What made your day a crap one??

Horrid day in work yesterday, tidying up after people's... well let's not get me started there.

Topped it off with hearing news that one of the dogs I encounter regularly up the park where I walk mine was killed on Friday evening by two Alsatians whom were apparently let off the lead. It was a gorgeous little mutt as well, very friendly and absolutely loved my dog who loved it back. I truly feel for the owner, she never failed to say hi and ask how myself and the OH were doing. I've nothing against Alsatians (or any dog breed for that matter), but the owner(s) obviously didn't take necessary precautions by leaving their dogs off the lead with the potential for them to be aggressive. It truly frustrates me to my core when dog owners are seemingly incapable of controlling their dogs, or not informing others of potential issues, or worse still allowing non-friendly dogs to roam free. It has put me in a truly foul mood which, if I'm honest, I'm struggling to shake off.
 
As a dog owner myself, it truly saddens me to read this. This sadly gives all dog owners a bad reputation and also fuels the dangerous dog argument. Dogs like us humans have individual personalities and are the product of their upbringing be it good or bad, their environment be it claim or hectic and their genetics. Sadly a case of poor irresponsible ownership and i can fully empathise with your anger.
 
I come across this kind of thing all too often , Taz was attacked by two Alsatian dogs when he was very young, I managed to intervene and the physical damage was not great but he has been mentally scarred for life and now is petrified of larger dogs and shows it through agressive behaviour to all big dogs we come across and yet time and time again I see people walking their dogs off the lead and out of their control , I have had to phyiscly grab hold of or even kick dogs who have tried to attack my dog while their owners have not got a clue what do do, it makes my blood boil and can ruin what should be a relaxing walk with my dog.
I hear of other dogs having being killed on our local beach by dogs out of control of their owners. I will do what it takes to prevent Taz getting injured by another dog, it is not the first time I've given a dog a swift kick and then let rip on the owners and I'm sure it won't be the last unfortunately !
 
plastic_paddy said:
As a dog owner myself, it truly saddens me to read this. This sadly gives all dog owners a bad reputation and also fuels the dangerous dog argument. Dogs like us humans have individual personalities and are the product of their upbringing be it good or bad, their environment be it claim or hectic and their genetics. Sadly a case of poor irresponsible ownership and i can fully empathise with your anger.
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That means a lot. It can so often be blamed on the dog but myself and the OH have always stated that it is down to the owners. A classic example is the negative portrayal of the original 'Nanny dog', the Staffordshire Bull Terrier. They get a terrible rep but are, without question, the friendliest dogs I've come across (as a general statement). I was recently out with my dog and came across an older gent walking a black Labrador. I asked whether he was friendly and, in hindsight, the chap perhaps didn't hear me but nodded politely towards me. I said to Daisy (my little woofer) to go and 'say hi', as she was patiently waiting by my side for the 'go ahead' and as she started walking towards the lab the owner pulled back and started hollering 'no, no'. I couldn't help but think that there was plenty of opportunity for the owner to make known that their dog wasn't friendly (assumption). My dog is about half-shin height, fluffy and forever wagging her tail. I'd hesitate to assume the owner thought my dog was a threat, hence the earlier assumption.

I do agree to some extent that it's genetics, but more on a mentally sound heritage vs a not-so one. I.e. if the parents of the dog have shown aggression, I feel its more likely for the pup to show aggression, rather than no-hope, aggressive breeds. I think some breeds require more due attention to mouthing and aggressive tendencies, but all (mentally sound heritage) dogs can grow to be good, sociable pets.
 
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I come across this kind of thing all too often , Taz was attacked by two Alsatian dogs when he was very young, I managed to intervene and the physical damage was not great but he has been mentally scarred for life and now is petrified of larger dogs and shows it through agressive behaviour to all big dogs we come across and yet time and time again I see people walking their dogs off the lead and out of their control , I have had to phyiscly grab hold of or even kick dogs who have tried to attack my dog while their owners have not got a clue what do do, it makes my blood boil and can ruin what should be a relaxing walk with my dog.
I hear of other dogs having being killed on our local beach by dogs out of control of their owners. I will do what it takes to prevent Taz getting injured by another dog, it is not the first time I've given a dog a swift kick and then let rip on the owners and I'm sure it won't be the last unfortunately !
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Absolutely, and rightly so in my opinion. My folks dog (black toy poodle, lamb cut not the ridiculous lion cut, very handsome and athletic, fast as lightning) was chased by a brown spaniel down the beach before, which made several attempts to bite the back of his neck. My mother intervened and picked up her dog and the spaniel went its own course. In short, she made an excuse for the owner because she had the dog as well as walking her toddler and pushing a pram on the beach. I said to her that I wouldn't have had any of that because she should have the foresight to know that her dog isn't under control if she's attempting to take care of two other anima...*ahem* children.

I always make a conscious effort to let people know that my dog is beyond friendly, especially with kids and other animals. Yes, she chases cats but she's beyond curious and apparently used to live in a house with a cat prior to our adopting her.
 
Sadly lots of people are very negligent when it comes to their dogs and thinking of others. Where I walk my dog there was a lady who's pair of Staffs were attacked by another dog, this ladies dogs are the softest things you could wish to meet, very affectionate and after the attack one has changed completely, more aggressive and it is terrible to see how it is, it will go for anything but in fairness the owner always walks the dog with her husband and they never leave it off. Since then I always make sure I have a walking stick with me, my dog is a very timid Cocker Spaniel and the amount of times I have walked her and clocked something running towards us, there is a blindspot in a field we go and people leave their dogs just run often 50-100 yards ahead with no thought about about what is ahead. The dog can be friendly but it is a risk I'd rather not take, the other annoyance is people who don't pick up their dogs mess!!

Only a few weeks ago I was giving my dog a run behind my house and a pair of dogs bolt towards barking and teeth showing, I put myself between them and swung for them. Look around and the owner is across the fieldcompletely oblivious on her phone. Shouted to her that she she should be mindful of others and how she is lucky I didn't have my stick on me or her dog would have had a crack, called me a c word. So that started a back and forth, very unpleasant individual

I train the dog for retrieving and how unthoughtful people are affects how I can train her, to the point that I now have access to the local school grounds to be able to walk and train in peace and quiet.
 
I've a friend who always takes a yardstick out with him when he walks his dog. He says he never has a problem with people not being in control of their dogs when he does. In a leaf out of his book I started taking a stick with me whenever I took the kids on the ridge when we lived in town. Holding the stick in both hands whenever I spotted a dog off the lead approaching was a fairly sure decider on how much the owner trusted the dog.
 
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Seeing my poor pooch suffering after having his plumbs taken away. Horrid seeing him all drowsy. Also dreading when the drugs wear off and he still has to have the cone on for 7 days and limited to 20 minute walks.
 
It's not nice , is it Matty. Our French Bulldog, Lola was speyed last year, so if it's any consolation the vet next door assures me that castration being an " external " op is less severe and faster recovery than an " internal " replumbing on a bitch. We had Lola on restricted activity for three weeks, involving having her on the lead when she got out the back for the toilet. For a 12 month old girl used to running free twice a day for an hour each time it was difficult. So, I truly sympathise with the challenge. Only consolation is you've given him a much greater chance of a healthy and longer active life.

JohnnyO. o/
 
Count of Undolpho said:
I've a friend who always takes a yardstick out with him when he walks his dog. He says he never has a problem with people not being in control of their dogs when he does. In a leaf out of his book I started taking a stick with me whenever I took the kids on the ridge when we lived in town. Holding the stick in both hands whenever I spotted a dog off the lead approaching was a fairly sure decider on how much the owner trusted the dog.
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I'm taking my stick out on walks from now on, good idea. :)
 
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