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To think it should be mandatory that dogs wear shorts to cover their genitals in public?

209 replies

mumofoneAloneandwell · 22/11/2025 10:17

Jennifer Lopez Reaction GIF

I love dogs. There's a dalmatian near me that brings me true joy during the school run 🥰

But now that I've admired your dog from my car, got my dopamine hit, I am now faced with the task of avoiding glancing at its testicles and therefore being mildly grossed out during the rest of my journey.

In 2025, I shouldn't be forced to see a dogs genitals!

Time to introduce 'dog boxer shorts' so I can go about my day in peace! Someone needs to get onto Kier Starmer, honestly.

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Thankyourose · 22/11/2025 10:19

Brilliant, that gave me a right laugh!
Cats - should be forced to wear diapers - neighbors cats are always pissing in my garden. If all cats were legally forced to wear nappies, the world would smell a lot better.

vodkaredbullgirl · 22/11/2025 10:20

😂

Mumteedum · 22/11/2025 10:21

Dragons Den!

Go for it. Grin

opencecilgee · 22/11/2025 10:22

Totally. There’s a gap in the market for doggy y fronts

opencecilgee · 22/11/2025 10:22

DoggY fronts

chalkpaint · 22/11/2025 10:23

😂 brilliant! I have actually told a couple of dogs they need pants before 😂 obviously they understand exactly what I’m saying 😂😂😂 love dogs, dogs are the best and they would be even funnier in pants 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

PandaCwtch · 22/11/2025 10:23

Is it just intact male dogs then? Do you take issue with female dogs? Would they need to wear knickers rather than boxers? What about neutered males - no testicles, but still liable to get the lipstick out on occasion?

IvedoneitagainhaventI · 22/11/2025 10:24

Oh my goodness OP!

Thank you so much for making me just burst into spontaneous loud laughter just by reading your thread title!

Brilliant!

Dweetfidilove · 22/11/2025 10:24

Not a bad way to start my Saturday morning scroll 🤣🤣🤣

Dogmum1983 · 22/11/2025 10:25

😂😂😂😂 I’m sorry 🤣🤣 . My cockapoo already has to put up with a wardrobe of coats , jumpers and daft costumes that my Mum buys him , please don’t tell her about dog pants too , she already wanted to buy him some socks ! My dog might decide at this point to run away .. give him SOME dignity please 🤣🤣

WonderingWanda · 22/11/2025 10:25

Why stop at dogs, I think it should apply to farm animals and wildlife...we don't want our men gawping at udders on a country walk

PollyBell · 22/11/2025 10:25

I think birds should cover their wings, fly fly away oh wait a second

weaselwords · 22/11/2025 10:25

Boxers in boxers 🤣🤣🤣

EmpressOfTheThread · 22/11/2025 10:26

Thankyourose · 22/11/2025 10:19

Brilliant, that gave me a right laugh!
Cats - should be forced to wear diapers - neighbors cats are always pissing in my garden. If all cats were legally forced to wear nappies, the world would smell a lot better.

Absolutely! All dogs and cats should have to wear nappies. I'm sick of the mess.
Lots of owners put them in coats and hats, why not shorts and nappies?
Great idea 👍

EmpressOfTheThread · 22/11/2025 10:26

weaselwords · 22/11/2025 10:25

Boxers in boxers 🤣🤣🤣

😂

Coffeeishot · 22/11/2025 10:27

There is a gorgeous bulldog near me who needs a hoist for his they just bob along as he walks by, definitely needs some pants 😂 My boy dog used to try and place them on my head thankfully they are no more!

WorriedRelative · 22/11/2025 10:27

As usual the horse community is one step ahead. Stallions have been wearing jock straps for years. Google stallion support strap!

EmpressOfTheThread · 22/11/2025 10:27

WonderingWanda · 22/11/2025 10:25

Why stop at dogs, I think it should apply to farm animals and wildlife...we don't want our men gawping at udders on a country walk

Oooh, a cow bra. That would be a challenge for Triumph.
It could even be a Triumph 🥇

EmpressOfTheThread · 22/11/2025 10:28

Coffeeishot · 22/11/2025 10:27

There is a gorgeous bulldog near me who needs a hoist for his they just bob along as he walks by, definitely needs some pants 😂 My boy dog used to try and place them on my head thankfully they are no more!

Is that normal dog behaviour? Was it your shampoo?

mumofoneAloneandwell · 22/11/2025 10:29

Mumteedum · 22/11/2025 10:21

Dragons Den!

Go for it. Grin

Balling Dragons Den GIF by CBC

😭😭😭

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EmpressOfTheThread · 22/11/2025 10:30

mumofoneAloneandwell · 22/11/2025 10:29

😭😭😭

Definitely.

Coffeeishot · 22/11/2025 10:31

EmpressOfTheThread · 22/11/2025 10:28

Is that normal dog behaviour? Was it your shampoo?

I have no idea it doesn't sound particularly normal dog behaviour does it ?

Lurkingandlearning · 22/11/2025 10:32

I can’t recall ever looking at an animal’s genitals. I’m wondering why you do. You know where they are, why not just look at the other end? Some of them have quite cute faces which would be a better image to hang onto. Although I have to say, the image of dog’s face doesn’t stay with me all day. Have you considered counselling?

EmpressOfTheThread · 22/11/2025 10:36

Coffeeishot · 22/11/2025 10:31

I have no idea it doesn't sound particularly normal dog behaviour does it ?

No! However, I have never owned a dog or got particularly close to one, so I've no idea!

GeorgesMarvelousCalpol · 22/11/2025 10:42

My cousin puts a nappy on her elderly incontinent dog, makes me laugh 😆 but works for her.

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