dogs . don't get me wrong. a well mannered beast is a wonderful thing, but an owner that can't figure out an appropriate time and place pisses me off to no end.

i went with my wife to "watch" the tallships sail into tacoma today. there is a 2 lane street, narrow grass median (2-4 feet wide), sidewalk, big rocks and a drop to the water. this narrow expanse runs for about 2 1/2 miles and is TOTALY lined with people, baby buggies, kids on scooters, etc. i'm talking thousands. it seemed like every 4th person decided today would be perfect to take their ass sniffing pooches with them to enjoy the sun and the ships. dogs barking, growling, straining at their leads. there is a BIG 4th of july todo in the same area with the same problem. except more people and more dogs. nothing more pleasant than a dog hunkering over, pinching one off, and the owner happily skipping away.

i've been to a-xs with the same dog senerios. why in heaven's name do people have to bring their dogs with them? i've heard the "he/she is cooped up in the house all week long". well these fools need to go into the back yard and throw a ball, play tug-o-war with an old sock, anything. leave the dog at home. PLEASE!!!!