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Maybe just plainly that they want to bring them. No rule against it and maybe they just don't want to leave the dog alone at home. Their choice. I have dogs and love them dearly and choose not to bring them. My choice. ❤️
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I have no pets. Want to get that out there. I am amazed at people who get so upset over a dog at the outside square. You do not need to know why the owner brings the dog. You can be curious, and if you wish, ask someone when you see it, but no one really needs to give anyone a reason. I guessed at a few reasons. They meet others at the square with similar views on dogs, they feel more comfortable having the dog with them, they are socially awkward and the dog helps with their stress, having a dog with them leads to meeting more people. Whatever reason they have, it is their reason. Not worth stressing over.
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If its that important for you to know then ask them directly. We brought our dog everywhere for the first 3 or 4 days after arriving at our rental. Gave her time to acclimate to the new house and environment before leaving her alone. She had been abandoned by previous owners so this was especially important to do. After that, no more to the squares.
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Why do you bring kids, especially babies in strollers, they don’t care!
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“why do you bring your dog to a jam packed people event?”
To the OP, why do you direct this towards everyone who reads this post. I was there that night too. The vast majority of participants did not have a dog with them. |
My son who resides in the Panhandle area of Idaho has a wonderful (and smart) Terrier mix small dog which loves running and playing outdoors in nature. It loves to chase squirrels more than anything else. I doubt that dog would enjoy loud music and crowds at the squares.
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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 “.
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I don't see a reason for any of those, but obviously others do. Not everybody has you values or your sense of reason. People do what they think is right or in their best interest. I could just as well ask "Why did you go to a Jam Packed people Event?" I certainly did not go, Why did you? |
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I'm thinking Congress will definitely take this up in the new session. What else do they have to do, that's more important? |
We left our medium-sized dog at home. Just too crowded and would be too stressful for her (and us!).
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Wondering how many of these dogs were new to their families? If so, were they merely bringing the dogs to teach them socialization skills in public? Teaching them not to bark, or not to react to people. Not all dog training happens at home. SMH...Must have been a slow day in the complaint department |
Why?... don't you ask one of the dogs owners? I go out there often with my dog. Never has anyone come up to me and asked for anything other than 'can I pet him'.
Why wouldn't you ask one of them in person instead of knocking them from behind a keyboard? |
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Pets are kids
people bring their dogs, for the same reason people bring their grandchildren ... gets them out of the house, they get some exercise, they're not at home, playing video games and like my Mom always said when she was throwing me out of the house ... "the fresh air will do you good" ![/QUOTE]
I agree, people look at their animals as their grandchildren, plain and simple. Many times I have to stop and think did I move to a retirement community or a family community. so just think of the animals as their kids or grandchildren. They probably were there for maybe an hour did a walkabout and went home. But I understand the question. Almost every day I have to stop and think of why people do what they do without looking at their surrounding area. |
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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. |
Because service dogs are required to wear a vest that says service dog and most say do not pet
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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. |
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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!
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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... |
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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? |
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Oh, right... He agrees with this, so it's okay... |
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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... |
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