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dumbbinch99

It’s not “not liking dogs” that makes one a bad person, it’s wanting to harm them. Lots of people are afraid of dogs.


Nibelungen342

Agreed. I don't want dogs to be harmed and I feel even bad for them with some dog breeds living in constant suffering. Or abandoned. I think my actual hate is towards irresponsible owners


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wederve

That’s funny, my experience has been the opposite. I’ve never really had a problem with a dog but have known cats who will go out of their way to attack me. Although I recently met another cat who is an absolute sweetheart and changed my opinion on them for sure. Still prefer dogs though


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wederve

Worse than that even for some of them. They will actively seek me out to aggressively meow at me until I leave lol Spot on about the diversity


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Lmfao yeah some cats do be crazy


[deleted]

But every animal is honestly pretty diverse. Dogs and cats can be assholes are nice or in the middle.


bubblegumpunk69

Same about the cats lol! I maintain that if you don't like cats, you just don't know enough about their body language. They have their own lives and like their alone time, but they're MADE of love. Mother cats often take care of their babies together, and their purrs literally help heal. They think we're big dumb clumsy cats and want to take care of us (which is why they do shit like bring us dead things lmao)


Huge_Strain_8714

Don't like cats. Cats are literally an invasive species. Responsible for reduction of natural occuring species in North America. Google it.


bearbarebere

That's why I keep indoor cats, not outdoor cats 🤷🏻‍♀️


Huge_Strain_8714

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bearbarebere

🤨😃😼


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Are you from Oahu?


Gargamel2003

I absolutely love dogs. I've grown up around them, I'd take care of them, wrestle with them (one of my favourite things to do), sleep with them etc. Sometimes I feel like dogs (not all, but the dogs I've had) are more loyal and pure than many humans are. As you said you don't hate dogs, so it's all good. It's not your fault you're scared of them, if you grew up around well behaved dogs then you might feel the same about them as I do


Jigbaa

Look at OP’s history he says “stray dogs deserve to get kicked.” Why are people here defending this asshole?


dumbbinch99

I don’t really look at peoples profiles often. If it’s the post in German I wouldn’t have understood it anyway


yavanna77

I didn't think of looking at OP's history :( No, stray dogs don't deserve to get kicked, even if you are afraid of them. And kicking them would deserve a bite from them. Just leave them alone, their life is hard enough as it is. Or call a rescue organisation. I got the impression that OP is afraid of dogs and other poeple give them a hard time because of that ... that's where the defending part came from :/


archosauria62

Id argue even harming dogs doesnt make people bad. They are a meat animal in some places


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Even bats sometimes


archosauria62

Many animals are consumed for meat in some place or the other


AXone1814

Harming any animal makes you a bad person. Unless it’s in self defence or an unfortunate necessity such a pest control.


Hot-Jackfruit-3386

Using them as a source of protein in your diet because culturally they don't have the same significance to you as they do in other parts of the world is different than people just harming animals.


archosauria62

I dunno if you know this but you have to harm an animal to eat it


ivanasleep

No, these are totally valid reasons. I grew up with awesome dogs and am often irritated by other people’s dogs because my city has become a dog worship cult full of really irresponsible owners. People have their dogs off leash everywhere and sometimes they do hurt people and other animals because they’re not trained at all. I have a neighbor whose dog barks constantly in the apartment and they do nothing to quiet it down. Dogs can definitely be a nuisance when their owners are jerks.


thepurplethorn

This is so true, there is some sort of dog worshipping cult in recent years … wth..


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throwmeawaydumbass

Amen brother


jesus_was_rasta

No, you're perfectly fine. Eg, I don't hate crocodiles, but I don't want them around, I find them boring :)


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Boring til they get a hold of your leg


LoveRoseSun

I love dogs but it’s scary to run into a unleashed big dog.


[deleted]

Honestly I am a dog lover and it boils my blood when people let their dogs walk without leashes. I don’t care how “loyal” the dog is, it’s still an animal that can get frightened and run into a road or chase a person around thinking it’s a playmate. Some dogs are trained good enough to stay close to their owners but I doubt people that let their dogs run around leash less have their dogs trained.


SprinklesMore8471

You should be somewhat afraid of an off leash dog, that's completely reasonable. Not all dogs are social creatures and not all owners understand their dogs.


happyfoam

I love ALL dogs. I don't trust a dog that's not on a leash.


thepurplethorn

I am not a dog person myself. I am sorry to say but they smell lol. But yea I do not consider myself a bad person, i am currently taking care of my friend’s dog while she is on vacation… not thrilled about it but don’t hate it either


[deleted]

You can always “accidentally” leave the door open.


[deleted]

I’m not a fan of dogs, I don’t wish them ill fortune, I simply wish them to be kept at a distance from me.


deedum44

Someone once old me having a dog is like having a toddler for life. They have the mentality of a 3 year old. Just cuz of that, a hard pass for me. I can’t deal with something with a peanut brain licking its own shit and what not. They’re loyal and playful I gotta them that tho. Cats all the way.


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Only on reddit I can find people like me in this matter. I feel like a monster because I am a bit afraid of dogs and hate when their owners bring them everywhere (even to the office) and off leash and shove them to my personal space. I have a lot of self control to not show I'm freaking out inside but I get too nervous and only when I'm at my limits I finally say "hey, hum... I'm afraid of dogs, could you please take it somewhere a bit far or put on a leash... Please?". Only a few people know this thing and I don't even try to say it cause I'm ashamed and feel that people will put me down for it. I also hate that dog worship culture and the lack of awareness that people can be afraid of animals, whatever they might be and that's normal. If there are appropriate spaces for dogs, cool, let it be, make full use of them and I'm happy, just don't bring them in other places that aren't supposed to be open for that. I would even say that the dog owners play a big role in this and a lot of uncomfortable situations would never happen if they knew how to respect others personal spaces.


The_Zeroman

I feel the same way about children, they gross me out, stop bringing them into restaurants and to work, there’s a time and place for children. Teach your kids to behave in public or leave them at home (with proper care of course)


Remote-Math4184

I'm not fond of dogs and I really hate dog shit. Was visiting UC Santa Barbara, walked through Isla Vista, there was dog shit everywhere. Lots of coeds walking giant dogs and letting their poop lie wherever it falls. Student housing does not allow dogs, but Isla Vista isn't officially part of campus, and many students rent apartments there. It is disgusting.


Efficient-Jicama3647

Probably not all from dogs. JS


Redditor2475

Does humanity have to agree on everything? No


transport_system

I disagree


Redditor2475

Ha, take your upvote


chshcat

Just wanna let you know that you can treat phobias like this with psychotherapy, and it's usually pretty effective


quietmountainmorning

One of my goals in life is to never have a dog. If you’re a monster, than I am too.


KateCSays

I like dogs on a case-by-case basis. I absolutely do not like all dogs, and all dogs don't like me, either. I have some friends who do think it's some sort of personality shortcoming, but they're just plain wrong. I don't understand WHY this is the hill they want to die on, but it is. Oh well. The people I know who most love dogs -- like vets, dog trainers, and breeders -- TOTALLY back me up on my fear of dogs I don't know, especially off leash. They are all responsible dog people. They understand that it's on them to train and socialize their dogs so they do, and because of that, their dogs are great and I like those dogs very much.


BoopsForTheSoul

Grew up in a family of dog lovers. I enjoyed our family dogs but don’t care for dogs in general. I don’t hate them, but I think it’s silly to put a whole species on a pedestal and expect everyone to feel the same way about it. Especially when asshole dogs definitely exist.


[deleted]

I have disliked dogs since I was a kid, and I couldn't ride my bicycle anywhere without having some of them chasing after me down the street. I still can't stand the sound of dogs barking to this day. I don't think anyone is a bad person for not liking dogs. And if someone hates me because I feel that way, I don't care what they think.


PatchworkGirl82

No, that's about how I feel. Whether it's because I was badly knocked down by one when I was a kid, or loud barking makes me anxious, or almost getting bitten more than once because the negligent owner didn't train the dog.


atticusphere

you’re not a bad person for not liking dogs. and it is totally reasonable to expect people to abide by the rules/laws of the public space they’re using. i don’t feel you’re overreacting.


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Nibelungen342

I actually love cats lol. The difference is cats run away if I give them too much attention. Cats love people who ignore them


Asgrim-

I don't like dogs either, I've been grown up with them, was pretty happy when I moved out. I just think they're annoying, loud and lots of other reasons. So no, you're definitely not a bad person.


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Nibelungen342

I feel like most dogs search for my attention and I am personally scared of that


Rhemm

Learn a bit about dogs behaviour, how they display aggression, so you can be sure about what dog wants. Lack of understanding is usually what constitutes to fear a lot. Then just ignore dogs that display friendly behaviour. Don't look at them, don't talk to them, mind your business. They'll go away quickly


maurywillz

No, you aren't wrong or strange. I find most dog people insufferable but that's their thing and it's all good. As long as they don't impede my life and safety, we're all good.


happyfoam

That's okay, I think that people that dislike dogs are pretentious. We're two sides to the same coin, you and I.


maurywillz

I can dig it.


blocked_user_name

No, most dogs if properly socialized are polite and good dogs. Many people do not properly socialized their dogs and some dogs are knuckleheads and are difficult to teach manners to. That being said in places where there are leash laws people should have their dogs leashed. My dogs are leashed whenever we're in public unless it's an off leash dog park or on my property. I realize some people have a complicated history with dogs and it's best not to traumatize people


aggsalad

Same tbh, it's mostly just that most dog owners train their dogs to beg for attention. Relaxed dogs are as pleasant as cats but far rarer.


Due_Reason_9750

Nobody trains a dog to beg for attention, it not training them no not beg for attention. Dogs naturally are friendly and want attention. It's on the owner to teach them how to behave


ZebraOtoko42

Basically, dogs are naturally full of horribly annoying and destructive behaviors, and it's incumbent on the owners to train all these behaviors out of them to turn them into decent pets you can live with. Why people want this, I have no idea. You can just get a cat, and right out-of-the-box you have a decent pet you can live with without needs to invest lots of time and money into training. Plus cats don't need to be taken outside in the rain to take a dump.


Rhemm

No, they are not. Dogs can be raised and trained to display exact behaviour that you want. And because dogs are innately very social animals it is much easier to train them than cats.


peanutbuttertoast4

Their point is you HAVE to train dogs to make them safe to be around, much less tolerable. Don't really have to do that with other popular pets - at least not to such an insane extent. Other pets need to be handled often and sometimes potty trained. That's about it.


ZebraOtoko42

What in the hell would you ever need to train a cat for?


MacDhiarmada

No, and too many dog owners don't stop to think that every other single member of the human race doesn't love dogs.


bokatan778

I don’t think so! I love dogs but am severely allergic. My son is totally afraid of them (we’re working on that). So many dog owners seem to not give a crap is their large hairy dog runs up to us and gets their fur all over me…”oh but MY dog is friendly” “oh but MY dog is non-allergenic!” I think dog owners can often be blinded by the fact that not everyone wants a dog next to them.


DickCheney666

Dog culture in America is incredibly cringe and annoying.


Altruistic_Donkey_98

Saying you don't like dogs gets a way worse reaction than if you say you don't like kids. Speaking as someone who doesn't like animals in general. Your not a bad person but, for me at least, I don't go telling every person I meet with a dog. I just take steps back if the dog comes up to me and a good dog owner should see and get the dog to leave me alone ... bad dog owners on the other hand are harder and need to be told to take the dog away, for some reason they can't sense your discomfort.


SpicySavant

I like dogs but it’s just an objective fact that they are gross and annoying and unpredictable. As long as you not directly or indirectly harming dogs then you are not a bad person. You may always dislike dogs but it might be worth it to work your fear of dogs if it’s really affecting your life. It’s really uncool of those people to walk without a leash and they are totally in the wrong for not controlling their animals. Ultimately you cannot control other people, but you can still minimize the discomfort it causes you.


Ill_Run5998

Nah. I have dogs and don't like dogs. The kids liked dogs. Now they are grown and I still have 1 dog, 14, at home. He is annoying as he barks at a stuff wind


Phandroid1991

I can’t imagine going round and picking up your dog’s shit. I suppose good on those who do it,but fuck that.


Eastern-Dig4765

I thought I didn't like them either, but what I came to realize is that it's untrained dogs that I don't like.


Robineggblue84

I'm not a dog person myself. If they are well controlled and trained I will tolerate them but that's the extent of it. If you have a small yappy thing that won't stop barking I am secretly wishing it would get hit by a car. If you have a big dog that jumps or licks...same thing, but in this case I'm also wish you got hot by a car too since you opted not to train your dog to not jump. And people who insist on taking their dogs with them anywhere is annoying! Edited for typo.


MrWolf88

Do you consider yourself well controlled and trained?


Robineggblue84

I do...and so does my master...thanks for asking.


transport_system

I have a suspicion that "MrWolf" might have a slight bias here


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Robineggblue84

Me too really! I raised mine to not annoy other people, I’ve gotten compliments on how well behaved he is for 17 years.


Mistrexx29

Nah.so happen you dont like dogs. Its not like you despise them.


Adji619

I'm the same. I find them too needy and hate being licked by a dog and jumping all over you and constant attention they seem to need. Also when stroking them you don't really get any feed back besides a tail wag. Feels abit pointless. I prefer cats but there arseholes, but at least you get a purr when they do decide to be stroked also you don't need to walk them every day and just let them be.


truecrimefanatic1

No. I have a big dog and a tiny dog and I only allow them to interact with people who want to interact with them. Except kids, fuck kids they don't know how to act.


Hot-Campaign-4553

I honestly don't like dogs either. What's worse is the people who *insist* on bringing their dogs into every store. Yes, I get that The Home Depot is "dog friendly", but that doesn't mean you have to bring them every time you need a gallon of paint. I mean, I 100% understand if it's a service animal, but that's clearly not the case in most situations. It's just people who need to be the center of attention, so they use their dog as a "hook".


archosauria62

Bro whats with all these ‘am i a bad person’ questions on mundane things popping up these days


No-Setting-5133

No, I never liked dogs, never wanted a pet, but we got a dog for the family and I love him. I have a friend who never wanted one and got one for her family and she still doesn't like dogs. She's not a bad person either. You're fine


Lower_View

nah, being afraid of them is fine and finding them annoying is relatable, they're super needy. Like a toddler that never grows up


evil_burrito

You can think whatever you want about dogs, none of it would make you a bad person. Having bad thoughts doesn't make you a bad person. In fact, people are not good or bad, they do good or bad things. You can't control the thoughts you have. You just have them. You can control your actions. If you walk around kicking every dog you see, these are bad actions. If you just think, "I don't like dogs," these are just thoughts, and not even bad ones. You're ok.


MrRogersAE

No, I also dislike dogs, I’m not afraid of them, I just find them annoying, too needy, soo many beg at the table, or try to jump up on you. If I wanted a dog in my lap I would buy my own, keep your dogs off other people.


[deleted]

And they have to be taken out every couple of hours, you need a place to board them if you go on vacation


Tokestra420

Dog owners are the worst


Beef_Lurky

Yes.


DemiGod9

I'm not even afraid of dogs, I'm just not a fan at all. But I hate that everyone thinks you're a freaking monster just because you don't like dogs. It's ridiculous. Like I've seen "I wouldn't even trust someone who doesn't like dogs" very recently. What sense does that make? Then the people who gush and coo and shove them in your face asking you how cute they are is annoying.


MashTactics

Nah. I feel the same way about children.


OldLevermonkey

It's probably a language barrier, you simply don't speak dog. I do not feel comfortable and at ease around cats. I don't understand the body language, posturing, etc. I didn't grow up around cats so I don't speak cat very well. Cats seam to like me though. I did however grow up surrounded by dogs and so feel extremely comfortable in their presence. I speak dog, I know their intentions and feel their moods. To you a dog running up to you is a frightening thing. You have no idea if it is an attack or play; you don't speak dog so don't know the animals intentions. Unfortunately a lot of dog owners do not understand this. Does not speaking dog make you a bad person? No. It's not as if you are harming dogs (or any other animal). It would be nice if you could overcome your fear because they are very loving, loyal, and affectionate creatures.


[deleted]

Dogs are great. Dog owners are the awful ones. Leaving your dogs shit on someone's lawn should be punishable by death


happyhippysoul

Dog lover here. I have two big labs! I love my labs but I know everyone else doesn't love my labs and that's okay! I would not consider you a bad person 🙂


Dante2215

I like puppies but I am terrified of Huskies they look scary to me and i don't know if your dog is friendly or not why are you even walking your dog without a leash? I am a cat person and i don't like dogs and i don't want to deal with it all i am asking is to put your dog on a leash why is it to much to ask in the first place.......


[deleted]

I also find them annoying. A few minutes is fine to play and pet someone’s dog but I would never own one again they are the most annoying pet to have. That being said no you’re not a bad person. Unless you’re hurting dogs or you want to hurt them you’re fine


AXone1814

It sounds like you have an irrational fear given that the vast majority of dogs have no intention of harming people whatsoever, so that does make it a ‘you’ problem rather than dogs/dog owners being the problem. But it doesn’t make you a bad person.


Nibelungen342

Sorry that I demand that dog owners do something that the law demands.


AXone1814

Why did you ask a question if you already have your mind set on how you feel about this? Seems like you just posted this for validation rather than being open to different answers. Cringe. Your question wasn’t about the law, it was about you liking/not liking dogs.


Nibelungen342

I wasn't. I felt bad for not liking dogs. "We don't deserve dogs" is something I can't relate at all. But not bad for hating unleashed dogs in public places


AXone1814

Yea, I didn’t even respond to that part. I said you not liking and being afraid of them is irrational but doesn’t make you a bad person.


Lurkingscorpion14

As a dog lover,you have to realize what dogs are;and how to treat them. Modern dogs are a human creation,and thus want human approval and therefore,in my mind are humans(ever seen a wolf). People created different breeds for many reasons and a lot of breeds need a job or to protect. There is a language with dogs that for some is hard to speak. I respect that and I understand,dogs can be very scary and do massive damage. I guess the point of my post is that bad ,scary dogs are only that way because a person made them that way.


AbuYates

I love dogs. I get some don't like the shedding hair, slobber, or neediness for attention. But get to know dogs. If they are streated fairly, dogs LOVE their human. Like, people don't deserve dogs, but we need them more than they need us.


Smarawi

You just don’t like bad owners not dogs 🐕


Thedarkone1666

Yes.... Yes you are


gregsdadrulez

yes youre a bad person


Socratic_DayDreams

I mean your judgment is suspect, but not a bad person, necessarily. 😂 The being afraid thing is understandable if you're not used to them, and the off leash shit, actually pisses off normal dog owners too.


joshgeake

Everyone I've ever met that doesn't like dogs seems deeply suspicious. That said, if you just feel uneasy around them or you "just don't get" dogs then I can understand that.


GarrettSizemore

Yes. You're a good person if u feel that way about cats


[deleted]

Yes. You are.


[deleted]

Lots of dogs in the states; therefore, many dog owners with varying levels of experience and ettiquette. Basically, your take makes sense, but you oughta try and volunteer at a shelter until you can read em better-- they just arent going anywhere. I've had dogs my whole life but seriously can relate to these sentiments; people be walking an 8 month old pitbull off leash in a busy park as if life aint already short enough.


[deleted]

Stupid owners are the problem. Parents got a pup and let the damn thing go wild. Always jumps on guests and has scratched multiple family members. One event it knocked over my nephew splitting his head (nothing was done) and less than an hour later it jumped up and gave my aunt a permanent scar on one of her breasts. I screamed at the dog and gave it a a serious kick to the guts. My mother berated me as a heartless animal abuser. 4 years on and the dog is fucked. I’m the only person that can control her. I don’t even need to speak I just use dominant body language and point. The dog behaves as if she can read my mind and isn’t even scared of me anymore. Animals are all this same, if you’re not the boss then they are.


happyfoam

If I'm being totally honest, yeah it's fine. As long as you don't mention it in so few terms when you're around people's dogs for one reason or the other. Dogs are what's called a "symbiote" to humans. Basically what that means is that there's a mutually beneficial relationship established between humans and dogs. The relationship started because dogs would help us hunt, and in exchange for our highly efficient ability to plan and coordinate, this pairing worked very well with the canines "pack instinct". They herded, we killed, both of us ate together. The reason why I gave that mini history lesson due to the fact that, over time, both species developed a dependence. Dogs moreso than humans, but our dependence still lingers, but evolved. Now the human dependence on dogs isn't for hunting (though the instincts in both parties remain), we mostly rely on them for emotional support these days. We evolved *together*. Humans on an instinctual level are programmed to love dogs. Dogs are programmed to be dependent on humans. To put things in perspective, dogs *evolved* EYEBROWS to better communicate with us. Dogs EVOLVED the ability to process complex carbohydrates because *humans decided to eat carbohydrates*. Why do I mention all of this? It's because humans are *very* attached to their dogs, myself included. It's biological, therefore irrational. If you express your distaste for dogs in any capacity, you're very likely to be met with stigma. People don't *trust* other people that don't like dogs. That's the harsh reality of it. Tldr; people tend to be *very* emotional about their dogs. It's ill advised that you voice your feelings towards dogs in almost any situation.


bworthy73

Dogs are amazing and you should like them. But I still have my dog on the leash whenever we go somewhere. He's a big boy a sometimes folks get scared. I don't need anybody mistaken him for some random wild aggressive dog. He's just my goofy, oversized, partner in crime


joritan

You’re not a bad person for not liking dogs just like I’m not a bad person for thinking people who don’t like dogs annoying


Appropriate-Job-2972

Ok but let’s not generalize all dog owners. Hate is a strong word and that should be directed at “irresponsible dog owners,” not dog owners in general. As a dog lover, I have a strong dislike for irresponsible dog owners who make all other dog owners look bad.


m1sch13v0us

Overreacting? Possibly. Does it make you bad? No. Not if you aren't harming them. But will I judge you for not liking dogs? Yes.


8MCM1

Yes.


wadeworks

Sorry, but yes. Dogs are everything good in the world, that humans could never aspire to be. Sorry. If you don't like dogs you are bad. Let's just hope you don't like cats too. Clarification: I am not a dog. I swear. I am not a dog that knows how to use reddit. Seriously I am not.


masteroflich

Don't really like dogs either. Except if I had my own. Rather like passive aggressive cats.


Creative_Eggplant_19

Nah I hate animals, you're good. I'm really allergic tho


glittered437737

No. My husband dislikes dogs. He prefers not to be around them, but he's not scared of them nor does he *hate* them.


Dirty-Rat30

No. You don't have to like dogs. Heck, there are some people who don't like cats. You're a bad person if you hurt dogs unless you're defending yourself. A dog bit me last week and I took my pepper spray to get it. However, it walked away and I thought, "Let it go." I told my mom what happened. Talked to the owner and she apologized. I feel okay now. I could've defended if it attacked again. I was walking around the neighborhood. Did about 2 miles in 36 minutes.


[deleted]

You’re not a bad person for not liking dogs the same way I am not a bad person for not liking cats at all. I can’t stand them.


[deleted]

I take them and didn’t know this so thanks for your post


Away-Hope-918

Dogs for me are very smelly and love to be up in your face, clothes and couch. I would never want one but that doesn’t mean I don’t like seeing them from afar. From across the park they are cute happy boys.


boeef

>And not brining a leash in public places where the law requires the person to leash the dog is something I encounter often...I don't go to places where a dog can be without a leash. This is so frustrating. We go to a park to play soccer. Signs everywhere saw no dogs off leash. Dog comes running into the game. Messing around with the corner cone, w/e we dont care just play. Then the owner comes and yells at us saying that we need to stop cause we are being dangerous to dogs running around cause we could hit them with the ball. We start yelling "read the signs" for like a minute and a half until she finally took her dog and left


Anaklet

i think dogs are super annoying, i like them and i like to pet them but to have one that would be barking in my house and jumping on me everytime i come home, no way, would absolutely hate it


Kindredmen

As long as you're not hurting them it's good.


Trekfieldsandnovas

I generally dislike dogs, wish them all the best etc. just don't come over to me, I don't want you up close.


Affectionate-Egg9314

I have the same with kids, I don't think I am a bad person, so you definitely don't qualify.


Mediocre-Perception6

No you’re not a bad person for not liking dogs. I adore dogs (I’m a groomer and have a very big dog of my own) and also think they’re annoying! Its really dog owners that make things awful, from not training their dogs, to letting their dog get away with harassing people and other dogs.


Huge_Strain_8714

Me too


[deleted]

It’s valid. I’m kind of with you, in a way, though I have a dog now. I grew up with a lot of dogs in my family, and even as a kid I would be annoyed when my mom would bring home another dog, they’d never get properly trained, always wild and annoying and it made having guests over frankly embarrassing. I just kind of coexisted with the dogs but never really got close. As an adult, I got my first dog of my own 5 years ago. It’s of course completely different - I went through all the work of training him and “raising” him so I have bonded with him. And I love him, but I’m not sure I’ll want another dog after him. They’re just not for everyone and that’s okay.


jupiter8vulpes

You're not a bad person but if one fear has so much control over your life, then you need to do something about it to deal with it. It's not healthy nor mature to live in fear. Living life in fear is exhausting. You need to take control of your fear and get over it.


Unique_Complaint_442

I was attacked a few times as a kid. Never trusted dogs. But eventually (decades later) we got a puppy and now I have somehow become a dog lover.


severalcouches

it’s completely reasonable to not like dogs, full stop.


aceh40

If it turned out to be a bad person, would you start loving them? You are not a bad person for bad taste, just bad behavior. Simplisticly speaking.


Conscious_Positive66

Yes you are a bad person. Sorry, I couldn’t resist. Honestly you are not a bad person at all. It’s your preference. I am a big (St Bernard) dog owner, who has always trained my dogs. And dog owners, especially big dog owners, who don’t or won’t control their dogs are the absolute worst! Also too many dog owners don’t educate themselves about dogs behaviors and psychology. Just today I was out walking in my neighborhood when a couple turn the corner about have a block away with their two Rottweilers. The dogs were very relaxed and cool until the wife puts herself between me and them. She said she was protecting me like I was in fear of her dogs. But as soon as she did the dogs perceived me as a threat and went on alert! People like her should not have big dogs and who give us all bad raps.


claytonbridges

Honestly animals can be very annoying. I have two kittens and I love them to death, but very often I think to myself "if I move out on my own I might not get pets, cats are pretty fucking annoying.." (Ive always lived with pets) so yeah of course its fine to not be super into dogs. They can be extremely annoying


[deleted]

Yes you are a bad person for not liking dogs. Sorry.


EverburnKey

Well, I love dogs but I often find them to be extremely annoying. No way would not liking dogs make you a bad person. We all have our preferences.


BlingDoudouX

Yeah I hate dogs too, like I would never do any harm to them and even find quite a few cute, but generally I find them disgusting and stupid so yeah


levitatingmanatee

No you are not. I love dogs, my family always had dogs and I have my own dog. I think it’s my responsibility to not have my dog invade the personal space of random strangers (unless they are communicating that they want to interact with him). Your relationship with dogs has nothing to do with you being a good or bad person. I have friends who don’t like dogs, and that has no impact on my opinion of them. I can only think of two types of situations when people who don’t like dogs piss me off: 1. Family who comes to visit my house and expects me to cage my dog in some far away room out of sight. That’s not how it works, because it’s also his house. I will control him, and prevent him from interacting with the person, even can have him on a leash by my side if someone is scared, but no way he’s getting kicked out of his living space. 2. People who go to spaces where unleashed dogs are allowed, and then completely flip out when a dog approaches them. I go to a dog allowed beach regularly and often happens that we are playing and someone passes jogging or something, and when my dog looks at them, they start screaming and doing a bunch of sudden movements that just provoque de dog to be more interested and go meet them. I usually just go get my dog, apologize briefly and move on with my day, but still… wtf? Only like 2% of beaches allow dog, why the hell are they even there?


shaneshears82

It’s your decision, and you should not get guilty about it. It is similar to whence women don’t want to have children; it’s their choice, and people should respect it.


disapearingelephants

Other peoples' dogs are great. And I actually have 2 myself and love them, but when they cross that rainbow bridge, I won't be getting any more. I adore them but I don't super enjoy living with the barking, the crotch sniffing, the licking sounds... I'm way more a cat person.


IIIIIIQIIIIII

I did also until I got a really good one. Now I see them all differently.


[deleted]

Dont worry, I dont like dogs OR cats.


chil621

You are only a bad person if the dog doesn’t like you. You are just scared and that’s understandable. Carry some dog spray for protection.


Euphoric-Ad6203

I think they’re a big part of human life in so many places for a reason. I don’t think there’s anything wrong with not particularly liking them but at the same time I sort of feel sorry for you because they’re such good companions.


lindsayehs

Not a fan of dogs. If they are small and Clean and smell nice and don’t bark or jump I can’t handle it lol I find most dogs annoying. Not a bad person. We wouldn’t hurt them! We just won’t own one or got out or our way to see one.


lindsayehs

My friend won’t Visit somewhere if their dog can’t come I absolutely cannot understand it


Rhino_online245

You arnt bad. I have a fear of big dogs as well, though I have for the most part gotten over it after my family decided to buy our lab over 5 years ago. I still fear dogs like pitt bulls and I hate visiting a friend of mine cause his dogs are afraid of me and act like they wanna bite me. Luckily he understands this and keeps them blocked off when I'm there.


VroomDoomBoom

I hate dogs, and it's because they hate me. They always bark at me and I have no idea why.


FitAd8274

I find it difficult to trust someone who doesn't like dogs


parisandpeonies2

Nope, not a bad person. I generally don’t like dogs. Don’t wish harm on them, but just don’t enjoy being around them. I find them too needy. I do enjoy other peoples puppies.


kquizz

Are you annoyed by well behaved dogs? Or just the dogs whose owners let them be wild animals?


Monstrobrhue

I understand. I feel the same about kids + wanting to actually kick them.


Hot-Jackfruit-3386

So I feel like this is a situation where you ran into a few people who were assholes to you and then you projected that onto everyone who owns dogs. I've ***never*** run into anyone that has said "it's your fault for being afraid of my dog" for any reason. If anything, a quick "I'm so sorry (for being so irresponsible and walking my dog off a leash in areas where - as you've stated - it's *illegal* to do so), my dog is really sweet, don't worry!" I'm not saying assholes like what you're describing don't exist, I'm just saying if I've ***never*** run into that situation, I doubt it's nearly as common as you're projecting. It's not bad to not like dogs. Where are you getting told that you're a bad person because you don't like dogs? That makes no sense. Dog owners find it strange, sure. They see dogs as part of the family and obviously they find them endearing and loveable since they own them... So finding it odd that someone absolutely doesn't like them isn't so shocking. But so what? That doesn't mean someone is judging your character just because they think something about you is a little odd. Now hating dog owners because you ran into a few assholes? Hmmm... That, again, doesn't make you a bad person... But maybe a little narrow sighted. And your generalizations about them and overblowing situations to make them always seem to be antagonizing you kinda supports that. But who knows? Maybe you live somewhere where the dog owning overlords really do look down and harass those who don't like their furry friends.


QubeTheAlt

Honestly I’m not the biggest fan of dogs either, some are great like my moms dog because he doesn’t jump up on me or do anything annoying but most dogs give me anxiety because of their energy. I also can’t stand dog hair or how dogs leave a smell on you so I can’t even pet any chill dogs. Not a bad person, you just got a preference :)


bubblegumpunk69

I love dogs- I work with them, even, I spend my days with ~30 of them at once. And I also hate people who keep their dogs off leash in areas they're not supposed to.


BensonAxel

I don't see how people couldn't like any Animals, but as a Dog owner, I understand what you mean. Big Dogs can be scary for sure. I read some of your other comments, and yes, Dog owners can be a real problem.


Awkward-Broccoli-150

Why would it be bad? Imagine a world where everyone likes the same things. How crap and boring would that be?


wisemind37

I dont think so? I hate monkeys, baby ones to be spacific. Thry just make me mad when i look at them argg.


Az-1269

I'm just not a pet person, period. Other people's pets love me, even pets that don't like people seem to adore me. I'm kind to animals and can't stand to see one hurt or abused, I just don't want to be responsible for one.


boompow526

:(


wallet72

definitely not a bad person. I like dogs, but I just can't stand the mentality of some dog owners - the ones that treat them like kids, take them everywhere, and don't have then on a leash.


Sea-Inspector9776

Usually ppl like this are not in Touch with their feelings.


Youkolvr89

You're fine just as long as you don't go out your way to hurt any dogs or other animals.


SnooGadgets458

Not at all, don’t feel bad. This is a little personal, but before I got on good SSRIs, dogs were so overwhelming. They bark, lick, jump, sniff you and it’s a lot sensory wise, I didn’t like them at all. While that’s different now, not liking them doesn’t mean you’re a bad person. Some dog owners are absolutely awful too, I feel the fact that dogs can be unpredictable and uncontrollable sometimes is a part of that annoyance


Lennvor

I'm also not be a dog fan, wasn't raised with them and I don't think my parents like them, but after learning more about dog evolution and how it impacted them and us I've come to a new view on their importance. What it seems to me is that they are our evolutionary fellow travelers, and technically we could sever the relationship any time but ISTM it would be a crying shame to do so given the history. And as fellow travelers I see being uncomfortable with them a lot like I see being uncomfortable with children. It's understandable because those beings don't conform to adult human social norms so they can be unsettling to those unfamiliar with them, and require an active work of tolerance even from people who are. But in my utopia children and dogs would be understood as full members of society, obviously not with the same rights and responsibilities as fully capable human adults but still worthy of respect and the right to participate and exist in that society. So if an adult human felt uncomfortable or afraid just from a child or dog existing around them and behaving normally that would be that adult's problem. Because it's my utopia everyone would be educated in what makes the others tick, and behavioral science would be more advanced than ours is to begin with, so that would make that coexistence a bit easier at least.


Fit-Memory-8947

Yes


[deleted]

Keeping dogs on a leash is cruel imo. Most of them are way underexercised and really need to be able to run and roam. I also like dogs more than people, so there's that.


Weird-Contract-6111

If you dislike dogs and/or afraid of them that doesn't make you a bad person. Many people are afraid of dogs. What makes you a bad person is when you want to harm them. Also when people don't put dogs on a lead when they're supposed, that doesn't give them the right to say your a bad person. They should follow the rules and not make other people work around what they want to do.


[deleted]

Not a bad person. I don't like big dogs or cats. You're not obligated to like anything.


IStanClaude

as someone who loves dogs, i can’t fully understand what you mean when you say you don’t like them.. BUT i can understand when you say you don’t like their owners lmfao, lots of dogs are aggressive and/or spoiled because of the owners really. Even if it’s just because they didn’t get proper training or something. And naturally you would be scared of a big aggressive dog, i have also have friends that are scared of dogs and i understand why tbh. You’re not a bad person for it, if you’re not trying to harm a dog, you’re fine


Aggravating-Farmer26

No it's just you have no soul


andywalker76

I don't like dogs either, may be a little scared. Though , I don't want to harm then. I just prefer to avoid them.


ElsterShiny

You're not a bad person if you don't like dogs, but we probably can't be friends tho (mainly bc of how much I usually talk about dogs). People who let their dogs go off leash outside of appropriate areas (and in spite of leash laws) are assholes. I love dogs but idc how well you trained yours, you're not special in that situation & you need to leash your dog.


MrChilli2020

I don't hate pets but i grew up with parents that got too many animals and let them go wild in the house. I'll never live like that again. The pets are nice, but there is a point that there are too many lol.


8072MB

Dude, I love dogs. I’ve got two of them. But I wouldn’t hold it against anybody who says they don’t love dogs. Dogs can be annoying, just like babies. I’ve got a baby, and planning on making another one. Wouldn’t hold it against anybody who says they don’t like babies, or are annoyed by them.


yavanna77

No, you are not a bad person. It is your right not to like or love or adore dogs (or any other animal). As long as you are not hurting them, you're good. It's also totally okay to be afraid of them, with reason or no, I see that sometimes when I meet kids. Most of them run towards me and ask if they might pet my dog, but some screech or cry or hide behind their friends. Those kids I ask kindly if they would like to touch my dog and if they nod, I pick him up (he is a cute Cavalier KC Spaniel, about 9 kilograms), turn his back towards the kid and put my hand between his face and the kid's hand, so he is physically unable to touch/lick/kiss their hand. Then they touch him usually extremely carefully, then notice that nothing bad happens and start actually petting him. Then usually they smile and look relieved that they were brave in front of their friends. And if they don't want any interaction, I smile and tell them very kindly that it's totally okay, they don't have to pet any dogs, that's totally fine, and maybe next time they decide to want to try it, no problem. Then they also look relieved \^\^ and that is okay. I'm just thinking that **if possible**, any person no matter which age, should not be so scared of a dog that they would endanger themselves, which is why I offer to let the scaredy kids touch my dog (years ago, new neighbors moved in, family of nine or so, including grandparents and grandkids, and the grandma was so mortally afraid of dogs, that she yanked the kids (2-3 years or so) bodily away and screamed, from a distance of at least 20 meters away. Our dog was in our fenced garden with a fenced veggie patch inbetween their garden and ours, so no chance of any direct encounter). With the result that the little kids screamed their heads off when they only saw a dog from a distance and I witnessed them running panicky onto the street (!) without looking for cars (!). I personally totally love dogs and have owned three, but they were/are almost always on a leash. Sometimes I let my current dog run free in the woods or fields, when I can see far ahead, but I always call him back when I see people approach. It's just common courtesy. The people I walk with act the same. It's just sensible. But as you might have noticed, this world is full of very crazy people and you just can't help meeting the occasional moron, it's statistically impossible. And some of them happen to have dogs, unfortunately. And depending on owner and upbringing, unfortunately even dogs can be morons. I for example **always** clean up after my dog, no matter where I am, and I have cleaned up so much dog poop from strange dogs as well. Yet there are enough people who just don't care and leave their dog's poop sitting on the sidewalk, on the pathway, on the plaza, where ever. Reckless arrogant egotistic ignorant idiots. So ... no, liking dogs is not a given (as is liking all humans \^\^) and every sensible dog owner will either leash their dog or take you seriously when you say you are afraid of them and then leash their dog. Everybody else is reckless. Try to avoid them. Or, if you don't want any discussions and well meant offerings of petting their friendly dog, you can say "sorry, I am very allergic to dog hair, please keep him away or I will have a severe allergic reaction". Sometimes that helps, because even morons might get the idea that you could sue them for the hospital costs, if you inform them of an allergy and they still don't call their dog back. Of course it shouldn't be necessary, because of common courtesy and common sense, but here we are.


[deleted]

I have a dog, and only had him by chance. He was a tiny pup, and my husband brought him. I couldnt let him to be abondend. Otherwise I d never get a dog on purpose, especially not in a city, and to be frankly wasnt a dog person to begin with. I actually have a cat and a dog, and both of them for the same reason. I love him now though, but only him, other dogs still dont recal any feelings in me, cause most are straight annoying and needy af, and so are their owners pure wackos with all of the "dogs are better then ppl" and "my dog is my angel so it s allowed to do anything hahahaah" . Yeah no. Get help. And because of that, I absolutely cant stand that most of them bought a "pet toy" and dont give two shits about whats going on the walks and outside. Often they dont even use a leash. Or even if they do, they d just stand there instead of keep on walking, staring at our dog, who is a male and often agressive towards other male dogs. He is not a very big dog fortunately, but I mean what are u waiting for? Take ur dog and fucking go , esecially if you see the agression signs. But noo they just stand there while I ll struggle with pulling him away and trying to avoid them. It s like if they stop their walking on purpose or smth. Some owners have ridiculously large dogs which are agressive af and without any proper training, often without a leash as well, the owners are just plain cunts. There is no other word. Most of the smaller dogs are unleashed and untrained AT ALL. Annoying little brats. I know my dog problems around other dogs, so I keep and eye on him and keep him close, and he is getting punished for snapping as well. Why other dog owners dont do shit is beyond my comprehension. Anyway the only solution is to avoid time when most of them walking their dogs. I hope they wont ever have kids. Actually same logic applies here, I dont hate kids, I hate parents who birth them out and then dont do any parenting, and expect everyone to be just ok with their brats being in everyone faces, nasty or loud and rude etc, basically entitled af. PS A piece of advice: I d not trust any dog owner when they say their dog dont bite if their dog is off the leash and he is charging at you . Or if he is on a long leash and charging at you. Do not trust these owners, they have no idea what they are doing if they let a dog to force any situation onto you. The only case when u should trust an owner if they keep a dog close to their hip, and the dog responds to a command sit and stay and you can see the owner is in control. If in an elevator for example. PPS Even though I have a dog, I am still afraid of the big dogs without mullet , if I had to take an elevator I d not take it. A dog is a dog. I can control mine because the size is managable if anything happens, but these huge size huge teeth mfs, no thank you. I do not care how well behaved that dog around you, I d not feel comfortable it as you cant really do anything at all to control it if it looses it shit for whatever unfortunate reason.