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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

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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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EmpressOfTheThread · 22/11/2025 10:43

GeorgesMarvelousCalpol · 22/11/2025 10:42

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

Aww, I think that's nice. Stops a mess.

Coffeeishot · 22/11/2025 10:44

EmpressOfTheThread · 22/11/2025 10:36

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

He used to sit on the back of the sofa and try and lie on my head .

dontletmedownbruce · 22/11/2025 10:44

I don’t like seeing dogs’ bollocks either. Especially big dogs with prominent testicles. Gross. I do understand your distaste.

But it’s ridiculous to suggest they wear underpants. I assume you were being a bit playful with your original post and not entirely serious.

EmpressOfTheThread · 22/11/2025 10:45

Coffeeishot · 22/11/2025 10:44

He used to sit on the back of the sofa and try and lie on my head .

Oh dear. Was he trying to be dominant?
disclaimer - my only knowledge of dog behaviour comes from previews of dog behaviour shows

Coffeeishot · 22/11/2025 10:47

EmpressOfTheThread · 22/11/2025 10:45

Oh dear. Was he trying to be dominant?
disclaimer - my only knowledge of dog behaviour comes from previews of dog behaviour shows

No not really they just like to be close to you.

InterestedDad37 · 22/11/2025 10:47

I'm totally on board with this one - also short haired dogs with permanently raised tails, whose bumholes are in constant view - 🤮

EmpressOfTheThread · 22/11/2025 10:48

Coffeeishot · 22/11/2025 10:47

No not really they just like to be close to you.

Right. Surely lying on your lap, rather than your head though?

ClairDeLaLune · 22/11/2025 10:48

I saw a dog wearing a nappy on a bus once. I’d much rather see that than dog wee!

PP is right about cows. Tits out all over the place. This isn’t Magaluf. Cover them up!

Moltenpink · 22/11/2025 10:49

I know what you mean. My male lab loves lying on his back, legs splayed, and it is a bit indecent Grin

ClairDeLaLune · 22/11/2025 10:49

dontletmedownbruce · 22/11/2025 10:44

I don’t like seeing dogs’ bollocks either. Especially big dogs with prominent testicles. Gross. I do understand your distaste.

But it’s ridiculous to suggest they wear underpants. I assume you were being a bit playful with your original post and not entirely serious.

Do you reckon? 😂

SeaAndStars · 22/11/2025 10:49

Dog long johns. The ideal Christmas present for the pup who has everything.

To think it should be mandatory that dogs wear shorts to cover their genitals in public?
LaMarschallin · 22/11/2025 10:51

Aww! It's nice to see somebody attempting a bit of humour.
I bet this sort of thread was all the rage in the olden days of MN when it was all fields round here etc
The father of a friend of mine totally based his masculinity on the fact his Great Dane wasn't castrated. He even called him "BrandyBalls".
The day my cat beat BrandyBalls into a corner with her claws until we rescued the poor, shivering mutt was probably the last day my friend's father could get an erection.

jackbenimblejackbequick · 22/11/2025 10:52

A friend of mine made knickers for her dog in season, from her children’s cloth nappies! Looked pretty cute!

Jellycatspyjamas · 22/11/2025 10:53

EmpressOfTheThread · 22/11/2025 10:48

Right. Surely lying on your lap, rather than your head though?

My dog lies across the back of the sofa with his head on top of mine. Closeness doesn’t always mean lying on your lap. And yes, sometimes his bollocks are closer to my head than I’d like but given he hardly tolerates his collar I doubt pants will help any.

Jellycatspyjamas · 22/11/2025 10:54

SeaAndStars · 22/11/2025 10:49

Dog long johns. The ideal Christmas present for the pup who has everything.

Complete with Simon Cowell waistline.

ObelixtheGaul · 22/11/2025 10:56

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

Cow bras. I'm pitching that one to Touker Suleyman

Politicians247UnderwearExtinguishingService · 22/11/2025 10:56

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!

It's a very kind offer, but do you know, I won't... thanks all the same!

Myblueclematis · 22/11/2025 10:56

I passed a dog yesterday that had what looked like a onesie on. No genitals could be seen. Dog didn't look that happy and I wondered how it could possibly go to the toilet without the owner/dog walker having to take the whole thing off. 🤔

It looked weird to be honest. Poor dog

Politicians247UnderwearExtinguishingService · 22/11/2025 10:57

Coffeeishot · 22/11/2025 10:47

No not really they just like to be close to you.

Ah, OK - so it's only because they long to be close to you; and not that they think they're on top of the world!

ObelixtheGaul · 22/11/2025 10:59

InterestedDad37 · 22/11/2025 10:47

I'm totally on board with this one - also short haired dogs with permanently raised tails, whose bumholes are in constant view - 🤮

I'll have to find that picture I saw recently of the miracle of a dog's arse upon which Jesus's face had appeared

Politicians247UnderwearExtinguishingService · 22/11/2025 10:59

Brings a whole new interpretation to when somebody says "Have you noticed the dog's pants?" Grin

Sausagescanfly · 22/11/2025 10:59

I'm not sure why you're limiting this to dogs. We have boy guinea pigs who clamber over you, dragging their remarkably big bollocks against your skin. It gives my DC the hebegebees.

SeaAndStars · 22/11/2025 11:02

Myblueclematis · 22/11/2025 10:56

I passed a dog yesterday that had what looked like a onesie on. No genitals could be seen. Dog didn't look that happy and I wondered how it could possibly go to the toilet without the owner/dog walker having to take the whole thing off. 🤔

It looked weird to be honest. Poor dog

My neighbour's dog wears a onesie in bad weather. It saves them having to deal with a mud caked, dripping labradoodle twice a day, every day in winter.

He doesn't mind it at all and it has a peep hole for pooping and peeing so all's well.

Politicians247UnderwearExtinguishingService · 22/11/2025 11:02

A German shepherd ran into my front garden and left an enormous steaming turd on the lawn the other day... and as if that wasn't bad enough, his dog then went and did exactly the same.

EmpressOfTheThread · 22/11/2025 11:03

Politicians247UnderwearExtinguishingService · 22/11/2025 11:02

A German shepherd ran into my front garden and left an enormous steaming turd on the lawn the other day... and as if that wasn't bad enough, his dog then went and did exactly the same.

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