Don't get me wrong, I'm totally on your side, but you still didn't have the right to insult the kid. He didn't say anything rude to you.

Um...She insulted OP's dogs. That's being rude to her.

Yes, SHE insulted OP's dogs. Which I agree was very rude, and she definitely deserved an insult back. However, *the kid* didn't say anything.

107, the dogs also didn't say anything but they were insulted.

Kids are kinda like dogs that talk. No excuse to have food all over them, they make wet wipes for a reason

Kids are NOT like dogs. I hope you wisen up before you have any of your own.

my puppy is like a kid! cries when he doesn't get his way and is going thru puberty humping everything! They are so like kids hahaha

@113 that doesn't make insulting the kid any better. Both insults were directed to life-forms who did absolutely nothing to get this treatment. The mother was a rude bitch,she is the one who should be called out on it,not her kids or anyone else for that matter.

You're stupid

It's great that you defended your dog, it's terrible she insulted it. However, you shouldn't have insulted her child. You can insult her and her ability to care for her child but to insult the child directly is wrong because the child is an innocent. Your dog is an innocent too so she was definitely wrong for starting this. I don't know why people who say you shouldn't have insulted the kid are being down voted, the child is innocent and completely dependent on their parent. Insult the mom all you want if she deserves it.

The thing is, OP stated the truth. The kid was dirty. Which the mom is at fault for.

She was rude about it. When people that don't like dogs see one they just flip out.

The difference being that a kid will understand the insults said to them, while a dog won't. Unless they're yelling at the dog, which I assume she wasn't. You shouldn't insult a kid because that hurts him just as much as the mother.

#100 - you don't understand

Sounds like 121 is the one getting the point. The woman insulted OP's dogs, so OP had the right to say whatever she wanted about the woman - but to yell at her *about* her kid *within earshot* of her kid - that's where it gets mean. I understand anger gets the best of all of us sometimes, but you have to think about innocent bystanders. I hope the kid was too young to understand. That said, I'm wondering if the woman ever did show up at work and go back to your register! This follow-up needs a follow-up :)

Kids are like dogs the only difference is that if your kid bites it gets told off... of my dog bites it gets.put down

#116 have you ever owned a dog? They're exactly like kids, you feed them, you wash them, you protect them, you care for them and they care for you. Now tell me in what way should i "wise up"

And OP don't take her seriously, its a pain but its common with mothers, with owning dogs especially big ones you'll get that alot, its mainly out of fear, people who don't really know dogs, I've walked my dog and some people will be asking to pet her while others will be scowling at me or demanding i put a muzzle on "it". But its always the same type of people, they don't know dogs they've never owned one and they're afraid and the only logical response is to ignore them and keep walking

Pfft. That lady insulted her "kids" so she insulted the lady's kids right back. Seems fair to me.

I have kids but I had my puppy first. He just turned 2 years old and is a 95lb German Sheppard. You were much more polite than I would of been. Especially since you weren't at work.

I agree with the whole dogs are like kids. Many people treat their pets as family and in a way they are very similar to having children. both need food, water, and shelter. both need regular checkups and vaccinations. both need love. she shouldn't have insulted your "kid"; she asked for a shot back. I'm sure if her child looked dirty the way you described then she probably is one of those parents that allows their kid to be dirty all the time. there are always public restrooms that can be used to wash up if no wet wipe is handy. go you for sticking up for your dog and letting her have it :)

there is nothing wrong with what you did i wouldve said the same thing. im fiercely protective of my little puppy too (also a rescue) and shes better groomed than most peoples kids these days. she was just being an asshole and if you DO happen to run into her at work i would pretend like the whole thing never happened. youd hope shed have the decemcy to steer clear but you never know. i work in retail so i know you have to be polite to the biggest pricks but what you do on your time is on you and she started it. besides if she tries to start something at your work its better to act like you have no idea what shes talking about. you did nothing wrong.

I think dogs are much better than dogs actually

Honestly pets are kids to some people. For people who can't have children of their own, the pets they take in are their children. So for the ones saying pets aren't like kids, you are sadly mistaken.

As both a mother and a dog owner, you were right to snap back at that woman. I treat my dog the same as my kids; she's my little (ginormous) fur-baby. There was no reason for her rudeness, yours was justified.

ermmmmmm to all those saying Dogs are like Kids, there's one big difference - the kid (if it's old enough) can understand what is being said about him/her. The dog can't. Therefore OP could well have hurt the kid's feelings. This does not apply to the dog. I'm not saying the mum wasn't at fault, but let's be sensible here!

dogs understand what we're saying, #152

My dog is just like my child! Just as much part of the family as any of the nieces or nephews!

never know how people are outside of the work place! good luck (._.)/

I really hope that you don't have children if you can compare raising a child to caring for a dog. While it's true that all living creatures need food, water, and shelter there are very large differences in caring for the two (even if you're one of those crazies that dresses their pets).

Can you ALL please shut up and realise that the kid and dogs are both innocent? Maybe the kid was young and couldn't care for himself, so he was dirty. Blame the mother. The kid and the dogs were insulted and they didn't do anything. The woman shouldn't have insulted the dogs. OP replied from what I see as rage, as anyone else would have. It was simply a bad situation that the mother sparked. The kid is innocent. The mother is the culprit.

I have 3 kids and a small dog. Sometimes I swear my dog is just as needy as a toddler always wanting LOVE and AFFECTION like a CHILD!! OP had the right to lash back and if the child was older like so many of you state then let them hear it and learn that being dirty like that is gross and let them learn a valuable lesson about hygeine

What's a sprog? lol

Dogs understand our vocal tones and influctions in our voices and a few select words and commands. They do not have a full comprehension of language as we use it. Their natural communication relies mainly on body language, scent and vocal tones. The dogs likely understood that the woman was being hostile however, they were not likely to understand that they were being insulted. Dogs don't insult one another for no reason. That's a trait that only humans posess. It's a foreign concept for them.

well then for sure,keep your dog's away if the kids are covered in chocolate

Dogs ARE like kids. And if OP is calling them sprogs and says they don't like kids? They'll likely have none of their own. Not everyone wants to breed. So in this case, the rude lady did insult OP's kids.