Would you trust someone who doesn't like dogs?

Question

I know some people are scared of them because of an incident in their past; that's different. Would you?

Maybe "trust" wasn't the right word, but I would have a problem with it myself.

Answer 1

No I dont... but then again I dont put much stock in ignorant people no matter what it is they are ignorant about. To me anyone who doesnt like dogs or cats for that matter has a problem... they really dont know anything otherwise they would like these animals. I dont trust anyone who says they hate dogs, in fact it annoys me... and yes I do understand when someone has been bitten before and I know 2 people like that... difference is they dont hate dogs they just cant trust dogs because they are scared. Other people who just hate dogs for no real and good reason are ignorant fools who dont even deserve my respect let alone my trust or friendship.

Answer 2

I don't know if I would use the word "trust". However, I think you can judge a lot about people by the way they treat dogs or animals. I would much rather have the companionship of dogs than certain crazy people out there. I would probably never marry someone if they hated dogs.

Answer 3

I wouldn't say I would "trust" someone who didn't like dogs. I would be more careful if they were around my dog and stuff. I would respect their opinion but I defenatly would never agree to it. I wouldn't let them take care of my dog. It doesn't really matter to me if they like dogs or not. It's their opinion and they should be free to have one. I personally love dogs with all my heart and would never ever hurt one in my life! I wouldn't want to marry someone who hated dogs! I couldn't live without dogs. I prefer dogs to people persinally. They are much more loving and trustworthy. And also if my dog didn't trust someone then I wouldn't hang out with them because my dog would put its life on the line for me. I would never disregard my dogs instinct.

Answer 4

Um, I don't know...I love MY dog, but other people's dogs get on my nerves sometimes. I don't know if you should judge people's trustworthiness based on their animal preference. If a person just happens to be a cat person instead, that doesn't automatically make them suspicious. Or it shouldn't anyway. I think what you have to worry about is people who don't like ANY animals at all, or kids!!!! To me that is a sign of lacking compassion and patience.

Answer 5

I love dogs myself, but I don't really mind if people don't. I don't like cats much, but some of my best friends love them.
I must admit though that I don't understand why people don't like them, aside from those who have those incidents in their past.

Answer 6

Across the board, frankly, no, the only reason I would consider it is if the person had been attacked by a dog when they were a child and even then...I was attacked and I still love dogs, essentially any fur bearing creature

Answer 7

My girlfriend doesnt like dogs at all. She didnt have any incidents in the past, she just doesnt like em. Shes a pretty good gal, so I have to say yes.

Answer 8

I think people can dislike dogs for many reasons - I didn't actually like dogs much til my late twenties - for reasons that now seem rather unclear and unreasonable - it was about being licked and sniffed, etc. Now I have dogs and am an avid dog lover.

For me, you've got it reversed - it's people that DOGS don't like that I wouldn't trust.

Answer 9

I don't worry if people like animals or not, BUT if my dogs don't like someone, I totally trust their instinct. They have never been wrong,

Answer 10

I dont think that being an animal lover has anything to do with how trustworthy u are. I would try to make that judgement based on some more concrete evidence.