Agreed. I think the root of the issue is that it's an example of something that may have some logical basis, but when it's a trope like that it becomes another default thing women "should" do to protect themselves. And I definitely don't like seeing that kind of thing parroted.
Authors seem to ignore that owners have to care about the animal as well, and seem to completely disregard how much time, energy, and attention (plus money!) dogs need.
THIS.
And I think, tangentially, authors forget what things like that tell the reader about the character and that it might be broadcasting things they don't want (like irresponsibility, etc).
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Authors seem to ignore that owners have to care about the animal as well, and seem to completely disregard how much time, energy, and attention (plus money!) dogs need.
THIS.
And I think, tangentially, authors forget what things like that tell the reader about the character and that it might be broadcasting things they don't want (like irresponsibility, etc).