[Byte1]

Originally Posted by BrianL99

Were you a dog in a previous life?

How else would you know so much about how dogs feel and what they like? Are all breeds the same? Do all breeds like (& dislike) the same sort of music? Do they all hate 50's & 60's rock? Do some of them like Rap music or Techno?

How do you explain this? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CSWsGB2emes

I rarely agree with Orange, but this post was right and I agree. I'll tell you how one knows about dogs. Experience and advice from experts. I've had dogs for decades and also trained them for the military. Professionals make it their business to know as much about a subject as possible.
Folks in the Villages are selfish in the manner they treat their pets. Yes, many animals love to ride in a car with their owner. Yes, animals love to go with their masters when they go ANYWHERE. That does not make it right. Some folks are allergic to animals and don't appreciate having your pet forced upon them. Some folks are scared of animals. Some folks do not want your pet sitting in a shopping cart where food is carried. Some animals do not enjoy loud music, large crowds, being stepped on, having a stranger pet them, etc. Most of that should be common sense, but some idiots have total disregard for their pets and just want them as a security blanket. Get a stuffed teddy bear.

[Sealvi]

Originally Posted by Sportsguy1

Because a service dog has a vest on that says ‘service dog’ and none of these had on a vest.

News flash: All service dogs do not wear vests nor is there a requirement that mandates a service dog wearing a vest.

[airstreamingypsy]

Originally Posted by Sportsguy1

So please enlighten me….why do you bring your dog to a jam packed people event?

I'll give you the answer you're looking for. The answer is.... <drum roll> because I want to. (Actually I didn't bring my dog, I didn't even go, but I think I speak for the people who did)

[Drakeswood]

Why dogs of any size? Animals get anxious too. Of course I am biased b/c epi pens are expensive for folks like me with allergies. As the dog owners say “my rights”…but treading on mine as well!

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by bsloan1960

I the early days of The Internet people who jumped on posters for making spelling or grammar errors were called "Trolls"- Congratulations

No, a spelling/gramma error is using "their" instead of "they're" or "there"...

Asking someone typing something that isn't even close to a word (which can happen if you use the "don't look" typing method and your fingers are out of place) is a simple request for clarification...

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by manaboutown

I have experienced dogs as pets since I was born. They are dogs, wonderful, delightful and lovable but they are not humans.

True... They are better than many humans...

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by Travelhunter123

Another vote for Americas friendliest hometown

No less friendly than those who think they can psychoanalyze the problems of people who enjoy having their pets around...

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by defrey12

THIS IS THE NOT QUESTION! The question is WHY do YOU bring them to 1) a place it DOES NOT WANT TO BE and 2) a place where others are NOT appreciative of YOUR animals! Why on earth these places allow animals is another discussion…a dog in a stroller? The World has gone bat*^%# crazy!

There are places NO ONE wants to see a dog. Some people just don't like them...

Not my problem...

And who are you to say what someone's dog does or doesn't like?

And strollers?

Dogs age, just like people. Those strollers can be like wheelchairs for them. If one is in a wheelchair, should they just be left at home? Especially if it's crowded?

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by Larchap49

If you are seriously comparing your wife and kids with your dogs you sir need professional help and I don't mean a support dog.

Where's the "America's Friendliest Hometown" guy?

Oh, right... He agrees with this, so it's okay...

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by NoMo50

You can lock your wife and your dog in the trunk of your car, and come back 4 hours later. Only the dog will be glad to see you!

I was just going to post that!

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by jparsoneau@aol.com

Here we go about the dogs again. First of dogs are allowed at the squares. And no I would not take my dog to a large crowd or a large event and no I do not take my dog everywhere with me, but I do take my dog out with me sometimes. And all of who do not like dogs and like to complain about dogs. why did you move here to The Villages that is pet friendly?
And not every pet owner is a good pet owner. We all know that. But there are people who like the wine hear about pets, no matter what they are good or bad or welcome or not. My suggestion is you should move out of the villages if you’re not pet friendly, or maybe go start your own village. But to move into a place that is pet friendly and bitch about pets is stupid. But I can only imagine that’s not the only thing you guys complain about.

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by Daxdog

Why do you bring kids, especially babies in strollers, they don’t care!

They typically fall asleep...

We've brought our dog to the square on nights they've had loud bands.

We park right up against the square, listen to the music and out dog falls asleep between us...

Just like my kids did at outdoor concerts when they were babies...

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by Ptmckiou

My guess is a couple of things. They are going to be gone longer than the dog can hold it’s pee, so they just take the dog with them and don’t have to worry about a timeline. Another reason is laziness. I know that sounds ridiculous. Dogs have to be walked and exercised. If they take the dog with them, it “kills too birds with one stone”. They then don’t have to do any extra walks when they get home, just to exercise their dog, so they just drag him along with them, since they were going to have to go so e where anyways. Thirdly, they prefer the company of their dog, to most humans, so it’s their “companion “.

You guessed wrong...

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by rsibole

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.

Thanks for the "WebMD" diagnosis, Dr Google...

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by jrzeis@tampabay.rr.com

Because service dogs are required to wear a vest that says service dog and most say do not pet

Tell me you didn't read the thread without telling me you didn't reads the thread...