Twitter Users Argue Passionately On The Topic “How Dog-Friendly Should Public Places Be?”

Just the kind of debate we love!

Jesse

• Published in Interesting
• March 15, 2023

Dogs are the best non-human companions ever. And there’s hardly anyone who would argue about that.

For decades they have maintained their spot as the top pet choice worldwide, and there are several reasons why. For one, they give such great hugs and give the best cuddles. They also have so many health benefits that make them extraordinary.

Dogs also provide emotional support for many people and act as service animals for those who need them. 

These adorable canines offer numerous services, including guiding visually impaired individuals and retrieving items for people with mobility issues. They even provide emotional support for people with mental illnesses.

The many benefits of owning a dog have contributed to people's widespread love for the animal and its increased presence in public spaces.

While there are certain benefits of having dogs around, it can be pretty uncomfortable for some people to have them around. Therefore, this may pose a problem when the dog is in a public space.

We found a Twitter thread filled with different people on different sides of an argument about how dog-friendly public spaces should be. 

Scroll down to see the different opinions several people shared regarding this! We bet you’d be conflicted about which side to pick in no time.

An argument against

The thread started with a tweet from Twitter user @madison_tayt stating that having dogs in public places was beginning to become a problem. 

The sense behind the tweet

According to her, only trained service dogs should be allowed in most public spaces.

Justice for Madison

She shared that she was tired of having to be uncomfortable because of the presence of dogs in different public spaces.

Twitter users sure had a lot to say about this. Check some of their opinions below:

Back to the days of old

A classic hit and miss

Between a dog lover and someone who’s allergic to dogs

Some valid arguments...

Some pissed off employees have joined the discussion

The problem of a permissive culture

Dogs shouldn’t be everywhere. And they certainly shouldn’t be around unsecured glass bottles

According to this user, a dog in a cart is not a cute sight

Never assume that all small dogs are friendly

Some self awareness sure would help

A comparison between Europe and the US never ends well

An argument against people misusing the term ‘Emotional support animal.’

Ever heard of "a home?"

More people need to think about their dog’s feelings as well as other people’s

People with allergies matter

If you’re a dog lover, you probably found it challenging to pick a side. That’s what these Twitter threads will do to you.

There’s no denying that both sides made valid points, but it’s time to pick a side. Let us know if you think dogs should be taken to all public places or not in the comments section!

Jesse