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The original was posted on /r/AmItheAsshole by /u/PlaygroundAITA on 2023-09-19 16:57:15.

My (33F) golden named Trixxy and I live near a public park. They have a large public playground that Trixxy likes to go to. Due to my work schedule we either go early in the morning or late at night. Typically there are not a lot of kids at those times of the day. I’d avoid hours with lots of kids because I don’t want them coming up to Trixxy. I"m responsible, anytime Trixxy poops I pick it up and she is on verbal recall at all times, which is the law.

Today, It was Trixxy and I and one other family. Trixxy was running at the playground, she likes sand the most. But today, a mom asked me to not have Trixxy at the playground. She explained that this is a place for kids, it it not for dogs. I explained that their is no signage saying no dogs and i’ve looked up our municipalities code and there is nothing saying dogs are not allowed on playgrounds. I tell her that my dog is allowed to have fun too. I was a touch defensive, but I don’t like anyone criticizing Trixxy and I.

I allow Trixxy to continue playing as we had only been there about 5 minutes. Well the mom gets angry and calls me an asshole and selfish. She says playgrounds are for kids. I tell her to drop it or go home. When it was clear I was not leaving she gathered up her kids and left. AITA?