Simply existing in a public space can become a tetchy affair when you’re accompanied by either kids or dogs. Both offer no guarantees that they are going to behave, and both face a significant minority of people who don’t enjoy being in the same place as them.

This can lead to some awkward interactions, as one TikToker and dog owner recently found out. When she brought her Shiba Inu with her on her train journey, a fellow passenger and mom scolded her for bringing her dog on the train. However, it was quickly exposed that her kids were being more disruptive than the dog was.

When this callout hit social media, viewers were conflicted about whose side they were on. While it’s true that the dog wasn’t causing any trouble that could have prompted the mom to complain, it probably isn’t fair to make a direct comparison between a pet and a child (even when there are similarities).