Guardian readers respond to the claim that the UK is becoming unfriendly to dogs
I was struck by both the headline and the content of your article (‘Poo and punishment’ – is there really a war on dogs in England and Wales?, 26 February). It was very similar to articles on the supposed “war on motorists”. In both instances, it features a group that has had largely limited policing and whose antisocial behaviour is imposed on others – danger, pollution etc.
By coincidence, your article was published the same week that a colleague inquired about having a “puppy day” as part of returning to the office and I had to interject, to much surprise from others, that some people may not appreciate it as they are scared, or may have allergies. I love dogs, but I cannot stand their entitled owners.
James Cant
West Dulwich, London
Continue reading… Guardian readers respond to the claim that the UK is becoming unfriendly to dogsI was struck by both the headline and the content of your article (‘Poo and punishment’ – is there really a war on dogs in England and Wales?, 26 February). It was very similar to articles on the supposed “war on motorists”. In both instances, it features a group that has had largely limited policing and whose antisocial behaviour is imposed on others – danger, pollution etc.By coincidence, your article was published the same week that a colleague inquired about having a “puppy day” as part of returning to the office and I had to interject, to much surprise from others, that some people may not appreciate it as they are scared, or may have allergies. I love dogs, but I cannot stand their entitled owners.James CantWest Dulwich, London Continue reading… Dogs, Animals, Life and style, Pets, Children
