🍦🐶 Who doesn't love a sweet treat on a sunny day? 🌞 My pup and I sure do! We often visit our local dog-friendly ice cream shop for a tasty adventure. 🍨 But our latest visit left a sour taste in my mouth... 😕 A startling encounter with a rambunctious kid and an angry dad had me questioning if I was in the wrong. 🤔 Buckle up, it's storytime! 🚗💨
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🍦 Doggy Drama at the Ice Cream Shop! 🍨😱
So there you have it, folks! A simple ice cream outing turned into a heated debate about dog parenting and child supervision. 😅 My shy pup was just minding his own business, eagerly awaiting his whipped cream treat, when a startling noise and an overeager kid sent him seeking shelter. 🐶🙀 I tried to warn the boy, but his dad wasn't having it - apparently, I'm the bad guy for bringing my 'unfriendly' dog to an ice cream shop! 😠 Never mind that my dog showed no aggression and I was just looking out for everyone's safety. 🤷♀️ In the end, the mom stepped in to defuse the situation and we got an extra large apology pup cup. 🍦💕 But I can't help but wonder... 🤔💭
👏 Standing up for shy dogs and responsible pet ownership.
highwoodshady | highwoodshady
Shy pup defended as friendly, but where's the pic? 📸🐶
Novel_Ad_7318 | Novel_Ad_7318
Standing up for your pet doesn't make you the a**hole 🐶
Ok_Yellow8056 | Ok_Yellow8056
Dog owner defends their pup against unwarranted criticism 🐶
Fair_Exercise_8072 | Fair_Exercise_8072
Dog owner admits to putting their anxious dog in a risky situation 🐕😬
imgoodryan | imgoodryan
🐶💔 Putting a scared dog in stressful situations makes you TA.
orbitalchild | orbitalchild
Dog owner YTA for taking shy pup to noisy ice-cream shop 🐶
ManaFrmHeaven | ManaFrmHeaven
Dog owner receives YTA judgement for taking shy pup to ice cream shop with kids
AdImpressive82 | AdImpressive82
User calls out OP's behavior towards their dog, YTA.
awakiwi1 | awakiwi1
Responsible parenting includes respect for pets and teaching boundaries. 👏
Crafty_Dragon_roll | Crafty_Dragon_roll
Responsible dog owner teaches entitled dad a lesson 🐶👨👦
pottymouthpup | pottymouthpup
ESH commenter calls out entitlement of dog owner in ice cream shop 😇
JadeSpade23 | JadeSpade23
Bringing a scared pup to an ice cream shop - ESH
FistWithHair | FistWithHair
NTA. Dog needs vest, child needs to learn animal behavior.
3heartsattic | 3heartsattic
Dog owner and dad both at fault for public disturbance 🐶👨👧👦
thatsharkchick | thatsharkchick
Dog owner called out for not considering safety of others 🐶
dragonaute | dragonaute
Shy pup's owner not at fault for stranger's lack of respect 🐶
marlee_dood | marlee_dood
Always ask before petting dogs, especially in retail situations. 🐕
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Viscous and vicious mix-up leads to hilarious mental image 🤣
CassieBear1 | CassieBear1
Teaching kids to approach dogs safely is important 🐶
capricorn40 | capricorn40
Standing up for yourself and your pup 🐾👊 #NTA
CT0760 | CT0760
🐶❤️ Shy pup wins hearts and minds with good behavior
kc1387 | kc1387
Respect other people's dogs and their boundaries! 🐶
JustANutMeg | JustANutMeg
NTA. Valuable lesson for kids: always ask permission before petting dogs 🐶
CoffeeChaosNCussing | CoffeeChaosNCussing
Dog training advice for reactive behavior. 🐶👨🏫
username1234abc | username1234abc
Sweet comment about a happy pup's ice cream outing 🐶🍦
ScorpioMoonkitty | ScorpioMoonkitty
👍 Setting boundaries with entitled strangers who pet without asking.
IAmGettingThePig | IAmGettingThePig
Taking an unfriendly dog to a public place? ESH 🐶🍦
Grundlestiltskin_ | Grundlestiltskin_
Responsible parenting is key when teaching kids to respect animals 🐶
Waste-Phase-2857 | Waste-Phase-2857
Owner should muzzle stranger-shy dog to avoid potential harm. ESH.
OwlBig3482 | OwlBig3482
Petting dogs without permission is not okay. #NTA
heresaimee | heresaimee
Respect people's dogs, don't assume they're friendly. 🐶
Pomegranate_Poet | Pomegranate_Poet
Respect people's and dogs' boundaries. Always ask before petting 👏
ReturnCapable7392 | ReturnCapable7392
Teaching kids how to approach unfamiliar dogs is important 🐶
Unfair-Incident9515 | Unfair-Incident9515
Teaching kids how to approach animals safely. NTA.
monsieur_kittypants | monsieur_kittypants
🐶 NTA, teaching kids dog safety is important for all.
Pyesmybaby | Pyesmybaby
Teach kids to ask before petting dogs for safety. 👍
ToBeContinued- | ToBeContinued-
Responsible dog owner praised for parenting tips around dogs 🐾
JenniJS79 | JenniJS79
🐶NTA - Dog owners deserve respect and consent for their pets.
Fral0_ | Fral0_
Teach kids to be dog-friendly in dog-friendly places. #NTA 🐶
ThrowItAllAway003 | ThrowItAllAway003
Socializing dogs in controlled situations is responsible. NTA.
AugustNClementine | AugustNClementine
Well trained dog has limits, commenter is NTA 👍
lareinemalefique | lareinemalefique
👏 Glad the wife shut down entitled stranger. NTA handled perfectly.
sbunn80 | sbunn80
🐶 Not every dog is friendly and entitled to be petted.
Beneficial-House-784 | Beneficial-House-784
Teach children to respect dogs to avoid blame and bites 🐶
maybenewbie | maybenewbie
Rescued dog's trust issues highlight importance of patience and understanding 🐕
Fozzie-Bear2014 | Fozzie-Bear2014
Teaching kids to ask before petting dogs is basic manners 👍
FelizNadiaL | FelizNadiaL
Asserting boundaries and considering the dog's feelings. 👍
cyanidelemonade | cyanidelemonade
A fellow dog owner empathizes and suggests a playmate 👍🐶
theloiter | theloiter
Respect a shy pup's boundaries 🐶 and ask to pet.
kateln | kateln
Teaching boundaries and respect for body autonomy at a young age ✊
ShakeSlow | ShakeSlow
Setting boundaries with kids is important. NTA 🙌
queer_ace | queer_ace
Teaching kids to respect dogs is important 👏
Remote_Score4083 | Remote_Score4083
Teaching kids how to approach animals is crucial 👍
WiWook | WiWook
Teaching kids to respect dogs is important. 👏
winking_panda | winking_panda
Good suggestion for preventing future incidents with shy pups 🐶
HappyG | HappyG
Approaching dogs like this can be dangerous 🐶
Dino_eater5000 | Dino_eater5000
NTA commenter criticizes absent dad's parenting skills. 👨🎓
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Dog owner shares similar experience, supports OP's actions. 🐶
albusdumbledoreable | albusdumbledoreable
Protective pup owner stands up to entitled parent at park 🐶
Revolutionary-Yak-47 | Revolutionary-Yak-47
Teaching kids about dogs is important. NTA for bringing shy pup. 👏
Chaos-Goddess | Chaos-Goddess
Always ask before petting a dog. Cautious approach is key 🐕
delmar42 | delmar42
Teaching kids not to play with pets without permission 👍
doc133 | doc133
Teaching kids to respect dogs is important 👏
Kitchen_Manner_7238 | Kitchen_Manner_7238
Always ask before petting a dog 🐶
hoetownhero | hoetownhero
Teachable moment ruined by screaming stranger 🤦♂️
peoplebetrifling | peoplebetrifling
Dog-friendly outing defended, aggressive man exposed as a**hole 💪
No_Satisfaction_3365 | No_Satisfaction_3365
Teaching kids to respect dogs: NTA comment wins 👍
ForestFlower13 | ForestFlower13
Teaching kids to respect dogs is important 👏
nrsys | nrsys
Always ask permission before petting a dog, it's common sense 👍
iaintentdead | iaintentdead
A heartwarming comment defending shy pupper Tod 😍
Cserpa | Cserpa
NTA commenter suggests teaching kids animal safety to avoid incidents.
kiwi_klutz | kiwi_klutz
Being a responsible pet parent vs a bad human parent 🐶🤷♀️
ratedarf | ratedarf
Teaching kids manners around dogs: a lost art? 🐶
Historical-Cow131 | Historical-Cow131
Responsible pet owner gets attacked for socializing their pup 🐾
oldt1mer | oldt1mer
Pup gets an upgraded snack, commenter says NTA 🐶
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