I love dogs. That being said, I can’t understand why people insist on brining their dogs to outdoor festivals during the summer. 

Today my family and I went to a huge festival today and it was packed with people and it was warm, but not sweltering and of course there were people here and there with their dogs. I totally understand wanting to spend time with your dog and wanting to be with him in the fresh air, but all the dogs I saw were panting like mad from the heat while having to navigate a maze of people and other obstacles. Many of the dogs were little and being carried by their owners, which makes even less sense than those that are walking. Several owners were under the cool water mist tents with their dogs – keeping both man and beast cool I suppose. 

I’m not a mind reader nor am I an animal expert, but it didn’t appear to me that any of the dogs were having much fun. They couldn’t run around or chase a ball, it was hot and crowded. There was tons of food everywhere, but they couldn’t eat any of it. There weren’t any green fields or soft beds to lie in. 

I guess the whole thing strikes me as rather selfish on the owner’s part. Maybe having the dog with them does something for them, but it’s hard to see what it’s doing for the dog. Wouldn’t the dog rather be running in the yard playing catch or chasing a cat or having a cool drink of water before an afternoon nap?

I love dogs and completely respect owners for doing what they want, but I don’t think I’ll ever get the attraction of brining your dog to a hot crowded festival.