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You're just bad owners at this point (lemmy.world)
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[–] 21 points 4 months ago* (4 children)

if a dog isn't bothered by it what's the problem?

I'd rather fireworks be opt-in by way of traveling to a fireworks show than being forced to endure most of my neighbors setting off explosives for no good fucking reason

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  • [+] -8 points 4 months ago (3 children)

    Because it's simply not a suitable place for an animal that can be unpredictable under stress. You dog freaks out because of the stress of fireworks, large crowds, strangers, new place, etc. and suddenly flips the script. Not a bad dog, but an idiot owner. Your dog bites someone. Now what?

    Unless you're willing to accept having to pay 700 bucks to kill your dog afterwards and pay whatever costs come from any treatment for the victim, and be barred from pet ownership, don't bring your animal to public events for humans.

    I hate this argument "my dog is nice" TO YOU.

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  • [–] 6 points 4 months ago

    You might be over-reacting a bit.

    I've had dogs that had no problems with fireworks - and one lab that would try and chase them if not kept on-leash - and dogs that are terrified of them. If the dog isn't afraid of fireworks then it's like any other public situation... keep your dog on-leash and don't take them out at all if they are a risk to others.

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  • [–] 6 points 4 months ago (1 child)

    There's a particular, subtle phrase hidden very deep in literally the first sentence of the comment you're responding to that I think kinda refutes your entire tangent: "if a dog isn't bothered by it..."

    This would assume that as the dog owner you already know your dog is not going to be stressed by fireworks and/or groups of people. If we were talking about a dog which hadn't yet ever seen/heard/experienced fireworks then I'd agree that your described scenario is a possible outcome, but that would contradict literally the first 7 words of the comment you're responding to

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  • [–] -5 points 4 months ago

    You missed the entire closing sentence. Your dog is good to YOU. A public event is not a place for pets. It doesn't matter how well you know your dog because your dog doesn't know a stranger.

    Adding to that, if your dog bites someone are you okay with taking to the vet and paying $500 to kill it? Are you okay with taking the blame entirely and potentially getting your shit absolutely wrecked because of it?

    This is such a stupid conversation. A dog is a possession. You own it. This like asking if you can bring a knife or gun to a fireworks show, it just doesn't make sense. Both those two things are infinitely safer than a dog because you can predict what they'll do.

    What is wrong with people?

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