[MR] Yeah, dogs again

[Kelly Keck]

On 9/27/06, Matt Broadway <mattbroadway1974 at yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> Liamhain wrote:
>
> Its not that I don't like dogs, I just don't utterly
> trust dogs based upon the biased opinion of their
> owners.


After that experience, I'd say you're more than justified.   And, in some
ways, pets are like kids.  Most parents and/or pet owners are convinced that
their pet/child is pretty special, and is generally good.  Not that they're
necessarily blind to the kid's or animal's faults or misbehavior, but, like
you said, it's a biased viewpoint.  For example, my firm belief that my cat
is one of the sweetest animals ever to grace the planet might be just a tad
bit biased.

I hope that, if nothing else, this discussion on the list gives pet owners
and non-pet owners alike some insight into the "other group's" point of
view.  That dog owners will remember that, though their dog might be the
sweetest ever, that doesn't do someone much good if they've had a bad
experience, especially with a similar breed.  And that dog owners aren't
mind readers, so if their dog's very presence is making you uncomfortable,
the owner won't know that unless you speak up.

YIS,
Adriana Michaels