Exercising dogs? Not in this park
I’ve seen this sign in a few locations now — and it always makes me wonder.
Are non-exercising dogs — those who plan to just lay around, as opposed to doing doggie aerobics — allowed?
Is “exercise” being used as a euphemism for pooping?
Does someone think saying “No Exercising Dogs Allowed in Park” somehow sounds less unfriendly, hostile and exclusionary than ”No Dogs Allowed in Park?”
Every time I see this sign, I have visions of dogs in Spandex lifting weights, doing doggie calisthenics and admiring their musculature in the mirror. Then I realize that’s what I like about dogs — they’re too smart for any of that.
Posted by jwoestendiek September 21st, 2009 under Muttsblog.
Tags: allowed, dogs, exercising, no dogs, no dogs allowed, no exercising dogs, park, parks, pets, recreation, rules, sign
