.I Saw You: Your Dog Is a Jerk, And So Are You

“Has she been here before?” That’s what you, the owner of a 100-pound mastiff, asked me impertinently after we walked through the gate. “New dogs don’t behave well their first time at the park.” Meanwhile, your dog had just knocked down my year-old mutt—who’s a fraction the size of your monster mastiff—and you’re gonna act like it’s my fault? “No,” I shot back defensively, trying to defend my pup against her hulking aggressor, “we’ve been here every day this week.” Turns out, your untamed beast scared away three other dogs before mine. Pretty sure you’re the one who should have left the area, but you just couldn’t take a hint. “Well, she’s acting really timid,” you snapped. Now I know why your dog’s a bully—he takes after his owner.
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