[Miles42]

Beating another horse to death.

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by PennBF

It is obvious that most of you did not live on a farm. Dogs are not people and to treat them like people is like someone treating people like dogs. They are not babies and do not belong in a baby carriage. This does not mean they should be treated badly..just as what they are. It is like pretending they are some type of human baby or baby doll. We had a ew dogs on the farm and they were well fed, had all the land to run and play, could work bringing in the cattle, etc etc. We did not bring them in the house for their dinner and we didn't ABUSE them by pretending they were some form of human being. We view it as sad for both the dog and the person when we see them being treated as some weird form of a human.

I don't have a dog. We have two cats as pets.

I think when humans are kind to their pets it is a good thing. Many are lonely for companionship and their pets fill that need. To most of us they mean more than working dogs meant to farmers. I agree that we need to remember that our pets, our kids, are loved by us and others don't have the privilege of the bond we share. Most of us should remember NOT to inconvenience others with our kids or pets and try to teach them to behave in such a way that others enjoy them.

I don't trust anyone who doesn't like dogs or cats. That is just me.

[manaboutown]

Anthropomorphism - Treating Pets Like Humans

[600th Photo Sq]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

I don't have a dog. We have two cats as pets.

I think when humans are kind to their pets it is a good thing. Many are lonely for companionship and their pets fill that need. To most of us they mean more than working dogs meant to farmers. I agree that we need to remember that our pets, our kids, are loved by us and others don't have the privilege of the bond we share. Most of us should remember NOT to inconvenience others with our kids or pets and try to teach them to behave in such a way that others enjoy them.

I don't trust anyone who doesn't like dogs or cats. That is just me.

What on earth has your reply to the farm with dogs got to do with bringing dogs to the Town Squares ?

[Abby10]

Originally Posted by 600th Photo Sq

What on earth has your reply to the farm with dogs got to do with bringing dogs to the Town Squares ?

Check the post she was replying to - that person was referencing farm animals/dogs. She was just responding to it.

[Brenda.ball]

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[CFrance]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

I don't have a dog. We have two cats as pets.

I think when humans are kind to their pets it is a good thing. Many are lonely for companionship and their pets fill that need. To most of us they mean more than working dogs meant to farmers. I agree that we need to remember that our pets, our kids, are loved by us and others don't have the privilege of the bond we share. Most of us should remember NOT to inconvenience others with our kids or pets and try to teach them to behave in such a way that others enjoy them.

I don't trust anyone who doesn't like dogs or cats. That is just me.

[QUOTE=600th Photo Sq;1525220]What on earth has your reply to the farm with dogs got to do with bringing dogs to the Town Squares ?[/QUOTE]

It has everything to do with it. Farm dogs are a completely different genre than pet dogs. Most people understand that.

And I agree with Gracie. Good training, and recognizing when and where your pet will be comfortable is essential. Some pets will be more anxious left alone at home than they would be when brought along. Some owners really need the companionship. But dogs are allowed in public. If someone wants their companion to be with them, that's their right. If it's well behaved, not burning its pads off (rarely happens) and you don't like it, it's really your problem and not the dog owner's.

[ColdNoMore]

Originally Posted by manaboutown

Anthropomorphism - Treating Pets Like Humans

Nailed it!

[graciegirl]

A very dear friend lost her mate and is now very lonely.

I do so wish she would enjoy a cat or dog.

I do know that housework would be a lot easier without our two kitties.

I think when people allow their pets or their little ones to bother other people, then they, the parent, or the owner are somewhat selfish and insensitive and probably not responsible in a lot of dealings with others. The same goes when a person commits to own a pet. It is a responsibility and a life long commitment, in much the same way as marrying or having a child. You don't just get tired and quit, not if you are a decent person.

I believe most people love their pets for their "animalness" and not their imagined human qualities. Animals, pets, each come to us with their very own personality and most are a joy.

[gerryann]

Grace, you are so correct. I would be so lonely without my pup, but others don't necessarily want to be around her. She's overly friendly and demands attention and kisses and petting, and wiggles her little behind until she gets everyone's attention......therefore, I don't take her to public places.

But, I love to see other well behaved pups out and about with their owners.

[CFrance]

We just arrived in Beaune, France, on our way to Monpazier. With Crosby. No restaurant at the hotel, so we asked for some suggestions. Because they're so uptight in the US about dogs in restos, I asked of the concierge making suggestions, "Are dogs allowed?" he looked at me like I was nuts. "Of course!"

I don't recall ever hearing of anyone in Europe dying or contracting disease or anything else because someone took a dog out in public, or to a restaurant. People know if it's too hot or otherwise too unsafe to take their dogs out. It's no big deal to them. Our only problem is that the restaurants here are so small and the tables so close together, our golden is not too comfortable in them. We rarely take him. But we might tonight. Both the hotel and the city are new to him, and we've been in the car all day.

[CFrance]

Originally Posted by EPutnam1863

I am deaf and yet do not like seeing deafies with their hearing ear dogs anywhere. They embarrass me as they abuse their rights to service dogs. I am thankful that the taxpayers no longer have to pay for their training.

This is weird. Why on earth would you object to a deaf person having their service dog out in public?

[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by pauld315

Keep your dog off the dance floor !

I agree with keeping dogs off the dance floor.
I've seen babies crawling around on the dance floor more than once.
Keep your babies off the dance floor! It's dangerous and dirty.

Originally Posted by CFrance

And I agree with Gracie. Good training, and recognizing when and where your pet will be comfortable is essential. Some pets will be more anxious left alone at home than they would be when brought along. Some owners really need the companionship. But dogs are allowed in public. If someone wants their companion to be with them, that's their right. If it's well behaved, not burning its pads off (rarely happens) and you don't like it, it's really your problem and not the dog owner's.

I wouldn't take our two dogs to the Town Squares because our Doodle is too exuberant.
However I think it's a personal decision.
I wouldn't sit in judgement of anyone who feels it's right to take their dog out in public.

[jojo]

Originally Posted by CFrance

We just arrived in Beaune, France, on our way to Monpazier. With Crosby. No restaurant at the hotel, so we asked for some suggestions. Because they're so uptight in the US about dogs in restos, I asked of the concierge making suggestions, "Are dogs allowed?" he looked at me like I was nuts. "Of course!"

I don't recall ever hearing of anyone in Europe dying or contracting disease or anything else because someone took a dog out in public, or to a restaurant. People know if it's too hot or otherwise too unsafe to take their dogs out. It's no big deal to them. Our only problem is that the restaurants here are so small and the tables so close together, our golden is not too comfortable in them. We rarely take him. But we might tonight. Both the hotel and the city are new to him, and we've been in the car all day.

It is interesting how especially in France, the home of gastronomy, that dogs are accepted. No bier garden in Germany is without dogs. BTW I love the town of Beaune - and the wines in the region.

[Miles42]

who let the dogs out