I personally think that people who are so attatched to their dogs is because they need some kind of affection that they aren´t receiving from the human race. A dog doesn´t need much for it to wiggle its tail and make you feel happy. Anyway that´s why I think they put their dog before anyone else.

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I can see why people get dogs, but why do they have to manage them so badly?

Only a small part of our population is into dogs and most of them are not going to be available for a relationship.

I have no problem with a well managed, well behaved dog, but so few of them are.

Their owners seem to take the lead from the dog...

I'm a dog person!
I pride myself on having a well behaved dog and people appear to be endeared by her charms.
There is some truth in ExAussie's post - the more time one spends with people, the more one prefers the company of their dog (certainly here in the UK)!

Not too sure if I've done this correctly - but hopefully a picture of my pride and joy will now appear alongside my posts!

I´ve got my two cuties Luna and Cheaky.

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Mine didn´t work either. I don´t know why

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ExAussie and Pommie B,
What's your opinion?
Should those who don't like dogs stay out of the park?

No, I think dog owners should walk their dogs correctly and pick up their doings (pooh) in the park and people who don´t like dogs go their own way and remember that animals need exercise and a park is a very nice place to do it. My sister lives in Sydney and she takes her dog to a dog park. Maybe there should be more dog parks and people´s park I hope I´ve answered with some sense.
I really don´t like people who don´t like dogs (animals in general) I find they are less compasionate. Maybe I´m one of those that say if you don´t like my dogs, turtles and bird don´t come in.

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Thoroughly agree with Ex-Aussie.
I don't think those that dislike dogs should stay out of anywhere. Dog owners should be responsible for their dogs - walk and feed regularly, collect and dispose of all poo properly and not allow their dog to be a menace.
I remember that Australians treat their dogs very differently to the Brits - many dogs live outside in the yard and are walked off lead - I suppose that this doggie independence may be echoed by the owner (don't have to bother policing nuisance caused by the dog).
Here in the UK we have many wonderful dogs - it's just the owners that are debatable (many dogs are "status" dogs). And we have many debatable owners!

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