So Fed Up Of Dogs And Idiot Owners.

[baggieal]

I WAS running in the middle of the ****ing road!

What was I supposed to do, evaporate like on Star Trek!?

Ha ha - everyone likes a doggie 😅

[baggieal]

I and my two dogs were attacked by a greyhound which was not on a lead. Both my dogs needed veterinary treatment, one looked like he’d been shot where the greyhounds teeth had penetrated the fur and skin. I was bitten on hand and arm, blood was running down and dripping to the ground. The dog walker never hurried over to help nor did she apologise. The dogs owner and the woman who hired the dog walker never apologised nor offered to pay the vets bills.

Sadly, I only have one dog now but when off the lead across fields or on footpaths I always hold the collars when a runner or cyclist approaches. I used to do a lot of running and have had my share of dog problems. It is, of course, not really a dog problem but an owner problem. Also too many thickos have inappropriate dogs and see them as some sort of status symbol, no small dog for these idiots, it has to be large and aggressive. These brainless fools are often keeping large dogs in small flats or houses that are just not suitable for such animals. Some owners need to be put down.

Totally agree with that Ketts! Owners who don’t pick up dog s hite too should have it smeared in their face for a punishment! Disgusting.

My dog was on a lead a few months ago and a bulldog sank its teeth into her! Needless to say this bulldog had such a kick it went flying and I asked the owner if he wanted one too as didn’t say anything or even apologise

[WBA1955]

If you can't be responsible for a dog you shouldn't have one.

[Dubbag]

If you can't be the leader to your dog....then don't get one.
It would appear most dog walkers have very little control over their dogs.
And those extendable leads are a nightmare.
Dog takening them for a walk more like.

Still can always chuck them in a dog pound when fed up with them.
Buy a hamster instead.

[Omegstrat6]

In the coastal village where I'm fortunate enough to live it seems almost mandatory to have a dog! Considering how many there are in the village there are only problems with fouling when the holiday makers descend. Aside from when they let their dogs foul either the pavements or pathways on the dunes, my pet hate is when they bother to bag it but then either leave it on the path or hang it on a bloody tree! It's not like there aren't any bins for it but it's obviously too much for them to carry it.😡

Our own dog is a rescue boxer mastif cross who might look a bit scary but is a big softie. Bringing him up here was ideal as he socialized with all sorts of other dogs of all ages and sizes. Most problems are with the owners of course. I used to let him off the lead a lot as he was happy to play with others he knew but he always went back on his lead if we met dogs he didn't know and then I'd ask their owner if it was ok for them to play. Just courtesy really. He really loves little people too but again he would go back on the lead if we came across any kids in case they were worried.

Unfortunately the pandemic has seen a lot more people get dogs who really shouldn't have them and mine got bitten by this little black thing whose owner had no control whatsoever and it should never have been off the lead. Being about 8 stone mine put the other one down and there was lots of noise but I managed to pull them apart. The woman actually apologised as her dog attacked for no reason but I was so concerned about hers (that was shaking like a leaf even though it hadn't a mark on it ) that I didn't notice the deep bite mine had got until later. As anyone with dogs will know it then led to mine lacking a bit of confidence for a while, especially around dogs he didn't know and you have to get that back asap otherwise it can lead to them becoming more aggressive themselves because they are worried.

Tbh, as a rule I find smaller yappier dogs worse than big ones. Aside from one idiot with a massive (and I mean massive) German Shepherd that they refused to neuter and had no control over, most of the owners I've had problems with are those with small dogs as they tend to be more aggressive. I remember a few weeks back I was walking and came across a couple of people with big dogs and no problem at all and then I saw this woman with her small dog on one of these flexi- leads and her dog was doing a wee about 3m away from her. I crossed to the other side of the road to give her a wide berth and she then let's her dog come chasing after mine growling and yapping. Mine looks a bit startled and the bloody woman just laughs and says "oh look, you've scared the big doggie!". At this point a mate of mine just caught my eye and we were obviously thinking the same thing-she wouldn't be so ****ing happy if I'd let mine turn on hers and put the bloody thing down but the trouble is that too often it's the big dogs who get the blame -even though some of best behaved ones I know are ridgebacks and rotties.

Like all animals, dogs may have certain natural dispositions but much of their behaviour is driven by their owners and too many people seem to have got dogs lately with little thought to training them and little consideration for either other people or their pets.

[SwedishBaggie]

I WAS running in the middle of the ****ing road!

What was I supposed to do, evaporate like on Star Trek!?

Evaporate, like our forwards in the penalty area!? 😎

[mickd1961]

Watching a programme this morning and in one part parents are walking along with a pram whilst allowing their 5 year old with special needs walk the large Alsatian on a lead!

There’s no way a child could control a dog like that if it lurches in any direction.

Bad parenting and terrible stewardship of the dog.

[BaggieSingh]

Hope you are okay MicK and didn’t get hurt too badly

I think like most things these days no one have any mutual respect for others and just wants to do what they want
Spills over into all areas, and ensuring the safety of people passing by being one

[boingy]

Our dog is always on lead. It’s extended if no one’s around and then back close if dogs appear. We’ve had 5 spaniels off lead all jump on him. If my dog had took a chunk out of one of them I’d be sent to hell. We have a Staffy. Best dog I’ve ever had, they are more than just a dog. Anyway, we have to protect him for his sake, just because other dog owners do what they like. The worst ones are the ones who let their dog off and then look at their mobile phone oblivious of what/where their dog is doing or going. It’s just common sense. Have your lead ready, keep your eyes open, put the lead on when needed.

[soulman101]

My brother had to dive in the Canal, when a Rottweiler charged at him.