Originally Posted by John-US (Post 2023593)

While I do understand the companionship- Whats the deal with seniors and dogs (many with more than 2) walking through the neighbor hoods, taking them to the farmers market (so many it looks like a dog show) Riding them around on a golf car like a small hairy child. (what part of the brain is missing to condone this behavior?)

When I was in the fox hole , I never thought oh lord if I get thru this nightmare and they remove the shrapnel I'd love to pick up dog excrement in a clear plastic bag off my neighbors lawn (even tho we have a ton of dog parks for this event or better yet the dog lovers own lawn) then carry it though the neighbor hood like a bag of truffles on award night.

Speaking of truffles in bags. Happy Halloween (or fall festival) if you're opposed to Halloween for some reason)

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Originally Posted by John-US (Post 2023601)

I'm a survivor.

I witnessed people walking a dog from a golf cart. (they ride super slow and the tiniest dog runs full throttle to catch up) nightly occurrence.

I witnessed a lady (who I think was featured on my 600 lb life) wobble behind a tiny dog.

Both examples cannot pick up after the pet and do it in the cover of darkness. Why do they torture themselves? Doesn't the handicap or disability take enough we want to add this extra layer?

Enjoy.

Originally Posted by rsibole (Post 2024092)

Giving human characteristics to animals, inanimate objects or natural phenomena is a human trait called “to anthropomorphize.” This condition is often exhibited by those who also suffer from cognitive dissonance. In psychology, cognitive dissonance is the mental stress or discomfort experienced by an individual who holds two or more contradictory beliefs, ideas, or values at the same time, performs an action that is contradictory to one or more beliefs, ideas or values, or is confronted by new information that conflicts with existing beliefs, ideas, or values. Just thought you might not be aware of these symptoms or recognize them when displayed as many if not most Village dog owners do. (I understand the term “owner” is now considered to be a “White Supremacist” term and may trigger someone and turn this thread into a racist subject. A lesser used and understood term is “ Eggshell skulls”. In the modern world, it seems, everyone’s skulls are susceptible to cracking at the slightest provocation, which this forum seems to demonstrate is true).

Originally Posted by DonnaNi4os (Post 2024118)

Oh my, there are so many responses I could give you, but I will make this brief and to the point. Were it not for my dog, my sole companion, I don’t know how I would have made it through the pandemic. She is a constant source of happiness for me. Yes, we go for golf cart rides and she has her own golf cart seat which is elevated and tethered. To quote you, “what part of the brain doesn’t understand this?” I assume that you never had a dog. I’ve had 13 in my life and each one has made my life better. I’ve never met a dog I didn’t like and somehow I think if I ever met you I wouldn’t be able to say the same.

Originally Posted by John-US (Post 2023593)

what part of the brain is missing?
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Originally Posted by MidWestIA (Post 2024140)

I'm just wondering what service a 8 inch dog does for a 6 foot person in a store

Originally Posted by John-US (Post 2023593)

While I do understand the companionship- Whats the deal with seniors and dogs (many with more than 2) walking through the neighbor hoods, taking them to the farmers market (so many it looks like a dog show) Riding them around on a golf car like a small hairy child. (what part of the brain is missing to condone this behavior?)

When I was in the fox hole , I never thought oh lord if I get thru this nightmare and they remove the shrapnel I'd love to pick up dog excrement in a clear plastic bag off my neighbors lawn (even tho we have a ton of dog parks for this event or better yet the dog lovers own lawn) then carry it though the neighbor hood like a bag of truffles on award night.

Speaking of truffles in bags. Happy Halloween (or fall festival) if you're opposed to Halloween for some reason)

:1rotfl:

Originally Posted by Malsua (Post 2023655)

I'm stealing this quote from Bill Murray, but I wholeheartedly agree. "I'm suspicious of people who don't like dogs, but I trust when dogs don't like people".