am upstairs he sits on the 2nd to last step and waits for me to come down. All he wants from me is a kindness, food and a walk and in return he gives back a hundredfold. He keeps me fit, he makes me happy, he gets me fresh air, he makes me laugh and he protects me.

So, yes, I do prefer my dog to strangers, acquaintances and certain family members. My dog has been there for me, when others couldn't be arsed.

There are some people on here that dislike dogs. I am sorry for them, as my dog gives me great joy.