Is it not rude if people leave early because of children then? Only if it's a dog?
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I don't know if you're an hole?!
I did not say it's fine to leave a dog alone for the whole day. If the dog is your commitment and you priorise the dog over and above your social life then you can't expect everyone else to accept it. Taking a dog to the bbq is over the top. If you have a dog that jumps all over your furniture then that's up to you but expecting others to tolerate it in their homes or cars isn't. Inconsiderate. Rude.
I probably am an asshole. Nobody disagreed with taking a dog to where it’s not wanted.
But only you seem to have an issue with people prioritising taking care of their dog over socialising.
This is I think a you problem and not a them problem
Taking a dog to a social event isn't prioritising them over your social life... this is actually so unhinged
no issues about loving your pets etc here and certainly not advocating any neglect but seriously if you get home an hr later whats it to the dog? Are they that needy? Admittedly not a dog person but you can leave food and walk and interact when you get home It's not like leaving a toddler by itself is it... it seems to me the thing here is that they are revolving their whole lives around a pet who will be just fine whatever time they get back. Feel that dependent and insecure about leaving them? don't have a pet. its a choice not an essential
I agree! I don’t think they are reading responses.Taking a dog to a social event isn't prioritising them over your social life... this is actually so unhinged
Could well depend on the age of the pet and their needs too
Some dogs do have separation anxiety and you unfortunately have to work around it a bit
If you have a very young or old dog, or a dog with other medical needs, getting home an hour later could mean that you now have a mess to clean up or you missed giving them their medication
Even your typical cat can be needy and have certain requirements
It is when you have to leave early because of them. I am reading all responses and am not thick. Treating dogs similar to children isn't normal, that's unhinged.
Because you can't leave a dog for hours on their own? Some dogs are fine with more time alone some aren't. Its more like don't have a dog if you aren't able to prioritise it's wellbeing. But no, obviously that person should instead prioritise what other people want them to do because someone might think it's rude they leave an event early.
Honestly wouldn't bother me if someone needed to leave my event early for any reason, I'd just be glad they made the effort to show up for a bit.
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Maybe you're reading but definitely doesnt sound like you're understanding. It's not treating them as children, it's treating them based on their needs because as others repeatedly stated, dogs shouldn't be left alone for prolonged periods.
Then people complaint about dogs which aren't well behaved and socialised
Nope. My complaint was cuddling the dog on your lap like a child. Who's not reading or understanding now?Because you can't leave a dog for hours on their own? Some dogs are fine with more time alone some aren't. Its more like don't have a dog if you aren't able to prioritise it's wellbeing. But no, obviously that person should instead prioritise what other people want them to do because someone might think it's rude they leave an event early.
Honestly wouldn't bother me if someone needed to leave my event early for any reason, I'd just be glad they made the effort to show up for a bit.
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Maybe you're reading but definitely doesnt sound like you're understanding. It's not treating them as children, it's treating them based on their needs because as others repeatedly stated, dogs shouldn't be left alone for prolonged periods.
Then people complaint about dogs which aren't well behaved and socialised
I wonder if these dogs are just convenient excuses to leave
A lot nicer than saying "sorry, I don't want to be here/my social battery is dead/I forgot to close the window/whatever other small responsibility they have"
A lot nicer than saying "sorry, I don't want to be here/my social battery is dead/I forgot to close the window/whatever other small responsibility they have"
I cuddle my dog all the time, I kiss him goodnight. I said goodbye and leave the radio on for him. I’d say I’m loving not unhinged
How about we lock you out of your bathroom for 8 hours then you tell us how comfortable you feel?!
Okay I guess only children can be cuddled then? It's a strange take. A lot of cats and dogs are lap pets and it's nice to cuddle them, it's nothing to do with children
that’s because you sound like a loving and good pet owner!I cuddle my dog all the time, I kiss him goodnight. I said goodbye and leave the radio on for him. I’d say I’m loving not unhinged
as someone who is happily childfree i do find the “you treat your pet like a child!” conversation so strange. why does showing another living creature affection and love immediately have to be compared to as if it’s a child
and i would never be offended if any guest of mine needed to rush back for their dog cat budgie fish tortoise whatever. they’re your responsibility and they need to be cared for.
Yep, I have a Ragdoll cat and they definitely cannot be left alone for long. I knew this before I got her so it's no biggie for me, but I see family members rolling their eyes at me when I decline family invitations. To be fair, I totally use her as an excuse
Some people here have some very strange ideas about pet ownership. It’s a living creature that you have agreed to be responsible for. That come with a certain amount of responsibility if you’re a good owner. I don’t agree with just rocking up with a dog and expecting people to be ok with it and if I happened to ask if I could bring the dog but someone doesn’t want them there that’s absolutely fine but they’ll know that I have to leave earlier than I might have to get back to let the dog out. Struggling to understand how that’s rude or disrespectful.
Jeeeeze. I only said I hate my MILs twatish dog and she bought it over unwanted when she was only here a few hours. Didn't mean to cause tattle world war 🫣
Sometimes I’ll use the dog as an excuse to leave.
Suck that in your pipe, dog haters
Haha same! Sorry I have to go dog needs walkedSometimes I’ll use the dog as an excuse to leave.
Suck that in your pipe, dog haters
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