Am I the c#%t??

[cantthinkofausername26]

Walking my cavapoo today in a big open and empty field. He trots along happily off the lead, if he comes across another dog he will go and give them a sniff and be on his way.

usually if I see another dog on a lead I will put him on a lead too. I didn’t see this woman soon enough as she appeared from behind a bush. Big gnarly dog on a lead XL bully type dog. My dogs starts trotting in her direction, she goes mental shouting “go away, this is a dangerous dog, get your fucking dig away” etc. I called Doggo over and put him on a lead, no drama. She is still mouthing off at me, to which I replied “all right calm down!” This set the mad woman off shouting that I’m a fucking idiot and her dog would rip mine to bits and I shouldn’t let him off the lead. To which I replied “you’re the one with the aggressive dog you can’t control, who is the real idiot here?” I then got called a butch and a c£&t!

Now is it me that is a c£&t? Or the person with a massive aggressive dog that was literally pulling her along??

On the flip side, the aggressive dog owner should have walked her dog in a more open space where she could give better advance to off lead owners or avoid them all together.
I used to avoid places where off lead dogs could suddenly appear out of nowhere for that reason, I took the time to walk my dog in a massive wide open space or pay for the use of a dog field.

So it’s ok for a child to be bitten if they have parents who don’t explain that? Or a child that doesn’t listen?

Again, obviously diligent parents will ensure their kid doesn’t but accidents happen. The problem here is the aggressive dog.

I do completely understand this. Which is why I do get him on the lead as soon as I see someone.

Yes there is, doesn’t change my point though. If your dog is approaching other dogs then it is not under control.

My dog isn’t aggressive to humans but will not tolerate other dogs invading his space! He was socialised properly the same as my other dogs, he simply doesn’t like it. I always keep him on a lead during walks and people who allow their dogs to just run up to him drive me mad! Its bad dog etiquette to allow it regardless!

The more of I read your posts the more I definitely think you were the problem.

Ironic that you deem this a judgy comment when you clearly are the judgy one. You own a fluffy little dog that lucky for you is well behaved and allowed off lead. Some of us own rescue dogs, who we have spent a lot of money training and trying to get over a traumatic past. My dog is perfectly behaved on a lead, will allow other dogs on leads near to him (after paid training) but does not like to be sniffed or have other dogs run at him. He is also perfect with my children. Have some respect for other people that own dogs that just want a nice walk without your little darling running up to them.

Op you do come across as being someone who dislikes anyone disagreeing with you.
Even if the women suddenly appeared as you say, if your dog runs up to other dogs you are in the wrong, lead on always in public spaces if recall isn't spot on.
My dog is a lab and his recall can be poor if distracted so I don't take the chance, its lead on.

You were in the wrong as you didn't control your dog. Next time always on the lead unless you know 110÷ your dog will return. Lady was in the wrong by her bad words but maybe she was worried that you had no control on your dog. Both of you were in the wrong for different reasons...you know what to do now...your dog stays on the lead until you train it to be 110÷ to return to you when called no matter what!

Of course it's not okay, but it wouldn't be the dog or dog owner's fault if the kid got in the dog's face and the dog lashed out.

And people with correct grammar 🫣😂

You just make absolutely no sense! You’re desperately trying to catch me out fir some reason.

I have a dog who is a sweetheart off lead with any dog, but if she’s on lead and a dog approaches, she gets lead aggressive. If I let her off, she’d be fine.
It’s not always a case of a dog being ‘dangerous’ or not. Some dogs can be lead aggressive because they feel restrained.

Please don’t think all lead aggressive dogs are dangerous!

Careful

you’ll be chastised for using a divide sign instead of percent.

Oh yes as I said here come the “I’ve got an aggressive dog but he knows the difference and would never bite a human!” Even if that’s 100% true (unlikely) a human or child could still be hurt during your dog attacking another dog. Why people are hell bent on keeping aggressive animals is truly beyond me.

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That’s your choice

Big gnarly dog on a lead XL bully type dog. My dogs starts trotting in her direction

I'd be concerned that neither you nor your dog appear to have much of a sense of danger. The moment that hellfiend lurched into view, I'd have sprinted the minute mile to scope up Fido then get the hell out of dodge. You and your mutt both seem a bit casual.

I have a parrot like that. The minute a seagull appears at the window, he wants to play. Luckily, there's a double pane of glass separating them so the gull can only salivate.

Not, you’re not.

It’s fine for her to (a) have an aggressive dog in a field (maybe a park with lots of other dogs and kids would be unreasonable) and (b) warn you to keep your dog away.

But she’s unreasonable to shout and swear at you. That’s abusive.

However, telling someone who’s not calm to “calm down” tends to be counterproductive. Comes across as patronising (“Calm down, dear”) and tends to make them react more. Best to remain polite and respectful and they usually will be in response.

Now you’re being a cunt

Not at all. I was reacting to you being extremely rude to that previous poster who you said needed a grown up to help them read. You're the one who has doubled down on the rudeness.

I have mix dog breed with no trace of traditional dangerous dogs. Also around 20kg.
BUT
It is a male and will sometimes really not like another dog getting to him, jumping on him and being "playful".
And jes I do give people a lot of shit when they let their bratty pups do that bcs I have to almost strangle my dog, let my child on the ground just to keep some cunts dog safe.

Simply bcs even a dog that size can easily break a neck or another bone in one snap unless other dog is double the size. Even in that case it can be really bad dog fight.

Just keep your mut on a leash unless you have 100% recall.

And making spelling mistakes after pulling me up on my grammar 😂

Some dogs are reactive when on leads. That doesn't make them dangerous. Stupid people with off lead dogs are the issue. Dogs should be on lead unless in a designated off lead area. I have had a dog attacked by an off lead dog which I had to choke to get off my dog. Council were amazing. Dog declared dangerous very quickly, owners PTS as couldn't pay the costs to keep a declared dangerous dog.

Now I have zero tolerance for off lead dogs as my current dogs are much smaller (attacked dog was a staffy, I now have a westie and cocker, they wouldn't have survived). Even with my staffy I kept all off lead dogs away from him despite their moron owners saying he looked friendly. My response was always he is friendly, it's me you've got to be worried about.

I went off like a frog in a sock one morning at yet another moron who was well out of sight when their off lead mongrel ran up to my two. The kicker - we were standing outside a dedicated off lead park where the dog could have run around off lead to it's hearts content.

All of my dogs are happy, social dogs. The staffy didn't end up dog aggressive, which was good. He was a very well socialised dog before the attack, so that obviously helped.

The most aggressive dogs (lunging and trying to drag their owners across the street to attack) I have encountered are labradors. I really can't stand them as a result. Potentially due a local breeder as there was about five at the same time in my locality, but enough to put me off for life.

And your choice to let him your dog off lead. So deal with the consequences and get over yourself