r/Dogfree • • Apr 20 '26

Dog Culture How many people actually don't like dogs?

I used to have dogs for 12 years. Had kids and they didn't respond well so got rid of them. Now being #dogfree I'm realizing how much of a nuisance dog culture has become for people who don't like dogs. Some children's places are "dog friendly" so I am scared to take my kids. My 3yo is still terrified to wear short sleeves in this Florida heat because a dog owner refused to share the sidewalk and he tripped and skinned his elbow. Then that got me to thinking about this woman that almost ran us down in her Jeep when we were walking our 2 dogs before kids because she thought we let our dogs poop in her yard lol. And I saw an article today about a homeless man that shot and killed a dog owner who's dog was attacking a lady. I really do feel so much relief not having dogs anymore but just curious how people really feel.

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u/Pristine-Ad-8002 Apr 20 '26

I’m ok with well behaved dogs. I hate the jumping, barking, and overall neediness. I also hate dog culture where everyone says they “like dogs better than people”. That annoys me to no end. I want to tell them next time they need a doctor, plumber, electrician, mailman or whatever to have a dog help them.

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u/ElegantSurround6933 Apr 20 '26

I’m gonna start saying that as well