Your dog
Replies
-
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.
I'm a dog owner - and if one of mine was lose (and normally they wouldn't be) I would be GRATEFUL you used water instead of something that would hurt them. I, in fact, carry pepper spray - because of a young german shepherd that has followed me (with my dogs in tow) for several front yards behaving aggressively. I would totally pepper spray him before me or my pups got hurt. They are on leashes as required by law here - he isn't. Then one night we figured out he's afraid of flashlights - so we "light him up" and he runs home. LOL. Case closed. I didn't want to spray him - but I would have.0 -
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.
I'm a dog owner - and if one of mine was lose (and normally they wouldn't be) I would be GRATEFUL you used water instead of something that would hurt them. I, in fact, carry pepper spray - because of a young german shepherd that has followed me (with my dogs in tow) for several front yards behaving aggressively. I would totally pepper spray him before me or my pups got hurt. They are on leashes as required by law here - he isn't. Then one night we figured out he's afraid of flashlights - so we "light him up" and he runs home. LOL. Case closed. I didn't want to spray him - but I would have.
See, right, I thought I was being GOOD using water! It's harmless, but it turns them away. I don't know why the owners got their panties in a bunch over it. I do have bear spray, but id rather keep that for bears :laugh:0 -
if it were my dog, he'd actually attack you. nothing against you, he just doesn't like anyone. but i know that, and that's why i don't give him a chance to do so....
i just get sick of the people yelling after their dogs "don't worry he's friendly" - as if it would help them when mine gets his teeth into their throats (ok, he isn't quite THAT bad anymore....)
anyhow. i fully support the notion that dogs have to be controlled. BUT i also believe that runners who run past dogs (they don't know) are stupid.
i see both sides, i don't put up with crap from dog owners, but i also understand that dogs are animals, and the strangest things can trigger even stranger behaviour. chances are, if you are moving, you'll catch their interest. deal with it, you're not the only person in the world...0 -
anyhow. i fully support the notion that dogs have to be controlled. BUT i also believe that runners who run past dogs (they don't know) are stupid.
I don't run past dogs. I tend to freeze when I see them. But they can tell I'm scared, and they still want to approach me.0 -
I tend to walk my dog along a cyclist/jogging route near my house. However, I totally appreciate although it's a public right of way for anyone to use its foremost for cyclist & joggers! I keep the dog near me as soon as we spot someone in the distance the dog goes back on the lead, & we move to give them right of way. I always get a nod, wave, thanks or a thumbs up. I've never got a hacky look or a one fingered salute. If you respect other folk they'll generally respect you back. My dog is my responsibility.0
-
Anyone would ever touch my dog to hurt I would defend her with my life. These people are just trolls trying to spew there hate IGNORE0
-
Anyone would ever touch my dog to hurt I would defend her with my life. These people are just trolls trying to spew there hate IGNORE
Well, keep your dog away from people you don't know, and there won't be anything to worry about. Easy.0 -
It's illegal to have your dog off leash on the trail by my house but that doesn't stop irresponsible owners from doing it. I am not normally afraid of dogs but when they're running at you and barking you just never know. I walk my kids on that trail, and I've had to rip my 4.5lb shih tzu up by his collar to avoid being attacked by a bulldog. people are idiots, I feel sorry for their dogs because they're the ones that will pay the price for their owner's stupidity.0
-
0 -
BTW, in Florida if a dog bites someone it gets put down. One and done.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.
I'm not salty, but people in hospital emergency rooms getting stitches and rabies shots probably are.
And I have a hunch that your dogs are nowhere nearly as well behaved as you think they are...0 -
BTW, in Florida if a dog bites someone it gets put down. One and done.
And yet Casey Anthony and George Zimmerman walk amongst us, still. Go figure.0 -
I understand your concern for yourself, perhaps your concern is for others as well, so would suggest you file a complaint with the police department regarding the unsafe conditions of your neighborhood. I have two dogs, 55 & 75 lbs, and I wish people would stop coming up to them while I walk them, b/c my oldest (& biggest) will attack if he thinks I'm being threatened in anyway. Comes down to human responsibility, not the dog's.0
-
BTW, in Florida if a dog bites someone it gets put down. One and done.
And yet Casey Anthony and George Zimmerman walk amongst us, still. Go figure.
Exactly. I know of two squirrels I would rather see living than those two. Those squirrels terrorize my dogs, too, so they are not my favorite furry friends or anything like that, lol0 -
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.
Oh lord, when my dog was a pup and we would be walking and this SAME thing happened, I would scoop him up. My fiancé would be like "Stop it, you are going to give him a complex!" I was just so worried he would get hurt! I kept doing that until he hit about 30lbs, then figured he could fend for himself. He is now 55lbs and if a random dog runs up to him, he is friendly...until they pull an "Elvis lip" and then he wants to eat their face. A lady brought her dog over to meet Nash (our dog) the other day and her dog gave him the Elvis and Nash was all "Rawr, Rawr, RAWR!" and the dog peed himself. Oops. And if our three-year old is with us...wow. He hates when other dogs are closer to her than him.
There is neighbor on our street that has had THREE DIFFERENT dogs get loose and bite kids. AND THEY KEEP GIVING THEM BACK!!! I think it is because they are little dogs. (And my poor big baby pitador who wears princess crowns the three year old puts on him and snuggles under the blankets with us and is best friends with the mailman is the one getting s*%#ty looks out on walks) When we were adopting our dog, she was picking up one of them and said "I'm sure we will see you again." WTF!!?? We have a fenced in yard so luckily they don't get to us, but every time I see one loose, I call animal 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.
Oh lord, when my dog was a pup and we would be walking and this SAME thing happened, I would scoop him up. My fiancé would be like "Stop it, you are going to give him a complex!" I was just so worried he would get hurt! I kept doing that until he hit about 30lbs, then figured he could fend for himself. He is now 55lbs and if a random dog runs up to him, he is friendly...until they pull an "Elvis lip" and then he wants to eat their face. A lady brought her dog over to meet Nash (our dog) the other day and her dog gave him the Elvis and Nash was all "Rawr, Rawr, RAWR!" and the dog peed himself. Oops. And if our three-year old is with us...wow. He hates when other dogs are closer to her than him.
There is neighbor on our street that has had THREE DIFFERENT dogs get loose and bite kids. AND THEY KEEP GIVING THEM BACK!!! I think it is because they are little dogs. (And my poor big baby pitador who wears princess crowns the three year old puts on him and snuggles under the blankets with us and is best friends with the mailman is the one getting s*%#ty looks out on walks) When we were adopting our dog, she was picking up one of them and said "I'm sure we will see you again." WTF!!?? We have a fenced in yard so luckily they don't get to us, but every time I see one loose, I call animal control.
.
My aunt was actually attacked by a pack of tiny dogs - ended up in ER getting stitches. I think people just don't discipline them or don't consider them dogs if they are tiny. They just let them run rampant and think it's cute.
I have been bitten by a Yorkie. Didn't break skin -but the owner was just shocked that little stinky poo lovie pie would have done that. I didn't provoke said Yorkie - cutie snugims nipped me when I wasn't doing anything. Thought I was getting too close to their territory (um, owner/servant)0 -
It's simple: if you can't control your dog (and that includes stopping him running after the nice man in the OP) then you should keep him/her on a lead.
If you really are a dog lover, you would support this position as the most sensible to protect dogs (because we all know toodles/fido/butch/etc wouldn't hurt a fly). But then, if you're letting a dog you can't control off the lead, then you're probably not much of a dog lover. More like an asshat who shouldn't be in charge of another living being.
Oh, and this is much more fitness and exercise related than most of the crap that gets posted in here.0 -
A few years ago I was out for a run and attacked by a German Shepherd. It was terrifying. The owner was right there, paying no attention to it. I screamed at him to control his dog, and he said "he doesn't listen to me, what am I supposed to do?!".
For real. He said that while blood was coursing out of my leg.
What if instead of my leg it had been a little kid's face?
I guess the OP was a little aggressive in his opening post, but really, why so much hating on him?! As an avid animal lover, I know you love your dogs, but this kind of thing can be extremely dangerous!0 -
Bump. I need to sleep now, but I see there are dog pictures! I'll be back in 8 hours.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.
what? Jazzy my 110lb baby girl akita just wanted to say hi.
0 -
I guess the OP was a little aggressive in his opening post, but really, why so much hating on him?! As an avid animal lover, I know you love your dogs, but this kind of thing can be extremely dangerous!
The opening post was submitted shortly after my run. If being chased by a snarling dog doesn't get your adrenaline pumping, check your pulse, you may need a defibrillator...0 -
I guess the OP was a little aggressive in his opening post, but really, why so much hating on him?! As an avid animal lover, I know you love your dogs, but this kind of thing can be extremely dangerous!
The opening post was submitted shortly after my run. If being chased by a snarling dog doesn't get your adrenaline pumping, check your pulse, you may need a defibrillator...
glad you were not hurt but this topic did give me a chance to post a pic of my fur baby so thanks.
0 -
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.
QFMFT0 -
I agree, strange dogs suck when running. I always stop, point at it and yell harshly "GO HOME!" and it has always worked. (so far, fingers crossed)0
-
One of the reasons I picked home workouts...I just got sick of it. If I ever have access to a treadmill I use it, but despite leash laws being in effect people treat their dogs like they're humans and see no reason for it. It's annoying.0
-
I agree, strange dogs suck when running. I always stop, point at it and yell harshly "GO HOME!" and it has always worked. (so far, fingers crossed)
Actually, that works on almost everyone...0 -
A few years ago I was out for a run and attacked by a German Shepherd. It was terrifying. The owner was right there, paying no attention to it. I screamed at him to control his dog, and he said "he doesn't listen to me, what am I supposed to do?!".
For real. He said that while blood was coursing out of my leg.
What if instead of my leg it had been a little kid's face?
I guess the OP was a little aggressive in his opening post, but really, why so much hating on him?! As an avid animal lover, I know you love your dogs, but this kind of thing can be extremely dangerous!
I'm so sorry this happend to you. The worst that ever happend to me was I got nipped on my calf before the owner pulled him off me. What ever happend if you don't mind me asking?0 -
I was attacked in someone's living room by her 2 pitbulls when she left the room to get a soda in the kitchen. I don't blame the dogs. She was clearly NOT a good dog owner and didn't put any effort into raising those dogs with obediance or discipline.
Glad no one got hurt on your run, op.0 -
note to self, must keep my Greater Swiss Mountain Dog on leash...
I SO want a Greater Swiss!0 -
I understand peoples frustration with such dog owners, I have them myself, but punishing or even worse hurting the dog because you lose your self control isn't going to win you any karma points. You are the one with a brain and a conscious mind; you should try using them.
so self defence doesnt apply when it comes to dogs. ive been attacked (albeit minorly) by dogs 3 times as a kid. as an adult i had a rotty bearing down on me, it went for my leg, i got my leg out the way in time and booted it in the head.
if i had a dog running at me and i was unable to determine its intention (sometimes you can tell when a dog is just being friendly or is angry), i wouldnt hesitate in hurting it to protect myself. am i just meant to sit there and let it chew my leg off?
happily it hasnt happened to me, and i have no fear of dogs. i have actually caught a few strays around my house and office and called the animal welfare league to come and get them. but if i was being charged at by an angry dog then all bets are off.0
This discussion has been closed.
Categories
- All Categories
- 1.4M Health, Wellness and Goals
- 393.3K Introduce Yourself
- 43.8K Getting Started
- 260.2K Health and Weight Loss
- 175.9K Food and Nutrition
- 47.4K Recipes
- 232.5K Fitness and Exercise
- 424 Sleep, Mindfulness and Overall Wellness
- 6.5K Goal: Maintaining Weight
- 8.5K Goal: Gaining Weight and Body Building
- 153K Motivation and Support
- 8K Challenges
- 1.3K Debate Club
- 96.3K Chit-Chat
- 2.5K Fun and Games
- 3.7K MyFitnessPal Information
- 24 News and Announcements
- 1.1K Feature Suggestions and Ideas
- 2.6K MyFitnessPal Tech Support Questions