Dogs

[Flook]

Where ever we go we have to be aware of dogs, prefer dogs not allowed sites. Reason is the wife is scared stupid whenever a dog comes near, she shakes and in the past actually used to scream as well. We appreciate you guy's love your dogs and cannot understand those who don't. I can say from real personal experience that dogs can tear good jacket to shreads, and the owner said "oh they have never done that before." Also had a Jack Russell bite my ankle when i was told "its okay he wont bite" I have have more similar experiences with dogs, even one took a fancy to my leg, the owner thought it was very funny until I added a new pair of trousers to her repair bill.

I am now very wary of them, and do not like taking chances. Though I appreciate some will come back and say they have well behaved dogs and they wont harm anyone. MMMM, a few years back now we were in Brixham Devon, I stumbled and fell over, but a woman was walking her dog and the dog apparently brushed along the leg of another woman who let out a big howl and had a go at the dog owner, as she suffered from serious rash from any type of dog that brushed against her.

So what has your dog done to possibly surprise you or embarrass you.

Oh yes, a dog owner helped me at that time I fell over, a very kind woman.

Flook

 

[Phill D]

I sympathise with your good lady, but there are few bad dogs.

Sadly there are Plenty of poorly trained dogs or bad owners.

Dogs and people have off days.

 

[simbadog]

Dog's have a sixth sense (like many other animals) & often know when someone is dubious! Mine recently snarled at a delivery driver at door who was (lost!) , turned out he was casing the road looking for a target to burgle, was caught on camera next day & subsequently arrested. He normally rolls over to have his tummy rubbed.

 

[Spriddler]

One of my biker pals had a very old Labrador that he let out for a 'comfort' stroll in his large garden last thing at night. It hated the rain so in really bad weather it used to reverse half out of the porch just far enough for a wee.

 

[drpeej]

Hate dogs! Trouble is that dog owners cant understand why I should object to having my space invaded by their pet.

Just found this on the verge outside my house (yellow paint is my addition!)

Peter

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[Simon Meadwell]

Plenty of good dogs rescue dogs guide dogs assistance dogs so not all bad. I would suggest you would have a far less stressful life if you learned to accept them and relinquished your fear . Dont want to sound harsh but it would help im sure.

 

[Spriddler]

Hate dogs! Trouble is that dog owners cant understand why I should object to having my space invaded by their pet.

Just found this on the verge outside my house (yellow paint is my addition!)

Peter

Cat owners never clear up. I gave up growing salad stuff due to their filth in my seed beds and lettuce, radish, spring onions, also beetroot, parsnips.............

 

[Lynne Roy]

I have a perfect dog, apart from barking at one postman who is terrified of dogs and she seems to know, any other postman she is fine with

 

[drpeej]

Knew I was sticking my neck out over this .

1). I dont have a cat.
2) I have no problem with well behaved dogs/owners and rescue/assistance dogs.

It's the thoughtless owners that annoy me as so many assume that everyone likes dogs when some of us are genuinely scared of them and cannot stand their unhygienic habits.

Rant over!

 

[chaser]

I don't hate dogs or afraid of them, but just don't see the point of pet dogs, they just cost a fortune , smell, get muck everywhere, shed hairs ruin the furniture, and what for?
Beats me.

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[Eggs]

I don't hate dogs or afraid of them, but just don't see the point of pet dogs, they just cost a fortune , smell, get muck everywhere, shed hairs ruin the furniture, and what for?
Beats me.

Mans best friend.

 

[namwaldog]

Where ever we go we have to be aware of dogs,

I smiled a little at your post as your user name reminded me of one of my all time favourite books.....

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[138go]

Our dog ate half of the Christmas cake that my daughter-in-law had lovingly made, fed with brandy and iced beautifully. This was years ago, I still feel mortified.

 

[emjaiuk]

Love dogs, as far as I‘m concerned they are part of the family, and whilst our dogs are of course perfect, even if they weren’t they would still be part of the family, like an embarrassing old uncle. Being rescues, I like to think they don’t suffer the strains and stresses of selective breeding and being owned by people who look on them as an expensive accessories , and therefore have much more rounded personalities.
I do however understand people who are nervous around dogs. Having been bitten by a dog, in understandable circumstances when I was very small, I spent most of my teen years being very wary of dogs, especially large ones until in adulthood I learnt to br leader of the pack.

 

[Phill D]

Knew I was sticking my neck out over this .

Cannot stand their unhygienic habits.

Rant over!

I can think of a few people that fit that bill...

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[Phill D]

I don't hate dogs or afraid of them, but just don't see the point of pet dogs, they just cost a fortune , smell, get muck everywhere, shed hairs ruin the furniture, and what for?
Beats me.

Sounds like kids to me....

 

[138go]

Sounds like kids to me....

Much prefer dogs.

 

[Eggs]

Our dog ate half of the Christmas cake that my daughter-in-law had lovingly made, fed with brandy and iced beautifully. This was years ago, I still feel mortified.

I was on a camp many years ago with a new pup, while I was talking with another camper the little dog demolished someone's picnic. Cost me a takeaway for four. It's funny now, but wasn't at the time.

 

[drpeej]

I can think of a few people that fit that bill...

Don't like them either

 

[ChrisSue]

I was quite badly bitten by a Sheepdog when I was five. Top lip badly torn. Stitched back on in hospital. For a few years I was scared of dogs but realised there are a lot of dogs about so I made serious efforts to interact with them. I now happily wear a tee shirt with The Dogfather on it. I do get bullied by our two dogs though.

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[LiquidLunch]

Just my personal opinion but I have met more dogs I like that humans, at least they don't try and force their opinions onto others. If you don't like dogs keep away from them it's simple.

 

[Gellyneck]

Dog's have a sixth sense (like many other animals) & often know when someone is dubious! Mine recently snarled at a delivery driver at door who was (lost!) , turned out he was casing the road looking for a target to burgle, was caught on camera next day & subsequently arrested. He normally rolls over to have his tummy rubbed.

First time I've ever heard of a would be burglar rolling over to have his tummy rubbed! Was he like this guy?

 

[PaulyP]

Some people just don’t clear up after them.

 

[drpeej]

Just my personal opinion but I have met more dogs I like that humans, at least they don't try and force their opinions onto others. If you don't like dogs keep away from them it's simple.

That may be true but my problem is that dogs force themselves on me. Not many strangers come up and leap on me or sniff in unmentionable places. I can avoid humans I don't like but not dogs. Why should I have to avoid them (and how) since they are everywhere?

 

[drpeej]

I'm leaving this thread now because I have said enough

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[simbadog]

I don't hate dogs or afraid of them, but just don't see the point of pet dogs, they just cost a fortune , smell, get muck everywhere, shed hairs ruin the furniture, and what for?
Beats me.

I don't see the point of some people either!

 

[phillipsheila]

I think people who dont like dogs should wear a I hate dogs tee shirt so we can avoid them

 

[138go]

Plenty of good dogs rescue dogs guide dogs assistance dogs so not all bad. I would suggest you would have a far less stressful life if you learned to accept them and relinquished your fear . Dont want to sound harsh but it would help im sure.

Yes dogs help humans in so many different ways and ask so little in return. There's also police dogs, army dogs, dogs that sniff out drugs and bombs, sheep dogs, search and rescue dogs and more. Assistance dogs includes those who can sense when someone is going to have a seizure or abnormal blood sugars.

Every single problem anyone has with dogs is actually a problem with people, not a dog.

 

[busby]

Cat owners never clear up. I gave up growing salad stuff due to their filth in my seed beds and lettuce, radish, spring onions, also beetroot, parsnips.............

True,,they always say a good cat always suits next door..BUSBY.

 

[138go]

I don't hate dogs or afraid of them, but just don't see the point of pet dogs, they just cost a fortune , smell, get muck everywhere, shed hairs ruin the furniture, and what for?
Beats me.

I'll bite as my dog never would, unless you've had a pet dog, then I guess you must find it difficult to understand the love they give you. To answer your queries, they don't actually cost a fortune but any money spent is worth every penny. They smell of dog, much like you smell of human. We keep our dog clean, with regular grooming and a clean basket. They don't get muck everywhere, I'm quite house proud/motorhome proud so I can confirm this is not an issue. They do shed but again regular grooming takes care of this. They don't ruin furniture.

Our lives pretty much revolve around our dog, in terms of two walks a day, every day. That's a part of dog owning that is very good for us. We're out in all weathers something we wouldn't do, without a dog. Our dog loves to chase a ball and this has made walks in the park or on the beach a joy.

If we do leave our dog, she is ecstatic to see us when we return. She's also pleased to see you in the morning. If you're feeling down, the dog knows and makes a special effort to cuddle up to you.

Anyway, we love our dog and she loves us. I hope this helps.

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