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The original was posted on /r/AmItheAsshole by /u/Salty_Bedroom3696 on 2023-09-21 19:37:16.

Yesterday, there was a neighborhood event in our neighborhood park. Music, Food Trucks and a bunch of activities. Me, my wife, and 5 month old set up a blanket and camping chairs. Just wanted to enjoy the vibes and music.

Wife and I are sitting in chairs. Next thing I know there is a dog (a lab according to a buddy with us) on the blanket sniffing my kid. I quickly jumped up and grabbed the dog by the collar and removed it from the proximity of my kid.

The owner tells me to not touch his dog. I look at the owner and just say uh uh no. Why the fuck would you think its okay to let your dog approach my kid? He tells me the dog was curious and harmless. I flip out a bit and make a mini scene, that ends with me telling the guy to get the fuck away from us. He leaves but not before calling me a fucking asshole. Was I the asshole here?

My wife says I was right and was okay with how I reacted. Some friends that were with us said I was the asshole and severely over reacted, but they are dog owners.

Edit: The dog was leashed.

Edit 2: The dog approached from behind, hence why I didn’t see it coming.