AIBU bloody “dog people”

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Ok so I know there are some decent, responsible dog people out there but AIBU to say that there are some absolute arseholes who genuinely don’t seem to understand that not everyone loves dogs?? My 4 year old was recently bitten by a random dog so understandably is little nervous around them. A huge dog has just ran after him in the park (double the size of him) and he was petrified. Dog obviously thought he was playing game of chase. I don’t blame the dogs, I blame the owners. They didn’t call him off immediately just laughed and shouted “oh he’s just being friendly”. This happens all the time. Another big dog jumped up and pushed over my 2 year old couple of weeks ago. And no sorry or anything. Again a “he’s just being friendly ha ha” and off they walked without so much as a backwards glance to check my crying 2 year old was ok. I don’t have a dog but if I did and this happened I would be mortified and would apologise immediately and dog would go straight on a lead. Nearly lost my shit today with the owners but honestly don’t think they would have even cared.

YANBU.

Laws need to change. I don't know why this country indulges dogs and their owners so much.
They are dirty. Do remember how they lick their anuses and buttholes, then their fur, and you think I want my child stroking it, or getting licked or sniffed at and slobbered on - utterly gross. Why are people so blase about this? I don't want your dog to be friendly to my children - back off.
They ALL pose a bite/maul risk - some will do more damage than others but they can all bite and scar and draw blood. Not worth the risk.
The shit. Shit everywhere. If course YOU pick up after your dog, it must be everyone else. It's all over the place - can't take my kids for a stroll in the woods without stepping in shit, can't go to the playpark, with the clear signs saying No Dogs, with dogshit by the swings, can't push my pram around town without being concerned about wheeling it through shit.
I am ready to ban dogs from public spaces. Designate one park per town that they can shit in, and all dog owners must take their dogs there, or have them shit in their own garden. Why buy a dog then let it shit anywhere other than your own back yard? Why inflict that on those of us who don't want to stand in shit?

I really don't understand people who like dogs. They are dirty, smelly, gross, lick their bumholes, lick other dogs' bumholes/genitals, eat shit, roll in shit, shit, eat shit vomit, vomit it up and eat it again. Nope, can't see any appeal.
And if you think dogs are nicer than humans, get some therapy and work on your social skills.

Well move your dog away then Summer. I don't get all this countering lazy and irresponsible dog ownership with 'keep your children away then' . If a child approaches your dog to touch it, move the dog away or pick it up if it's small enough, just as you wouldn't let a child touch your handbag.

If your dog won't come back immediately it's called, keep it on a short leash.

And all those who compare dogs to children, which you once were too, you need your head read .

Please can someone tell me the best way of getting a dog to leave you alone when they come bounding up/ sniffing around you?

YANBU, I've nearly posted something similar in the past. Some people seem to think any open space exists for the purpose of their precious pooches and it winds me up so much. My children have been terrified in the past of these huge dogs jumping up at them, chasing them and barking at them and the owners simply laugh and say how friendly they are and how they would never hurt anyone, with no awareness of the irrelevance of that to a small child with a huge monster running toward them and jumping up at them. Spaces are for everyone to share, but I have had to chase dogs away from my terrified children in play parks while the owners look on, or who often force them to pay and stroke them because it seems compulsory that the children. have to 'get used to them', rather than apologising and thinking about how best to tame the dog not to frighten small children.

I’m very anti dog. I’ve been attacked by them as a child, my DD was attacked by a Rottweiler when she was just 4 years old, I’ve had an owner standing watching while her filthy dog pissed in my front garden, and had the cheek to try and argue when I shouted at her.
In this hot weather, dogs absolutely stink. You can always smell a house that has dogs living in it.
And don’t get me started on the owners who hang bags of dog shit on trees. Wtf do those people think they’re doing?

I totally agree. Someone I know is a first time owner and has a 6 month old puppy. She lets it off the lead when it has 0 recall and has jumped on 3 children and made them cry. If a dog isn't well behaved and doesn't have great recall keep it on the bloody lead.

Yes the hanging bags of shit on trees is absolutely disgraceful. Should be illegal...

I have 2 small dogs, both are kept on leads when out for a walk, was under the impression dogs were supposed to be on leads in a public place. One really loves small children but I would never let him run up to them, the other is quite nervous of children (not sure if something happened to her before we got her). I can't stand ignorant dog owners wether it's "he's friendly " letting them run all over the place, or leaving poop bags on the pavement, hanging in trees etc - do they think there's some clean up fairy that comes along & picks it up?😡. I also think there are some ignorant parents-pulling their children away (I've shortened the lead so they can't reach you!)or letting them run up to the dogs to pet them without asking.

@NottaNumber ignore it entirely. Don't look at it. You can turn your back if that makes you feel more comfortable but essentially make like a statue. Don't engage or move and said dog should read your body language i.e. this human doesn't want to be friends or play with me....

Ok. You're anti dog and don't like dogs.
That doesn't mean that responsible owners shouldn't have one.
I pick up. Every time.
I put the bag in the bin. Never leave it behind or hang it on a tree. I agree. WTF?!
My dog has recall
She won't jump up, run at kids or adults, slobber on you or steal food.
She doesn't bark or growl. Hate noise nuisance dogs.
I don't let her off lead where kids are playing.
I appreciate people may be scared and allergic or just don't like my dog. Why should they?!
Maybe kids would be a lot less scared if the only dogs they met were well trained and left them alone.
But my dog is actually a whole lot more pleasant than many people. You don't have to agree.

@NottaNumber if you turn your back & cross your arms totally ignoring them mine know you're not interested, maybe you could try that?

Do you not care about how filthy they are, Wolfie? I can't fathom wanting to stroke a dog or let it sniff you when you know where their mouth has been.

They like to sniff each other’s bums first. Although not all dogs like that either.

My girl will only tolerate 2 sniffs of her bum. Any dog that tries to get a 3rd sniff gets a proper telling off. I think she has her own personal sexual harassment policy.

Hang head down too. No eye contact. Stay silent. Be boring.
If the bloody owner had control you wouldn't need to of course.

Rhapsody.
I get it. You hate them. I don't. My dog provides me with companionship and affection. She's my friend and some days my reason for getting up.
You'd hate her. She's a huge great hairy hound.
And my cats like their bums far more than the dog!

Notta
As hard as it is to do if you don't like dogs, your best option is to completely ignore it.Dont give it any eye contact, fold your arms and say absolutely nothing. If it jumps up, simply turn your back. Any attention, whether good or bad will encourage it to continue to interact.

I'm a dog trainer and often find myself hating other dog owners! For all the reasons many of you have listed. I do find it a bit galling to be tarred with the same brush though.

My adult dog will under no circumstances approach a person/dog/cat/rabbit/whatever without my permission. She is trained to 'ask' me with eye contact first. If she doesn't get told she can, she will walk off lead at heel past. She toilets on command and does so before we leave the house (I hate carrying the bags around!)
Yet many of you want some sort of law to stop her having a run and play off lead despite the fact that she will not in any way impact you or your family
My younger dog is a part trained puppy. He is most definately on lead and will be until his behaviour can be relied upon.

Not all dog owners are irresponsible. Some of you (not all) should keep that in mind, not make sweeping statements about ALL dogs

Hate's a bit strong - I am revolted by them though. The smell of them makes me want to heave.
So you don't care about the bits of shit all over her fur and mouth/tongue/nose?
I don't want to stroke cats either - equally filthy and gross.

A woman allowed her dog to pee up my 3yr olds scooter last week.

She just laughed it off.

We were standing with the scooter..

YANBU op.

She doesn't have any. I wash her beard and bits when needed.
You seem to find all animals grim. Whereas they make my life so much richer. You have your opinion. That's fine. I've made my choice. You don't live with me so I'm not sure why it bothers you?!

WKWC. Yet many of you want some sort of law to stop her having a run and play off lead despite the fact that she will not in any way impact you or your family

It impacts us a LOT. Dog shit in the woods that my kids tread in (have had to throw away shoes a few times as it's gone right up and into the zip, not just on the sole). Dog shit on the beach where my kids are digging.
I propose a green space per town and dogs are ONLY allowed in this area, and the rest of us who don't want to be slobbered on or spend hours scraping shit off our shoes know to avoid it.
Or don't get a dog unless your garden is big enough.

Not bits that you can see - bits that you can't.
Perhaps you don't, but I have people trying to get my kids to pat their dog, and finding me weird when I don't indulge them. So here I am, raising awareness that many people understand your dog is covered in shit, and I don't want that on my kids.

You're missing the point. I always pick up.
My dog never approached people she doesn't know and slobbers all over them.
Why should we be banned?
It's not dogs that are the issue. It's arsehole people who believe they have the right to behave however they like. Who don't think that having a dog is a responsibility and that they should train their dog, clean up after it and ensure it isn't a bloody nuisance.

I must be a weirdo then; my aim in life is to own a boarding/rescue kennels in the middle of nowhere, far away from people. That way the only interaction i require with said people involves dogs...unless i choose to venture into people places. Give me an unruly dog over a person any day of the week, such less stress.

That said i still don't like irresponsible dog owners & their pets. If your dog isn't 100% - be that with other dogs, kids, with recall - then get a bloody long line & keep it under control. But it does work both ways! Have had many an idiot parent directing their small people my way to 'go stroke the nice doggy' unless said doggy was a staff without even a word to me. Yep, dogs bounding up to kids can be frightening. Surprisingly, kids screeching towards dogs can also be frightening for the dog, & frightened dogs can be unpredictable. If you're stupid enough to let your kid near my dog without asking first - especially if your kids screams like a banshee on approach - then more fool you

And also I just can't understand why anyone thinks dogs belong in their homes - utterly filthy.

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My dog is covered in shit?
Really?

And she won't come near your kids or you.
And bits of poo you can't see?! TMI my dog is raw fed. You won't find poo left behind when I've picked up. Won't go into more detail.
You sound a bit bonkers TBH.