Other people's dogs.
written by Julie R. Neidlinger 3 comments link this postI'm at the house of some friends, and they have a dog.
I liked our dog, but I'm not a dog person. I don't like other people's dogs.
My friend mentioned something about how it's different with other people's dogs. I agree. Other people's dogs drive me crazy.
I had a friend with lots of greyhounds and they would always greet me at the door by sticking their noses in... well, let's just say it's no way to greet someone. I had another friend with a dog that would always jump up on me, the car, anything. Despicable. I have no desire to dance with a dog.
Since it's not my dog doing these things, I can't exactly haul off and scream and whack the animal away, so I have to find some kind of pained polite look on my face and assure the owners, as they pull the dogs away or say "bad girl" that I'm not inwardly thinking non-PETA sanctioned thoughts.
Don't even get me started on people who refer to their dogs as their "fur kids" because I think that, if a person really, really thought about what they were suggesting, they'd feel a great deal of shame at their Old Testament behavior.
I'm appreciating my sister Janet's chihuahua more and more. It's little and easily dismissed. It also is too short for invasive nose procedures and when it jumps up on me, it's merely an ankle issue.
The standard argument with cats and dogs is that dogs are so much better because cats are too independent. I fail to see how that is a negative. Their rejection of their owners is nearly universal, and their refusal to obey is a subtle nod to anarchy. Clearly, they're the thinking man's pet.
Labels: pets
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3 Comments:
You could always opt for a little lamb...
http://www.davidmsc.com/2007/04/26/lamb-oodle/
By 
david, at
27/4/07 18:29
My dog is annoying, but she is my dog. So watch it.
By girlfriday, at
27/4/07 22:26
Julie hits a home run. I have kids and no dog. I don't push my kids on anyone, I'd rather not have anyone's dog pushed on me. Why is it okay for their dog to jump up on my chest and knock me back 3 yards, while they unsuccessfully attempt to 'practice' disciplining the dog? Like saying, "get down Fido" makes up for saying I'm sorry my brontosaurus-sized dog nearly caused the end of your existence.
man you got me going on this topic. I've no problem with other people having pets, or kids for that matter, but why should neighbors or friends be frowned upon if they'd rather not have your dog expressing love for your leg? ugh..i quit, I know i wont get anywhere.
By 
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30/4/07 13:50
