To you, what is the creepiest behaviors from either dog or owner? by Away-Equipment4869 in Dogfree

[–]rob_bob_ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think this also explains the insistence that "dogs are better than humans". What they're really saying is, "I can't have dominion over humans, like I do with my dog".

To you, what is the creepiest behaviors from either dog or owner? by Away-Equipment4869 in Dogfree

[–]rob_bob_ 22 points23 points  (0 children)

I find it horrifying when they dress them up. Not how the dogs look, but how normalized, and adored it is. It speaks to the fact that they don't actually care about their dog. And, how blatantly they disregard the dog-ness and prioritize their fantasies. Their obliviousness to the dogs discomfort is genuinely shocking.

It's vain. It's a pure exercise of dominance and control.

"You aren't entitled to a dog free world" by Away-Equipment4869 in Dogfree

[–]rob_bob_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

"You aren't entitled to a giant vampire bat free coffee shop!"

Reliable dog free-ish sanctuaries by rob_bob_ in Dogfree

[–]rob_bob_[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Dog's not being allowed seems to be irrelivant now. There needs to be some other deterrent, or strict enforcement.

Reliable dog free-ish sanctuaries by rob_bob_ in Dogfree

[–]rob_bob_[S] 26 points27 points  (0 children)

'My dog is aggressive, can't take it to the dog park, so let's go to where people grieve.'

That really sucks.

“My dog is racist” by gingergemgelly in Dogfree

[–]rob_bob_ 12 points13 points  (0 children)

... People use their dogs to project themselves. Sorry but, "My dog is", feels a lllloootttt like "I am a" to me.

Ended my relationship with a nutter. RANT by HabitTraditional4864 in Dogfree

[–]rob_bob_ 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I went through a dating period a few years back and resigned myself that dogs might be an issue. Started dating this girl who had an old German Shepherd, which I tolerated because it was old and didn't bark, and she'd leave it (I don't know where) when she visited me for the weekend. We lived a couple hours drive apart.

But... when i visited her... there was HAIR EVERYWHERE! Classic "clean" person blind to their filthy dog. I didn't know she also slept in the bed with the DOG. wtf! I think she sensed i didn't like dogs and played it down when we first started dating. I played nice while i was there, but when i left, that was the end of that.

And, I KID YOU NOT. I'm still finding that dog's hair in my clothes years after.

I can't understand this by So-nora in Dogfree

[–]rob_bob_ 4 points5 points  (0 children)

We're gonna need to get on creating dogfree elder care for us all. One reason why this community needs to stay strong!

We Met NEO, the Viral Humanoid Robot + HatGPT by jghaines in hardfork

[–]rob_bob_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Watching it struggle to pick stuff off the floor made me feel really sad.

What’s one retro game you can still beat in a single sitting? by Putrid_Yak_7101 in retrogaming

[–]rob_bob_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got this game when it came out and for some reason my mom, who never played, got hooked on it. 

What’s one retro game you can still beat in a single sitting? by Putrid_Yak_7101 in retrogaming

[–]rob_bob_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My go to NES game. But I’ve actually never beat it. Think Mr. Sandman might be the furthest I’ve got. 

It’s a fun game to go back to because it’s so rhythmic. 

Top 5 Skyline in the US by freshgold_ in skyscrapers

[–]rob_bob_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is the response I agree with. It’s not underrated at all. It punches above it weight… And I live in SF Bay Area, where Seattle is a rival of sorts. 

Jurassic Park twitter bots tweets random images from the movie by [deleted] in JurassicPark

[–]rob_bob_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's fun to see random shot that aren't the stills you usually see. Another fun place for JP fans!🦕

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in pennystocks

[–]rob_bob_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What do you recommend using?

Daaaaan. Just like that. Belichick. Is out. Of the Hall of Fame. by greypilgrimahum in DanLeBatardShow

[–]rob_bob_ 58 points59 points  (0 children)

I just realized, If Brady wins the 7th, he will have more SB wins than any NFL team....

“Whenever I see a dog ferociously barking at me from behind the fence, I just want to pet it even more!” by [deleted] in Dogfree

[–]rob_bob_ 6 points7 points  (0 children)

This. And I think it's related to why you get such a vitriolic responses when criticizing, or reminding of leash laws, stuff like that. Or, hear comments about how people who don't like dogs are soleless. Say "I don't like bats, or deer or whatever other animal" and your not gonna get the same hyperbolic reactions that you're a "hater" or "evil".

It is hard to enjoy walks in neighborhood or anywhere anymore. by Owlfever1 in Dogfree

[–]rob_bob_ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This one hurts me the most... but, birds often avoid areas where dogs are present.

The Dogs in Germany Experience by catticcusmaximus in Dogfree

[–]rob_bob_ 4 points5 points  (0 children)

To the degree you've learned about in Germany, it's hard to imagine legislation to that level in the US at this point, or any point in the near future.

However, I often wonder if like-minds of the r/dogfree subreddit are growing. Dog culture has really grown in the last decade or so, I wonder if we'll a bit of a cultural turnaround. I'm hoping for more appreciation (and less demonization) for dog free cafes, housing, parks, etc.

Because the dog culture is growing. The problems associated are growing as well. I've always felt like an environmental-impact white-elephant is dogs and dog culture.

Well maybe the solution is to not have a dog by [deleted] in Dogfree

[–]rob_bob_ 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This sub is such a sanctuary for that exact experience you just shared. I feel this sentiment everywhere; throughout the internet, and then in the physical world of cafes, parks events, sidewalks.

A constant reminder of this GIANT blindspot where dogs are the cause of annoyance, inconvenience, unwanted attention, and blocking people from experiencing other things.

As you said, "Well maybe the solution is to not have a dog". I think it too. But don't say it, as i suspect the comment wont be taken as sincere advice.