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AIBU to think bringing a large dog into a play park is inconsiderate?

30 replies

Bringyourfoldingchair · 21/04/2026 17:49

Had DS3 in the play park this afternoon. The park was gated with a sign that said no dogs at the entrance. Someone came straight in with a toddler and a massive mastiff dog. You could see children and adults were avoiding it. As the owner was leaving the dog actually nipped him on the finger.

Am I being precious or is it really inconsiderate to bring dogs, especially really big ones, into a park with children? The dog was jumpy when children were running past too close etc which made me feel even more uncomfortable.

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MeetMeOnTheCorner · 21/04/2026 19:04

You obviously live near oiks. Take a photo and send it to the council. These people know nothing will happen but at least protest!

mindutopia · 21/04/2026 19:02

Bringing any dog into a play park is inconsiderate.

We used to have a school mum who got a new puppy and would every day bring it to the play park and let it roam off lead to ‘socialise it with children’. 🙄 This was during COVID so we all went there a lot. I kid you not, literally every single day this dog bit a new child. One child ended up being chased up a tree in tears. It was only a teeny little white floofy thing but it was vicious and had been taught no boundaries.

If you can’t leave your dog at home, you don’t come to the playground.

Canopop · 21/04/2026 18:30

Honestly that’s really rude of them.

EmbarrassmentLovesCompany · 21/04/2026 17:57

AIBU to think bringing a large dog into a play park is inconsiderate?

Your title needs amending slightly, but, YANBU.
Dogs don't belong in children's play grounds. They shit as well as having the possibility of nipping or worse.

jdb9803 · 21/04/2026 17:52

The size and breed don't matter - if there is a sign saying no dogs then there should be no dogs in there.
I would imagine it is as much about 'toileting' as it is about the safety of the children