AIBU to be upset after a dog jumped at our baby?

I can't believe people are giving you are hard time about this OP! A dog no matter of the breed was jumping up at a baby uncontrolled! It could have hurt the baby even if it didn't mean to! Its the owners fault and the reactions were justified and needed to protect the baby from potiental harm. Dogs should not be off the lead if they invade others personal space and can't be controlled and saftey of a baby is far more important than an out of control dog getting a deserved kick maybe it wont do it next time now and the owner will have learnt a lesson

Exactly! As an adult I've been raked down both legs by a dog's nails. A lovely friendly dog. I like dogs. I'm an ex-vet nurse. It bloody hurt and the marks bled & I had rips in my trousers. Why would anyone risk that happening to their baby's fragile body and face?? A few of the people on this thread show the exact problem with shit dog owners today. Dogs should be on leads around picnic areas/play parks or under very strict control. My DC old infant teacher is hugely allergic to cats and dogs. I bumped into her a month ago in my village. She told me it's got so bad with off-lead dogs just everywhere since lockdown she feels she can barely go for a walk anymore. Why do we have to pander to (some) dog owners?

I just feel like this post deserves a bigger highlight.

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Yes, I’m also highlighting that OP is not being unreasonable. Obviously it depends on the exact nuance on exactly how bad this situation was. But I’m fed up with dogs running up to people - when you’re sitting down with food (if you’re uncertain around dogs) it feels vulnerable enough. But add a baby to the mix and it’s a different matter.

let them call the police and be summarily ignored. It might be the only way.

It's awful how much people hate animals and how little tolerance they have for them these days.

I’m fed up with dogs running up to people

There are animals in the world. Get over it.

It's not wrong to want to use a park bench to have some food without having to manage a strangers dog.

Seriously?! My son’s cake was licked just a month ago. I personally think it’s ok not to expect to have your space invaded like that in a park. We don’t all think it’s cute when your fur baby invades our actual baby’s space.

Vile for being frightened? Given all the press about horrendous dogs attacks these days it's very difficult to know who is or isn't a responsible owner because so many aren't! Blame all the horrors stories of killings of people and other dogs and kids getting tore up! That's why everyone is on heightened alert! Calling a mother vile for being scared what the dog might do is you being a bad person to be honest.

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How the hell is that statement relevant when the context is about people's dogs! The amount of dog attacks on people and other dogs is at an all time high and you don't get it? I live near popular walking spot and where as I have had many lovely sweet dogs come up to me for a pat, I've also had the growlers that scare me because the owners are 30 metres away whilst their dog is snarling and barking at me. Two women stood having a conversation in the middle of the pavement the other day and both their dogs lurched at me and started kicking off as I went passed so I was relieved they were on leads. Dogs have been attacked on the walking spot near me too, and that includes a sweet dog not on a lead that went to an aggressive dog that was on a lead and ended up at the vets!

Small chikdren are in severe danger around dogs; severe danger from attack. Dogs perceive small children as ' other dogs' so will most likely spar. with them. I would have LOVED to be YOU in this situation as I'm a big lover of poetic justice. I would have relished unleashing my anger in this situation. GOOD ON YOU!!!!!!!!!

Sorry but a public park isn't "your space". You have to share it with others, and occasionally other people, children, and animals will be annoying. As a pp mentioned upthread - also beware of the seagulls!!

If you say so! I'm sure this will be a priority for police time and there will be lots of criminal consequences. Do keep us updated.

This post is so preposterous I think you are trolling @Lacksie

The idea that sharing public spaces means tolerating bad behaviour is clearly bollocks.

Unreasonable to be upset? No
Unreasonable to kick the dog? Absolutely! Push it away, NEVER kick!

I can assure you I'm really not trolling.

Obviously dog owners should make every effort to ensure their dogs don't bother other people, in the same way that parents make sure their kids don't.

But kids are kids and animals are animals and despite everyone's best efforts their behaviour isn't perfect or predictable at all times. Sometimes you will encounter them in public spaces and occasionally they might be slightly bothersome. That is the reality of sharing public spaces.

I'm genuinely so bloody sick of the lack of tolerance people show towards animals (and towards small kids with SEN but that's a topic for another day).

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