We all love dogs, no matter where we come from. But did you know that how we take care of our furry friends can be really different depending on our cultures? In this article, we will share with you the interesting opinions of dog owners from all over the world about cultural differences in dog ownership and their funny and unforgetable experiences with dogs.
The debate started with a post by one Redditor sharing that some people had annoyed them because of the different cultures surrounding dog ownership. For example, when the OP said that in Canada and Germany, it was totally normal to tie up the dog outside a supermarket or other store while its owner shopped, they got slammed for being an irresponsible dog owner by people from other countries where this was not common.
Now, scroll down to check out stories from people who come from different countries and see how they take care of their furry pals. By doing this, we want to show that even though we might do things in our own way, we can still be friends and learn from each other. So let's dive into the colorful world of dog ownership and celebrate the amazing ways we all show our love for our four-legged buddies!
Source: Reddit
This is the full story of OP:
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OP has some trouble with non-American Reddit users who come from diverse cultures with different perspectives on dog ownership
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While in Canada and Germany, it's common to tie up dogs outside stores, some people from other countries think it's irresponsible
![](https://aubtu.biz/medias/15/2023-08/0-0-dog-ownership-cultural-differences3.webp)
OP was criticized for having a large, active breed (a husky mix) in an apartment, despite it being common in European cities
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In Berlin, it's also normal and common to take dog to the dog park
![](https://aubtu.biz/medias/15/2023-08/0-0-dog-ownership-cultural-differences5.webp)
Crate-training dogs isn't typical in Germany, while it's common in the United States
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There are different dog cultures around the world, so it's important to acknowledge that practices considered normal or unusual in one culture
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OP asks people for a bit more intercultural understanding and avoiding constant criticism in comments
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Many Redditors also agreed with OP:
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OP answers:
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One Redditor from US shared that it was normal to tie dog up outside stores
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It's normal for dogs to have unsupervised yard time
![](https://aubtu.biz/medias/15/2023-08/0-0-dog-ownership-cultural-differences12.webp)
Because this person lives in a dangerous city, they can't tie their dog outside of a store
![](https://aubtu.biz/medias/15/2023-08/0-0-dog-ownership-cultural-differences13.webp)
This person also feels it's normal to leave pets outside
![](https://aubtu.biz/medias/15/2023-08/0-0-dog-ownership-cultural-differences14.webp)
In the USA, people would be horrified
![](https://aubtu.biz/medias/15/2023-08/0-0-dog-ownership-cultural-differences15.webp)
This person wants their pet to free roam once it's an adult
![](https://aubtu.biz/medias/15/2023-08/0-0-dog-ownership-cultural-differences16.webp)
Dog theft happens regularly in Canada
![](https://aubtu.biz/medias/15/2023-08/0-0-dog-ownership-cultural-differences17.webp)
Dog thieves might steal dogs and harm them
![](https://aubtu.biz/medias/15/2023-08/0-0-dog-ownership-cultural-differences18.webp)
What do you think after reading this thread? Have you ever found yourself in a similar situation? Share your experiences and join the conversation in the comment section below!