@msh I’m a little “germaphobic” in that I don’t want to get sick. I’m not worried about every day germs. If you’re sick stay away from me. If your kid has the sniffles, please keep that kid away too. But, if I had children or am responsible for someone else’s children, and they are sick; I’m going to cuddle with them, take care of them, and not worry about getting sick. As your children get older they can take medicine themselves (barring extreme situations God forbid) the dog you will always have to give him his pill.
Dogs bring the outside in your house with their naked paws, people can remove their shoes when they come in the house. That’s not something I personally obsess about, but it’s a fact that the floors will be more germy if the outside is brought in.
Dog stink is gross to me. I don’t want my clothes, especially my dry cleaned clothes, smelling like dog. It does smell germy to me besides being unpleasant. I don’t want my pantyhose ruined by the nails of a dog. These are not things I worry about at all regarding kids. Not all dogs jump on people, and some owners keep their dogs very clean, but I can tell you I generally don’t like to stay with friends and relatives who have dogs, but I’m thrilled to spend time with their children.
I’m also a little afraid of dogs. Not all dogs, but I know enough people who have been bitten it makes me wary.
If I had a dog I’m positive I would love my dog, worry about my dog, and that’s exactly why I don’t want a dog.
It’s really annoying that so many dog people are so judgmental of people who don’t want pets or don’t want to pet their dog.
People who don’t like pets are not the same as people who
don’t like, or don’t care about, an animal’s well being. I love the idea of a farm, but not a dog in my house. My husband wants a dog, and I keep saying no.