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when walking the dog....

By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

Obviously I don't mean round the streets, but near us there some woods and I let my dogs off so they can have a run as does everyone else who uses the woods

There's always a mixture of response from fellow dog walkers when you come in contact with them, my dog's are really friendly and all though I don't let them run wild round other people and their dogs I see no harm in letting them socialise with other dogs that are also friendly and actually think it does them good to be around other dogs so as not to make them wonder why they arnt allowed near other dogs and become aggressive, that is of course only my opinion

You seem to get a mix response from people tho while out, some people are also quite happy to say hello, even have a quick chat while our dogs are happily sniffing each others bums

while others act like a pack of lions are coming towards them and start yelling at you to get your dog away and shooing them like they are something evil, of course im not saying they are wrong for not wanting my dogs near there's its upto them how they look after their dog and who they let them near, I just find it weird how people can be so different

So which are you, a chatter and bum sniffer or do you keep your dogs away from others?

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

So which are you, a chatter and bum sniffer or do you keep your dogs away from others?"

I have 2 Alsatians.

And zeus is fine..saracen is normally ok too with other dogs.

But generally I have to be more careful with Saracen as he's an ex police dog..though only 3 years old.

Everyone knows my dogs mostly and are ok.

My mum and dad have 2 ladbradors and my dogs are fine with them.

Saracen can get snappy with "sudden" movement's.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I have the same problems when I walk my velosaraptors

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I have a Jack Russell who I trust to be very friendly however I do keep him on the lead, if he was off and approached another dog who wasn't so friendly I couldn't live with myself if he got attacked

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"I have the same problems when I walk my velosaraptors "

Brilliant... I laughed so hard....

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By *iewMan over a year ago
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Angus & Findhorn

mine play but are hyper

I usually walk away saying 'sorry'

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

my rottie is fine until dhe sees labs. she hates labs. but I prefer people keep control of their dogs

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"mine play but are hyper

I usually walk away saying 'sorry'

This^^

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By *atcherofmyballsMan over a year ago

hereford

So which are you, a chatter and bum sniffer "

That can get you banned from Tesco ,I've found

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Are the bad reactions from those whos dogs are on leads?

One of the dogs I owned was fear aggressive, especially while on a lead so I would shout at other owners to recall their dogs if they ran up to Harry to say 'Hello' as he would often react badly.

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By *ove bi guysWoman over a year ago

Birmingham

My sisters dog is blind (was neglected before she got him) so we keep me on a lead, albeit a long one. We are wary of other dogs but only because being blind he wants to sniff n feel other dog and when he approaches though he can't see his eyes appear bigger and we understand other dogs can see this as aggressive and then go for him. Being blind he cannot see to run or defend if a another dog goes for him.

When we go to the field we walk the edge so he isnt in the way of others so much. Most dog owners know him now so is less of an issue now.

If a dog runs up and appears aggressive we have a walking stick we place between them. Never see a dog cross a stick. Plus owners see it and generally call their dog back. Never hit a dog, its not there for that just to put space and object between that isnt me lol

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I have and always had dogs and if i see someone with dog i do not know i have mine sit until owner confirms if their dog is friendly if not then i put mine on lead.

Way i see it as a rule if someone has their dog off lead then they trust their dog so let mine socialise with the other pet.

Folk who never let their dogs off make matters as dogs are social animals and generally mix well.

If a dog is about to start its easy to spot as down to body language and quite easy to stop dogs fighting full on if you react quickly.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I have a young Staffy who is very friendly and would love to meet and greet everyone and their dogs.

But

People who do not know us tend to gather their dogs back to them and give us a wide birth

This afternoon she has had a whale of a time with a couple of other staffys.

I do call her back when we see other dogs till I know the owners are ok for her to 'meet' their dogs

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"I have a young Staffy who is very friendly and would love to meet and greet everyone and their dogs.

But

People who do not know us tend to gather their dogs back to them and give us a wide birth

This afternoon she has had a whale of a time with a couple of other staffys.

I do call her back when we see other dogs till I know the owners are ok for her to 'meet' their dogs

Total agreement.

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By *uietlykinkymeWoman over a year ago

kinky land

My little one is terrible.

Admitted we only rescued her in August, and she is getting better but she's scared of her own shadow at times.

If you were to chuck her into a playground full of screaming children, she would be in heaven, yet a bigger dog, and shes cowering on the floor. Mind she also reacts oddly to some older men

Maybe once she has more socialisation, then she wont be so scared but we keep her on the lead and pick her up when other dogs come running at her

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I must say I hate seeing dogs off leads, I have a shar pei who is quit timid and his eye sight isn't great due to his wrinkles and when a dog runs up to him he jumps out his skin and also if you see a dog on a lead how do you know it's not on a lead because it's aggressive and you let yours run up to it, what happens if it goes for yours and bites it?

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

It's a dog eat dog world

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By *iamondsmiles.Woman over a year ago

little house on the praire

I hate dogs off a .ead, the other week we sat in the park and this great mutt ran over and jumped at my stomach just after my operation.

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By *reelove1969Couple over a year ago

bristol

dont have an issue with dog owners letting their dogs off leads generally as long as they can control them however i have twice been brought off my bike by dogs who seem to think its a great game to give chase and grab your ankles as youre cycling through parks. I think owners who know their dogs do this ought to keep them on leads as it is very dangerous if you are cycling fast

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"I must say I hate seeing dogs off leads, I have a shar pei who is quit timid and his eye sight isn't great due to his wrinkles and when a dog runs up to him he jumps out his skin and also if you see a dog on a lead how do you know it's not on a lead because it's aggressive and you let yours run up to it, what happens if it goes for yours and bites it?"

Not sure what a shar pei is but dogs are socoal animals and should for most part be off lead in suitable places that being said not all dogs are non aggressive but dogs behaviour down to owners. Dogs that are never let off tend to react two ways either they appear agressive on lead or cower. Owners are main problem.

Totally fail to see point having dogs and not letting them run and mix.

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By *ouple in LancashireCouple over a year ago

in Lancashire

as tripodius says dogs by their nature are social animals and want to interact with other dogs and humans..

if we see other dogs on a lead we keep ours close till we know whats going on, is the dog on the lead not well and cant jump about and many other reasons..

had a woman who twice picked her westie up when our Airedale was about, asked her why as he was very friendly..

she responded that 'they' can be aggressive, despite her own dog never having been set on by any dog let alone ours..

sometimes some owners attitudes are the issue and not the dog..

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

We used to have a couple of Staffs (not at the same time),both were very biddable and would never wander more than 10 or so paces from us.

However, although they were very friendly/fussy with people they were unpredictable with other dogs, some they liked others not.

With that in mind, whenever we saw another dog coming towards us we put them on a leash.

It really annoyed us when the other owner, having seen us do that, would let their bundles of fluff run up to ours for a sniff.

When the reaction of our dogs was a snarl they'd say "OOOH he/she's not very friendly!".

No you Muppet, that's why you saw me put him/her on a leash FFS!

XXXX

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

dogs are socoal animals and should for most part be off lead in suitable places that being said not all dogs are non aggressive but dogs behaviour down to owners. Dogs that are never let off tend to react two ways either they appear agressive on lead or cower. Owners are main problem.

Totally fail to see point having dogs and not letting them run and mix."

Great points, totally agree

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By *mm_n_ZedCouple over a year ago

Fareham

I like to let my little mutt off the lead for a damn good run - which is something he couldn't do if he was tethered even on a long retractable lead. Of course, if we're walking along the pavement or seafront esplanade then he's on a lead.

But he's well behaved and always under control whether on or off a lead. He sees me as pack leader and never wanders far from me (always looks back to see that I'm behind him).

As for other dogs, I gauge their body language / stance but usually assume they're also friendly and socialised if they're off a lead. If they're on a lead, I ask the owner if their pet is dog friendly before I'd let my little one approach them.

Mostly common sense really

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By *mm_n_ZedCouple over a year ago

Fareham

"We used to have a couple of Staffs (not at the same time),both were very biddable and would never wander more than 10 or so paces from us.

However, although they were very friendly/fussy with people they were unpredictable with other dogs, some they liked others not.

With that in mind, whenever we saw another dog coming towards us we put them on a leash.

It really annoyed us when the other owner, having seen us do that, would let their bundles of fluff run up to ours for a sniff.

When the reaction of our dogs was a snarl they'd say "OOOH he/she's not very friendly!".

No you Muppet, that's why you saw me put him/her on a leash FFS!

XXXX"

Did you have them muzzled too?

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Obviously I don't mean round the streets, but near us there some woods and I let my dogs off so they can have a run as does everyone else who uses the woods

You seem to get a mix response from people tho while out, some people are also quite happy to say hello, even have a quick chat while our dogs are happily sniffing each others bums

So which are you, a chatter and bum sniffer or do you keep your dogs away from others?"
We have an English pointer, we are in the bum sniffing and chat camp

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By *beautifulpainCouple over a year ago

Basingstoke

Brilliant topic! Well I am a bum sniffer :oP.

On the topic of dog walking, we have a very sociable dog and it really annoyed me when people don't let their dogs play. Lyra loves to play and run with other dogs it breaks my heart when people are too uptight to let their dogs play.

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By *beautifulpainCouple over a year ago

Basingstoke

"I like to let my little mutt off the lead for a damn good run - which is something he couldn't do if he was tethered even on a long retractable lead. Of course, if we're walking along the pavement or seafront esplanade then he's on a lead.

But he's well behaved and always under control whether on or off a lead. He sees me as pack leader and never wanders far from me (always looks back to see that I'm behind him).

Mostly common sense really

Caesar Milan much?

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By *mm_n_ZedCouple over a year ago

Fareham

"Brilliant topic! Well I am a bum sniffer :oP.

^^^ This! It makes for an enjoyable, sociable time not only for my dog but for me. I've met some really lovely, fascinating people when walking my dog

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"dont have an issue with dog owners letting their dogs off leads generally as long as they can control them however i have twice been brought off my bike by dogs who seem to think its a great game to give chase and grab your ankles as youre cycling through parks. I think owners who know their dogs do this ought to keep them on leads as it is very dangerous if you are cycling fast "

maybe it would be wise to slow down, or get of your bike and walk, if you are going past dogs?

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Part of responsible dog ownership is socialisation,

The kennel club, Good citizen awards, bronze, silver and gold are brilliant, and there will be at least one dog club in every town, just ask local vet or google, for a modest fee between £3 and £5 for an hours session once a week, its brilliant.

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By *ub bbwWoman over a year ago

oldbury

I have a 13 week old sprocker who is very bouncy and this seems to put people off stopping to let him sniff and meet their dogs. He's very friendly and I want him to meet other dogs and socialise with his own kind we have seen a few dogs who will stop but all on leads as there have been a couple of dogs attacked in the park so I've heard. Parsley stays on his lead being so little. He has a standard lead and a 20ft one we use to let him roam but he would happily be a bum sniffer.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"We used to have a couple of Staffs (not at the same time),both were very biddable and would never wander more than 10 or so paces from us.

However, although they were very friendly/fussy with people they were unpredictable with other dogs, some they liked others not.

With that in mind, whenever we saw another dog coming towards us we put them on a leash.

It really annoyed us when the other owner, having seen us do that, would let their bundles of fluff run up to ours for a sniff.

When the reaction of our dogs was a snarl they'd say "OOOH he/she's not very friendly!".

No you Muppet, that's why you saw me put him/her on a leash FFS!

XXXX

Did you have them muzzled too?"

Neither needed muzzling, they were great with people, kids and some dogs and were always under control.

It's the other dogs that weren't under control.

We personally would never let our dogs, no matter how friendly, freely run up to a dog that we'd just seen the owner put on a leash.

We'll give you an instance, our boy Staffy was taken right out to the tideline with his friend a little Westie and her owner.

They were running around playing, when all of a sudden we heard a load of manic shouting from a woman up on the beach.

Running towards us was this stupid out of control Retriever which immediately went for the Westie.

Our dog went straight for it to protect its pack member, the Westie.

Naturally being a Staffy he got the better of the altercation before we could grab and tether him.

The poor little Westie was in a bit of a mess but guess who was the villain of the piece according to the Retrievers owner?

Yep you guessed it!

XXXX

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By *r mrs pCouple over a year ago

taunton

"Obviously I don't mean round the streets, but near us there some woods and I let my dogs off so they can have a run as does everyone else who uses the woods

You seem to get a mix response from people tho while out, some people are also quite happy to say hello, even have a quick chat while our dogs are happily sniffing each others bums

So which are you, a chatter and bum sniffer or do you keep your dogs away from others?"

Always let our 2 dogs off the lead in fields etc, both are what some people consider ' risky breeds ' , we have had other dog owners shouting at there dogs, as if they are about to be mutillated by ours.

Dogs are very good at sussing out if they are going to be attacked, very few dogs are vicious, just a shame some owners are.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Im a bum sniffer..

One of mine is a jack russel who was born deaf and has the typical no fear attidue of a jr and can try and put dominance on other dogs but if they turn on him he flops straight into submission.

but being deaf i cant call him back so always stay close to him as some owners ignorance of dogs is shocking. Most understand a jr though and also my boys bark is horrendous cos he cant hear himself and he sounds aggresive but he isnt. Its like he expects certain ettiquette from other dogs and if they are socially retarded he will show fominance to them

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I keep my dogs on their leads whenever im out in public.Its sensible and responsible to do so as not everyone is a dog lover.Infact I think it should be law.I get extremely hacked off when dogs come running towards mine totally ignoring the shouts from their owners!

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"I keep my dogs on their leads whenever im out in public.Its sensible and responsible to do so as not everyone is a dog lover.Infact I think it should be law.I get extremely hacked off when dogs come running towards mine totally ignoring the shouts from their owners!"

I agree and understand being hacked off with dogs that ignore owners thats the owners not dogs fault cannot agree having dogs always on lead in public if out and about near roads etc then yes but if suitable places in parks etc then controlled dogs need to socialise and not be constantly shackled.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I always walk my Border Collie of lead as he gets far more exercise this way. However one of my fears is that he'll see another dog across the road & run over in front of traffic. Not that he ever has done this. Yet two weeks ago he did exactly that & crossed the road to sniff the bum of another dog. But he ran up the pavement 20 yards & then crossed over the zebra crossing, stopping the traffic & then back down again to the other dog!

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Walk in the fields by me and my dog is always off the lead. He loves running around with others and have had some lovely chats with owners. If I see a dog who we don't know I hold Charlie until I know they are ok. But generally follow rule if they're off lead then they are friendly xxx

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

My 'girls' have their own set of canine friends who tend to pop round and tear around my garden.They are certainly not shackled in that situation and in fact are very sociable!

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Walk in the fields by me and my dog is always off the lead. He loves running around with others and have had some lovely chats with owners. If I see a dog who we don't know I hold Charlie until I know they are ok. But generally follow rule if they're off lead then they are friendly xxx"

Spot on i do same.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Slight variation but dies anyone have the type so small they can fit in their hand if so they aint really dogs

This is true there is bloke who goes in park with one of these mon dogs and he carries wtf is that about and dont get me started about folk that have coats etc for their dogs again wtf.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Slight variation but dies anyone have the type so small they can fit in their hand if so they aint really dogs

This is true there is bloke who goes in park with one of these mon dogs and he carries wtf is that about and dont get me started about folk that have coats etc for their dogs again wtf."

There is a 'handbag' dog we bump into on our walks.Its possibly the most bad tempered dog I have ever met in my life! and yes I agree,they aren't dogs,they are snacks.I have to say though that the girls do look fun in their 'dracula' outfits on Halloween!

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By *wingerdelightCouple over a year ago

eastliegh

Our dog is not social with other dogs. Intact to the point the other dog would die quickly. Do we only ever walk him on the lead in lead only areas. Often we meet dogs of the lead and when I ask then to control their dog the responce is the same. My dog is fine. My reply is always it won't be if you let it come closer. Some people are so thoughtless.There is a reason we are in a lead only area ffs

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Our dog is not social with other dogs. Intact to the point the other dog would die quickly. Do we only ever walk him on the lead in lead only areas. Often we meet dogs of the lead and when I ask then to control their dog the responce is the same. My dog is fine. My reply is always it won't be if you let it come closer. Some people are so thoughtless.There is a reason we are in a lead only area ffs"

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By *mm_n_ZedCouple over a year ago

Fareham

I'd be totally gutted if it became law to tether your dog on a lead in ALL public places. I walk my dog in fairly remote areas that are popular with dog walkers and well away from roads. I love seeing him running hell bent for leather, his little curly tail streaming out behind him like a little banner. And seeing him indulge in his favourite game of tag with other dogs is just a joy. Such carefree exuberance wouldn't be possible if he had to trudge along on a lead at my pace.

In the 21st Century where most dogs no longer work and just spend most of their time in a house, they don't just need a walk - they need to RUN off their excess energy.

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By *am123Man over a year ago

essex chelmsford

So which are you, a chatter and bum sniffer or do you keep your dogs away from others?"

im more of a bum sniffer but the dog likes to chat while im doing that

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By *mm_n_ZedCouple over a year ago

Fareham

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By *oxy_minxWoman over a year ago

Scotland - Aberdeen

I used to have a collie, but when he was a puppy, in my area at the time were a few staffies who were friendly with people but not other dogs. Whilst mine was on the lead in training, they would become aggressive towards him, so he learnt to be aggressive back!

So mine ended up being better behaved off the lead than on, as he had learnt that being tethered (so to speak) put him more at risk, than being able to run away if needed, he never was that great at socialising with other dogs after that

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Why do some people (wrongly) think that if a dog doesn't get on with some other dogs it will attack people?

It always ends up with the kneejerk outcry of "What if it was a kid!".

Dog fights are countless, attacks on kids are rare!

XXXX

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By *uietlykinkymeWoman over a year ago

kinky land

Mines a little white Bichon, she cant really run away, more she jumps up someone to save her from big scary dogs, shadows, leaves

She'll get better though

Shes stopped shaking if one of the kids shout now

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By *ub bbwWoman over a year ago

oldbury

"Slight variation but dies anyone have the type so small they can fit in their hand if so they aint really dogs

This is true there is bloke who goes in park with one of these mon dogs and he carries wtf is that about and dont get me started about folk that have coats etc for their dogs again wtf."

I saw two of these today in frilly outfits being carried and when one was put down it pooed and the owner pulled out baby wipes to wipe its bum. Needless to say parsley went bounding over to try to say hello they picked up their precious toy and shouted parsley would get it dirty.

How ever I'm thinking of getting him a coat as his winter coat might not come in fully with him being so young and I don't want him getting sick. It will onmy be for this winter. I think it's acceptable with puppies

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By *mm_n_ZedCouple over a year ago

Fareham

Why do some people (wrongly) think that if a dog doesn't get on with some other dogs it will attack people?

It always ends up with the kneejerk outcry of "What if it was a kid!".

Dog fights are countless, attacks on kids are rare!

XXXX"

Oh - so if your dog gets away from you and rips another dog's head off that's ok then - just ask long as it doesn't attack a kid?

And there was me falsely accusing your dog of being potentially dangerous. Silly me

Dog fights may be countless but why risk adding to that number if you know your dog may engage in one if it encounters a dog it 'doesn't get along with'?

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

I have a greyhound so it best be able to run fast if it wants to bite my dog

I wasn't suggesting people let their dogs run wild and jump over other peoples dog's, I would never allow my dogs to do that, all I ment was if you saw another person with a dog are you the type of person to talk to the other person confirm their dog is friendly too and let them play if all's ok or would you rather just keeps yours away from other dogs, all dogs need to run free when possible and there are many places where this is acceptable and many where it isn't, I happen to think its good for dogs to socialise and play with other dogs but also respect the wishes of those who don't

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By *emmefataleWoman over a year ago

dirtybigbadsgirlville

I wish other dog owners wouldn't just take one look at mine and freeze...hes a real affection monkey and only wants to make friends....but I keep him on the lead anyway.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"I wish other dog owners wouldn't just take one look at mine and freeze"

Cos yours are ugly fucks.

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By *emmefataleWoman over a year ago

dirtybigbadsgirlville

"I wish other dog owners wouldn't just take one look at mine and freeze

Cos yours are ugly fucks.

"
And you being an expert in ugly fucks?

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"I wish other dog owners wouldn't just take one look at mine and freeze

Cos yours are ugly fucks.

And you being an expert in ugly fucks?

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"I wish other dog owners wouldn't just take one look at mine and freeze...hes a real affection monkey and only wants to make friends....but I keep him on the lead anyway.

Awww, what do you have?

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By *cottishsexgoddessWoman over a year ago

Glenrothes

I have a big daft Rottie who is almost a year old, but whenever we are out and see families and people with other dogs, we put him on the lead and introduce him first, unless we come upon others and their dogs too quickly. Rotties don't have a good reputation and often, putting him on the lead makes others wary, but I would rather do that than have him charge up to someone, to say hello, and give them a fright. His good nature and goofy behaviour has won over a lot of people.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Why do some people (wrongly) think that if a dog doesn't get on with some other dogs it will attack people?

It always ends up with the kneejerk outcry of "What if it was a kid!".

Dog fights are countless, attacks on kids are rare!

XXXX

Oh - so if your dog gets away from you and rips another dog's head off that's ok then - just ask long as it doesn't attack a kid?

And there was me falsely accusing your dog of being potentially dangerous. Silly me

Dog fights may be countless but why risk adding to that number if you know your dog may engage in one if it encounters a dog it 'doesn't get along with'?"

"Silly me" you say, well perhaps you wouldn't appear so silly if you read through all our posts.

You'd find on our first that our dog's never wandered more than ten paces away from us, besides that, they'd return at the click of our fingers.......no fruitless shouting or screaming from us to try to get them to return.

Also, they'd be put on a leash at first sight of another dog approaching.

There's an old saying "It's a wise parent that knows their child", it's an even wiser owner that knows their dog and it never does to second guess what they'll do next, no matter how well behaved.

Might we suggest that if your that concerned about your dog's wellbeing, as we are ours, you wouldn't let it run free to get into strange dogs faces without asking the owner if it was O.K.

Our dog's never got away because they were put on a leash, so the only way our dogs would have "encountered" another, close up and face on, would be if the owner was stupid and careless enough to permit it.

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By *reelove1969Couple over a year ago

bristol

maybe it would be wise to slow down, or get of your bike and walk, if you are going past dogs?"

obvious really when you think about it .. it is the responsibility of every other user of a park to modify their behaviour to prevent themselves being attacked by a dog !

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

maybe it would be wise to slow down, or get of your bike and walk, if you are going past dogs?

obvious really when you think about it .. it is the responsibility of every other user of a park to modify their behaviour to prevent themselves being attacked by a dog ! "

I've got to be honest my greyhound was trained to run with my bike, I have a harness that goes on the dog and attaches to the bike and he runs along the side of me, he loves it but because of this every time he see's a bike he runs along side it if possible so now as soon as I see a bike I make sure he's not in a position to run with it, have to say tho he has never tried to grab anyone or pull them off he just associates a bike with running along side it as that's what he was trained to do

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By *emmefataleWoman over a year ago

dirtybigbadsgirlville

"I wish other dog owners wouldn't just take one look at mine and freeze...hes a real affection monkey and only wants to make friends....but I keep him on the lead anyway.

Awww, what do you have? "
English Bull Terrier. He is a sweetie,a rescue dog, so still not sure of his reaction, hence I always keep him on a lead, he doesn't growl or get aggressive when he sees other dogs just looks "interested".

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"I wish other dog owners wouldn't just take one look at mine and freeze...hes a real affection monkey and only wants to make friends....but I keep him on the lead anyway.

Awww, what do you have? English Bull Terrier. He is a sweetie,a rescue dog, so still not sure of his reaction, hence I always keep him on a lead, he doesn't growl or get aggressive when he sees other dogs just looks "interested"."

I love English bulls I wanted to get one when I was getting a second dog but none of my kids like them, my daughter said they look like they have been hit in the face with a frying pan

I think they are gorgeous dogs

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By *mm_n_ZedCouple over a year ago

Fareham

Why do some people (wrongly) think that if a dog doesn't get on with some other dogs it will attack people?

It always ends up with the kneejerk outcry of "What if it was a kid!".

Dog fights are countless, attacks on kids are rare!

XXXX

Oh - so if your dog gets away from you and rips another dog's head off that's ok then - just ask long as it doesn't attack a kid?

And there was me falsely accusing your dog of being potentially dangerous. Silly me

Dog fights may be countless but why risk adding to that number if you know your dog may engage in one if it encounters a dog it 'doesn't get along with'?

"Silly me" you say, well perhaps you wouldn't appear so silly if you read through all our posts.

Also, they'd be put on a leash at first sight of another dog approaching.

There's an old saying "It's a wise parent that knows their child", it's an even wiser owner that knows their dog and it never does to second guess what they'll do next, no matter how well behaved.

Might we suggest that if your that concerned about your dog's wellbeing, as we are ours, you wouldn't let it run free to get into strange dogs faces without asking the owner if it was O.K.

I did read through your posts - and by your own admission, any dog that approached yours would 'die quickly'. If that's not a definition of a dangerous dog, I don't know what is.

I don't allow my dog to approach those on a lead without speaking to the owner for precisely that reason - it may be an unmuzzled potentially aggressive killer. Your admission - not mine.

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By *emmefataleWoman over a year ago

dirtybigbadsgirlville

"I wish other dog owners wouldn't just take one look at mine and freeze...hes a real affection monkey and only wants to make friends....but I keep him on the lead anyway.

I love English bulls I wanted to get one when I was getting a second dog but none of my kids like them, my daughter said they look like they have been hit in the face with a frying pan

I think they are gorgeous dogs "
Lots of people don't like the look, but I feel the same as you xx

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"I wish other dog owners wouldn't just take one look at mine and freeze...hes a real affection monkey and only wants to make friends....but I keep him on the lead anyway.

AWWWW love them almond eyed chuckleheads.

XXXX

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By *reelove1969Couple over a year ago

bristol

nympho .. got to be honest also and used to have a whippet who done exactly the same thing with me and she was an absolute sweetie ...she was never a hazard to any other user of the park and had she became she would have been put on a lead ..love your posts though nympho !!

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I did read through your posts - and by your own admission, any dog that approached yours would 'die quickly'. If that's not a definition of a dangerous dog, I don't know what is.

I don't allow my dog to approach those on a lead without speaking to the owner for precisely that reason - it may be an unmuzzled potentially aggressive killer. Your admission - not mine."

Have you just woke up from a dream or what????

Perhaps you'd like to tell us on which of our 4 previous post's we said what you accuse us of saying because your making yourself sound all the more stupid when the reality of what we really said is there for all to see!

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By *exxifun5Couple over a year ago

NORWICH

Im going slightly off topic here as I dont own a dog I am frightened of them after being attacked... what upsets me is when people are walking their dog off the lead, the dog will bound up and the owner will see I am frightend but rhe owner does not call the dog back but walks towards me saying its ok he's friendly look he just wants to play .... the dog by then is jimping at me and I am strugling to breathe with fear and they just keep talking about how friendly their dog is .... I know dog owners want and should have the right to walk their dog off the lead ... but please just remember some of us are really frightened and he maybe friendly but it doesnt stop me being petrified

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

I did read through your posts - and by your own admission, any dog that approached yours would 'die quickly'. If that's not a definition of a dangerous dog, I don't know what is.

I don't allow my dog to approach those on a lead without speaking to the owner for precisely that reason - it may be an unmuzzled potentially aggressive killer. Your admission - not mine.

Have you just woke up from a dream or what????

I think they are referring to this post

which they seem to have got mixed up and think was posted by you

don't shoot the messenger im just trying to help

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I did read through your posts - and by your own admission, any dog that approached yours would 'die quickly'. If that's not a definition of a dangerous dog, I don't know what is.

I don't allow my dog to approach those on a lead without speaking to the owner for precisely that reason - it may be an unmuzzled potentially aggressive killer. Your admission - not mine.

Have you just woke up from a dream or what????

I think they are referring to this post

which they seem to have got mixed up and think was posted by you

don't shoot the messenger im just trying to help

Thank you N N, we won't hold our breath waiting for an apology, lol.

XXXX

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Chatter and bum sniffer here.

I have a little Shorkie, and he loves playing with other dogs. We have a lake close to us and most dog owners in our area walk their dogs off lead around it, it's a kind of unwritten rule, if they are off lead they are friendly and if they are on leads then you take care not to let your dog go close until you have confirmed with the owners whether they are aggressive or not. Seems to work as we haven't had any incidents as far as I'm aware.

I have never picked my dog up just because another dog has run up to him .....a few times he tried climbing up my legs, but I just put him back on his 4 legs and made him deal with it, he is now very confident and will allow any dog have a good bum sniff!! He even lifts his leg so they can sniff more than just his bum lol xx

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By *rummagemMan over a year ago

Bedworth/Nuneaton

I get the same mixed reaction with my dog, a Yellow Lab. As she's an assistance dog, she's very well trained and friendly with both people and other dogs. But when she's in the park, she's off duty and so out of "uniform".

When she was at the Training Centre, they let all the dogs being walked loose so they all run together in a large circle. So obviously my dog does it now and tries to get the other dogs to join in.

The owner's reactions range from delight to hostility, though fortunately being well trained, I can call her immediately and put her on a lead.

If their dog was on a lead, I could understand it, but it's strange how some people react aggressively when their own dog is loose.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Chatter and bum sniffer here too.

However, if I can see the other dog(s) on a lead, then I may be inclined to keep mine on a lead too.

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By *rummagemMan over a year ago

Bedworth/Nuneaton

Oh she's a definite chatter while I'm the bum sniffer... Or should be the other way round?

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By *mm_n_ZedCouple over a year ago

Fareham

"Chatter and bum sniffer here.

Shorkie? Yorkie + ?

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Chatter and bum sniffer here.

Shorkie? Yorkie + ? "

Yorkie shih tzu cross

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By *mm_n_ZedCouple over a year ago

Fareham

"Chatter and bum sniffer here.

Shorkie? Yorkie + ?

Yorkie shih tzu cross"

Mine's a Maltso - I love these funny crosses

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By *aceytopWoman over a year ago

from a town near you

we all walk our dogs off the lead never had a problem yet and there can be upto 12 dogs running around at the same time,its great to see them all having a good time

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"we all walk our dogs off the lead never had a problem yet and there can be upto 12 dogs running around at the same time,its great to see them all having a good time"

that's what I like to see

I help out with a dog walking scene for old people, basically a few of us round up the little dogs of elderly people who find it hard to walk their dogs themselves and we take them to the park, I love seeing them all running about and playing, I really do think its good for the dogs too

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By *aceytopWoman over a year ago

from a town near you

I couldn't take mine to the park for about a week,had to go elsewhere,i swear he had a grin on his face when we went back and he couldn't get out of the car fast enough

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By *wingerdelightCouple over a year ago

eastliegh

Why don't you also muzzle your dangerous dog? What if it pulled away from you and attacked a kid? Muzzles aren't cruel and offer security for the owners of aggressive dogs. It'd be a shame to be ordered to destroy it for the sake of a piece of leather."
he is no threat to people. I fact he's asleep on our daughter's bed atm. We tried a muzzle while at the vet and he was so distressed the vet said we should leave it. He would never attack a person but he would another dog if it aproched him so we take extreme care to walk him where another dog should never bee off the lead. Why should we upset him for the sake of other dog owners who can't abide by the rules.

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By *mm_n_ZedCouple over a year ago

Fareham

Fair enough - you know your dog better than anyone else and are doing what's right for you but I know if I had a dog that was likely to kill another dog under ANY circumstances then I'd have it muzzled in public.

Having said that, I'm not bringing into question your dog's temperament with you and your family - I'm sure he's affectionate and greatly loved. It's just a shame he isn't social with other dogs. Do you know what's behind that? Or is it a breed thing? Or just him?

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"I wish other dog owners wouldn't just take one look at mine and freeze...hes a real affection monkey and only wants to make friends....but I keep him on the lead anyway.

Huge soft spot for EBTs

With rescue dogs it is always slightly different as often the new owner won't know the full history. Harry was a rescue, something had happened to him to make him fear aggressive, something that took careful management.

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By *wingerdelightCouple over a year ago

eastliegh

"Fair enough - you know your dog better than anyone else and are doing what's right for you but I know if I had a dog that was likely to kill another dog under ANY circumstances then I'd have it muzzled in public.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I have a rottie who is 50/50 with other dogs so I would never let him off the lead around other dogs but I do also feel it's good for a dog to be off the lead and have that chance to run around so I take him to a closed of field and as soon as I see someone else walk in he's straight back on his lead

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I have a lurcher.she is sound around people and not a nasty dog.

If a dog shows any aggression towards her she will have a go.never anything too nasty.its just dogs been dogs.

Once was at park throwing her ball,two small dogs came running from a few hundred meters,the woman was shouting at them.them ran after mine barking.she turned around and gave it a quick thrashing.the woman came running shouting that if there is any damage I'm paying.told her fuck off and get them under control.

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By *obby609Man over a year ago

solihull

I let my dog socialize with other dogs. Although if I do not know the other dog and owner I put my dog back on her lead and tell the other owner my dog is friendly.

Usually they say so is their dog and I let her off again. It stops people from saying you are an irresponsible owner.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"I let my dog socialize with other dogs. Although if I do not know the other dog and owner I put my dog back on her lead and tell the other owner my dog is friendly.

Usually they say so is their dog and I let her off again. It stops people from saying you are an irresponsible owner."

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Yes, we have noticed this.

My Lab and Mrs J's Spaniel will run over to a dog and a quick sniff and they normally lose interest and the owners are usually ok .

My sons dog is a Staffie/husky cross and gets a totally different reaction from some dog owners .

They will pick poochikins up and kick out which is a bad reaction .

Normally poochy has a knitted jacket on and expensive collar and lead and has probably never had the chance to interact with other dogs because the owner does not see poochy as a dog , more a child .

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

We have also seen people , when they pick poochy up, kiss it

I would not want to be doing that, firstly it's weird and secondly my bugger has probably rolled in something

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