Doggy Doings

@WorDazza (15830)
Manchester, England
July 29, 2016 4:43am CST
They claim that the best way for single people to meet potential partners is to take a dog for a walk. I can see that! Since acquiring Hugo the Dog late last year I'm no longer the strange bloke who lurks suspiciously around the local parks attracting wary looks and causing concern amongst the female population. I am now a dog walker, and as such, have become eminently approachable, especially by women who can't resist a wet nose, floppy ears and a friendly lick. They also find Hugo pretty irresistible too! Had I not been happily married I could easily have struck up a relationship with three different women. One of them even had her own teeth. At least I'm assuming they were her own on the grounds that I'm fairly sure they don't do dentures with that neglected decay look! I suppose what I'm trying to say is that, in my experience, the whole dog walking thing as a means of finding a partner probably only works if you're above a certain age. Although I don't know why more young people aren't using this as a way of meeting someone special because, let's face it, there's nothing says sexy like carrying around a bag of another species' excrement!
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@vandana7 (100603)
• India
1 Aug 16
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@vandana7 (100603)
• India
1 Aug 16
@DaddyEvil ...I didn't forget them..their usernames are too complicated...numbers ...and my list of following is so long...I hate to go into it...I know I can always depend upon you to help me..
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@DaddyEvil (137602)
• United States
1 Aug 16
@vandana7 I think you forgot a few people there, vanny! I think I will just use the suggest button, though, instead of risking someone getting mad about being summoned to this thread!
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@pgntwo (22408)
• Derry, Northern Ireland
1 Aug 16
That's another one in the bag...
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• United States
29 Jul 16
People who walk dogs seem more likeable, but I don't understand why. Serial killers might like dogs too.
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@WorDazza (15830)
• Manchester, England
29 Jul 16
My argument is that, as dog walkers seem to be seen as more likeable and trustworthy, the prospective serial killer would be able to attract many victims if they got a dog. So I try not to speak to other dog walkers. Just in case!
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@cacay1 (83577)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
30 Jul 16
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• United States
29 Jul 16
@WorDazza The most successful serial killers have all looked totally harmless. Yikes.
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@skysnap (20153)
29 Jul 16
I have seen this working for some but not all.
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@WorDazza (15830)
• Manchester, England
29 Jul 16
I suspect it might work for young people if they could find a place where other young people walk dogs.
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@skysnap (20153)
29 Jul 16
@WorDazza yes people under 30s.
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@DaddyEvil (137602)
• United States
1 Aug 16
Uhm... not many dog walkers around here, WorDazza... I've only seen two and they were both men. I did talk to one of them a few weeks ago, though. The dog walker I am talking about was a couple of decades older than me... He seemed to think it was perfectly fine to let his little poodle crap in my yard! Then he started to walk off.... That wasn't going to fly with me! I raised my voice slightly and ask him if he was really wanting to see if the police here would follow the city ordinances and arrest him for leaving his doggy doodle in my yard... He acted mad, but didn't say anything directly to me. He started fumbling in his pockets, presumably for a Walmart bag to use to remove the doodle. THEN he glared at me and said he didn't have any plastic bags on him. I told him that was not my problem! He picked it up with his bare hands and carried it off. He hasn't walked his dog past my house again. Do you think there would be more people walking their dogs in my neighborhood if I didn't threaten to call the police when they try to leave their dog crap in my yard?
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@vandana7 (100603)
• India
1 Aug 16
Oh DE...India would be so perfect for you...it is doggy doodle, human doodle, cat doodle, rat doodle, cow doodle, chicken doodle, buffalo doodle, and before I forget pigeon doodle...just doodles all the way.
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@WorDazza (15830)
• Manchester, England
1 Aug 16
@vandana7 Blimey! I'm going to need bigger bags!!
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@WorDazza (15830)
• Manchester, England
1 Aug 16
@DaddyEvil Word has probably got around that there's a psycho living in the neighbourhood.
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@Vivenda (583)
• Portsmouth, England
29 Jul 16
I know the names of many of the dogs who take their owners for walks in the park behind our house. I must admit, though, that I don't know the names of many of their owners! That might change later in the year if my husband doesn't change his mind about getting a dog. I still tend to greet dogs indiscriminately with, "Hello, Gorgeous!" This has occasionally led to cheeky retorts from male owners!
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@WorDazza (15830)
• Manchester, England
31 Jul 16
@Vivenda - You'll be getting a reputation!
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@cacay1 (83577)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
30 Jul 16
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@Mike197602 (15512)
• United Kingdom
30 Jul 16
Thought this was about dogging...I'm off elsewhere
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@vandana7 (100603)
• India
1 Aug 16
You need to date a vet.
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@Drosophila (16571)
• Ireland
1 Aug 16
@Mike197602 great minds...
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@WorDazza (15830)
• Manchester, England
1 Aug 16
@Mike197602 OK. See you later. Usual place?
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@jstory07 (139971)
• Roseburg, Oregon
1 Aug 16
My husband and I took our dog for lots of walks around lots of parks. We did meet a lot of people on those walks.
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@vandana7 (100603)
• India
1 Aug 16
Did you take turns or went together?
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@DaddyEvil (137602)
• United States
1 Aug 16
@WorDazza LMFAO! Thanks a lot! I had just taken a mouthful of slush when I read your comment! I had to switch to another pc to type this while I clean my HP up again! (I hope none of that went under the keyboard!)
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@WorDazza (15830)
• Manchester, England
1 Aug 16
People tend to be a lot more sociable when you have a dog. I try to take Mrs WorDazza with me as often as possible to fend off the inevitable amorous advances of the ladies.
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@sofssu (23662)
1 Aug 16
LOl Thanks for the laughs and thanks @vandana7 for sending me here. I would gladly employ your services because i dislike being considered sexy for carrying a bag of doggie poo. However, I love walking my dog and nope really I don't enjoy very much the attempts by men to make friends with me for the same reason as you.
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@vandana7 (100603)
• India
1 Aug 16
oh.. Which chore would you like to be considered "sexy" for?
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@sofssu (23662)
1 Aug 16
@vandana7 cooking maybe.. Hubs gets romantic at times when I am cooking up a storm.
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@WorDazza (15830)
• Manchester, England
1 Aug 16
Actually I am considering becoming a dog-walker when I retire from my current full-time job. I'll let you know when I'm available for hire!
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@Drosophila (16571)
• Ireland
1 Aug 16
obviously you have not heard of the term "dogging"
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@vandana7 (100603)
• India
1 Aug 16
What does it mean..
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@WorDazza (15830)
• Manchester, England
1 Aug 16
Little old innocent me. Of course I haven't!!!
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@boiboing (13153)
• Northampton, England
29 Jul 16
I'm afraid I only have eyes for the dogs and not their humans.
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@boiboing (13153)
• Northampton, England
30 Jul 16
@cacay1 Well obviously if it was @WorDazza I'd have a look.
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@WorDazza (15830)
• Manchester, England
29 Jul 16
Yeah, yeah. I believe you!!!!
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@cacay1 (83577)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
30 Jul 16
@boingboing, hehehehe what if so sexy ,LOL.
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30 Jul 16
excrement aside, i do think it is a good way to meet people, even just to be friends.
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@WorDazza (15830)
• Manchester, England
1 Aug 16
That has to be the best start to a sentence I've read in a long time.
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@TheHorse (220266)
• Walnut Creek, California
2 Aug 16
I find that grading papers works well. But some might argue I'm doing the same thing when I put the papers in my backpack.
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@vandana7 (100603)
• India
2 Aug 16
I did not understand...and this one has to be funny ..because WorDazza says it has to be worse..
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@WorDazza (15830)
• Manchester, England
2 Aug 16
@vandana7 We're both talking about putting something into a bag!!
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@WorDazza (15830)
• Manchester, England
2 Aug 16
That's produced by humans. Has to be worse.
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@JudyEv (342110)
• Rockingham, Australia
1 Aug 16
Gross! But funny.
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@WorDazza (15830)
• Manchester, England
1 Aug 16
Hey! we could do without comments regarding my character!
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@WorDazza (15830)
• Manchester, England
1 Aug 16
@JudyEv Ouch!!!
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@JudyEv (342110)
• Rockingham, Australia
1 Aug 16
@WorDazza There are some things that cannot be disputed. :)
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@fishtiger58 (29820)
• Momence, Illinois
2 Aug 16
Oh my this is an awesome post. One of them even had her own teeth. At least I'm assuming they were her own on the grounds that I'm fairly sure they don't do dentures with that neglected decay look! That is rich, thanks for the morning laugh.
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@vandana7 (100603)
• India
2 Aug 16
I had that laugh yesterday..never mind...as long as my friends are having fun at somebody else's expense I am good and hope you are too. Hugs...
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@WorDazza (15830)
• Manchester, England
2 Aug 16
Well thank you kindly. Glad to be of service
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@fishtiger58 (29820)
• Momence, Illinois
2 Aug 16
@vandana7 I'm wonderful thanks, glad to hear you are as well.
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@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
1 Aug 16
It's true that someone with a dog is less threatening somehow. I figure that if they have a dog they must be nice people - could be wrong though
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@vandana7 (100603)
• India
1 Aug 16
Actually, a dog could be asked to go and bite somebody...right?
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@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
1 Aug 16
@vandana7 That's true. Someone with a dog could produce a false sense of security in people like me!
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@WorDazza (15830)
• Manchester, England
1 Aug 16
@jaboUK Unless of course they are walking a Pit Bull!!!
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@garymarsh6 (23404)
• United Kingdom
4 Aug 16
We just dog sat for the past two weeks. Unfortunately it was not a manly dog but a Pomeranian. A right poncy looking thing which I renamed the rat! I was too worried in case I attracted the wrong kind of people walking that out! One good thing though it did not need too much of a walk by time it got to the end of the road would have been the equivalent of doing the London Marathon with it short little legs! I am pleased that you are still able to pull however!
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@vandana7 (100603)
• India
5 Aug 16
@garymarsh6 (23404)
• United Kingdom
6 Aug 16
@WorDazza OH well if she is a lady puller I hope you give her plenty of rewards!
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@WorDazza (15830)
• Manchester, England
5 Aug 16
At my age you've got be grateful for everything. Hugo is a poodle (rescue dog so don't judge me) so is also a bit poncy but he does seem to attract the ladies.
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@PainsOnSlate (21852)
• Canada
3 Aug 16
I just love seeing people carrying small bags of crap, that means you picked it up instead of letting me step in it... Looks good on you. You made me laugh, and now I have to go paint.
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@WorDazza (15830)
• Manchester, England
3 Aug 16
Looks public spirited! Not sure about attractive though!
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@cacay1 (83577)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
30 Jul 16
I always see here in our city young and not anymore young walking with them their pet dog.It is said that when you have a pet dog, soon you'll have many loves in your life.
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@DaddyEvil (137602)
• United States
1 Aug 16
@cacay1 You do mean all the dogs you meet will fall in love with you, right? Or do you mean people like @WorDazza (You noticed he thinks he is cute, right? SMH!) will fall in love with you or your dog? (I admit, I am having a bit of trouble understanding exactly who is falling in love with whom, Erly!)
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@WorDazza (15830)
• Manchester, England
1 Aug 16
@DaddyEvil Of course I think I'm cute! Why fly in the face of public opinion??
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@WorDazza (15830)
• Manchester, England
1 Aug 16
Hugo the dog is ridiculously cute too so he always attracts a lot of attention.
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@just4him (317238)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
4 Aug 16
True, very sexy! I agree, it's a great way to meet people, though I've met a lot of interesting people right here as well, and I don't need to worry about what people have in mind upon seeing me.
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@WorDazza (15830)
• Manchester, England
5 Aug 16
And you don't have to carry bags of poop around while you're on myLot. Not unless you want to
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@just4him (317238)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
8 Aug 16
@WorDazza That is a plus, I admit.
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@Lucky15 (37374)
• Philippines
4 Aug 16
Should have known this. Haha
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