What would you do in this situation??

Must be in the name!!
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Thanks, it would appear that most forum members dogs behave impeccably at all times!
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Must be in the name!!
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Thanks, it would appear that most forum members dogs behave impeccably at all times!
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Not at all - hence why my damnation is kept on the lead!
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On the other hand I don't verbally abuse complete strangers when they are going about their business either.
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Thanks, it would appear that most forum members dogs behave impeccably at all times!

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I haven't read anyone state that? Quite the contrary actually - lots of people have said their dogs are not trustworthy off lead, hence they keep them ON a lead. And your dog is not anyone else's responsibility but yours.

Sorry but I really can't be doing with people who are in the wrong trying to make out that others are to blame. The man was NOT ultimately to blame; your little dog and your OH were. Your dog is YOUR responsibility, as my dogs are MY responsibility, as everyone elses dogs are THEIR responsibility.

Yes the man could have helped out, but he didn't and by not, it doesn't make him accountable for what happens to your dog I'm afraid.
 
Don't want to be picky - but whats a "damnation"???
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Cala - We could take you on easy!
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As long as you don't start shouting!
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I hope you know - Alfie is going to be the lead role of "Return of the Killer puppies 2"!!! He turns humans into evil killing machines who abuse innocent walkers minding there own business!
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I didn't say he was responsible!! Obviously he isn't! It just pisses me off that people can't just help out like any normal (normal to me that is) person would. Obviously a lot of people don't feel the need to - which is why I asked for opinions!

If anything had happened to Alf I wouldn't have blamed the man, i would have probably held it against Dan for the rest of our lives!
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Moral of the story is - never expect anything from anyone.
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Slightly different situation this time...my daughter, my friend and I were walking our dogs along a bridlepath (we have a springer, a Munsterlander pup and a Golder Retriever - all good with other dogs). They were all off their leads and running free. Suddenly, a Rhodesian Ridgeback - a huge male - appeared from "nowhere" and came haring up to us. My springer immediately went into her usual "submissive" flat on the ground mode and we grabbed the other two and put their leads on while I made a dash for my springer. I shouted over to the Ridgeback's owner "Is he okay with other dogs?" (we have three Ridgebacks in my village who are seriously evil - dog warden always out to owner who is only supposed to walk them one at a time, and muzzled following attack on another young dog, so I'm naturally cautious of them). Ridgeback's owner replied "Of course he is, otherwise I wouldn't have him off his lead. If you don't want your dogs to run free and play with other dogs, don't bring them into this field!". The three of us were so speechless, we just couldn't reply! Surely we were only right to be wary of this dog! Other owner was so snotty, we couldn't believe what we heard!
 
I can see your fury but really if the dog is that badly behaved you should only ever allow it off the lead in a gated area.
my G R is a bit of a fool at times and will run up to other dogs to make friends (he's not agressive) and I am always careful where I allow him loose, as he too would follow another dog until he noticed I was walking rapidly in the opposite direction, when he hurtles after me.
One of the things at Dog Club that always amazed new people was seeing probably thirty dogs roaming round the field at the end of the training sessions all loose. there were never any fights either, they all knew it was a social occasion and behaved, even the newcomers.
I would perhaps have a go at training your dog to recall when asked, and don't let him off again until he will obey you.
I don't think you could blame the other chap who after all was minding his own business until pestered by your dog..
 
He's not really that badly behaved, he's just a typical (baby) terrier and gets a bit obsessed with certain thing, which seems to pestering other dogs at the mo!
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Like I've said before, we've never had this problem before and 99% of dogs that go in the park are friendly and off the lead.
 
I would say it was you OH's problem. If a dog is in a public area it should always come to call and be under control. This other man could have been late for work or whatever its not HIS job to help you with your dog, granted it would have been kind - but certainly not his place to stop.
Sorry but Id be more concerned for the people who may have swerved to miss your errant pup and caused themselves or passers by damage.
Dogs who dont come to call, dont get off the lead end of.

And even dog agressive dogs, need to be excersised, the fact that it was on a lead dictates that this chap didnt want his dog fannying around with others, which is his right. Noone walking their dog on a lead should have to put up with other peoples dogs harrassing them really...
 
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Dan wasn't in that bit of the park, I think Alf had followed them down to that part with Dan trying to call him, then when he saw they weren't going to stop he ran down. thats the kiddie part so dog people don't normally go in there - because of the kids and the lack of gate!

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So your dog ran off into a different part of the park where there are no gates (how did he get there) while ignoring your OH calling for him and then started following the other man out at which point your OH decided to run after him and yet somehow this is still the other man's fault for not stopping
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At what part did I say it was the mans fault?? All i was asking is would people stop and wait a second!!

God I didn't think a little dog running off would cause so much interest!
 
Fine, they are both a bit mental and chase around like mad people but they do generally come back pretty well. Thats why I don't want to keep his lead on him all the time, 1 - I don't think he would feel he'd had enough exercise and 2 - I'd feel sorry for him because he likes to run so much!
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Thing is, he does come back strait away when there is nothing exciting going on it's just this dog thing!
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One might have a go at him eventually and settle him down!
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Thanks for asking and any tips would be good!
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He's a BT isn't he? They are very sociable little beasts!
Is there a training club near to you where you can go and
get some one-to-one time with him?
Carry something really tasty with you on walks (liver cake!)
or a squeaky ball or something,
sometimes using a whistle works too then a treat when he
comes back, you could start by trying these out at home.
 
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LOL....the never ending post...its u hun....your so popular
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Try a clicker and some tasty treats as FF suggests.....try him on a long line for a few sessions one on one....and offer him something tasty like cheese or chicken...cut up into little pieces then call him ALF COME..LOL
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(no sh*t) lol and when he arrives at your feet offer him the treat and click at the moment it enters his gob....this way u will have a training aid for him to assosiate with a treat....or a whistle thats another option.
I will get the last post in...lol
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