AmyMay
Situation normal
We all like to criticise certain breeds, due to our differences en experiences. But it doesn’t mean that we don’t understand the appeal of ‘our’ or certain breeds.
And of course, we shouldn’t fall out over it.
Irresponsible Owners
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And of course, we shouldn’t fall out over it.
splashgirl45
Lurcher lover
Friends of mine had flatcoats and they were well behaved but got a lot of exercise. I think they needed it from what she said
Clodagh
Well-Known Member
I’ve never been a fan of any small fluffies but some new people up the road have a shih tzu and I’m in love!
AmyMay
Situation normal
Gorgeous little dogs. We may get another if we give up dog walking and care.
AmyMay
Situation normal
The Xmas Furry
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Oh good, I have a 4 month old pup, am aiming for obedience training, she's very quick on the uptake!
Ref flatties, I regularly meet 2 x different owners when out hacking, with 4 flat coats between them, all are delightful and very well trained
Moobli
Well-Known Member
I’ve only met a handful of Flatcoats, all mild mannered, lovely dogs. One other hand, met loads of Labs (they are very popular round here) of varying degrees of training and temperament - some an absolute delight, some not so much.
Christmascinnamoncookie
Fais pas chier!
I have only met a few, always thought I'd quite like one (along with the other gazillion breeds I want!) and never had an issue. I think this one was just young and stupid with a useless owner. She didn't once say 'Come' or even come down the path, she was very close, I could see her through the trees, standing ineffectually!
The bichon x I met today just cemented my idea that I need a small scruff in my life, preferably one that doesn't shed. I have tumbleweed clumps of hair from my lot, plus the associated mud and have resigned myself to having to change before I leave the house every morning!
Caol Ila
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Cockapoo thing ran circles around Hermosa today, barking its head off, darting at her back legs. Owners shouting ineffectually at it. Had no chance of catching it. Every time he reached for it, the dog dodged his hands. The usual. Horse stood rolling her eyes. I flicked my long dressage whip at it when it got within range.
OH, walking with us, snapped at the owner that "horses kick" and he needs to keep his dog under control.
The chap apologised and said, "Thank you for restraining the horse."
I was sitting there on a loose rein. Not a lot of 'restraining,' though she's very good at stopping in the middle of a trail and waiting for a cue to go. But if she'd wanted to kick an obnoxious dog, as unlikely as that is, there wouldn't have been much I could do to prevent that!
The other day, we were out with Fin and we saw a dog walker with like five off lead dogs. I made eye contact, and the guy made no effort to put them on leads. A couple dogs looked more interested in the horse than I would have liked, and I said to OH, "What are the odds this guy knows every dog he walks well enough to be 100% sure that they will be fine with the horse, in a pack?" OH responded, "Not good enough." We changed routes and went off down a different trail.
Later in the hack, we saw them again, ahead of us. But we were catching up because the chap stopped every two seconds while his dogs sniffed things. Again, he looked at us but did not put anything on a lead. I let Fin graze to put more distance between us. At which point, two other people (not together) came down the trail with collies. About three dogs from the pack charged up to the other dogs. One of the owners seemed cool with it, but the other gathered their dog and marched off the other way, looking quite pi$$ed off.
OH, walking with us, snapped at the owner that "horses kick" and he needs to keep his dog under control.
The chap apologised and said, "Thank you for restraining the horse."
I was sitting there on a loose rein. Not a lot of 'restraining,' though she's very good at stopping in the middle of a trail and waiting for a cue to go. But if she'd wanted to kick an obnoxious dog, as unlikely as that is, there wouldn't have been much I could do to prevent that!
The other day, we were out with Fin and we saw a dog walker with like five off lead dogs. I made eye contact, and the guy made no effort to put them on leads. A couple dogs looked more interested in the horse than I would have liked, and I said to OH, "What are the odds this guy knows every dog he walks well enough to be 100% sure that they will be fine with the horse, in a pack?" OH responded, "Not good enough." We changed routes and went off down a different trail.
Later in the hack, we saw them again, ahead of us. But we were catching up because the chap stopped every two seconds while his dogs sniffed things. Again, he looked at us but did not put anything on a lead. I let Fin graze to put more distance between us. At which point, two other people (not together) came down the trail with collies. About three dogs from the pack charged up to the other dogs. One of the owners seemed cool with it, but the other gathered their dog and marched off the other way, looking quite pi$$ed off.
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AmyMay
Situation normal
You’ll get plenty of mud with a Bichon…..I have only met a few, always thought I'd quite like one (along with the other gazillion breeds I want!) and never had an issue. I think this one was just young and stupid with a useless owner. She didn't once say 'Come' or even come down the path, she was very close, I could see her through the trees, standing ineffectually!
The bichon x I met today just cemented my idea that I need a small scruff in my life, preferably one that doesn't shed. I have tumbleweed clumps of hair from my lot, plus the associated mud and have resigned myself to having to change before I leave the house every morning!
I'm Dun
Well-Known Member
The one that nearly killed Floydy looked like the yellow but was black. It had an enormous head. My poor boy is going to be scarred for life
Amazingly psychologically hes just bounced back like nothing happened. He was even playing with a lab the other day and he usually cant be bothered with any dogs other than my other one, so I was amazed to see a short game with lots of play bowing and spinning going on
Christmascinnamoncookie
Fais pas chier!
But no shedding!You’ll get plenty of mud with a Bichon…..
Smitty
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Not sure if this will work, but poor little dog
www.thenorthernecho.co.uk
Woman traumatised as pet is mauled by pack of seven dogs in County Durham park
A woman has been left traumatised after her dog was mauled by a pack of seven dogs during his daily walk in South Moor.
Goldenstar
Well-Known Member
The lab is the most numerous dog in the country therefore meeting a bad mannered one is likely .
The problem is that people with overly friendly dogs are often very very thick .
The fact that their dog won’t bite seems to to blind them to the fact there dog is pita and may get bitten itself .
When this is teamed with zero recall which was the issue I got into with Pearl it’s infuriating.
Labs are victims of their own success but they are bred to work and need training they don’t like boredom they need to respect their people or else they are pains .
The problem is that people with overly friendly dogs are often very very thick .
The fact that their dog won’t bite seems to to blind them to the fact there dog is pita and may get bitten itself .
When this is teamed with zero recall which was the issue I got into with Pearl it’s infuriating.
Labs are victims of their own success but they are bred to work and need training they don’t like boredom they need to respect their people or else they are pains .
Christmascinnamoncookie
Fais pas chier!
Disgusting that the cowardly owner refused to give her name, fabulous that someone knew it! I do think we need to toughen up on irresponsible owners-obviously! Poor little dog, that could easily have been fatal.Not sure if this will work, but poor little dog
Woman traumatised as pet is mauled by pack of seven dogs in County Durham park
A woman has been left traumatised after her dog was mauled by a pack of seven dogs during his daily walk in South Moor.
CorvusCorax
'It's only a laugh, no harm done'
Not sure if this will work, but poor little dog
Woman traumatised as pet is mauled by pack of seven dogs in County Durham park
A woman has been left traumatised after her dog was mauled by a pack of seven dogs during his daily walk in South Moor.
This absolutely is not important but I am wondering if there is a stray 'Carvery' in there or if that is the dog's actual name....
Smitty
Well-Known Member
I don't want to laugh, but let's hope it's a typo !!!
CorvusCorax
'It's only a laugh, no harm done'
Autofill is a curse!!
cauda equina
Well-Known Member
I think Toby Carvery is ok!
I've just been listening to a guy on Radio 4 - he and his brother were named after motorway services (Tollington and Heston) so why not call a dog after a chain of reasonably priced eateries?
I've just been listening to a guy on Radio 4 - he and his brother were named after motorway services (Tollington and Heston) so why not call a dog after a chain of reasonably priced eateries?
Jenko109
Well-Known Member
It was me today
Whippet has had a few day care dates recently that have apparently caused some bad habits and he felt it okay to belt over and briefly annoy some poor woman's Cockerpoo in a typical over exuberant sighthound play style.
Back on the long line you go. Little devil.
I fully expect to have that twang of guilt for at least the remainder of this week
Whippet has had a few day care dates recently that have apparently caused some bad habits and he felt it okay to belt over and briefly annoy some poor woman's Cockerpoo in a typical over exuberant sighthound play style.
Back on the long line you go. Little devil.
I fully expect to have that twang of guilt for at least the remainder of this week
Christmascinnamoncookie
Fais pas chier!
Someone left the gate open at the dog field/park today and Mitch did a runner up the main road! Fortunately, he recalled, but it gave me a heart attack when the dog walker told me!
misst
Well-Known Member
The difference between you and the twits I meet are that you are aware that your dog is being a pain and did something about it! I expect you apologised too.It was me today
Whippet has had a few day care dates recently that have apparently caused some bad habits and he felt it okay to belt over and briefly annoy some poor woman's Cockerpoo in a typical over exuberant sighthound play style.
Back on the long line you go. Little devil.
I fully expect to have that twang of guilt for at least the remainder of this week
skinnydipper
Well-Known Member
This is the thing isn't it. There will be few people have perfect dogs, they can all do something to surprise us. It's the people who don't care if their dog is a nuisance who are the problem.
Pearlsacarolsinger
Up in the clouds
Since some folk do that with their children, it's no surprise that they do the same with their dogs!
Ratface
Well-Known Member
I have Madam Carrie Cat insured to the hilt with Petplan. £20pm. However, I have to pay the first £100 of any claim. I have reasonable OAP pensions, due to having a long professional career with a Local Authority, so I hope that any illnesses or accidents that MCC suffered would be paid for, one way or the other. However, if I didn't, I would go without to ensure that she was seen ASAP and received whatever treatment she needed.
Ratface
Well-Known Member
Just re-read the above: Madam Cat's middle names are "Don't Even Think About It" and "What's In It For Me?" She will be charming on the first stroke and teeth 'n' claws on the second. I always warn visitors to approach with caution and Dreamies and "Don't Pick Her Up!" Even I don't pick her up! A pat with a newspaper in a hand at the end of a fully extended arm is the nearest that I am prepared to venture if Her Grumpiness is in a "I want to be alone." mood.
Ratface
Well-Known Member
I have Madam Carrie Cat insured to the hilt with Petplan. £20pm. However, I have to pay the first £100 of any claim. I have reasonable OAP pensions, due to having a long professional career with a Local Authority, so I hope that any illnesses or accidents that MCC suffered would be paid for, one way or the other. However, if I didn't, I would go without to ensure that she was seen ASAP and received whatever treatment she needed.
ArklePig
Well-Known Member
Eugggh. I'm just back from walking Fodhla and ran into a dog and owner I dread running into. Her idea of walking her dog is chain smoking on a bench while he runs riot. Luckily Fodhla is pretty neutral toward most dogs especially when she knows I have toys.I ignored him and Fodhla and I walked off and he started following and she just kept shouting it's name. Then he started approaching Fodhla and getting in her space so I stood between them while at this point she's miles away shouting his name over and over. At this point I bellowed 'ARE YOU GOING TO COME GET YOUR DOG OR WAIT TIL I GIVE HIM A SHOE UP THE HOLE'. And then 'your dog has zero recall why are you calling his name'. Normally I'd say something like 'can you get your dog please' but I'm sick to death of this woman.
Most dog owners round here are decent but it's the same ones over and over that are a pain in the arse.
I could just as easy put this on the happy thread though 'today I was mobile enough to walk my dog'
Most dog owners round here are decent but it's the same ones over and over that are a pain in the arse.
I could just as easy put this on the happy thread though 'today I was mobile enough to walk my dog'
for you being more mobile