The Dog Lover Thread

[Northwestcoug]

thanks for sharing.

our boxer is absolutely amazing in every way - the lowest maintenance dog imaginable. she is 4.5 years old and boxers tend to have relatively short life spans, meaning she is probably already on the second half of her life. the thought of her passing is nearly unbearable for us, so we decided to go out, while she is still fairly young, and get her a little companion (and for us, a replacement). we brought home a 9 week old Portuguese Water Dog last Tuesday. he is the cutest little shit ever, but damn, puppies are rough. specifically, potty training effing sucks.

ultimately, i'd rather have dogs and go through the pain of losing them than not have dogs at all. i will likely have a dog or dogs for the rest of my life (though i may avoid puppies in the future)

We told our kids that after Cassie we would be done with dogs. Not one of them believed us. I was talking to my second daughter after Apollo died and I told her I can't do this again. To which she told me that I'm in my early 50's, and asked me what I was going to do when Cassie probably dies when I'm 60. I had to concede, I will probably have more dogs in my life.

But agree with the puppy thing. Our last 2 were puppies. They are adorable but they're also a lot. We'll see if Mrs. NWC's heart is melt resistant.

[clackamascoug]

I hate dogs - so I'd probably really hate this guy.

Man who spent $20K to transform himself into border collie steps out for first-ever walk in public (msn.com)

[smokymountainrain]

I hate dogs - so I'd probably really hate this guy.

Man who spent $20K to transform himself into border collie steps out for first-ever walk in public (msn.com)

i like dogs for the most part, so i'd probably really hate that guy

[BigFatMeanie]

I like dogs a lot, except for stupid little yap-yap dogs. I just don't like taking care of dogs.

One of our neighbors has a doberman and another has a big standard poodle. They're fun to play with when they're out for a walk or over at the park. I can play with them and enjoy their dog personalities for a while and when they poop or barf I don't have to deal with it. I also don't have to deal with the shots and microchip and going to the vet and all that other stuff.

[Northwestcoug]

This one's for you, Piney:

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[BigPiney]

no thanks

[Pelado]

I have several siblings and we have a group text message thread which is usually fun and/or informative. Unfortunately, it took a dark turn the other day when an older sister and younger brother were sharing pictures and stories about their respective puppy dogs. Made me want to ask "How do I unsubscribe?"

My sister just shared that her puppy just passed away. AITA if I say "Good"?

[beefytee]

We bought a puppy this week. We pick it up next weekend. I’ve never lived with a dog. Will see if I go from dog hatter to dog lover.

[Bo Diddley]

We bought a puppy this week. We pick it up next weekend. I’ve never lived with a dog. Will see if I go from dog hatter to dog lover.

Thoughts and prayers!

[Northwestcoug]

I have several siblings and we have a group text message thread which is usually fun and/or informative. Unfortunately, it took a dark turn the other day when an older sister and younger brother were sharing pictures and stories about their respective puppy dogs. Made me want to ask "How do I unsubscribe?"

My sister just shared that her puppy just passed away. AITA if I say "Good"?

Short answer: yes.

longer answer: check yourself. You are reaching BP levels of irrational dog hate.

[BigFatMeanie]

What does AITA mean? I’m unfamiliar with that acronym

[Copelius]

What does AITA mean? I’m unfamiliar with that acronym

Am I the Asshole? I usually don't have to ask, because the answer is pretty obvious.

[USUC]

I loved our farm dogs growing up and spent a lot of time out in the fields with them. Although I don't want a dog as an adult (and luckily my son's allergies prohibit it because my wife wants one), I don't hate dogs. Many dog owners though can go straight to hell.

[Pelado]

Short answer: yes.

longer answer: check yourself. You are reaching BP levels of irrational dog hate.

Irrational? Here's one of my brother's messages from the aforementioned group text:

Dogs are gross. I would never have a dog because they carry diseases, and I'm allergic, and they poop and pee everywhere. One time, an excited dog visited my brother [Pelado]'s house and peed like three times in different places around the house in like a matter of minutes. So disgusting.

[Clark Addison]

I read that as blaming you more than the dog, tbh