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I am a bona fide dog lover. We had dogs (Boxers or German Shepherds) the entire time I was growing up. As an adult, I’ve owned nothing but Boxers, and I truly love and adore them. However, they are animals, and there are some things I do not allow my dogs to do. Licking my face, sleeping in my bed and eating with me are just a few of them. There are also certain places where I do not believe animals belong. I wouldn’t want to eat in a restaurant where dogs were allowed because of their flying hair, their habit of licking themselves whenever and wherever they choose and other things. Also, many people have allergic reactions to animals or have a legitimate fear of them. These people should be able to enjoy a meal in public without being subject to an attack (whether it be allergic or physical) because of a dog. I don’t have a problem with dogs in hotels as long as they are not permitted to roam freely. The only animal I think should be allowed on public transportation is a seeing-eye dog. As a dog lover, I have to keep in mind that not everyone shares my devotion.
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Name : Elaine25289, Gender : F, Race : Black/African American, Age : 52, City : Newport News, State : VA, Country : United States, Occupation : Human Resources Rep, Education level : 4 Years of College, Social class : Middle class,I think that the reason I don’t like dogs around me too much in public is the same reason I don’t like kids around me too much in public: Owners/parents. Lazy owners that haven’t bothered to train their dogs at all think it’s cute to let them run loose in the park, where there are children who might be afraid of dogs, picnics on blankets that the dog is going to get into, etc. I love dogs, but am tired of others assuming that since they have a dog, I must want the slobbery mut in my lap, uninvited. It’s the same with people and kids these days in restaurants. The waitstaff, bussers and other customers are not the de facto babysitters. Parents are responsible for their kids, but yet I see them letting toddlers wander off all over the restaurant, out of sight. Disaster waiting to happen. Oh, and if the kid gets hurt due to tripping up a waiter carrying a food tray, guess who gets nailed. Irresponsible owners and parents; same rant!!!
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Name : Mark Bentley, Gender : M, Sexual Orientation : Gay, Race : White/Caucasian, Religion : UFMCC - Cathedral of Hope, Age : 39, City : Dallas, State : TX, Country : United States, Occupation : Financial analyst, Education level : 2 Years of College, Social class : Lower middle class,I like dogs very much and have even had a couple as pets, but I don’t think that they should be brought into restaurants, hotels, or stores. I just don’t think it is appropriate. While some people’s dogs are well behaved, others are not and will cause disturbances. Dogs also can give off strong odors that can make it difficult for some people to enjoy their meal. Then there is the possiblity that territorial disbutes may arise between dogs that come in contact with eachother, or the possiblitity that a dog may attack another person. Additionally, droppings are an issue. Some dog owners are very consciencious about picking up after their dogs, but others aren’t. So the bottom line is, some dogs and their owners are well behaved and would not be a problem in businesses, but others aren’t and would cause very big problems for everyone around. As a result, I think that dogs should not be allowed in restaurants, stores and hotels in the interests of the safety and comfort of all customers. Of course, I don’t have any qualms about seeing-eye and other dogs trained to help the disabled being in any public situation.
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Name : Lucy-H22366, Gender : F, Race : Hispanic/Latino (may be any race), Age : 25, City : San Jose, State : CA, Country : United States, Occupation : Engineer, Education level : 4 Years of College, Social class : Middle class,Some dogs are well-mannered, especially when they have nice owners who train them well. Other dogs jump all over strangers, slobber on them and sometimes even growl at or bite them. This is an invasion of space. I would never do that. I might jump on company’s lap if they are nice to me, and I often rub against people’s legs, but I don’t make a pest out of myself.
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Name : Shadow28068, Gender : F, Race : Grey furry Feline-American, Age : 12, City : Minneapolis, State : MN, Country : United States,Why are some people against dogs in public places, such as public transportation, restaurants, stores, hotels, etc.?
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Name : Lee H., Gender : F, Sexual Orientation : Straight, Race : White/Caucasian, Religion : Agnostic, Age : 55, City : Sacramento, State : CA, Country : United States, Occupation : artist, Education level : 2 Years of College, Social class : Upper class,I am terrified of large dogs. I was attacked by a dog as a child. I think it’s rude and thoughtless of people to bring dogs into retail establishments. I won’t go into stores where people are allowed to bring dogs. Many folks think of their pooch as a harmless member of their family, but family pets have been known to seriously harm strangers (and even family members).
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Name : Sandra-G, City : Toronto, State : NA, Country : Canada,1) some people are allergic, and it’s extremely uncomfortable to be in close quarters with an animal.
2) In restaurants and hotels, for some people it seems unsanitary to have animals around where food is being served. It’s particularly unpleasant to watch people who share food with their pets on restaurant dishes, or to find animal hair on tables.
3) Some animals can and do get out of control in public places. Most people who bring their animals out in public have them well-trained, but there are exceptions.User Detail :
Name : Elaine25290, Gender : M, City : Los Angeles, State : CA, Country : United States,Because they want to be left alone and don’t want dogs coming up to them, smelling them, licking them, barking at them, jumping on them, dirtying their clothes, scaring their children, etc. Not to mention that some dogs bite. Also, some people just don’t like dogs, and others are actually afraid of them.
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Name : CP19189, Gender : F, Age : 22, City : Montreal, Quebec, State : NA, Country : Canada,I love dogs, but there are people who are allergic to dogs or are very afraid of them. Remember, although some people treat their dogs like children, they are just animals. Some dogs are not good with strangers and may bite. Not all dogs bite, but how are people to know the difference? And my pet peeves against dog owners: Don’t walk your dogs on my lawn, and don’t leave your dog outside all night where their barking keeps me up.
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Name : Laura26082, Gender : F, Race : White/Caucasian, Age : 24, City : Baltimore, State : MD, Country : United States, Occupation : student, Education level : Over 4 Years of College, Social class : Middle class,Having been often in Germany, and actually living there for a short period of time, I often observed people bringing dogs into restaurants. In hotels where I have stayed, there have also been cats in the dining room. This has never bothered me, because the ones I saw didn’t roam all over the place. In all honesty, in the U.S. I would rather deal with animals in public places than with some of the spoiled brats that are foisted off on the rest of us, allowed to run all over restaurants, misbehave on subways, kick the backs of seats in theaters, etc. And heaven help you if you dare to complain! At least a dog can be kept on a leash.
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Name : John-John, Gender : M, Race : White/Caucasian, City : Washington, State : DC, Country : United States, Education level : Over 4 Years of College,I don’t like dogs – the smell, the slobber, the fur. I wouldn’t want to stay in a hotel room that smelled of dogs or eat in a restaurant where a dog could pop up and lick my hand or sniff at my plate or pee at my feet. Not all dogs are well-behaved, and accidents happen – I just wouldn’t want to put up with the potential hassle. I wish I could say I’m an animal-lover, but I’m not.
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Name : SR28507, Gender : F, Sexual Orientation : Straight, Race : White/Caucasian, Religion : Humanist, Age : 22, City : Austin, State : TX, Country : United States, Occupation : student, Education level : Over 4 Years of College,I don’t dislike dogs, & have met many that I like, but I resent being forced to be around them when I don’t choose to do so. They are not always well-behaved (& even if yours is, dogs are unpredictable, & my idea of well-behaved may greatly differ from yours). They smell, shed, slobber, bark, poop on the sidewalk, bite, and jump on people, and, even if they are being friendly, could hurt a person who is smaller, like a petite adult or child. They are **not** always friendly, & could fight with other dogs. Breeds like pit bulls, rottweilers, & german shepherds are notorious for being aggressive, difficult to control, & potentially violent. They chew on or eat anything in sight. All of that is before you even consider that many people are allergic, afraid, or just don’t like dogs. I realize that dog owners think their dog will do none of the above in a hotel, but you cannot control the OTHER dog owner’s smelly, aggressive, poorly trained dog, so they all must be banned. There are something like 45.1 million dogs in this country, & 250 million+ people. That means 200,000,000+ Americans choose not to have a dog. If they don’t want to live with one, certainly they don’t want to deal with dogs in public. Now, in the dog’s defense, the world is designed for people. Can you imagine having a dog on an escalator and having it get its paw trapped because it does not understand when to step off? Or having to pay for the damage it does in a department store when it is frightened by the theft alarm? Or having to apologize and buy a stranger a new steak because your dog decided it preferred their freshly served meal to dry kibble? One of my absolute pet peeves in when I am a guest in a home, and they do not put their pets away or ask me if it is all right that the pets are loose (‘Oh, I thought you knew I had six huge dogs… oh, well’). I find that selfish and inconsiderate to your guest. I understand that you love your pet and it is a member of your family (I have a cat myself) and provides companionship and love to your family, but I am a guest in your home, and by inviting me in, you have implied that you will make every effort to make me comfortable and feel welcome. Leaving your pet loose to sniff at my food, slobber on my silk skirt, and jump on my lap does not make me comfortable, and my being a guest is temporary Putting your dog in the basement for two hours will not kill it. For that matter, and in answer to your question, neither will leaving it home.
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Name : Jennifer30900, Gender : F, Race : Black/African American, Age : 24, City : Miami, State : FL, Country : United States, Occupation : Graduate student, Education level : Over 4 Years of College, Social class : Upper middle class,I live in Germany but am an American. Here dogs are nearly everywhere except restaurants. It always seems weird to me when I see them in department stores. Amazingly, this rarely seems to cause any problems whatever. German dogs are much differently behaved than American dogs. They nearly always ignore strangers. I miss other people’s dogs being friendly as I like them.
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Name : Karl, Gender : M, Sexual Orientation : Gay, Race : White/Caucasian, Age : 44, City : Duesseldorf, State : NA, Country : Germany, Occupation : retired computer jock, Education level : 2 Years of College, Social class : Middle class,I really don’t like dogs. I’m opposed to letting dogs into places where food is prepared as it’s simply unhygenic. In other situations, the first reaction of a dog to meeting me is ALWAYS to try and stick it’s nose into my crotch, leaving trails of saliva on my clothes as it does this. It’s disgusting!
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Name : PW30313, Gender : M, Sexual Orientation : Straight, Race : White/Caucasian, Religion : Atheist, Age : 33, City : Sydney, State : NA, Country : Australia, Occupation : I.T., Education level : Over 4 Years of College, Social class : Middle class,
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