[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 “.

[JSR22]

Originally Posted by PugMom

dittos. we bring them to the squares so you could have something to complain about online. if no dogs were present, it would be 1 less thing for you to 'discuss' , leaving only little white crosses & ladies with clipboards. if you don't like it, well, you could always stay home, as it is not your decision to make.

Agree. TV s pet friendly. Not a great place to live if you dislike animals.

[airstreamingypsy]

Originally Posted by banjobob

I agree with this post , pets should not be included in crowded situations , big dogs I agree could be seen but some unthinking pet owners bring small dogs on a leash to crowded venues which in my opinion is begging for your beloved pet to be injured. Most of all leave your dogs at home ! Nobody enjoys your dog.

I enjoy their dogs, I enjoy all dogs. Your reasoning is invalid.

[PugMom]

Originally Posted by bragones

My previous dog used to turn the other way when I brought him to a square, so I stopped taking him. My current dog pipes up with excitement/wagging and practically pulls me into a square as we approach, so I take him there for a 1/2 hour or so. You asked why....because it makes us both happy. If its a packed event, I would stay on the outskirts though.

as hard as it is to believe, this pug will sit on the bleachers or chairs in my lap, watching the activity & soaking up any attention given to her by passers-by or children. all of my dogs were highly socialized. even Pete the doberman who enjoyed firework displays on the Ct. river, & driving thru xmas light shows, head out the window, no anxiety ever, waiting for someone to pet him. all my dogs know what a drive-thru window is, too

[PersonOfInterest]

Originally Posted by Sportsguy1

Saturday I was at the Brownwood Paddock Square with some family and friends for the Christmas tree lighting. The place was absolutely packed. Thousands of people were in the square. The bleacher seating area was full, the chairs were full, the dance floor was full, the blocked off area for vendors around the square was packed with people. So serious question….why do you insist on bringing your very large dog to this ‘packed with people’ event? Now before you accuse me of not liking dogs, I love dogs! I have a dog but would never take him to a crowed event like I was at Saturday and would love to know why you feel you have to bring your dog or dogs to this type of event. If it is a service dog that is one thing but I saw dogs there the size of goat or a small horse and they were not service dogs. I really don’t think dogs care one bit about the ‘lighting of a big Christmas tree’! I have discussed this with a number of people and for the life of us we can’t come up with why people do this. So please enlighten me….why do you bring your dog to a jam packed people event?

I'd like to know WHY people go to events that are that overcrowded. Why do people go to Sports events? Why do people ride Motorcycles?

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?

[BrianL99]

Originally Posted by Worldseries27

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This did not happen in our society till the 90's.
There has to be a showdown in congress. These are people infringing on our rights to the pursuit of happiness. Some constitutional lawyer should get crackin on it.

1 bexley bridge trail

I'm thinking Congress will definitely take this up in the new session. What else do they have to do, that's more important?

[Zenmama18]

We left our medium-sized dog at home. Just too crowded and would be too stressful for her (and us!).

[chorndawg]

Originally Posted by Sportsguy1

Saturday I was at the Brownwood Paddock Square with some family and friends for the Christmas tree lighting. The place was absolutely packed. Thousands of people were in the square. The bleacher seating area was full, the chairs were full, the dance floor was full, the blocked off area for vendors around the square was packed with people. So serious question….why do you insist on bringing your very large dog to this ‘packed with people’ event? Now before you accuse me of not liking dogs, I love dogs! I have a dog but would never take him to a crowed event like I was at Saturday and would love to know why you feel you have to bring your dog or dogs to this type of event. If it is a service dog that is one thing but I saw dogs there the size of goat or a small horse and they were not service dogs. I really don’t think dogs care one bit about the ‘lighting of a big Christmas tree’! I have discussed this with a number of people and for the life of us we can’t come up with why people do this. So please enlighten me….why do you bring your dog to a jam packed people event?

Were there any signs/rules that state "dogs not allowed" at this event? If so, then I can see why your curiosity was piqued. If not, then all I see in your post is your opinion...If it's allowed, what's the issue? You don't like it? Too bad
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

[ex34449]

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?

[ex34449]

Originally Posted by manaboutown

wonderful, delightful and lovable but they are not humans.

Yeah, thank God they're so much smarter.

[Dcadrette]

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.

[rsibole]

Originally Posted by Sportsguy1

Saturday I was at the Brownwood Paddock Square with some family and friends for the Christmas tree lighting. The place was absolutely packed. Thousands of people were in the square. The bleacher seating area was full, the chairs were full, the dance floor was full, the blocked off area for vendors around the square was packed with people. So serious question….why do you insist on bringing your very large dog to this ‘packed with people’ event? Now before you accuse me of not liking dogs, I love dogs! I have a dog but would never take him to a crowed event like I was at Saturday and would love to know why you feel you have to bring your dog or dogs to this type of event. If it is a service dog that is one thing but I saw dogs there the size of goat or a small horse and they were not service dogs. I really don’t think dogs care one bit about the ‘lighting of a big Christmas tree’! I have discussed this with a number of people and for the life of us we can’t come up with why people do this. So please enlighten me….why do you bring your dog to a jam packed people event?

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.

[jrzeis@tampabay.rr.com]

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

[JSR22]

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

Service dogs are NOT REQUIRED to wear a vest!

[Velvet]

Originally Posted by BrianL99

Would you mind having your CAT peruse this week's scheduled entertainment at Sumter Landing Square, so I know which bands my DOG will like?

Very sorry, cat has a difficult time reading…