Don't pet the dog

RosiesMaw
Unfortunately what seems like the b obvious to most is still unknown to some.
Today walking along the quay I saw a man sitting on a bench. Fair enough, it’s a long walk to the beach but sitting beside him, on the bench was his rather large dog.
I’m not very keen on sitting where a dog’s bottom has sat - I would have thought that was b obvious too! I gave the man my best Paddington stare.

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The dog on the bench was probably cleaner than many humans Pamela.

I think your post was spot on *RosiesMaw

I live down the road from a Royal Park, the number of stupid people taking their children up to the deer is astounding. At the moment it's the rutting season so the stags are lying down, taking a toddler up to it is not a good idea, there are plenty of notices, but they are ignored.

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Germanshepherdsmum

The dog on the bench was probably cleaner than many humans Pamela.

Probably but then I don’t go anywhere near their bottoms either.😂

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Dillonsgranma, RosiesMaw is by no means a nasty person. She has been on Gransnet for many years. I’m very disappointed that you have seen fit to report her. I entirely agree with her post.

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Have you set yourself up as the post-police Dillonsgranma?
Do we have to personally message you and get the go-ahead before we post?
What some people find upsetting or aggressive others just read and pass on or have a wry smile. They don't announce to the world and its fathers their actions.

Agree Germanshepherdsmum dogs are actually naturally cleaner than humans and their - ahem - sphincters are much more efficient than ours. Plus they do have very efficient ways of self-cleaning that I won't go into here! I have no qualms about sitting where a dog has sat (but perhaps not in a cream-coloured coat!)
As to the original thread, surely working dogs have a clear sign on them, saying DO NOT PET ME I'M WORKING or similar? (Sorry have to admit I've not clicked on the link)

And as for Rosiesmaw being reported - come on! Ok she was a bit bracing but hardly spiteful - truly it sometimes seems that the entire concept of free speech has disappeared. Let's remember, getting offended is a choice. Don't like something? Answer, or move on

Rosiesmaw is a very longstanding and valuable member of GN. I have met her once at a meet and she was lovely. Reporting that post was nasty.

Why are so many people being rude to the OP? If it's so bleeding obvious how come the conductor didn't know? Knowing everything is not a prerequisite for being an adult. I think there's another term for that.
I would have thought accepting information freely given with gratitude where relevant, and moving on with grace where it isn't relevant to you or is something you already know would be far more adult behaviour.

Women don’t like being made to feel stupid by men, most probably

Nor do they like men presuming that they know pretty basic things and women don’t,.

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undines my sister once had a lovely long worm that came out of her bottom. It came from dog poo!
BTW I am not anti dog, we don’t have one now as we are away a lot but have loved our dogs in the past. Not on the furniture though🫣

This thread is surreal!

Joseann

This thread is surreal!

😂

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PamelaJ1

Germanshepherdsmum

The dog on the bench was probably cleaner than many humans Pamela.

Probably but then I don’t go anywhere near their bottoms either.😂

😂😂😂

Well when you think about it, who would want a dog licking them after they've licked their bum?

I'm waiting to be reported .....