Dogs come in all shapes and sizes. You see these furry creatures everywhere and almost everyone loves them. In the Story “No, I Do Not Want To Pet Your Dog” by FARHAD MANJOO, the author disagrees with individuals Who believe there dogs should be allowed into the gym. It is agreeable that dogs should not be allowed inside the gym because, some people may be allergic, The dog could potentially attack someone who is working out, dogs are treated with a higher rate of acceptability towards their actions compared to people.
To start off, A big reason why dogs should not be allowed into the gym is that, someone may be Allergic to the animal and dog owners do not take that into consideration. In the text it is states,”Dogs are frequently allowed to wander off leash, to run toward you and around you”(MANJOO 225),“what if i'm allergic?”(MANJOO 226), These quotes express how some people do not realize the fact that dogs could potentially cause someone harm. In addition, if you consider that some individuals are lifting heavy weights or doing something that needs their full attention, if they have an allergic reaction it may put them in a dangerous situation.
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In the text, it is stated that,“1,000 americans a year go to emergency rooms because of dog bites”(MANJOO 226).The quote shows how, even though people say there dogs are friendly or not violent, they still have the capability to do so. When someone goes to the gym they go to get big, not get bitten. If a dog was brought into a gym and bit someone, It could cause problems legal problems for the gym for allowing animals into the