Bloody dogs and their stupid selfish owners.

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We live in Dorset, and I don't really care too much if this thread is identifying.

Ds is really into nature and is very good at spotting newts, grass snakes etc.

We went to Thorncombe Woods the other day, where there is a lovely pond with tons of wild swamp life. It's always quite busy up there, loads of dog shit as soon as you come out of the car park, but it's really lovely once you walk on a bit.

Anyway, DS all excited about planned nature observation. but YET again, it's ruined because of bloody great dogs splashing about in the pool, and then shaking themselves over me and my kids, whilst their stupid owners sit and stare at them.

Grrrr

And there are numerous signs asking dog owners to keep their beasts on leads.

Oh I don't know. I'm not a dog person but if you're old and lonely they're a hell of a lot more companionable than a cat I'd imagine.

Cats would steal the shirt off your back, eat the last bit of food if you were starving and lying on the floor with broken bones etc

I like cats though oddly.

I understand your annoyance OP, but if dogs are allowed to go into the water YABU. If they are required to be on leads then of course they should be and the rule should be enforced.

In Edinburgh we always go to the Botanics. Apart from being a lovely place, the main advantage is that no dogs are allowed. This means you can let your children play without having to have eyes in the back of your head and permanently trained on where their feet are stepping. A lot of families use the place as a result.

Thanks for yoour insight itsonme

What utter nonsense

Dogs are twats. End of.

Some dog owners are twats .End of.

Nestfiesta

I didnt mention teenagers, I said children, as in little children who should still be under the supervision of their parents.

I also think that you are being hypersensitive and I never once defended or condoned selfish or irresposible dog owners, my point was for every useless dogowner there are 50 that are the opposite.

Just got to point out that dogs that are not under control can scare other dogs as well as children. This pisses off dog owners. Especially those of us that have little puppies that we are trying to socialise. People who do not pick up their dogs mess also pisses of dog owners. We have children, and feet too. Sometimes when you get a tiny puppy, you can't tell what sort of a temprament it's going to have. You can train it, but you can't change it's personality. Sometimes people try and do a good thing by giving a home to a dog that has been abused in the past, the dog might not have perfect behaviour, but it does have a right to a home and to be treated well.

And there are lots of beaches where dogs are not allowed at all, couldn't you use one of those Pink? Beaches where dogs are welcome are fairly limited, should those of us with dogs be banned from those as well?

"People who don't pick up their dog's shit, shouldn't have dogs".

Well said SGM.

It was on the news today that they are thinking about brining back dog licences. If it goes any way towards getting all the dog poo of the pavements I'll be over the moon. You can't walk 10yds round here without having to avoid a poo, some little treasure let their dog poo under the 'please pick up after your dog sign' near my house .

I don't understand your problem. You said there were dogs in a pond? Did you want your kids to get in the pond? I'd be more worried about my kids jumping in a pond than getting a teeny bit wet from a dog shaking water from it's fur. FGS, it's a public place! If you don't like that, keep them in the back garden! No responsible dog owner would let a unfriendly dog near a child, or leave poo lying around.

It's a bit of a grey area, this particular bit of woodland. in the past, it was definitely considered a no go area for dogs.

there seems to have been a recent upsurge of braying families with their unruly dogs-they're probably holiday makers thinking about it.

Still doesn't excuse their rude behaviour though.

By the way this is a SMall muddy, swampy, pond,I'm talking about, no boats or paddling children either, and I'm sure the amphibians don't appreciate the canines any more than I do.

Honeymoo, I wanted my ds to quietly observe the wildlife BY the pond.

Is that so difficult to comprehend?

It's why the pond was created around 25 years ago.

Dread to think what would happen if a big, violent otter came along.

curlymama, in Dorset all summer there have been annoying dogs on beaches where they are banned.

it's not a ban which is enforce at all, as far as I can see. Would be interesting to know if anyone has ever been asked to leave a beach because of their mutt.

I'd capture it, put it on a lead and use it to terrorise all the other dogs

I don't think there are many dogs allowed on beaches in dorset OP,I know of a few and they are generally beaches that aren't frequented by hoards of grockels.

The majority of dog owners pick up their dog shit,mind you I am the first to complain.

I'd contact Dorset county council (or is under South Somerset?) and let them know there is a dog fouling issue.Where there dog bins in the carpark?

"This from FB about a dog needing a home:

MistandMellow said: "Well he has nervous aggression, so he will need to go to a calm experienced home that will give him confidence. So it would very much depend on the home and the kids involved.

It would need special kids who aren't hectic around dogs. I'm not sure it would be a brilliant idea to place him in a kid-home, but it would very much depend on the individual home. Some people have their kids under better control than their dogs! (although I think that's rare!)"

WTF? Do people really find excuses to place damaged dogs with children by pre-blaming the parents of the children?

I don't believe it. Valhalla?"

Hmmm... not sure they are pre-blaming the parents myself, or maybe I just don't get what you mean. Am having a bit of a day of it all, thank god it's Friday!

If you're asking about the placement of the dog with children I can't comment on that individual case but in general I would say that it is perfectly possible BUT usually when such a choice is made, the dog will go to a home like mine, where the owner/foster carer is an experienced person known to rescue and the children are brought up around an actively pro rescue environment.

No rescue in their right mind would just say, "oh, you're kids appear to be okay with dogs, here, have this one with nervous aggression" to the average family looking for the average pet.

If the rescue I am a volunteer for (as in get my hands dirty) and am a foster carer for offered me such a dog I'd have no hesitation in accepting because I have 100% faith in their judgement. Less so some of the rescues I merely work with and know far less of, of course.

Would you care to show a link just out of pure curiosity on my part (besides, I'll spread the word about his need for help across my own contact list). :)

I may do posh wellies.

There are poo bins in the car park.

It's hard enough as it is with all the places you're not allowed to take dogs, without banning them from parts of parks and the like. . I wish I could take my dogs into more places. I think a bit of tolerance, maybe?

Having said that, I always pick up the poo, even if they have gone well into the undergrowth etc. I think that not doing so is irresponsible and antisocial. I've been known to take spare bags out with me and offer them to other dog walkers. People are usually too embarrassed to say no.

'No responsible dog owner would let a unfriendly dog near a child, or leave poo lying around.'

Exactly. There are LOTS of irresponsible dog owners out there. Thats why people get pissed off and start threads like this.

oh riven you made my day lol. that used to happen to me a lot in the last two houses i rented every morn trying to get out with a double buggy. no way to avoid it, why should i clean the footpath, the dog owners should have cleaned it up.

Since moving up to scotland for the first time i have witnessed dogowners binning dog poo. i was in shock because i've never seen it happen. i thght it was the norm to have dog poo strewn across the pavements.

What if a big loud duck came quacking by

Sometimes local councils need a kick up the arse regarding dog fouling and frequent emptying of dog bins.

report here

or here

Agree with OP. The way the owners just stand and watch their great big oafy dogs bounding up and slobbering all over DD and her looking petrified.

So lovely when the dogs are banned from the beaches we go to in Summer.

Small pond full of newts, dragonflies etc...intended for nature-watching.

So what sort of oaf arrives & thinks: 'I know, I'll let my walloping great hairy dog jump in it, romp around & then shake himself dry over small children attempting to use the area for its designated purpose'.

Yes, I'd be pissed off too. YANBU.

in summer you can only go to a few beaches in dorset with a dog. any beach that a grockle (tourist) would go to, ie pretty with sand would be totally off limits. I can only think of 1 instance in the winter where a dog owner didn't clear up and i agree that was disgusting. Happened again this year in pembrokeshire - on a really touristy sandy beach.

Excatly dreamingofsun.

The beaches in Dorset that we use for our dog are generally empty (and thankfully not full of grockles!).