The Most Infuriating Things Dog Owners Do That Drive Other People Crazy

We love pets, but entitled pet parents are another story: From people who pretend their dog is an emotional support animal just to sneak them into restaurants, to those with unruly, unleashed dogs who swear their pup is friendly, these kinds of pet owners give animal lovers everywhere a bad name.

Recently, we asked our followers on Facebook to share the most obnoxious behaviors they notice among pet owners. See what they had to say below.

Responses have been lightly edited for clarity and length.

1. Taking non-service dogs to restaurants.

“I was in an Olive Garden and a woman had her dog at the table next to us … its hair was shedding flying around, I assume because the dog was nervous and it was shaking. I was so grossed out.” ― Brittnay S.

“Please keep your dog OFF your lap when eating at a table with other guests.” ― Jennifer W.

2. Not putting your dog on a leash.

“I’m a pet parent and hate people who let their dogs run loose. Any dog, no matter how well trained, can have a moment when they don’t obey. It can lead to them getting hit by a car, attacking another animal or person and is just terrible behavior. Leashing is not only the law in most places, it’s for the well being and safety of your pet.”― Kim T.

“I can’t stand when I take my dog out on a leash and other people have a pack of dogs running loose. It’s f-ing terrifying when a group of three or four big dogs comes running toward me and my dog.” ― Bianca P.

3. Using ineffectively long retractable leashes.

“My pet peeve is the 25 ft leash. The owner is on the sidewalk, while the dog is ringing my doorbell.” ―Lita-Marie W.

“People who let their bouncy, berserk dogs run along at the end of their leash while walking on paths in public parks drive me crazy;