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Originally Posted by chachi  A dog doesnt like having a topknot put in or wear clothes either and they dont have anyt choice in the matter so if piercing ears is narrcetistic these things are also. I just see it as owner choice. Do I think they see their pet as a loyal companion and not an object yes I do |
Guess what I don't agree
Not seeking to be contentious here really
Different people do things for different reasons, that can make a difference to it being narcissistic or not. A lot of dogs wear top knots to keep the hair out of the dogs eyes, it's for the dogs benefit. It can be to be cute too. As long as the dog is ok with it, then it's not harmful or hurtful.
Clothing, to keep a dog warm, that's not wrong. If the dog likes it, then I can't see the problem, as long as the dog is enjoying it and it's safe and comfortable. And even some funny pics for special occasions, as long as the dogs not hating it and stressed, then well each to their own. As long as a dog is happy, safe and healthy, for me I don't see the issue. But it can be taken too far, I think most agree.
But earrings do nothing for the dog. Can even cause harm to the dog. Apart from the pain of doing it in the first place and having some weight hanging from their sensitive ears. It could get snagged or pulled. It for the owner only. ..and like the cat person, where does it stop. If a person doesn't think it's wrong to piece an ear, will they think it's wrong to pierce it's neck (like that cat lady did) or elsewhere.
Look at these pictures, is this ok? A dogs nose is pieced a lot, as well as loads of piercings in it's ear. Another has it's eyebrow done.
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