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Dog off lead running at DD in park

480 replies

megcleary · 26/10/2011 16:19

AIBU to have roared at man who said oh he won't hurt her.

My comments on his dog owning skills included the fact there is no sign on the dog to say he won't attack DD, the dog should be on a lead, sign as you enter park and the dog did not return/ respond when he called it.

His response was to tell me to shut up.

I hate dogs on the loose in the park.

OP posts:
Peachy · 26/10/2011 22:16

'I don't think 'Pets As Therapy' is a strong argument for anything. Except as as a cautionary tale. "if you don't learn to make human friends..."

'

what, for autistic kids?

twattery

absolute nasty twattery Onager, worst i've seen for you

DownbytheRiverside · 26/10/2011 22:16

How can I dump a dog if I don't own it in the first place?
Unless I go around kidnapping...

Tchootnika · 26/10/2011 22:18

Hmph.

Reintroduction of dog licenses, anyone?

Obviously it won't happen any time soon, but it would be useful, wouldn't it?

And yes, of course, you're absolutely right about all that disgusting bullshit about Staffs, etc., DBF.

DownbytheRiverside - I aint part of the problem of revolting food waste, honest!

Oh, did I mention alcohol, by the way? And the pools of (human) vomit on the pavements, especially on week end mornings, smashed glass, shouting, unpredictable behaviour. But according to Andrew, this is all PLU stuff....

DownbytheRiverside · 26/10/2011 22:18

DS has a cat Peachy, and it taught him so much about friendship and responsibility. Hugely important to his wellbeing.
Are you an ass Onager?

Kladdkaka · 26/10/2011 22:18

Peachy is that what she was getting at? I didn't understand it. I'm an autistic adult, my dogs are the only friends I've ever had. I still don't understand the comment, it just makes me feel a bit sick without actually knowing why.

Kladdkaka · 26/10/2011 22:21

Tchootnika dog licenses would be pointless. Responsible owners would get them, irresponsible owners wouldn't. Nothing would change.

DownbytheRiverside · 26/10/2011 22:21

Don't let ignorant comments bother you Kladdkaka, DS prefers cats to people but fortunately cats have taught him tolerance and patience.

Kladdkaka · 26/10/2011 22:23

My daughter has a cat. She wants it to be an official asistance animal so she can take it to school. The cat doesn't like this idea.

chippy47 · 26/10/2011 22:23

Never any bad dog owners on a forum.

DownbytheRiverside · 26/10/2011 22:24

Yes, that's cats for you! DS learned that unlike lego and playmobil, his beloved cat was a free spirit and he could either accept it or not.

Tchootnika · 26/10/2011 22:25

Kladdkaka - I remember similar remarks to onagar's being made by someone I once knew - who then refused to sit a room with my dog, not because the dog was aggressive or badly behaved or anything, but because aforementioned idiot thought my dog was looking at her oddly and trying to 'suss her out'.
I mention this only as onagar's remark strikes me as similarly stupid and pathetic.

flatbread · 26/10/2011 22:26

I don't see why dogs have to be on a leash in parks, mine never is and even in restaurants/pubs, she just hangs out, sometimes begging people for attention, but usually just doing her own thing.

Ok, the OP's daughter was scared...so what? Are kids now entitled to live in a fear-free bubble? I would think that dog jumps, kid gets scared, dog owner apologies, mum laughs off silly-billy daughter's reaction and no Aibu to discuss.

Just don't get why it is such a big deal...

TheVampireEmpusa · 26/10/2011 22:27

"I don't see why dogs have to be on a leash in parks, mine never is"

Does your dog come back when called?

Ormirian · 26/10/2011 22:27

There are always a few posters who think it's funny and clever to be downright nasty. And think that people who see life differently as inadequate in some way. Having said that there must be something ....erm inadequate (sorry) about people who can actually state that they 'hate' any creature. Surely the only animals deserving of hatred are human ones and only then when they are particularly unpleasant ones.

Tchootnika · 26/10/2011 22:28

Yeah, things would change, Kladdkaka.
Lots of people who now buy dogs on a whim would think twice about it, I know they would. It would make backyard commercial breeding far less attractive. Relly, it would.

DogsBeastFiend · 26/10/2011 22:29

Plenty of them, Chippy. I won't link but I can tell you that I've come across a lot... have a look over past Doghouse and before that existed, pets threads. When I call them on it I get into a row, that's the reason I'm unpopular on here!

One in particular which comes to mind was the owner who wouldn't accept that fencing her garden to prevent her neighbours being hassled by her dog was HER responsiblity, not theirs. She got rid of the dog in the end... because he was shedding fur all over her cream carpets (I shit you not) and she'd bought him as an alleged non shedding doodle breed. Angry

Goldenbrown1981 · 26/10/2011 22:29

I'm sorry, I still don't see what the problem is with me reassuring people that my dog is not vicious. I see people's points about allergies, it's a point of view I should have thought of (especially having allergies myself) but IF my dog DOES approach a child, I shouldn't tell them it's not a biter? Should I instead run after it screaming "BEWARE!!! ANY DOG CAN TURN!!!"? I don't get it, I just don't

hayleysd · 26/10/2011 22:30

A dog who apparently would never hurt a child took a big chunk out of my sons hand last year, the police did nothing but say she was not to take it in the park off the lead which she didn't til yesterday (my house is next to the park) I'm gonna ring the police and report it as next time it could be a smaller child's face and she has no control when its off the lead, also children play on the park and why should the grass be full of dog mess that she doesn't clean up.

Kladdkaka · 26/10/2011 22:31

In that case, bring it on. (My poor little pootling wind-up toy dog is a rescued ex puppy farm breeding bitch :( )

Tchootnika · 26/10/2011 22:31

Er, Goldenbrown, why don't you just call the dog back?

DogsBeastFiend · 26/10/2011 22:31

flatbread, a dog allowed in restaurants? :) Bet you're not in the UK but if you are I want to move to where you live!

DownbytheRiverside · 26/10/2011 22:32

Why should your dog approach a child?
What makes you think that is acceptable behaviour?

TheVampireEmpusa · 26/10/2011 22:33

"Er, Goldenbrown, why don't you just call the dog back?"

Quite.

Used to drive me mad walking our dog, the off lead dog would run up and the owner would uselessly helpfully yell, "it's ok they are friendly".

What I needed them to do was call the damn thing back.

Winkyslink · 26/10/2011 22:34

Always be vigilant around dogs off leads, even if they are nice dogs. I saw a grown man have his nose broken in the park this summer when a previously placid dog took off playfully chasing its doggy mate, and ran over the guys head as he was lounging on the floor just 2 yards from where my baby was lying on the picnic blanket.
Since then ive been out with mum and baby friends in the park and dogs have been attracted by our food. I dont take chances, and no dog owner knows what might happen, even though some try to make you feel bad for protecting your child.

flatbread · 26/10/2011 22:35

Vampire, usually she comes back, but sometimes she takes her time. Susses out whether there is any potential to get touches and cuddles, or get an extra sniff in before returning.