Dogs in stores (Florida, Anchorage, customers, comfortable)

[mrs1885]

Originally Posted by maciesmom

Many people do not live "in town"

Nope, don't live in town. My town isn't even on a map it's so small. Us, a hundred or so other people and tons of cattle. Perfect!

And for the record, of those dogs, a small number are actually ours. The others are foster dogs up for adoption!

[Cav Scout wife]

Originally Posted by gardener34

Me neither. Except those little small ones that can ride in the carts or in someone's bag.

I disagree. It should be all or none. Size of the animal is not a reason for discrimination in any life form.

[Cav Scout wife]

Originally Posted by Exitus Acta Probat

In Los Angeles I encounter this crude nonsense too, and I don't like it either. I'm allergic to dogs, and regardless, I don't want to be amongst stinky animals whilst shopping in a store. Even back when I worked in a book store, some customers brought in their dogs. Good grief, what happened to class and common courtesy?

In many European cities dogs are allowed where people are. It's a huge culture difference between there and here.

Not all dogs are "stinky animals" thanks.

[Cav Scout wife]

Originally Posted by Exitus Acta Probat

Do you like purchasing items rife with dog hair?

Not all dogs shed like that either.

I would much rather have a dog hair on me than most human hair and skin.

[njkate]

Originally Posted by maciesmom

Many people do not live "in town"

True but as much as I love my dog and cats i don't think I would want 26 of them in the house with me..to each his own I guess

[njkate]

Originally Posted by mrs1885

Nope, don't live in town. My town isn't even on a map it's so small. Us, a hundred or so other people and tons of cattle. Perfect!

And for the record, of those dogs, a small number are actually ours. The others are foster dogs up for adoption!

Well I hope they get adopted soon I can't even imagine the cost to feed 26 dogs..hopefully you get donations

[mrs1885]

Originally Posted by njkate

Well I hope they get adopted soon I can't even imagine the cost to feed 26 dogs..hopefully you get donations

Thanks! I call it organized chaos. It's expensive, but I saved 26 lives. How many people can say that? They are all wonderful dogs and they're grateful. It makes it all worth it!

[Élan vital]

True and False


All dogs may bite – its what dogs do. (TRUE)


Dog bites can largely be prevented by proper training and management. (TRUE)


Dog bite fatalities are relatively uncommon. (TRUE)


People are more dangerous than dogs. (TRUE)


Chronically irresponsible dog owners are to blame for many of the problems. (TRUE)


The owners, rather than the dogs, are the main problem. (OFTEN TRUE)


Children should be taught never to play with or approach a strange dog, and to avoid direct eye contact with unfamiliar dogs. They should also never play with a dog without adult supervision. (TRUE)

[TKramar]

People are more likely to stop their attack based on reasoning with them (TRUE)

Animal instincts are strong (True)

Dog bites are painful (TRUE)

A dead dog never bites again (TRUE)

[floridasandy]

dog instincts are to follow their pack leader. (TRUE)

a good pack leader has a well-behaved dog. (TRUE)

a dead dog never bites again? WTH? that is a rather frightening post.....