God I am bored of dogs

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And they are everywhere. Obviously barking and shitting which is annoying anyway. But also running and shitting around every tiny bit of green space in cities so that no one else can use these places apart from dog owners. Even when you go to a pub or café half the time these days it's "dog friendly" (why do we all have to be fucking "friendly" btw? "Tolerant" I could at least understand). You can't escape the fucking things. At work we even have dullards cacking on about how they want "office dogs" - nightmare as far as I'm concerned and really if you're going to be accommodating people's personal life at work surely a fucking crèche would be a higher pissing priority. Pet dogs don't even do anything. They literally just exist so that people can have pet dogs. Why the fuck are they suddenly everywhere?

One of my neighbours has a cat that poops in my back garden. One has a dog that poops in my front garden. As if they care.

I was on a train recently and a dog did a poo on a seat!

It's the summer holidays now, and rather than dogs it's children everywhere.

I think on both counts it's the bad owners that people object to.

Both dogs and children are lifestyle choices, and if the adults responsible for them don't bother monitoring and keeping their behaviour in check in public, it can be very fucking annoying for other people in the vicinity.

I love dogs and am very suspicious of people who have a blanket dislike for them. I dislike bad owners and those who choose vicious dog breeds but I’ve been to lots of places with dogs - cafes, pubs and parks and in my experience they start with their owners and it is completely possible for non dog owners to enjoy their time in the same space without any actual contact with the dogs.

But this particular reference was to allergies

So let’s say, hypothetically, you’re in a burning house with a dog, the fire service arrive and can only save one of you, and they go for the dog. You think that’s the right call?

I like children. I like dogs. I like all other animals. 🤷🏻‍♀️

Mumsnet is nothing like real life, at least not mine.

I prefer the animals who go into dogfood.
You don't care about them though.

If we quit dogs, billions of animals will stop being bred purely for turning into tins of petfood. Therefore, the real animal-lovers are those who don't condemn non-pets to the slaughterhouse.

@XenoBitch I see your costa nappy change, and I raise you an actual shit in an actual potty next to the tables, rather than the toilet. And then a casual stroll through the occupied tables to flush said shit

Children are just humans though. You used to be a child. You were never a dog.

If you domesticate wolves and let irresponsible, selfish, idiots own them then there is going to be issues.
I find dog owners can bé extremely death tó any other point of view about dogs in general. I don't take our goats to work, so I don't expect people to bring their dog.

Just try bringing your pet crocodile into a dog friendly cafe & see how much the dog owners love animals.

I’m autistic and dogs show me more respect than many humans. They are not full of prejudice and misunderstanding - they just take me as I am.

I truly believe they have better souls than many many many humans. and posts like this only strengthen my conviction

thank fuck for dogs.

Dogs. Where do I start?

They're fucking everywhere yes, and they're annoying.

There's a dog next door that just sits and barks all fucking day long.

Yesterday walking in a very busy coastal town and people just let their dog stand in the middle of the pavement while they rest at the side eating an ice cream.
Move your fucking dog.

Dog friendly beaches - thank fuck for no dogs allowed beaches. Last time we were on a dog friendly beach a dog literally came and pissed on my child's sandcastle.

Dogs in restaurants. Just NO.

No it isn't the dog's fault, which makes their irresponsible and overly precious owners just as bad.

I know so many people who drop everything in their lives for their dog.

Sorry no I can't come on the school trip (an actual employee) because I'd need to go home at lunchtime and let my dog out for a wee or he'll wreck the house. Oh that's ok then, we'll just be short staffed.

Sorry I can't come for drinks because I can't leave my dog alone.

Yes I'll come to the pub quiz but would have to bring the dog.

We never go on holiday because we can't face putting our dog in the kennels.

My god am I still typing?
I could go on, honestly.

I'll stop now.

FUCKING DOGS.
I need some wine.

Oh dear. Hate to break it to you, but humans = animals

@ClareBlue if I worked with you I would have to insist that you did.
Owning goats is a dream of mine

Same same. A lamb is still dead because of your choice to own a dog.

Also the people who have to leave somewhere early or not go to something because of their dog! I know people whose kids are growing up and becoming more independent who now find it hard to go out late and do anything spontaneous or holiday without having to find someone to look after the dog. Last weekend a friend didn’t go to an outdoor party they usually love because the park wasn’t dog friendly. The park was chosen BECAUSE of its non dog friendly status as the people having the picnic didn’t want to have to fend off dogs running across the place and trying to nick the food. Dog friend even asked if the party could be moved so the dog would be able to attend. It’s the doggy equivalent of someone asking if their kids can be the exception at a child free wedding. I also like dogs, in the right place and time.

Actually, he's my emotional support croc 🐊

This!

I wouldn't compare my dod directly to a child but he does fill that particular void in our lives and don't think there is anything remotely psychotic about that. It's understandable that you don't like dogs, even that you hate them but I think you need to acknowledge that others will and do feel differently to you. If you can't to that (exercise empathy) then actually, you're probably the psychopath here. Warmest regards. The dog father. X

Do we tax dogs yet ? We should. £24 per month per dog to cover provision of dog bins and cleaning up their messes when the owners fail to do so, and a pot for insurance to pay out a lot of money to victims of dog attacks.

Oh piss off. Why dont we tax parents more for all the mess and damage their kids do, and an extra pot when someones little darlings stab or beat some one up.

Good point

The teachers at my boys school all brought their dogs in.
Most ‘houses’ had pet dogs too.
Students loved it.
A dog plodding around the classroom was very calming apparently.

There mustn’t have been anyone with allergies or phobias as the school have been doing it for a very very ( hundreds of years )long time without complaint.

There do seem to be more dogs about these days and no one should have to put up with them off lead running up to you. They should be on the lead all the time and cleaned up after.
Ps. We have a dog