JFTDWS
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So it's OK for you to assume the comments were directed at you, but not for BB to assume your comments were directed at her? Can you see the inconsistency here?
No, this is really pointless but I asked B.B. to show me where I mentioned her or her dog, I didn’t mention anyone, I merely talked about my experiences of walking dogs, if everyone is just supposed to agree with everyone else on here then what is the point of having a forum ?So it's OK for you to assume the comments were directed at you, but not for BB to assume your comments were directed at her? Can you see the inconsistency here?
It’s hardly the first time, if you want to follow me round accusing me of being a troll then so be it. I fail to see what you get out of it but if it pleases you then good for you. I don’t see the point but I guess it makes you feel clever so I’ll leave you to your bowing !Perhaps you could show me where I mentioned you in my post? You just presumed, because I quoted you... I know this may be a revolutionary concept to you, but this really is how quoting works, and BB was not at fault for presuming you understood this
Pot, kettle, blackIt’s hardly the first time, if you want to follow me round accusing me of being a troll then so be it. I fail to see what you get out of it but if it pleases you then good for you. I don’t see the point but I guess it makes you feel clever so I’ll leave you to your bowing !
I have never accused anyone of being a trollPot, kettle, black
No, but you have accused them of f ollowing you around, while following themI have never accused anyone of being a troll
I think you’ll find I’m a real person tooRightly so - because I'm not a troll. I'm an annoying smart arse sometimes, but I'm very definitely a real person who is fairly consistent in real life and online - and there are plenty of folk on here who are aware of that.
Personally I’m an advocate for all dogs being muzzled in public but it will never happen and it’s only responsible owners who would do it anyway.
I absolutely see where you're coming from BUT Zak used to be walked in a muzzle but still attacked a dog I didn't see coming. He couldn't do damage but boy, he was trying! He went missing wearing his muzzle one night, found him eventually-sans muzzle. He lives to retrieve, so muzzles are not conducive to keeping the swine occupied. No incidents for some years because we're paranoid and the OH can run fast.
One reason for dogs on leads getting attacked is they are often attached to an owner giving off panic vibes, and therefore maknig the dog on the lead panic too. My mother could start a fight between two dogs at any time, because she is always sure it is going to happen, so often it becomes a self fulfilling prophecy.
She belongs to an elderly couple who previously had an older (totally out of control IW). When the old one had to be pts I'm afraid we were rather relieved, as she caused so much trouble knocking people flying and scaring the bejesus out of people. And then they got a puppy
We walk our Rotters on their leads and get thoroughly hacked off if people let their dogs come to "talk"
I would hope/expect any dog to just ignore your dad, they might be interested in another dog but shouldn’t be with a person unless they have led a very sheltered life. In a similar vein, there is an Indian family who live near me who are scared of dogs and the woman of the family literally stands and screams. I can’t help but think we live on a small, overcrowded island and she should be able to walk past without becoming hysterical, must be difficult living in a country full of dogs with such a phobia.been reading this thread with interest.
I totally understand all the expert dog handlers and keepers saying how you should behave when a loose dog approaches.
What if the loose dog approaches a non-dog owner just minding their own business? My dad is afraid of dogs, he's fit but fairly elderly and likes to go for walks in the countryside, woodland etc. i know he finds it incredibly intimidating when someone's big dog romps up off lead, and may not react in the way that would be optimum for the dog to ignore him. God forbid he should take the neighbour's dog out for company on a lead... cos he almost certainly would do the "wrong thing" then. One shouldn't expect joe public to be able to cope in these sorts of situations, they should never be put in that position at all.
I would hope/expect any dog to just ignore your dad, they might be interested in another dog but shouldn’t be with a person unless they have led a very sheltered life. In a similar vein, there is an Indian family who live near me who are scared of dogs and the woman of the family literally stands and screams. I can’t help but think we live on a small, overcrowded island and she should be able to walk past without becoming hysterical, must be difficult living in a country full of dogs with such a phobia.
All dogs should learn as puppies to ignore other people
been reading this thread with interest.
I totally understand all the expert dog handlers and keepers saying how you should behave when a loose dog approaches.
What if the loose dog approaches a non-dog owner just minding their own business? My dad is afraid of dogs, he's fit but fairly elderly and likes to go for walks in the countryside, woodland etc. i know he finds it incredibly intimidating when someone's big dog romps up off lead, and may not react in the way that would be optimum for the dog to ignore him. God forbid he should take the neighbour's dog out for company on a lead... cos he almost certainly would do the "wrong thing" then. One shouldn't expect joe public to be able to cope in these sorts of situations, they should never be put in that position at all.