Your dog

elyelyse

Most dog owners, I have come to learn, do not give a rat's *kitten* whether or not you want their dog up in your business. In fact, they will get upset at you for suggesting that their dog should somehow be restrained from going anywhere they want, running after whoever they want, and sniffing wherever they want.

Twice I sprayed water on dogs that approached me...both times the female owners lost their ****, yelled and screamed at me, and physically threatened me. One held her walking stick up as if to hit me, and I stood there looking right at her and said "go for it. I could really use the money" so she did the smart thing and walked away, while yelling at me about what a terrible person I am. The other screamed "if you ever do that again I will take you down!!!" I'm not exaggerating even a tiny bit.

Chunky_As_Charged

The dog is probably thinking the same thing about you. "Damn those f*cking humans always running at my yard and my people."

michellemybelll

Another run, another stupid f*cking owner letting his wild-*kitten* dog run up to me like he was going to attack me. If your dog tends to run out of the yard and chase people, here's an idea - keep it on a f*cking leash or chain, or in a fenced in yard.

i fully support this. it is a HUGE pet peeve of mine. I will not hesitate to defend myself against anyone's dog that jumps on me while I'm running.

poedunk65

poor dog, stoopid owner!!!

Lazy people should not own pets!!!

besaro

i am with you, have loads of hate towards ****ty dog owners. the world is filled with them, and everyone thinks its not them. lol. just like parents.

Elliesque

note to self, must keep my Greater Swiss Mountain Dog on leash...

the_dude00

What a ridiculous thread. I run from time to time, and periodically a dog has ran up to me. 99% of the time the dog is just coming up to say Hello. Sure, if it is a super serious run it could be an inconvenience, but I'm not training to win the Boston marathon so it really doesn't bother me, and I like dogs as well so I don't mind saying hello and giving the dog some pats which is what it wants over 99% of the time.

The people on here threatening to harm someone's animal are completely pathetic.

shutyourpieholeandsquat

What a ridiculous thread. I run from time to time, and periodically a dog has ran up to me. 99% of the time the dog is just coming up to say Hello. Sure, if it is a super serious run it could be an inconvenience, but I'm not training to win the Boston marathon so it really doesn't bother me, and I like dogs as well so I don't mind saying hello and giving the dog some pats which is what it wants over 99% of the time.

The people on here threatening to harm someone's animal are completely pathetic.

As The Crazy Dog Lady, I thank you

SuperSexyDork

My dog is a big baby... but she stays on a leash if she's not in our fenced in back yard. Safer for her that way. I wouldn't want people hurting her because she's just trying to be friendly.

madworld1

Another run, another stupid f*cking owner letting his wild-*kitten* dog run up to me like he was going to attack me. If your dog tends to run out of the yard and chase people, here's an idea - keep it on a f*cking leash or chain, or in a fenced in yard.

I doubt that particular owner is going to see your rant. Maybe go knock on his door and tell him about the incident? :flowerforyou:

elyelyse

What a ridiculous thread. I run from time to time, and periodically a dog has ran up to me. 99% of the time the dog is just coming up to say Hello. Sure, if it is a super serious run it could be an inconvenience, but I'm not training to win the Boston marathon so it really doesn't bother me, and I like dogs as well so I don't mind saying hello and giving the dog some pats which is what it wants over 99% of the time.

Somewhat you are saying is...you like dogs, therefore I should be ok with a dog I don't know running towards me? No.

Yes most of the time it just wants attention but a) I don't want to touch or be touched or snorted on or licked by dogs I don't know b) that moment when the dog is running at me...I don't know how this dog behaves so it scares me. You might be confident that your pup is a perfect angel who would never hurt a soul, but I don't know that, and you have no control over things, so it's freakin scary.

KimberlyinMN

I hate taking my two dogs for a walk (on leashes attached to my "Buddy Belt") and having dogs run up to us. Freaks me out... especially the dog down on the corner because I don't know if he's just curious or if he's going to attack. My two dogs are about 14 pounds each, so at least I COULD pick them up if I had to, but it makes me nervous. (We have a fenced backyard for our dogs so they are never out loose.)

Bry_Fitness70

Well, you can post about it, or protect yourself. Complaining here won't keep your neighbors' dogs inside.

I don't want to hurt your pet because you failed to care enough to train your dog properly.

so you're threatening people's dogs what a lovely person you are

If you think I deserve to get bit by your wild animal simply because I had the audacity to run down a city street in front of your house, you are not a lovely person. Grow up and take responsibility for your pet, if your dog will attack me, it will attack a child running down the street, which could be tragic.

marniesworld

All I know is that if my beasts were to get away from me and come at you, you'd better watch out because you'd be in trouble. They weigh a staggering 4 lbs between them and they mean business.

wild_wild_life

Your mom.





Someone's mom was rude to me, so . . .

Cranquistador

What a ridiculous thread. I run from time to time, and periodically a dog has ran up to me. 99% of the time the dog is just coming up to say Hello. Sure, if it is a super serious run it could be an inconvenience, but I'm not training to win the Boston marathon so it really doesn't bother me, and I like dogs as well so I don't mind saying hello and giving the dog some pats which is what it wants over 99% of the time.

The people on here threatening to harm someone's animal are completely pathetic.

agreed

it's a stretch to put this in fitness and exercise topic....should be chit chat

Cranquistador

Well, you can post about it, or protect yourself. Complaining here won't keep your neighbors' dogs inside.

I don't want to hurt your pet because you failed to care enough to train your dog properly.

so you're threatening people's dogs what a lovely person you are

If you think I deserve to get bit by your wild animal simply because I had the audacity to run down a city street in front of your house, you are not a lovely person. Grow up and take responsibility for your pet, if your dog will attack me, it will attack a child running down the street, which could be tragic.

you seem angry...maybe you need a cookie:flowerforyou:

cafeaulait7

Well, there is a huge difference between a dog running up toward you and a dog attacking you, so it is worth mentioning. If you know and are comfortable with dog behavior you'd probably be more comfortable on your runs in neighborhoods with dogs, imho.

I can't decide if it's rude or not. I'd have to see the specific case, the neighborhood, the dog, etc.

moviewatcher

my dog is always on a leash or lead when outside.

Contrarian

I really like dogs, but they shouldn't be permitted to run free. It isn't safe for the dogs, and it isn't fair to people who are afraid of dogs.