Is there anything other pet owners do that quietly winds you up?

A natural way to answer

I find it a bit much when owners refuse to admit their pet has done anything wrong. Animals are animals, but pretending the bad behaviour didn't happen doesn't help anyone.

Key phrases to use

• gets my back up — irritates or offends you, making you defensive“His tone really got my back up.”
• turn a blind eye — deliberately ignore something wrong that you've noticed“The staff turned a blind eye to it.”
• gets under my skin — annoys you persistently and deeply“Her constant complaining gets under my skin.”
• throw stones — criticise others for faults you may share yourself“I shouldn't throw stones, I'm just as messy.”