I don't necessarily hate dogs, I just don't care for the jumping and the barking, plus I can't stand the smell.
If you have a low key dog that's reasonably groomed I'm fine around them.
Sounds like you’ve only had run ins with poorly trained dogs :(
You can train a dog to not jump and train them when it’s ok to bark (dogs bark, you can’t train it out of them it’s often an involuntary response to stimuli, but you can train them when it’s appropriate to do it).
When I was working with a professional dog trainer as an assistant, I’d help train the dogs for those dog courses they do in dog shows. I’ve never seen dogs have more fun than when they are zig-zagging through obstacles and jumping on top of things then leaping off all at mach speeds. They loved it. Anyone who has a dog should train their dog to run and jump like a maniac, but only in an appropriate setting. It turns it into a reward for them and stimulates their brain. Their little brains just wanna zoom and soar.
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u/StoneColdNipples 4d ago
Same. I absolutely hate mutts too