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??

If her dog was on the lead and yours was loose then yes, you are the problem, not her. I have a giant breed dog that is always on the lead. She is not the least bit aggressive in any way, but I don't like small dogs rushing up to her, because 90% of them start yapping, snapping and snarling in her face. I don't think we should have to put up with that when we are quietly lead walking and minding our own business.

The person admitted to you that her dog is reactive towards other dogs and that is why it is on the lead. You should respect that. Her choice to have a large powerful dog breed is not your business.

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they own a XL Bully which tells you everything you need to know

I think the poster got her message across pretty well even though her (shock horror) grammar was incorrect.

the only person looking silly in this thread is you

You so right...my phone doesn't have the correct symbol...it's ÷ only! I think people understand what I'm saying hopefully

Yes but it doesn't work does it? Hence the thread.

So let's all agree she sounds rude but may well be exasperated by other dogs off lead. So keep yours on the lead unless in an open space.

Really rude to comment on other people's spag particularly as you've made the odd typo yourself.

DH just chimed in with the classic

If you don’t like the answer don’t ask the question.

yes you are

My dog is really anxious, she’s always on lead and walks well but panics when unleashed dogs come up to her. I understand you try to put your dog on a leash when you see other dogs but this was one unexpected and didn’t leave you with enough time. She was fair to shout and ask for you to remove your dog but she didn’t need to be abusive about it.

Maybe next time you’ll need to be aware of the surroundings and try make sure your dog is close by when passing behind hedges etc.

I miss the laughing emoji reaction!

I did.

But then I need help with my reading so I ran it though AI first

OP. That was sarcasm in case you don’t get it.

Exactly or why don’t you muzzle your dog @EllyRoff You clearly can’t control it and a dog that unpredictable should be muzzled

Well honey, judging by you other comments you can't even spell 'queue'. Que Que 😂😂

Hedges are everywhere though

*your

You sound great rehoming a dog and investing in it with training etc 🏆

Silly little dogs, usually yappy ones, running up to a leashed dog are incredibly annoying.

You might think that someone who starts a thread entitled 'Am I the c#%t??' would have rather a thicker skin than the average Mumsnetter and be up for hearing it straight.

Apparently not.

I’d get cross not because my dog is reactive but he’s a rescue and nervous around other dogs! It’s common courtesy not to let your dog go up to random dogs whether they’re on a lead or not! Unfortunately you’re the type who gives other dog walkers a bad name. So yes you are the c@@@

Reading your responses to any criticism and your comments about the woman and her dog I think you’re a cunt, certainly coming across as one. I would love to hear the other woman’s version of events I’ll bet they differ greatly. If your off lead dog got bitten by her dog you’d probably blame her and be crying out for it to be put down. Take some accountability, learn to leash your dog in public. No more being called a cunt, problem solved

I only clicked because of the cunt.

Shame there’s not a poll

Again, missing the 😂 button!

Love the username too.

You should never allow your dog to approach any other dog that’s just asking for trouble unless it has a solid recall it shouldn’t be off lead , mine is always on a lead now as she’s getting old and deaf , we met an idiot out walking her two dogs with out any leads at 6 in the morning , she was still in her pyjamas and had her cup of coffee in her hand , needless to say both her dogs charged at mine she had no control no recall absolutely hopeless , her excuse was she didn’t expect to meet anyone at that time in the morning , we just stood still whilst she chased her dogs around us , my old girl was getting a bit anxious and would have reacted if they had made contact with her , but it’s made me wary even at that time in the morning

And OP should be respectful of other dogs! It’s a basic principle you do not allow your off lead dog to run up to other dogs! My dog isn’t reactive but she’s nervous around loose dogs!

I didn't mean you, I meant OP. She commented on my grammar then made a spelling mistake
I know my spelling and grammar is a bit off. Try my best to do it correctly 🥰 xx

Is it unanimous, are we all agreeing with op's question. Yes, yes you are .