There are a bunch of shitty people who own dogs, just like there a bunch of people who are parents, shouldn’t be parents. Please don’t lump us all together.

With that being said, there is nothing wrong with people bringing dogs out in public as long as the dog is well trained. Dogs are not cats, they need to get out too.

It is apparent you are not a dog owner. You may not hate dogs, but it does seem like you dislike them. So maybe you don’t understand what being a dog owner requires…. Some breeds need more exercise than others. Dogs require socialization so they don’t become skiddish or aggressive. Going on vacation can be very difficult for dog owners… either spend big $$ to board them on top of vacation expenses or maybe they will find a pet friendly place, but there will be an added fee. Or you don’t go anywhere, ever.

Also having a pet is more like being a parent than and “owner”. (And yes, “fur baby” is cringe AF) Sure, I made a transaction to acquire my dogs, but babies aren’t free to give birth to; there’s a transaction involved there as well. Do we think of owning our kids? You are responsible for a living thing that requires care. It needs to be fed, taken out regularly, needs exercise, and other things to live a healthy life. It’s still parental duties.

So, again, I’ll reiterate…. The problem is not the dogs themselves. The problem is the humans. Shitty parents make for shitty children/pets.