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i have tried to train my dog to sit/stay when a runner or mountain biker goes past. he's pretty good about it. i some people though (usually men, in dark clothes) he really wants to chase. i have had one incident that put the fear of god into me and i don't fault the runner for being extremely pissed off.
i have heard that you should remain very still if a dog runs at you (obviously annoying if you are on a run...) and the owner can get the dog away from you by not grabbing it's collar, but my pulling on it's back legs - this upsets the dog's balance and allows the owner to regain control.0 -
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.
As a distance cyclist, I totally understand. We don't know if the dog is going to be friendly or not. If the dog is chasing me, I have full reign to kick it in the face to prevent injury to myself. Before y'all judge me, I'm an animal lover but I don't want to suffer a bite and hard fall at 14-16MPH. If I have to take such measures to protect myself, it is the dog owner's fault.0 -
some of you people have an awful lot of issues with dogs..was someone not puppy kissed enough as a child? ya'll need a nap and some cookies!
No, but twice have had dogs jump up on me from behind on a trail, completely surprising me (I had headphones on) and scaring the hell out of me. Owners several paces behind looking at birds. I've also had dogs off leash run at me with teeth bared, slober all over me and stick their noses in my crotch. I don't think it's unreasonable to find that unacceptable. It's my personal space.
Btw, I love dogs.0 -
some of you people have an awful lot of issues with dogs..was someone not puppy kissed enough as a child? ya'll need a nap and some cookies!
No, but twice have had dogs jump up on me from behind on a trail, completely surprising me (I had headphones on) and scaring the hell out of me. Owners several paces behind looking at birds. I've also had dogs off leash run at me with teeth bared, slober all over me and stick their noses in my crotch. I don't think it's unreasonable to find that unacceptable. It's my personal space.
Btw, I love dogs.
i just think instead of everyone getting all pissy at the dog, get mad at the owner but dont rant here talked to the owner.
personally i love dogs, as a child walking to the bus stop i was attacked by a rottweiler, and i do mean attacked, but i still love dogs. i understand everyone is different and some may be fearful of dogs, but dont jump to the conclusion that ALL dogs are going to attack you.
i get personal space and whatnot and i dont let my dogs off the leash anymore simply because my rescue boxer likes to give everyone kisses, my pitbull would never leave my side he is trained very well. but i wouldnt want to risk someone getting scared and hurting my poor animal just because they have issues with dogs off their leashes0 -
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.
Why do you assume the dog is trying to attack you? Have you never seen a dog run up to someone just to say hi?
And if it really is a safety issue (for the dog or people on the street) doing nothing but posting on an online message board ensures that absolutely nothing will change. Stop being passive aggressive and ring the doorbell, talk to the "stupid" dog owner. If the dog is any threat to attack an innocent person on the street, call animal control.0 -
Bad owners. Its all about the owner and not the dog.
Lots of people have dogs and cant control them. Keep your dog leashed if you cant make it listen to you.0 -
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.
Why do you assume the dog is trying to attack you? Have you never seen a dog run up to someone just to say hi?
And if it really is a safety issue (for the dog or people on the street) doing nothing but posting on an online message board ensures that absolutely nothing will change. Stop being passive aggressive and ring the doorbell, talk to the "stupid" dog owner. If the dog is any threat to attack an innocent person on the street, call animal control.
the point is, you don't know. as a runner, when an animal starts charging at you, there's no way to know if it's going to be violent or just friendly. you assume the worst, and adrenaline kicks in.
as for posting about it on here: ya'll need to shut the **** up about ragging on that. there are so many nonsense posts and venting threads created. you guys KNOW this. so shut up.
it's not the damn dog's fault in any case, it's the irresponsible humans.0 -
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.
As a distance cyclist, I totally understand. We don't know if the dog is going to be friendly or not. If the dog is chasing me, I have full reign to kick it in the face to prevent injury to myself. Before y'all judge me, I'm an animal lover but I don't want to suffer a bite and hard fall at 14-16MPH. If I have to take such measures to protect myself, it is the dog owner's fault.
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the point is, you don't know. as a runner, when an animal starts charging at you, there's no way to know if it's going to be violent or just friendly. you assume the worst, and adrenaline kicks in.Why do you assume the dog is trying to attack you? Have you never seen a dog run up to someone just to say hi?
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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.
Good lord almighty that's cute!
And I agree with everyone else that says do NOT be mad at the dog... they're just being dogs. It's the pitiful owners that don't take responsibility for their dogs. Same with children, (up to a certain age) if you don't teach them then they don't know. There are leash laws for a reason... to protect the people AND the dogs. I can't stand people that just let their dogs out the FRONT door to go potty and just shut the door and wait for the dog to come scratch on the door. Meanwhile it's running in the road with cars going by, it's following runners and walkers and also taking the chance of being stolen (happens A LOT in our area).
HAVE A HAPPY SUNDAY! GET YOUR PETS SPAYED OR NEUTERED! lol0 -
Y'all all make great points, and I'm not disagreeing. However (lol)... one of the 'problems' with dogs is that the adrenaline you get if you are afraid of them is like a signal to them that there is a crisis. If at all possible, y'all, stay calm and try to assume you're fine. You'll literally be fine more often if you can project that confidence, because it tells the dog that everything is fine and you are no threat.
And if you are running or biking and there is a real problem dog, you might want to stop and walk slowly and confidently unless you are really fast. That running away thing can get dogs going, because some get in predator mode.
Hopefully there aren't really that many problem dogs, but who knows? I could believe that a lot of owners don't care to train their animals. You don't see it much where I am, but untrained animals here don't stand a chance between the fast drivers and the predator wildlife out here.0 -
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.
Every post i read on MFP makes me like my dog more...
dude man up its not going to attack you, the dog just wants to say Hi
Dont get your pink compression shorts in a twist0 -
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.
Every post i read on MFP makes me like my dog more...
dude man up its not going to attack you, the dog just wants to say Hi
Dont get your pink compression shorts in a twist
how is anyone supposed to know that your dog is just trying to say hi? If I'm out running and a strange animal is charging toward me, I'm not going to be all 'hey puppy!' I'm going to tense and try to get out of there.
Also, some people are afraid of dogs. Is it that difficult to keep your dog on a leash?
Point being, as sweet as your dog may be, the world does not revolve around it.0 -
One time while I was running, a guy in a car rolled up next to me and started yelling at me for having my dog off leash. I explained to him that 1) I didn't own a dog and 2) the animal he was pointing at was a coyote.
Sorry, what was the question?
That's awesome. :laugh:0 -
Y'all all make great points, and I'm not disagreeing. However (lol)... one of the 'problems' with dogs is that the adrenaline you get if you are afraid of them is like a signal to them that there is a crisis. If at all possible, y'all, stay calm and try to assume you're fine. You'll literally be fine more often if you can project that confidence, because it tells the dog that everything is fine and you are no threat.
And if you are running or biking and there is a real problem dog, you might want to stop and walk slowly and confidently unless you are really fast. That running away thing can get dogs going, because some get in predator mode.
Hopefully there aren't really that many problem dogs, but who knows? I could believe that a lot of owners don't care to train their animals. You don't see it much where I am, but untrained animals here don't stand a chance between the fast drivers and the predator wildlife out here.
Running away will put some dogs in predator mode.... Sorry, but I'm out for a RUN!!!!
So I should change the way I move, the way I stand, the way I breathe, my pace, my attitude, etc...in order to ensure that someone else's dog doesn't approach me? Why is this on me? I have done all those things...I shouldn't freakin have to.0 -
Point Invalid... Look at my dogAnother 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.
Every post i read on MFP makes me like my dog more...
dude man up its not going to attack you, the dog just wants to say Hi
Dont get your pink compression shorts in a twist
how is anyone supposed to know that your dog is just trying to say hi? If I'm out running and a strange animal is charging toward me, I'm not going to be all 'hey puppy!' I'm going to tense and try to get out of there.
Also, some people are afraid of dogs. Is it that difficult to keep your dog on a leash?
Point being, as sweet as your dog may be, the world does not revolve around it.
The world should revolve around his cuteness... that would make the world a better place0 -
Y'all all make great points, and I'm not disagreeing. However (lol)... one of the 'problems' with dogs is that the adrenaline you get if you are afraid of them is like a signal to them that there is a crisis. If at all possible, y'all, stay calm and try to assume you're fine. You'll literally be fine more often if you can project that confidence, because it tells the dog that everything is fine and you are no threat.
And if you are running or biking and there is a real problem dog, you might want to stop and walk slowly and confidently unless you are really fast. That running away thing can get dogs going, because some get in predator mode.
Hopefully there aren't really that many problem dogs, but who knows? I could believe that a lot of owners don't care to train their animals. You don't see it much where I am, but untrained animals here don't stand a chance between the fast drivers and the predator wildlife out here.
Running away will put some dogs in predator mode.... Sorry, but I'm out for a RUN!!!!
So I should change the way I move, the way I stand, the way I breathe, my pace, my attitude, etc...in order to ensure that someone else's dog doesn't approach me? Why is this on me? I have done all those things...I shouldn't freakin have to.
I'm not saying it's on you at all. I'm just saying what might help if you find yourself in a problem situation. A problem dog doesn't care about your exercise program or who has which rights
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Point Invalid... Look at my dogAnother 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.
Every post i read on MFP makes me like my dog more...
dude man up its not going to attack you, the dog just wants to say Hi
Dont get your pink compression shorts in a twist
how is anyone supposed to know that your dog is just trying to say hi? If I'm out running and a strange animal is charging toward me, I'm not going to be all 'hey puppy!' I'm going to tense and try to get out of there.
Also, some people are afraid of dogs. Is it that difficult to keep your dog on a leash?
Point being, as sweet as your dog may be, the world does not revolve around it.
The world should revolve around his cuteness... that would make the world a better place
Your dog is adorable, but that doesn't mean its ok for it to be off leash.0 -
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.
Every post i read on MFP makes me like my dog more...
dude man up its not going to attack you, the dog just wants to say Hi
Dont get your pink compression shorts in a twist
When I was a kid, I was riding my bike when two dogs started chasing me. They ripped a hole in my pants and broke the skin where they bit through the fabric. I thought they were going to pull me off my bike.
I run in a nature preserve that is off limits to dogs. People ignore the signs and bring their dogs anyway. A few years ago, a big dog (off-leash) ran up behind me and knocked me down on the trail. I injured my knee and couldn't run for about a year after that.
Most dogs I meet are friendly, but not all of them "just want to say Hi."0 -
Y'all all make great points, and I'm not disagreeing. However (lol)... one of the 'problems' with dogs is that the adrenaline you get if you are afraid of them is like a signal to them that there is a crisis. If at all possible, y'all, stay calm and try to assume you're fine. You'll literally be fine more often if you can project that confidence, because it tells the dog that everything is fine and you are no threat.
And if you are running or biking and there is a real problem dog, you might want to stop and walk slowly and confidently unless you are really fast. That running away thing can get dogs going, because some get in predator mode.
Hopefully there aren't really that many problem dogs, but who knows? I could believe that a lot of owners don't care to train their animals. You don't see it much where I am, but untrained animals here don't stand a chance between the fast drivers and the predator wildlife out here.
Running away will put some dogs in predator mode.... Sorry, but I'm out for a RUN!!!!
So I should change the way I move, the way I stand, the way I breathe, my pace, my attitude, etc...in order to ensure that someone else's dog doesn't approach me? Why is this on me? I have done all those things...I shouldn't freakin have to.
I'm not saying it's on you at all. I'm just saying what might help if you find yourself in a problem situation. A problem dog doesn't care about your exercise program or who has which rights
I don't expect the dog to care, I expect the owner to have respect for other people. If you let your off leash dog appraoch a person without their permission, you are being disrespectful. Period. Especially if I ask you while you are far enough away to please not let your dog approach me. I have people look me right in the face and refuse to keep their dog away from me. One guy said "hey, I can't control her" and in one of those rare occasions when I think of something good to say before it's too late, I replied "well, I guess that makes you the b!tch"0 -
Yeah, I don't let my dogs go up to people, because not everyone wants to see the dog, lol.
And I have one strange neighbor who thinks he's Cesar Milan, and he likes to kind of smack dogs on the head several times when he meets them. He thinks they'll know who's dominant. My big chow/heeler mix will know who's breakfast if you smack him when he comes up to say Hi
Nope, they stay by me. 0 -
Thanks, Wienerdogcrazy!!0
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No you should use some common sense. These things happen. Sometimes people make mistakes occasionally dogs get out by accident. So how about using some common sense act like a civilised person and except that the world is not perfect and you don't always get it your own way.Y'all all make great points, and I'm not disagreeing. However (lol)... one of the 'problems' with dogs is that the adrenaline you get if you are afraid of them is like a signal to them that there is a crisis. If at all possible, y'all, stay calm and try to assume you're fine. You'll literally be fine more often if you can project that confidence, because it tells the dog that everything is fine and you are no threat.
And if you are running or biking and there is a real problem dog, you might want to stop and walk slowly and confidently unless you are really fast. That running away thing can get dogs going, because some get in predator mode.
Hopefully there aren't really that many problem dogs, but who knows? I could believe that a lot of owners don't care to train their animals. You don't see it much where I am, but untrained animals here don't stand a chance between the fast drivers and the predator wildlife out here.
Running away will put some dogs in predator mode.... Sorry, but I'm out for a RUN!!!!
So I should change the way I move, the way I stand, the way I breathe, my pace, my attitude, etc...in order to ensure that someone else's dog doesn't approach me? Why is this on me? I have done all those things...I shouldn't freakin have to.0 -
No you should use some common sense. These things happen. Sometimes people make mistakes occasionally dogs get out by accident. So how about using some common sense act like a civilised person and except that the world is not perfect and you don't always get it your own way.Y'all all make great points, and I'm not disagreeing. However (lol)... one of the 'problems' with dogs is that the adrenaline you get if you are afraid of them is like a signal to them that there is a crisis. If at all possible, y'all, stay calm and try to assume you're fine. You'll literally be fine more often if you can project that confidence, because it tells the dog that everything is fine and you are no threat.
And if you are running or biking and there is a real problem dog, you might want to stop and walk slowly and confidently unless you are really fast. That running away thing can get dogs going, because some get in predator mode.
Hopefully there aren't really that many problem dogs, but who knows? I could believe that a lot of owners don't care to train their animals. You don't see it much where I am, but untrained animals here don't stand a chance between the fast drivers and the predator wildlife out here.
Running away will put some dogs in predator mode.... Sorry, but I'm out for a RUN!!!!
So I should change the way I move, the way I stand, the way I breathe, my pace, my attitude, etc...in order to ensure that someone else's dog doesn't approach me? Why is this on me? I have done all those things...I shouldn't freakin have to.
Give me a little bit of credit here. I'm not talking about mistakes, or dogs accidentally getting out. I'm talking about people who plain don't give a damn even when I say "I'd prefer you dog didn't approach me" and they let their dogs run and jump right up on me anyway. People who think the sign at the trailhead that says "all dogs must be kept on a leash" doesn't pertain to their precious pooch. So how about YOU use some common sense, k?0 -
note to self, must keep my Greater Swiss Mountain Dog on leash...
Damn right you should - that's not a dog, it's a frikking HORSE0 -
some of you people have an awful lot of issues with dogs..was someone not puppy kissed enough as a child? ya'll need a nap and some cookies!
No, what I need is for dog owners to keep their dog on a leash.
I FREAK OUT if a dog approaches me. FREAK THE EFF OUT.
I have good reason - stitches on my face, from not 1 but 2 attacks, from SMALL EFFING DOGS.
Lazy arrogant owners who think their little monster is adorable to everyone. Newsflash - they aren't.0 -
I love dogs. I love to run. I am always prepared to protect myself when I run. I am not scared of dogs. However, if a dog approaches me in a threatening way, I will eliminate the threat. If someone lets their dog run free, that's on them.0
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If my English Bulldog catches you it's not good. First, it means you are running way too slow. Second, he really likes to hump.
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Well, you can post about it, or protect yourself. Complaining here won't keep your neighbors' dogs inside.
Not those specific dog owners, but hopefully any dog owner who reads this or similar posts will wake up. I don't want to hurt your pet because you failed to care enough to train your dog properly.
That sucks. I run a small pet sitting business and I do daily walks for neighborhood pet owners. I have a couple of little dogs who love to try to run up to runners :blushing: It's because to dogs, runners are acting like prey, moving all fast and squealing and all...wait, that's kids...but it's the same difference to the doggies I walk :laugh:
Anyhow, I agree, it's not at all nice :ohwell: When I see runners, I about-face immediately. They make my doggies bananas and if the bulldog I walk sees you, a skateboard, a bicycle, motorcycle, a squirrel, a flying leaf, whatever, she'll try to fly me like a kite :laugh:
This explains why my pockets are always crummy with doggie treats & I smell like bacon :blushing:0 -
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.
You sound mighty salty...
Shovel? You know... for all that sand in your vagina...
For the record... my dogs are safe and sound from erratic runners, wielding an arsenal. Oh yeah, and vice-versa. 0
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