Dogs and Animals: Checks out

Checks out

By Asirual - 02/05/2011 18:02 - United States

Today, while handing out business cards to promote my new dog grooming business, I stopped to talk to a potential client. She let me get all the way through my 15-minute speech, before bothering to tell me she didn't have a dog. FML

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By StudMuffinette - 18/07/2011 19:40 - United States

Today, I was at work when someone came in asking me to brush their pet Shih Tzu. After an hour of vigorously grooming through the multiple knots, I called the owner to collect their dog. When she got here she said, "Oh, did I say brush? I meant shave." FML

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Social gatherings make me nervous

By Dog lady - 27/10/2024 18:00 - Australia - Melbourne

Today, I went to a friend's wedding and was seated at a table with a bunch of strangers. To break the ice, I told a funny story about my dog. Turns out one of the guests is an animal behaviorist and spent the next hour explaining how I’ve been raising him all wrong. Thanks for the unsolicited advice during cocktail hour. FML

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You deserved it 210

The Rainbow Bridge

By fishyrael - 30/10/2019 20:00

Today, at my job at a pet store, my boss told me to go outside and hand out flyers. I saw a man sitting on a bench and walked up, saying, "Hi! Do you have a pet?" He teared up and said, "I just put her down this morning." FML

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You deserved it 183

By dogbreederssuck - 03/02/2015 15:26 - United Kingdom - Ormskirk

Today, at work, I had to tell a woman that there is no such thing as a "pedigree Beahuahuadoodle", and that she'd essentially paid $500 for a mutt. FML

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I ain't no hollaback girl

By Anonymous - 03/05/2025 12:00 - United States - Newark

Today, I was walking my dog when a car slowed down, and a guy leaned out of the window, then yelled, "Hey, nice dog!" Naturally, I turned to reply, "Thank you!" only to find that the guy had no intention of complimenting me at all. He had been talking to the dog the entire time. FML

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You deserved it 230

Doghouse

By Krissi - 21/08/2023 14:00 - United States

Today, I was late for a video conference with my boss. As I frantically tried to fix my messy hair, my dog thought it was the perfect time to play fetch. I ended up joining the meeting with a squeaky toy in hand and an appearance that would make a scarecrow look put together. My boss found it hilarious, but I'm pretty sure my career aspirations are now in the doghouse. FML

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You deserved it 527

By CRWMEN - 22/12/2009 05:57 - United States

Today, my girlfriend canceled our date I've been looking forward to all week because her dog was having puppies. She doesn't have a dog. FML

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By Treats For Days - 19/07/2013 13:54 - Canada - Medicine Hat

Today, I was on drive-thru where I work. Our policy is that we can give free treats to dogs that come through. A woman came in and I noticed her dog. Without a thought, I grabbed a treat and asked if her dog wanted one. I looked again. The 'dog' was her daughter. FML

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By Anonymous - 20/05/2009 20:22 - United States

Today, I was out walking my dog. A cute woman said, "Nice dog!" Without thinking, I replied, "You too!" FML

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Beggars can be choosers

By Rebecca Palermo - 14/12/2020 11:03

Today, I saw a girl asking for money on the median of an entrance to a parking lot with her dog. Later, I bought a box of dog treats for her. I drove up and handed it to her. She rolled her eyes and said, "How the hell am I supposed to carry that?" I sat there in stunned disbelief with the box she refused to take. FML

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amberita28 0

Monday 2 May 2011 22:58

So you had a whole 15 minute conversation about your pet grooming business and you didn't bother asking her any questions? Especially important ones like, "So, what kind of dog do you own?"

10_4Franky 0

Monday 2 May 2011 22:58

At least she was polite and let you finish your spiel. She wasn't being a bitch.

Comments

zombiekitten87 12

Tuesday 3 May 2011 4:34

well maybe you should have asked first... or, gee, Idunno, not give a fifteen minute speech. it's rude when people like you corner people and try to sell their bullsh!t to unwilling people

prettybirdq 0

Tuesday 3 May 2011 4:42

What a whiny idiot. First of all, it could have still been beneficial. What if this "potential client" has a bunch of friends and can spread the word? You could have asked if they had a dog instead of going through your "speech".

failureoption1 0

Tuesday 3 May 2011 4:52

really it's quite simple: intro, qualify, pitch, rebuttal, close. shouldn't ever take you more than 3 minutes to hit the first 3...

SnailJamsss 6

Tuesday 3 May 2011 5:07

"Do you own a dog?" Should have been your first question. Dumb ass.

EnragedTaco 0

Tuesday 3 May 2011 5:10

well. at least maybe that person can tell there friends...?

RHCP416 0

Tuesday 3 May 2011 5:11

i say she was being polite and found you speech interesting

PrincessesCrown 17

Tuesday 3 May 2011 5:21

That sucks but your life isn't ******. Hell this isn't even a FML

jennasaurus91 0

Tuesday 3 May 2011 5:24

maybe she'll tell her friends if they have dogs...

grandpaearthling 2

Tuesday 3 May 2011 5:28

sounds like something I would do if I get bored. every minute I keep some dumb ass talking it's one less minute that someone else has to suffer. I'm like Tom Mabe, just without the CDs