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Originally Posted by KathieI
Well, like it or not,,, Abster is entitled to his/her opinion and can do whatever he/she likes... we are all just voicing our opinions.
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Kathie -- you are 100% correct. Everyone is entitled to their opinion, however, the topic is beyond a simple opinion.
The majority of posters have agreed that these crowded events is not the place for dogs.
My original post was simply based on sound reasoning -- both for the dogs and the public at large.
My reasoning is based on logic and experience. I have had cats and dogs for over 50 years.
In years past, I worked in a kennel, for a vet and for a dog trainer.
I have shown some of my dogs in dog shows and have taken some of my dogs to obedience training.
While all dogs should be socialized outside among people and other dogs,
a mobbed event is not the place.
The only dog who should be taken everywhere is a service dog.
Those individuals who bring their dog are, very simply,
selfish and thinking about themself and not their "beloved" pet.
Trust me -- the dog doesn't want to be there among the crowd.