Irresponsible Owners

[cauda equina]

... 'a mistake on their part which caused me no permanent damage'
I hope the fosterers have learned from their mistake and that they cause no damage (permanent or otherwise) to anyone else

 

[CorvusCorax]

Given the weather and location I don't think the foster carers expected anyone to be around and then I just appeared.

This is the problem. When you are in charge of highly prey-driven animals, triggered by movement (and even if you're not, TBH) you HAVE TO expect the unexpected. Just assuming 'no one else will be around' when you have an animal that can see, smell and hear things much better and faster than we can (and will be often off and running and will get there first, long after the window for a reliable recall has gone) fails to protect yourself, your dog, and whoever/whatever else may be impacted by their behaviour.

 

[Clodagh]

I think everyone was very lucky they attacked that particular cyclist. And I hope the foster carers now recognise the limitations of their knowledge and ability

 

[BallyRoanBaubles]

The cyclist seems like a really reasonable guy

 

[MurphysMinder]

The cyclist seems like a really reasonable guy

I think they were very lucky in who their dogs attacked. Just hope they and the rescue are more sensible in future.

 

[Tiddlypom]

’This’ cyclist would not have treated them as lightly if that had happened to me.

The situation should perfectly well have been foreseen. The handlers were behaving stupidly, and deserved to have the book thrown at them, if only to make other handlers aware of what not to do.

 

[marmalade76]

This is the problem. When you are in charge of highly prey-driven animals, triggered by movement (and even if you're not, TBH) you HAVE TO expect the unexpected. Just assuming 'no one else will be around' when you have an animal that can see, smell and hear things much better and faster than we can (and will be often off and running and will get there first, long after the window for a reliable recall has gone) fails to protect yourself, your dog, and whoever/whatever else may be impacted by their behaviour.

I know I keep saying this but there is NO EXCUSE anymore with all the secure dog parks now available.

 

[skinnydipper]

Sometimes it's like another world on here.

I'm not for one minute suggesting that dogs should be off leash and out of control when I say not everyone has the spare cash to afford to hire a dog field or indeed has the transport to get there.

People on low incomes with kids, or indeed pensioners, might find it a struggle.

If somebody were to take their dog to a dog field for their daily exercise it would cost about £300 per month for the more reasonably priced fields.

 

[cauda equina]

Keep it on a lead then
Or don't foster 2 Mali puppies

 

[Clodagh]

Keep it on a lead then
Or don't foster 2 Mali puppies

I think that’s what SD is saying.

 

[Goldenstar]

Keep it on a lead then
Or don't foster 2 Mali puppies

Sounds so simple doesn’t it .
Those dogs need to exercised on lead one at time and they need training .
Those are super smart dogs they need direction and proper training and enough to think about .
The cyclist was saint like in his restraint .

 

[Christmascinnamoncookie]

Had a lovely walk today but hips are aching from all the boggy mud bits. The only thing that spoiled it slightly was a big Great Dane x, looked like it had a bull breed in the mix and as we went past, the owner grabbed its collar, shouted no and smacked it across the nose. I’m glad she was keeping a close eye on it, but why not muzzle and put it on a lead if it might be dodgy, rather than smack it? I didn’t see it aiming at my two, Goose said hello to the spinone (I think it was) and the third huge thing bimbled past without looking at mine. Bear, oblivious as ever, was too busy sniffing trees to notice.

 

[skinnydipper]

The only thing that spoiled it slightly was a big Great Dane x, looked like it had a bull breed in the mix and as we went past, the owner grabbed its collar, shouted no and smacked it across the nose.

Yeah, that's going to make him feel a whole lot better about other dogs . Counter conditioning in reverse.

 

[Smitty]

Yester day my on lead dog was approached by a whippet who bounded joyfully up to him. My dog LOVES whippets and was fortunately delighted. Oh, said whippet's owner, he's a friendly one. Hmm, good job really!!

 

[Goldenstar]

The number of owners who think the fact that their dog is completely non agressive and has no experience of reading dogs body language makes it a good idea to let that dog approach all strange dogs on lead or off is coming as shock to me as I move to a more busy place to walk is shocking .
They don’t seem to realise they don’t are risking their own dog .

 

[SilverLinings]

The number of owners who think the fact that their dog is completely non agressive and has no experience of reading dogs body language makes it a good idea to let that dog approach all strange dogs on lead or off is coming as shock to me as I move to a more busy place to walk is shocking .
They don’t seem to realise they don’t are risking their own dog .

And equally worrying is the number of people who don't seem to worry about risking the safety of their small children. I have lost count over the years of the number of parents who have happily watched as their children have run screaming up to my dogs or horses and flung themselves at them. I have owned a couple of dogs and one horse who were particularly scared of children and would try to run away (clearly obvious to the parents that the animal was frightened and trying to escape), and the parents were incredibly offended and angry when I asked them nicely to call their children off to keep everyone safe. You'd think they'd be relieved their child had avoided injury, but no, they were more put out that they didn't get their way

 

[ArklePig]

This Facebook acquaintance of mine... Yikes. I suspect there's two unreasonable people here but it's hard to make out. I gather her dog escapes sometimes or likes to run at dogs barking?!

 

[CorvusCorax]

A guy with a lungey young GSD got my favourite YOU'RE WELCOME after I blocked my old dog into a corner to let them get past without any acknowledgement....

 

[Teaselmeg]

A guy with a lungey young GSD got my favourite YOU'RE WELCOME after I blocked my old dog into a corner to let them get past without any acknowledgement....

I do that too, so many people are just clueless

 

[CorvusCorax]

I do that too, so many people are just clueless

Don't get me wrong, I am also that person with a lungey young GSD, but even on the worst days I can still force out a 'thank you so much' or a 'sorry about that!'

 

[Smitty]

Just venting: A dog waste bin in a beauty spot was overflowing, with a mound of bags on the top and another pile around the bottom. I honestly can't think I have ever seen the like. What the hell is wrong with taking it home to dispose of??? It stank, even my terrier, who loves a discarded poo bag, gave it a wide berth.

 

[Keith_Beef]

Just venting: A dog waste bin in a beauty spot was overflowing, with a mound of bags on the top and another pile around the bottom. I honestly can't think I have ever seen the like. What the hell is wrong with taking it home to dispose of??? It stank, even my terrier, who loves a discarded poo bag, gave it a wide berth.

If there is a bin of any kind, then whoever provided it should organise for it to be emptied at appropriate intervals.

I'm not surprised that people leave waste next to a bin of the bin is not emptied.

 

[skinnydipper]

Just venting: A dog waste bin in a beauty spot was overflowing, with a mound of bags on the top and another pile around the bottom. I honestly can't think I have ever seen the like. What the hell is wrong with taking it home to dispose of??? It stank, even my terrier, who loves a discarded poo bag, gave it a wide berth.

Slobs. Some poor sod is going to have to pick that up.

 

[paddy555]

Slobs. Some poor sod is going to have to pick that up.

not in our area as they have to "pick it down" The dog walkers seem to think it is so nice to decorate tree branches with hanging dog poo bags, usually orange ones. A bit like decorate the Christmas tree all year round.

Just why?

 

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[splashgirl45]

Another example of stupid owners!!!

 

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The comments are terrifying

 

[skinnydipper]

The comments are terrifying

"nanny dog" FFS

" nothing about the dogs body language says they are uncomfortable with this. Learn to read dogs." ..... Erm, yes there is, pet.

 

[oldandgold]

If there is a bin of any kind, then whoever provided it should organise for it to be emptied at appropriate intervals.

I'm not surprised that people leave waste next to a bin of the bin is not emptied.

We have a poo bin on the lamppost at the side of our house, it is emptied every Wednesday morning and should be ok except idiots who fill it with other rubbish.

 

[CorvusCorax]

Most of the bins around here are mixed waste.

If bins are full, I put the bag in my jacket/vest pocket and bring it to another or take it home. If one is feeding one's dog properly it should be firm enough/dries quickly and shouldn't be a huge ordeal.