‘People think I’m a psychopath because I hate dogs’

Journalist, Helen Carroll, thinks the UK has gone ‘canine crazy’ A woman who has become fed up of the UK obsession with pet pooches is journalist, Helen Carroll, who believes the nation has gone “canine crazy”. She believes that owners always feel they have to “drag” the pets along to every event including “birthday parties” and “book clubs” and are too afraid of leaving them home alone for just a few hours. She even questions why people have to appear interested in other people’s dogs and why people “talk endlessly” on social media about the canines. READ MORE: The retired police dogs getting a new lease of life after retiring from duty In an opinion article, Ms Carroll states canines are in a “VIP position” Writing for the Mail Online, Ms Carroll recalls an unfortunate incident where she was once knocked over by a dog. She said: “I have some insight into how they must feel, having been knocked to the ground from behind, by an over-excited mid-sized poodle while running in a park earlier this year.” She aired her frustrations describing the owner even admitted their dog should have been kept on a leash. For Ms Carroll, she reminisces about the days when dogs were ordered to stay in baskets and were not fully engrained in family life. She adds: “If your face gives away the fact that you’d rather not be licked by a tongue recently used to clean a bottom, they [owners] look at you like you’re a psychopath.” Trending SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info