As you aren't inside Bozza's head, you can't know that for certain.
As I've mentioned in another post, the image that I conjured from Bozza's comment was a very positive one. It gave me happy memories both of my current dog and previous ones I've owned.
US, genuine question: can you see how Bozza's comment can be interpreted as NOT being aimed at you specifically? I get that you've read it in the context of your personal experience, but can you see how to others it is a fairly innocuous comment?
That is an awful idea, unless mods are going to be paid to do the job. Why should someone be expected to patrol the forum and not be allowed to contribute?
I've got a chihuahua, and she's bloody brilliant. She doesn't really like people in general, which I find an admirable trait.
Oh, and for what it's worth US, I'm not a mod and I didn't think Bozza's comment appeared to be directed at you. I know my dog gives me a sneaky grin every time I get...