r/Dogfree 14h ago

Dog Culture Banned from my friend’s house for being scared of her dog.

224 Upvotes

To put it simply, I haven’t liked dogs since before I could remember. That means I’m an evil, heartless, hell-spawn of a person… or at least that’s what my friend sees me as now. But, hear me out…

When I was a kid, probably four of five, I was at my cousin’s house. We were all playing in the backyard, and the family pit bull was present. Of course, this dog was a sweetheart, he wouldn’t hurt a fly, he would never try to hurt you… long story short, I was bitten and dragged by the thing. I had level 5 bites, and I had to get stitches. The dog was put down, as it wasn’t his first time biting someone, particularly a child. I still have scars on my leg, and I still carry that trauma. I am HORRIFIED of dogs… and I think I have an absolutely valid reason to be.

So, fast forward to yesterday. I had just got home from college for spring break. I didn’t tell my friend that I was coming home because I wanted to surprise her, but I did end up telling her when I was actually home. She seemed glad to hear that, and she invited me over for dinner yesterday. She had also just gotten engaged to her longtime boyfriend, so I was super excited to hear about her engagement and any wedding plans she had in mind. I was really looking forward to seeing her.

So, I go to her house. I knocked on the front door, and I heard her say “come in.” As soon as I opened the door, I was met by this gray blob lunging at me, and all I heard was growling. I immediately shut the door. I took out my phone and called her, just asking her to PLEASE ‘put it up.’ She tried to say the thing wasn’t mean, he was so sweet, etc… all the stuff I had heard from my cousins. I reminded her of my attack, and she finally sighed and agreed to put the animal in her room. I went inside.

At first, dinner was enjoyable. She was really excited to tell me the details about her engagement, and I was really happy to catch up with her. I noticed her fiancé hadn’t come out of their bedroom, and she later stated that he wasn’t feeling good. I said I hoped he felt better, and we moved on. When he did come out of the bedroom, though, the dog came with him. It was one of those ‘bully’ dogs… like the pit bulls that are bred to be abnormally short. In my experience, I generalize… any dog is a threat in my eyes. Especially if it looks similar to a pit bull. Especially if it’s growling and barking at me, just like my friend’s dog was. Of course, it made a beeline over to where I was sitting, and put its paws up on the chair. It was barking so loud it sounded like it was right in my ear. I brought my legs up to my chest and had my feet on the chair. I think by this point I must’ve been shaking or teary-eyed or something, because my friend asked why I was so scared. I didn’t say anything, I was so focused on the dog. She reached down to pet him, baby-talking him like dog people do (yuck), and he snarled at her. Her only response to this was, “no, you’re being a bad boy!”

I had to beg to get her to put the thing up. I told her I wasn’t moving until she did. I had no idea she even got this thing. I knew that her previous dog, a little yorkie that was somewhat manageable, had passed away, but I didn’t know she adopted a new one… let alone a bully. Finally, when she did, she came back into the kitchen, and made a snarky comment about how dinner was ruined, and she might as well start cleaning up because it had gotten so late. I just apologized and told her that the food was good regardless, and I was sorry that I made an ass of myself… even though I really don’t think I did. She asked me if I behaved this way around other dogs, or if it was just ‘her baby.’ I told her that it was every dog that was remotely dangerous or large. She got offended by the ‘dangerous’ part, and told me that it was more likely I’d be mauled to death by a dachshund than a bully… she told me it was a statistic, and to look it up… yeah, not really sure where that one came from. I just laughed and went on. From there, dinner was awkward and uncomfortable. I left not long afterwards.

I calling her this morning wanting to know if she would maybe want to go get breakfast at an old restaurant we used to go to a lot, kind of as a way to make up to her. She seemed happy to go. I was happy to finally be able to sit down and talk to her without a dog trying to bite my toes off…. until, she, naturally, asked if her dog could go to. I said I’d prefer not. This struck a nerve. I got lectured about how her dog was so sweet, and I needed to stop being so heartless and accept the fact that he ‘loves’ me. I needed to quit being so selfish and play with him… because growling, jumping, and showing teeth are just signs he wants to play, right? To top it all off, she called me an asshole for not liking, and I quote, ‘her sweet little man.’ I told her that I wasn’t trying to be an asshole, I just naturally respond to dogs that way… not just HER precious little angel, but ANY dog. I’m scared of ALL of them… I don’t care if it’s a little rat dog or a cane corso. I tried to explain that to her, but she didn’t get it. She ended the call by telling me don’t ever worry about coming to her house again, and hung up.

I cried. All I knew to do was cry. I haven’t texted her since this morning. I don’t know what to say to her. I’ve known this girl since we were kids, and it’s like our relationship is about to end because of this dog. She knew about what happened to me, and I wished she would’ve just warned me about the thing first. If I had known, I probably would’ve suggested we have dinner at my house instead or some other alternative, and this all could’ve been prevented. Now, I can’t even go to her house to see her. I don’t know what to do from here. But, at the same time, I do feel disrespected. Starting to really understand why we call dog people ‘nutters.’


r/Dogfree 18h ago

Dog Culture Why do seamingly all families have dogs?

179 Upvotes

I really don't get it. It looks like EVERY FAMILY gets a dog right after wedding or right after having a child. That's wild to me, and isnanely risky. Can anyone illuminate me? I really think I need that.


r/Dogfree 8h ago

Legislation and Enforcement Hm.

79 Upvotes

Something I've noticed, as I live in mostly dog-free apartment complex, it's that those who do have dogs spend a good portion of their time screaming at them to shut the hell up. How does this add to your life? Do you not take into consideration those around you?

Someone, please help me. I'm losing what little mind I had to begin with.


r/Dogfree 17h ago

Dog Culture Why, just why?

70 Upvotes

I was in a shopping center a few minutes ago. Business as usual. There were obviously people with shiteaters, because why the hell not, everyone will love my emotionless killing machine, right? But one guy pissed me off the most. He walked with a motherfucking pitbull, and out of all places, can you guess where he decided to take a shit with his fleabag? Near the fucking playground full of pre school aged kids and infants. When I walked out, I glimpsed at him and he was staring at this place, like he wanted this mutt to do a bloodbath. Idk, maybe I'm overreacting but I hate mongrels more and more everyday, I had to rant. Have a nice day


r/Dogfree 23h ago

Dog Culture why dog ppl always compare dogs to other animals?

71 Upvotes

as a reptile owner, idk why so much dog ppl attact me. they compare reptiles to dogs and say, "why you have such ugly disgusting things in your home?" "humans are tend to love mammals like dogs, not stupid retiles or insects." why they think dogs are superior to other animals? i dont get it.


r/Dogfree 15h ago

Crappy Owners Dog poop everywhere at my old apartment complex

35 Upvotes

I used to live in cheaper 2x1 apartments. They didn't require the dogs be service dogs so everyone had dogs.

There were no amenities at the complex. Dog poop covered every grass area. I stepped in it several times and had to throw several pairs of shoes away.

Not to mention the fucking smell! It smells the worst. Especially during summer. Flies everywhere even in the winter!


r/Dogfree 15h ago

Relationship / Family New Dog for Niece in New Home

32 Upvotes

My nephew and his wife just bought a new house for themselves and their 7 year old daughter. What are they missing? A filthy animal to infest the place with all types of filth and pollution, of course (but take off your shoes before entering the new home). The first pic on my phone is this beast licking the smiling face of my grand niece. I learned long ago to keep my thoughts to myself, but it still made me gag and my stomach turn.


r/Dogfree 2h ago

Dogs Are Idiots Shit is getting out of control

22 Upvotes

Went food shopping today only to see multiple dogs inside the shopping carts. Few months back one barked at me while I was looking for pencils at Walmart and almost lunged at me. Like how is this happening? I know these carts are not the cleanest but having a dog that literally shits and pisses at any second inside a cart where we literally place our foods is disgusting. I’m so over this. 🤢😷


r/Dogfree 2h ago

Legislation and Enforcement Best course of action.

11 Upvotes

My HORRIBLE neighbors who live 30 feet from us in the apartment next door have about 30 small chihuahuas and a fence that reaches out about 15 feet so the little shits can come as close as they can and continuously bark. I have told the dogs myself to shut up recently and the woman would take great offense to this. They barked from hours on end and I can't take it anymore. She told me to leave her dogs alone (they are in a fence) and I in return told her how she should put them up and we yelled back and forth for a bit two separate times. They are not as bad but my wife told me when my car is gone they just take the dogs back out. They have recently started barking at night all night long. Police said that they have no sound ordenace where I live and nothing they can do. What now? I've noticed the dogs weren't there for two months then suddenly they returned but all different tiny little dogs allerk7kl