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dogs at school gates

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southeastastra · 07/06/2006 09:08

hi im really livid but would like to hear all sides.
took my ds4 to school this morning - outside the school (not in school grounds) someone had tied up a dog I would say it was a cujo type dog (sorry dont know much about breeds). It was tied right by the entrance that we have to go in which is very small and also the nursery entrance.

im not saying this dog is dangerous it just looked big and to my son scary. I am so fed up of people taking these animals, even tied up, to the school.

Am i over reacting? my son is scared of dogs, and i have tried to tell him they're nice etc, but this is now getting on my nerves, it seems so irresponsible for parents to do this, should i call school? this dog was not on the school grounds but very near!

Thanks Im just so angry.

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olivia35 · 07/06/2006 14:39

I don't like dogs & I come out in a hideous itchy rash when licked by them. MIL has an elderly, smelly, completely untrained, very friendly Staffie - I can't stand it. Dh lets it lick him & lets ds climb all over it & I have to leave the room...

If you're a dog-lover, this probably sounds like a total over-reaction. I don't see why you wouldn't understand, though, that some of us (adult or child) would prefer to give your dog a wide berth - & we can't do that if it's tied up RIGHT next to the narrow entrance to a school.

It's just basic consideration for others I'd've thought - find somewhere a few yards away to tie up Rover!

Freckle · 07/06/2006 14:40

Well, I can see both sides. I'm a dog-to-school walker. There was a time when I had to go into the school playground where dogs are not allowed, so I would hook the dog on the fence outside the school gate. However, I would ensure that he always wore a muzzle - as much for his protection from false accusations as for the protection of any child. I always stood where I could see him and if any child appeared too frightened to walk past him, I would go over to ensure that they could get past easily.

Now I just drop off both boys and leave without entering the playground I still take the dog but without a muzzle.

However, a friend's child was yesterday bitten in the face by a dog outside her school. The dog is apparently very friendly and has always enjoyed being petted by all the children. No reason at all for the attack yesterday and the dog was on a lead being held by its owner. So I suppose my point is that, if you leave your dog unattended, make sure it's wearing a muzzle for everyone's safety.

wannaBe1974 · 07/06/2006 15:32

think that perhaps kicking a dog for licking would be slightly ott but certainly not ott to hit a dog that was attacking you agressively. My guide dog was attacked by a staffy a few years ago and my dh hit it over the head with a laptop.

2labs · 07/06/2006 17:25

Jimjams - have you heard of \link{http://www.caninepartners.co.uk\Canine Partners}? Might be another organisation to try.

Re tying dogs up outside public places.. personally I won't do it anywhere, for two reasons. 1) Dog theft is massive around here and on the increase. 2) I don't want my dogs to be subjected to kids I don't know if I'm not there to supervise them. I also don't want to leave them open to accusations - I remember walking with a friend and her son years ago when we passed a big dog (on a lead). Being a dog-lover I watched it go past and about a second later my friend's son cried out 'It bit me!' Luckily we had both seen that nothing had happened - he was just scared.

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SoupDragon · 07/06/2006 17:36

serenity, do "you" go to school in South Croydon becaue there's a tw*t in a black cab that parks on double yellow lines on a corner at DSs school

SoupDragon · 07/06/2006 17:38

I'd rather be licked by a dog than be friends with someone who'd kick a dog in the head.

tenalady · 07/06/2006 17:42

yep over reacting a tad. I walked into the nursery this afternoon to be greeted by a huge dog and its owner, IN THE NURSERY. I got the lick and promptly washed my hands. If it isnt in the school, there isnt much they can do about it. Might be worth trying to catch the owner and explain that tiddlypeep is afraid, im sure they will do something about it. Folk just dont think.

peachyClair · 07/06/2006 17:50

Well behaved dog? then no problem. I get really scared when I see a worm but I don't expect other people to move them, or not weed their garden when I'm about. the dog owners pay taxes too and are entitled to sue the streets, as long as no real harm is done.

If children aren't exposed to well behaved dogs, how can they learn dog safety? Or overcome fears?

wannaBe1974 · 07/06/2006 17:52

TwoLabs I'm with you on that actually. A lot of people are quick to judge the dog, but there are a lot of kids I wouldn't let within 12 feet of my dogs either.

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southeastastra · 07/06/2006 17:54

yes but worms cannot hurt your child can they?

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peachyClair · 07/06/2006 17:56

Actually, if I see a worm or anything that reminds me of a snake (I have a full phobia, as opposed to a fear) I can and have been known to pass out.

Any if there was a trisk with this dog then I would say absolutely shouldn't be there, however the OP seemed to make it clear that it was not a dog that concerned her in itself.

SoupDragon · 07/06/2006 17:59

pmsl

southeastastra was the OP!

SoupDragon · 07/06/2006 18:00

Anyway, it was a family dog and it was tied up. It wasn't a dog, off the lead, running riot in the playground.

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2labs · 07/06/2006 18:03

In all seriousness, I would never leave a worm tied up outside a school, either.

handlemecarefully · 07/06/2006 18:06

I've always thought people who hate dogs are a bit wierd and freakish actually donnie - and you deserved that!

Although I support your friend in attacking and even killing the dog that was hurting her child (wouldn't we all do the same), I don't much care for your tone.

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southeastastra · 07/06/2006 18:09

ok so tomorrow i will take my scared child up to the huge dog (which is bigger than him) and say to its owner 'oh hes scared of dogs, as we have to pass within inches of it everyday, please could you explain to him that it is in reality a cuddly family pet?'.

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handlemecarefully · 07/06/2006 18:13

Don't do that southeast - just try and spot the owner and have a quick friendly word as another poster has suggested....(i.e. please would you mind tying your dog up a little farther from the entrance..)

Whatever you do though, don't threaten to kick the dog's head in if it licks you

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southeastastra · 07/06/2006 18:38

just hope the owner doesn't kick my head in.

the dogs a mastif type thing

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spidermama · 07/06/2006 18:39

I haven't read the whole thread but I'd love to see a dog at the gates and so would my kids. I thknk it's good for kids to see and talk to animals. Most dogs are good and well behaved. If only this were so of children.

serenity · 07/06/2006 19:17

SoupDragon - no, Thornton Heath, although I do know a Black Cab driver who does school runs near you I shall have a word and make sure it's not him

peachyClair · 07/06/2006 19:20

Oops bugger

Peachy lost the plot agian

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