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To ask dog owners to keep there dogs away from my my children?

305 replies

SparklyPeachMama · 05/01/2025 09:33

I don't dislike dogs what I dislike is dog owners who think there dogs are more important than my children. You dog might be friendly but I'm not willing to test your theory on my babies.
Your dog should never be closer to me/my family than it is you? If your dogs recall isn't good it shouldn't be off lead when other people are around!

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SnowyIcySnow · 05/01/2025 09:44

YANBU.

Most of the responsible owners will have their dogs under control and kept away from you anyway.

Unfortunately, those irresponsible owners a) won't care and b) will be incapable of getting their dog under control if you do want it away from you.

They are in a minority, but are giving all dog owners a bad name I don't like dogs, and now expect every dog encounter to be unpleasant. It's a self perpetuating circle.

BrightLightTonight · 05/01/2025 09:44

As long as your child has a similar recall! Many a time, I have had to ask the parent to stop their child hurting my dog.

loveawineloveacrisp · 05/01/2025 09:42

Oh good, another dog bashing thread.

BeMellowOchreZebra · 05/01/2025 09:38

100%

Not sure how anyone can vote YABU for this as if your dog can't manage recall then they need to be on a lead in public!!

Anyone who disagrees with this shouldn't own dogs.

ParsonBrown · 05/01/2025 09:34

YANBU

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