to report this to the police, even though I am technically implicating myself?

[Imperrysmum]

My local park is locked overnight and isn’t opened until 6am. It’s a huge park but in one area part of the fence is missing so I squeeze through and go into the park to walk my dog at 4am (he is an XL bully so I like to go the park when nobody is about)

The last few mornings when I have been walking round by the pond there have been a couple of men sitting on the benches next to the pond “feeding the ducks”. I noticed they have black bin liners next to them too. I’m pretty sure I recognise these men from working in a takeaway restaurant.

I am concerned they are trying to catch ducks. I hope i’m wrong, but I just can’t see why two adult men would sit feeding the ducks at 4am?! Especially as the park is officially closed and they have bin liners next to them.

AIBU to report this to the police, even though I’ll be implicating myself too?

I have a bigger muzzle on so he can still open his mouth to pant etc.

Gutted this thread won't last til then

This was my thought.

And then she would be in trouble for having an out of control restricted breed in a public place.

Yeah right, good luck with the black op

So what if this is all in your imagination and they end up getting in trouble for sitting in a park after hours, doing the exact same you're doing. What if they aren't here legally and the police ask for papers and they end up getting deported?

A muzzle must be big enough for a dog to full open its mouth, otherwise it can’t pant properly which would be dangerous. Anyone putting a too small muzzle on any dog is risking their health.

Is this a racist post? A strange conclusion to jump to - and from an XL Bully owner….

But you haven't seen they do anything wrong? Shove some information through Crime Stoppers as intelligence and leave it there

Amazing how many people have turned this into yet another anti-dog thread: XL bullies (no, I don't have one) are fabulous breeds when properly trained, and the OP is behaving extremely responsibly with hers.

Re the dubious men, I think duck stealing sounds a very likely scenario.

ah so someone walking their dog illegally in a closed park IS usual behaviour?

Setting up surveillance to watch 2 men sitting at 4am on a morning IS usual behaviour?

I think OP has been reading too much Roald Dahl. It's not actually possible to catch pheasants (or ducks, for that matter) by gluing a sticky paper hat full of gin-soaked raisins over their eyes so they can't see you (or the plastic bag) coming. 😂

Better luck next time, OP!

Do you think muzzles clamp dog’s mouth’s shut? They can pant, drink, take treats and bark whilst wearing them.

Stop trying to dig at the op if you don’t know what you’re talking about.

Also, thinking about it; ducks are pretty tough, especially those big ones, what are they? Canada geese.

I would not want to take one on.

Were they big tough looking restaurant workers? I can imagine them now; wrestling with the ducks in black plastic bags (presumably only one duck per bag right?) white shirts and those little fake bow ties flapping in the wind.

All I can say is you'd need an extra thick plastic bag

How is that relevant 🙄

I have an alternative theory.

The two are secret lovers and not out to their families yet. Duck feeding is romantic, and 4am is the only time they have away from prying eyes. The bin liners are so they don't get dirty on the ground and cannot be implicated.

Seems just as likely. I should have chosen writing soap operas as my career.

Not YOUR private property tho @Imperrysmum .
Feckin XLs. Jeez

You’re not being rational.

You say you feel safe having the breed with you. Which suggests you feel protected. Which means you acknowledge it poses a danger to others. Yet you’re upset when people acknowledge that fact, either with words or by trying to protect their children. You acknowledge the dog to be dangerous to them (although safe to/for you) - why can’t they acknowledge that?

You’re also not thinking rationally when you claim the park is ok because it’s private property after it’s closed - as others have pointed out it’s not your private property! And that still doesn’t mitigate the risks of letting your (dangerous by your own admission) dog free in a place whether other people might be - if you’re there, how can you object if others are?

If this is the kind of thinking you’re applying to the men/ducks/park situation I’d say you’re not thinking straight or reliable and you should leave other people alone.

I’m not sure the chances of catching the odd duck in a park is going to make a material difference to the supply chain / wholesale orders of a takeaway business anyway.

I also question the logic of someone who owns a dog they acknowledge is a danger to others, but who for some reason cares about the well-being of wild ducks. People no. Ducks yes. It’s all very odd thinking OP.

Good job you had your dog there to protect you.

How dare you. I have never once mentioned race. Don’t tar me with your own assumptions.

😆

I assume you think the ducks will appear again as Duck a L'orange?
Or duck with hoisin sauce?

I would have thought stealing ducks is the last thing they are doing. It seems dodgy for sure though- dumping waste, dealing drugs? Who knows.
What I’m more fascinated about it you sneaking in a locked park at 4am and wandering about.
How on Earth do you manage to get up that early daily? I know you have an XL bully with you but still, I would be terrified walking alone at that time. I’m quite in awe of that and that you have the nerve.
Having an XL bully is also baffling. I mean why? Would frighten the hell out of me living with one