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Demi Burnett, who became famous for her roles in ‘The Bachelor’ and ‘Bachelor in Paradise,’ posted a rather aggressive video speaking against the leashless dog walking and arousing a stormy discussion. The reality star brought out the unsafe and rude aspects of this practice and claimed that the whole neighborhood ‘hates’ such dog owners. Comments on Burnett’s post soon enough turned into sharing personal stories and different views on the topic with much debate. Demi Burnett has also shared a genius emotional regulation tip that resonates with followers.
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In the video, Burnett is absolutely unyielding. Looking straight at the camera, she shows through her voice both irritation and fury. She opens the statement:”If you are walking your dog without a leash, at least be conscious that I and probably everyone else in your neighborhood dislike you.” “We hate you. It’s so dangerous,” she adds. By asserting the common reaction is to think, “what a jerk, what a rude human being,” she throws the idea of anyone being smitten with off-leash dog walkers as if they were talking about a superhuman being with very few admirers.
Burnett argues that it is petrifying to see dogs without leashes as their actions are unpredictable. She brazenly converses with pet owners acting irresponsibly asking, “Do you want your dog to be run over? Do you want your dog to be hit by a car?” Then she gives her instruction in a very concise and vulgar manner: “Stop it, put your dog in a fucking leash. Grow up.” The hashtag accompanying the post “literally scaring half the neighborhood and for WHAT” captures her frustration with the perceived trivialization of danger that is taking place.
The post turned out to be very influential and many people shared their painful stories which aged Burnett’s position. One user recounted a very unfortunate incident: “I was actually bitten by a dog that was free and it pursued my dog… I had to go through rabies treatment because there was no proof of the dog’s vaccination.” This incident shows the potential for being scared as well as real legal and health consequences that one might incur.
Another user referred to the risk to other leashed pets, saying, “My mother has been bitten by dogs whose owners had them off-leash several times. Besides, I have friends whose dogs have been attacked by loose dogs, it is not safe for anyone at all.” The strength of the sentiment that safety is a two-way street was very much mirrored. A third user made a strong argument, “Let’s say your dog is the best behaved dog in the world, MY DOG ON THE LEASH IS NOT. IF YOUR SOCIAL SWEET ANGEL COMES TO MY DOG SHE WILL BE SO ANGRY AND PICK A FIGHT. My dog is on a leash AWAY FROM OTHER DOGS for a reason!!!!” This perspective shifts the blame from the owner to the dog, arguing that an off-leash dog can provoke a leashed one into reacting, hence creating a risky situation that the responsible owner was trying to avoid.
The nervousness of non-dog owners extends that of dog owners. One person admitted, “I don’t take walks anymore because of this. I am very scared of dogs and it is not even funny.” This remark indicates that it is the irresponsible pet owners that are the ones who limit the freedom and peace of mind of other people using the communal spaces by taking up the shared spaces of the community. Yet, not all comments related to danger. A few people sought to find justifications or qualifications for the practice. One person said, “I walk my little chihuahua without a leash, but as soon as I see other dogs he is leashed up ASAP!” Another one said, “the only exception is like. tiny elderly chihuahua.” These responses suggest that the answerers are thinking about situational exceptions, while Burnett’s tirade suggested an inflexible policy.
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In the middle of the serious testimonies, a little bit of humor still managed to get in. One follower, perhaps trying to lighten up the mood or just being sincerely distracted, asked, “facts. but on another note did you make this bonnet and do you have a pattern 👀” This strange off-topic question was a brief detour from the very hot discussion taking place in the rest of the comment section. Demi Burnett’s outburst addresses a common neighborhood problem, turning a private hassle into a public health debate. It is obvious that she has struck a sensitive nerve by her unrestrained style, the calling out of what she sees as a severe erosion of civic responsibility. The ensuing deluge of supportive and shared-story comments is clear evidence that this is not simply a petty complaint but rather a divisive issue in every community. The debate reaffirms a simple and often overlooked law: leash laws are for the protection of pets, people, and property, a point that Burnett made with unforgettable zeal. Her recent revelation about an autism sensory issue behind constant outfit changes adds another layer to understanding her public persona. She also called Dancing with the Stars night a dream. Furthermore, Burnett has been involved in a hilarious and unfiltered ad campaign to promote Womanizer Next Duo. In other news, she slammed Huda and praised Olandria after a Love Island reunion.
This story originally appeared on Celebrityinsider
