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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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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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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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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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 - 27/10/2010 05:58 - United States

Today, I spent all day handing out flyers advertising my services as a psychic. I got only one call. The caller wanted to inform me that I had misspelt the word "psychic" on my flyer. She was right. 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

coldspider3 6

Monday 2 May 2011 23:10

now all u gotta do is convince her to get a dog :)

PassTheDutch 0

Monday 2 May 2011 23:13

thats what I was wondering.

tabby312 0

Monday 2 May 2011 23:15

haha itS funny how she was listening to that the whole time

kaileigh10 2

Monday 2 May 2011 23:19

Next time your opening line should be, "Do u have a dog?" You deserved it

GobStopper21 0

Tuesday 3 May 2011 6:33

ur pic is ridic

rocketeer_97 1

Wednesday 4 May 2011 9:12

ridic...?

missy76518 0

Monday 2 May 2011 23:21

solicitors never listen to begin with. Then when u say no. they still blabbing and talking. ask would u like to learn about my grooming business before blabbing on. if all asked there would be a yes or no and in and out that quick!

LibraLove 0

Monday 2 May 2011 23:23

she probably just wanted to hear how good u were st your speech that's all.

franniedottp 8

Monday 2 May 2011 23:23

because in the dog grooming business, they need to know exactly the length of your dogs hair/fur so they can fix it up to a precise perfection? I have no idea. I'm confused about this FML...

instantmusic 4

Monday 2 May 2011 23:35

It doesn't sound like a very good spiel if you didnt at least get that little piece information from them. You should have simply engaged in a light, simple, informative conversation that seamlessly weaved in the information from your "speech" in. Even if she doesnt have a dog, its good to get the word out, and appearing more organic in your approach might be the difference between "Ah, well this nice dog groomer just opened shop, I was talking to her earlier, she seems really nice." and "Theres this new dog groomer that just opened shop...she seems really stuck up and weird."