I have a huge pet peeve with unleashed animals
Replies
-
You forgot *misspelled
Your Welcome...
You're*
#spellingcorrectionfail
NO, because I was giving the welcome to her so it was hers so...
sigh.
#gotme
:flowerforyou:
I can't believe that this thread is still going! :laugh:
You forgot *misspelled
Your Welcome...
Yayyyyyyyy CORRECT put that in your pipe an smoke it BOOM now don't you feel silly hahahaha
[/quote]
I believe I won that round as there was no sarcastic reply back to that DING DING DING tooo Hotmummymission. Yayyyyyyyyyy
It's all fun ay hahah0 -
On a funny note, my boss no longer walks her street as she was attacked by owls twice last year. One swooped down and tried to take her away by her hair!
Those were VERY ambitious owls. 0 -
I hear you! Try working an afternoon shift and traveling 40 min to get home (around 12:30 am pure darkness) and the neighbors have 2 'PIT BULLS' unleashed growling at you.... !!! The other neighbors on the other side have 2 big dogs also.....I have to carry pepper spray and or bear spray with me at all times when I get out of the car... PLUS in Michigan there is a 'leash law' for all dogs! I really don't mind dogs, but when they threaten me, it is another story.... I hate being the neighbor that *complains*, but really......leash up those DOGS !!!
*side note* I was bite as a child (7 yrs old) by a dog when I was riding my bike, hence my slight fear of dogs in general~
You could try one of those air horns someone else was suggesting... maybe these morons would restrain their dogs if one of those things went off every night at 12:30 or 1:00 in the morning. :bigsmile:0 -
I don't ever plan on tying up my dog on my property! My dog lives a great life tying her up would be awful.0
-
I don't ever plan on tying up my dog on my property! My dog lives a great life tying her up would be awful.
They all think there dead big and hard shooting dogs ever heard of KARMA 0 -
Parts of this thread are making my brain hurt. The stupidity is killing me slowly.
I don't even know what's happening anymore.
^this...
...but I guess I'm in...
...to start from the beginning to try to understand...
...or not.0 -
My dad was attacked on the sidewalk on his morning walk and had a huge dog bite on his calf. If you're going to be a special snowflake about your dog being able to run wild on your lawn then get an electronic fence and keep them there.0
-
The other day I made friends with a little brown daschund named Liesl.0
-
I'm a dog owner and dog lover. If a dog attempts to attack me while I'm running in the street, I will kick the *kitten* out of it.0
-
Free range dog is much better for you0
-
Free range dog is much better for you
Free range is a bit of a misnomer.
All too often free range dogs are still fed artificial foods. What you really want is dog that is fed on a diet of clean cats. This has been proven to increase the omega 3 content. The issue, of course, comes in how the cats are fed. Canned cat food or free range house mice fed on cheese made from almond milk or bovine milk? We all know that mice weren't made to suckle off cows so I see it as an easy choice.0 -
There is a leash law in my town but I am amazed how many dogs I encounter running around loose.
I am afraid of dogs but my scariest encounter was when I was walking by the river and came too close to a swan nest.
Don't mess with a Mama swan!0 -
I don't ever plan on tying up my dog on my property! My dog lives a great life tying her up would be awful.
I have a saying regarding dogs like yours: DOGGONE0 -
Why is this thread still alive? Let it die already!
By making this comment I've furthered it's life span...oh no!!! :sad:0 -
Same here. I had a really nasty doberman chase me a half a block and thankfully it's owner got his dumbass off his cell phone and called him back. People need to get slapped with some serious fines who allow their dogs to roam freely in their ungated front yards.0
-
Nope, I can admit it when I do something stupid...0
-
I also have a real issue with people bringing their dogs/animals into shopping centers and stores with them (with the exception of PetSmart or similar stores, of course). I love animals and grew up with pets, but I sadly developed allergies in my 20's. Now dogs and cats can send me into fits of sneezing and wheezing or even get me covered in hives. When did it become OK to take your dog grocery shopping?
So a disabled person with a helper dog shouldn't be allowed to go shopping?0 -
I keep my dog off leash, I don't care if you don't like it.
^^^ you're an *kitten*.
and i agree. this is a HUGE pet peeve of mine. i've been chased by a number of dogs and it pisses the **** out of me.0 -
I live out in the woods and I will walk my dog off-leash because 90 percent of the time no one is walking around where I live. I carry his leash with me and on the rare chance that there is someone else who happens to be walking in that area the exact same time as me (which believe me it is very rare) I call him back and hook him up I play with him in my yard off leash as well. Why? Because it's my yard and it's really hard to play fetch when I have to throw the ball and run with him while holding the leash and again, there really shouldn't be people wandering around on our street. He also has a big area in our back yard that's fenced off so he doesn't have to be tied up.
I do agree though that people need to be responsible with their pets. Just because your dog is an absolute doll and a big baby to your family does not mean he's going to be the same way towards a stranger. My dog absolutely loves people but he's never felt threatened by someone and I wouldn't want to see what he would do if he felt that way. He also looks pretty vicious when he's barking and he's lightening fast when he runs. Sure your dog might want to just play or join me on my run but when he's coming at me full on, barking and growling you bet I'm going to be scared because I don't know them.0 -
I made a poopie. All by myself!!!
I
you 0 -
Me too. i have little dogs, which i keep on leashes. I also have a pet peeve with folks who have 20 foot long leashes who don't/can't control their dogs. i've been chased by said dogs, and my little dogs have been attacked. most of the owners are just, like, "too bad." Really? i have money and lawyers. i can have your dog put to sleep for that behavior. i just don't because you're the one who needs to be euthanized. Your dog is just untrained and uncontrolled...I'm not as nice as i look...
And for the record, i live/jog in a city. Most cities have leash laws. And whether you know it or not, if your dog is not under control and bites someone, they can sue. And you can lose a lot...So, enough of the rationalizations. If your dog is off a leash, s/he is not under control--at least according to most municipal codes...
Oh, and i do carry pepper spray...0 -
I got chased by a goose once. That *kitten* is terrifying!0
-
My husband has a 16 year old Rottie/Shepherd named Pink Floyd who is rarely on a leash. This is a very well behaved dog however who has been well trained. He doesn't bark at humans or dogs and would never dream of chasing anyone. He works as a therapy dog and, as such, needs to be very obedient and docile. My husband and Floyd are known for not using leashes and even animal control doesn't say anything about it.
Really, it boils down to the sort of dog or animal it is. Animals that are not 100% under control ought to always be on a controllable leash.0 -
I agree. I had a dog come running out after me a few weeks ago, and it was almost hit by a car as it ran out across the street to chase me. People need to think about the safety of their own animals as well as the people that their animals are chasing.
I have a dog myself, and he is only off leash on my personal property, and in wooded areas near my property, where is is HIGHLY unlikely that we will run into another person or dog while walking. When we do see another person, I put my dog on his leash. When we are in public areas, my dog is ALWAYS on his leash even though he is very well trained and will stay next to me without it....you never know who, people or animals, are not friendly to other dogs.0 -
I got chased by a goose once. That *kitten* is terrifying!
You are so right! Me too! Scared the Heck out of me!!!0 -
And I agree that as long as you are not on the person property, sidewalk and streets should be 100% pet clear for someone and the animal should be trained enough to stay in the yard or be on a leash or invisable fence.
^^ this. My sister has 4 dogs and her yard doesn't have a fence, so when she lets them out to go to the bathroom, she just lets them run. Her dogs are trained well enough not to chase anyone that comes by and if they DO decide to go check it out, they listen well enough to be called back. Not all dogs are like that. If I have to let her dogs out, I check to see if there's anyone around, or any other dogs out. If there are, I leash them and take them out, one or two at a time. If a runner is polite enough not to run in your yard, then you should be polite enough to either train your dogs or leash them. I know many people who are deathly afraid of dogs and it's only common courtesy. I'm not afraid of them, but I have a toddler and when a dog runs at your kid, your first thought isn't usually "oh, I'm sure he's nice." You go on the defensive. I don't condone pepper spraying someone's dog, but it's best for the runner's safety, as well as the dog's if both can keep their distance.0 -
Yes! A friend got bitten while jogging, by an unleashed dog that was out of its owners control - the dog drew blood. She was too upset to get names and just wanted to get away so the guy got away with it - disgusting.0
-
Just pointing at this:
http://animallaw.info/articles/State Tables/tbusdogleash.htm
Might want to check the leash requirements for your states.0 -
It is illegal. Call your local county office and complain. Make sure you have the dogs home address and a good description of it. The owners can face huge fines, even bigger if their dogs are not registered.
As a responsible and considerate owner of two huge dogs, I also get extremely PO'd when I see negligent owners or ignorant owners. It gives all owners a bad name and I hate it.
My peeve is with people who let their dogs bark in the backyard all day while they are at work.
If a dog is running for you, never turn and run away from it. Stop and face it confidently and it will usually go away (unless it is rabid).
Some of the problem is that most people have no clue how to interact with dogs.0 -
Animals chasing you sounds like motivation to run faster lol. Or you could just get a treadmill.0
Categories
- All Categories
- 1.4M Health, Wellness and Goals
- 393.4K 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
- 427 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