Dog walkers gggrrrrrr

RichardtheSane said:
In which case, based on your loose example, you are reading the last couple of pages wrong.

There is a difference between agreeing that is acceptable for dogs to jump up folk (I don't), and arguing that it is unacceptable to intentionally set about harming a dog who does such a thing.
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The reply directly above yours shows I'm not misreading some posts.

For the record, I've never made any mention of meeting the approach of an 'enthusiastic' dog with force. That's not a part of the discussion I've engaged in at all. It's certainly not how I'd manage the situation. The dog would probably just get ignored entirely. After all, it's only doing what its owner has allowed it to think is acceptable.

When I was collecting a Christmas tree this time last month there was a dog at the plantation. Whilst in the car park it walked up to me, dropped a stick at my toes and then sat in anticipation. I gladly played fetch with it for a few minutes. If it had run up at me, muddy paws on my jeans and slobber hanging from its mouth I'd have been much less inclined to entertain it.

The posters advocating meeting a dog who doesn't pose you a threat with violence are no better and no worse than those who think it's acceptable for their dog to run at strangers. It's both ends of the spectrum I take up issue with.

As for the keyboard warrior definition (sorry, I can't multi-quote from my phone); are you suggesting I'm one?
 
Daryl said:
Wagtail Unit Special Forces.

Sounds like a case for 'Batdog!' the caped spandex canine crusader!
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I'm composing a theme tune.
 
DemiLion said:
Hmmmmm. I'm guessing that you haven't ever experienced a dog attacking you then?

The last thing that you have time to do is work out how to incapacitate it.

If a dog is within striking distance, then the attack takes place in milliseconds. If it's charging towards you, then the majority of people are either running for safety, soiling themselves or frozen.

It takes a very disciplined and trained mind to counter attack effectively.
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Yes I have been attacked by a dog.
 
DemiLion said:
Hmmmmm. I'm guessing that you haven't ever experienced a dog attacking you then?

The last thing that you have time to do is work out how to incapacitate it.

If a dog is within striking distance, then the attack takes place in milliseconds. If it's charging towards you, then the majority of people are either running for safety, soiling themselves or frozen.

It takes a very disciplined and trained mind to counter attack effectively.
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My normal defence is to shout very loudly, it at least can make the dog hesitate ;)
Personal experience has shown that running does normally make things worse, the prey drive clicks in :(
It does of course depend on the dog, but many are opportunists cowards at heart, if you come a cross a really aggressive one, then you are going to get bitten regardless
 
joescrivens said:
Hindsight is a wonderful thing. If a dog charges at you to bite you are you going to gamble whether they just want to give you a nip or if they are going to try and rip your hand off.

If a dog did actually charge at me or my kids I wouldn't hesitate to stop it. If that meant the dog died as a result then so be it.

And I love dogs. But I wouldn't think twice about destroying one if I genuinely felt it was going to do serious damage to myself or my family.
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I pretty much agree with everything which you have said Joe, and would add (as someone who has now been bitten twice by dogs off their leash), that the only time I would ever use violence towards a dog, would be in the case of biting (attacking me or my wife).
I would however be extremely annoyed with an owner who let their dog jump up at us - muddy paws, slobbering etc. because it is not acceptable or responsible behaviour.
Dog owners are like any other sector of society - car drivers, cyclists - there are good and bad and all shades in between.
 
Managed to get through a portion of this yesterday and gave up.

Its clear that there are dog lovers, dog haters and people who are afraid of dogs. If you can't control your dog then it shouldn't be on a lead.

But, some dogs are 50/50 off three lead cos of their age and they need to learn. They should stay away from kids. That's the tough part for me.

I rollocked a couple who the female went to kick my puppy whilst it was on the lead. She said something like they should be out of the park. I offered to kick her man and see how they would like it? I was fuming. He ignored me, which was a good idea cos I was so mad. He looked embarrassed by her. I saw the local PCSO who I often see about and the woman is known to them. Figures.
 
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freefall said:
Managed to get through a portion of this yesterday and gave up.

Its clear that there are dog lovers, dog haters and people who are afraid of dogs. If you can't control your dog then it shouldn't be on a lead.
But, some dogs are 50/50 off three lead cos of their age and they need to learn. They should stay away from kids. That's the tough part for me.

I rollocked a couple who the female went to kick my puppy whilst it was on the lead. She said something like they should be out of the park. I offered to kick her man and see how they would like it? I was fuming. He ignored me, which was a good idea cos I was so mad. He looked embarrassed by her. I saw the local PCSO who I often see about and the woman is known to them. Figures.
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Ummm...Huh? :thinking:
 
two possibilities

a) its a typo

b) he thinks that if you can't control your dog you shouldnt take it out, even on a lead (there is some merit in this as if a dog is uncontrollable what are you going to do if it pulls the lead out of your hand)
 
big soft moose said:
two possibilities

a) its a typo

b) he thinks that if you can't control your dog you shouldnt take it out, even on a lead (there is some merit in this as if a dog is uncontrollable what are you going to do if it pulls the lead out of your hand)
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Which is why I asked for clarification :D ;)
 
SnappyHappy said:
Scott, what a great attitude (thumbs) Like has been said, the few spoil it for others, how frustrating it must be for the good to be tarnished as well....

Having two young daughters (youngest just turned 1), i have spent another summer sitting in grass areas watching her sit up etc, only to be charged at by a dog (been there 3 years before with eldest!)...its a real poor show, and unfortunately more than once, the dog has been injured by myself while protecting my children....followed by the owner mouthing off about the dog 'only playing', 'only a puppy', 'wont bite'...filler filler filler...and sprinting the opposite direction from me (brave people they are)....last one was in an area clearly signed 'all dogs must be ket on a lead'.

Only time my kids have ever seen me use force etc. To some, dogs come before humans...well not my kids they dont.

I try to bring them up balanced, not scared of animals (dont be scared of clapping them etc, been there and tried that), unfortunately we have little choice now but to side with caution, and the eldest already has a fear of dogs developing :( we are persevering though, but its not easy. Cheers you selfish b£((rds :( i would rather have them scared of dogs than mauled.

Others here must share my experiences only to well, its seems common enough with young kids.

There. :)
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Get yourself a pocket taser and zap the dog as it approaches your child, if the owner kicks off taser them as well.

As for dog ***** in bags - it is one of the things that really has turned me off 99% of dog owners, walking around Lee Valley lakes last week and apart from the dogs jumping in the lakes and scaring off any wildlife within a mile the dogs then ***** everywhere - the owner looks around and if no one is looking they just walk off, if they are being looked at they 'bag it up' and then drop it around the corner or hang it on a bush. . . . . WTF. . . .

8, 9, 10 and breathe - sorry, although the thought of using a taser on every dog and it's owner does make me smile
 
David Stallard said:
>>>>>>Get yourself a pocket taser and zap the dog as it approaches your child, if the owner kicks off taser them as well.<<<<<<

As for dog ***** in bags - it is one of the things that really has turned me off 99% of dog owners, walking around Lee Valley lakes last week and apart from the dogs jumping in the lakes and scaring off any wildlife within a mile the dogs then ***** everywhere - the owner looks around and if no one is looking they just walk off, if they are being looked at they 'bag it up' and then drop it around the corner or hang it on a bush. . . . . WTF. . . .

8, 9, 10 and breathe - sorry, although the thought of using a taser on every dog and it's owner does make me smile
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And get arrested for possession of a section 5 firearm, and using a sec 5 firearm? Ten years in jail? Not really worth it is it?

(And yes, even 'static drive' tasers are firearms)
 
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odd jim said:
And get arrested for possession of a section 5 firearm, and using a sec 5 firearm? Not really worth it is it?

(And yes, even 'static drive' tasers are firearms)
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And to add to this section 5 firearm and 10 years inside.
 
Davec223 said:
And to add to this section 5 firearm and 10 years inside.
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Lol that's what I said!
 
Davec223 said:
I was pointing out the ten years inside. It should have worded it slightly differently
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Oh I see! I did add that shortly after I posted it!
 
big soft moose said:
two possibilities

a) its a typo

b) he thinks that if you can't control your dog you shouldnt take it out, even on a lead (there is some merit in this as if a dog is uncontrollable what are you going to do if it pulls the lead out of your hand)
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Its a typo. Well done for big soft moose for being civil about it.
 
Well, you say if you can't control your dog it shouldn't be on a lead
So, where should it be?
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I can't control Harrison, sees a female trot by and he's up on hind legs on with the doggles on and leans against lampost.

''Yo Bitch! What's hap-ning?''
and that's to the dog owner............ Embarrasing.


Serious note. I was bitten in the face by a Prison Alsation. 2 doors down dog handler at Parkhurst. Where I woz browt up!!!!

It felt like my face was on fire... blood everywhere.... and yet..... only had a little nick on my cheek.. when my face healed up .But my whole face scabbed up... Eek!!!!!
 
Daryl said:
Serious note. I was bitten in the face by a Prison Alsation. 2 doors down dog handler at Parkhurst. Where I woz browt up!!!!
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you were brought up in parkhurst nick ? :eek: - that explains a lot :lol:
 
oh dear, i did manage to read all 14 pages :lol:

I have a dog who is well trained and goes on a lead as little as possible. She is so old and slow now that she only goes on a lead next to the road.

having said that - she was never allowed to run away from me or out of my sight. In fact she always preferred to walk by my side (well trained you see).

Dogs which are not able to walk to heel, to come when called, to sit/lie down/stop on command, should always be on a lead (and taken to training classes!)

I also think that ALL dogs regardless of breed/training/cuteness should be required (by law) to wear a muzzle when out in public at all times

a muzzle doesn't hurt the dog so I don't see the problem.

this will prevent dogs and humans from being bitten, and it will prevent labs from eating everything they see (yes I have heard this about labs lol)
 
If I can just make a couple of pointers,
This thread seems to be tailing off now, after the initial flurry of posts with hardly a paws. Most of the posters bark is worse than their bite anyway although theres been the odd wag drop in whilst most were getting hot under the collar.
Follow my lead, dont sit and stay around here any longer with these repugnant types.

Im glad thats setter'd, its been difficult coming up with all these puns but I knew Id whippet in the end and I know you'll all beagle-ad that I did and are howling with laughter.

If anyone doesnt like it I'll have a bone to pick with them later.

Doggone it Im out of here.
 
DorsetDude said:
If I can just make a couple of pointers,
This thread seems to be tailing off now, after the initial flurry of posts with hardly a paws. Most of the posters bark is worse than their bite anyway although theres been the odd wag drop in whilst most were getting hot under the collar.
Follow my lead, dont sit and stay around here any longer with these repugnant types.

Im glad thats setter'd, its been difficult coming up with all these puns but I knew Id whippet in the end and I know you'll all beagle-ad that I did and are howling with laughter.

If anyone doesnt like it I'll have a bone to pick with them later.

Doggone it Im out of here.
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One of the most sensible posts in the entire thread :lol: (including mine:bonk:)
 
sorry to drag up an old thread but thought this may be useful to some here, i think its worth spreading the word of this


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so, to the above thread.......

If I am walking down a narrow passage way with my young kids, I have to move out of the way for the dog and the owner 'cause the dog might be rabid?......Surely it would be better to keep the dog in quarantine?
 
Please show me where it says Rabies on there?
 
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