Muzzled and leashed, but "Dragged out again"... Elderly people verbally abuse dog owners on walks

Wearing Leash and Muzzle for a Walk
"Worse than Dogs" Sudden Verbal Abuse
Refusal to Apologize... Filed for Insult Crime

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A dog owner who was insulted by strangers while out walking their dogs has come to public attention.

JTBC's 'Incident Commander' reported on the 7th about a dog owner who was verbally abused and cursed by elderly people while walking their dogs. According to the report, the informant, Mr. A, went for a walk in the park with two dogs: a Jindo and a mixed breed. Mr. A stated, "Neither of the two dogs necessarily require muzzles, but I always use them out of consideration for others."

As usual, he put both leashes and muzzles on the dogs before going outside. However, while strolling through the park, two elderly men sitting on a bench suddenly shouted at him. They said things like, "Those XXXs are out walking their dogs again," "You're all doomed," "We'll make sure you can't live in the apartment," "You dog-like X," "You should be grateful that you're allowed to keep dogs," "Bow your head and apologize," and "You're worse than dogs," without hesitation. Their verbal abuse continued for nearly 30 minutes. Mr. A asked the two elderly men to apologize but was refused, and eventually filed a complaint for insult. Along with his report to 'Incident Commander,' Mr. A said, "I fully understand the position of people who dislike or fear dogs, but since we live in an apartment complex, I hope we can acknowledge that it's not about right or wrong, but about differences."

Netizens who read the story responded with comments such as, "Why would someone who follows etiquette be cursed out of nowhere?", "The elderly seem no better than responsible dog owners," and "So many people have pets now, yet this still happens."

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