Don't pet the dog

Joseann

4 days on and this thread is now a dog's dinner!

Apologies to posters who don't like dogs eating at the table. (Not mine.)

One of our dogs loved spaghetti bolognese - I didnt know at the time that dogs shouldn't eat tomatoes.
He survived.

4 days on and this thread is now a dog's dinner!

Apologies to posters who don't like dogs eating at the table. (Not mine.)

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So sorry I’ve mystified you RosiesMaw I started by pointing out that what may be b obvious to some is not to others.
Then got sidetracked!
Is this a hanging offence?

RosiesMaw

PamelaJ1

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.

@PamelaJI
I am mystified as to what this or references elsewhere to worms, (human or canine) dogs’ bottoms or dogs on furniture or park benches have to do with anything,
OP’s link was about petting or, more exactly distracting assistance dogs m such as guide dogs, when they are in harness and clearly working.
However those who wish to comment on dogs’ hygiene should feel perfectly free to chat amongst themselves.

Dogs are disgusting
Cats are worse
That's the end
Of my little verse.

PamelaJ1

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.

@PamelaJI
I am mystified as to what this or references elsewhere to worms, (human or canine) dogs’ bottoms or dogs on furniture or park benches have to do with anything,
OP’s link was about petting or, more exactly distracting assistance dogs m such as guide dogs, when they are in harness and clearly working.
However those who wish to comment on dogs’ hygiene should feel perfectly free to chat amongst themselves.

We know and maybe those that do know… should let/remind their Children/Grandchildren about working dogs

hugshelp

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.

I think that teaching Granny to suck eggs comes to mind.

Perhaps it would be better, as someone suggested, posted on MN so that a reminder could be given to children of Mumsnetters.

That being said, I did see some people being interviewed by a TV reporter during Storm Babet, they were standing on the coast with a couple of young children.

But then, is it any use telling such stupid people what they should or should not do?

Reporting RosiesMaw for a comment - what nonsense. If that comment was worthy of reporting I suggest you avoid news n politics where occasionally posters get a bit cross

What an absolute fool to Pat a working dog. Or indeed any dog. If folks want the doggie energy, get a dog or volunteer at a dog shelter.

Leave other people’s dogs alone

hugshelp

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.

Agree

🦄

Barking mad 🐕

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

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?

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Joseann

This thread is surreal!

😂

This thread is surreal!

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🫣

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

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

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.

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.

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

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)