Recently moved to a lovely area,lots of woods,bridleways,trails etc,but I'm often loathe to use them at certain times.Why? I HATE DOGS.All types,big and small.If I had a pound everytime someone says to me he's okay,(as he sniffs around or snarls at me)he won't hurt you I'd be a millionaire!!
My spine just goes cold everytime I spot one and its making me take alternative,less enjoyable routes.
Don't say they can detect fear-I know that,but you can't control it-it just happens.Any ideas to rid me of this phobia,please?
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Michelle x
Last one of many stories, on wednesday a bloke with 3 dogs again on those extended leads on a narrow path, dogs going in all directions I nearly got tangled up it was like an assault course
Anyway Terry I think like me you will just have to grin and bear it, sorry cant offer you advice just lots of stories.
Gaz.......
I'm a dog owner whose dogs totally ignore runners and, mostly, walkers as well but I do appreciate that not everyone likes dogs. If I think from someone's appearance/reaction that they don't like dogs I'll call mine away from their path if at all possible.
Having been attacked by a dog aged 4 Im not keen on them either, but the poor beasts are bound to want to run when you are
Their ownners should keep them under control, its not the dogs fault
I now live in a good area but now the problem is dog mess. Why in this day and age do we have this problem?
What you have is a natural fear. There is nothing wrong with that and after hearing of dog attacks you are just being careful.The only problem is Dog Owners who will not keep their dogs under control and clean up after them so everyone can enjoy their surroundings.
I'm not a big fan of dogs either, but if they trained their ignorant owners in a bit of dog-keeper etiquette then I'd be happier.
As for dog pooh on the road, another thing I commented on previously - if a child did that then there'd be uproar.
If dogs can be trained to do tricks and guide the blind, why the hell can't they be trained to use the lavatory and flush the chain??
:-0 Beth
Michelle x
I actually like dogs, but even so having one run into my path, and potentially tripping me up is a pain in the bum!
Iain
Seriously, the problem is the owners.
Iain -- you're quite right it is a £1000 fine for leaving dog muck about. What annoys me is people leave it in the park where I go and there are around 20 bins (including the doggie ones) for them to put it in - really half the problem is laziness, so a threat of fining should help with that. The problem is confronting the owner - last time I did it I was told in no undertain terms that if I didn't quit whining, I'd be made to quit - and I took the threat seriously when the woman pulled a swiss army knife out. I've never walked my dog there since!
Also I don't subscribe to the 'he/she won't hurt you school' of thought. Personally dogs don't worry me but as a father of two small children you try telling a 2/3 year old that the yapping little f***er 'won't hurt'.
Also why is it that owners think that when their dog bounds up to you , that you want to be covered in mud and dribble ? Yes I know they won't hurt , but to get the dribble dry cleaned out of my clothes (normally happens when walking home from work in a suit) is a pain in the backside.
Get a cat.
We started having a word with the owner who came out with "oh, he just hates trainers". Then why is he off the lead if you know he attacks people wearing trainers!!
Definitely need more training of dog owners!
look at me.........
Unbelievable.
I made a rather angry comment and his answer was that the dog needed to learn! What about a bit of back yard training or even a simple dog lead. The man had his son with him, I wonder if that is how he "teaches" his son too.
lots of dogs on my morning run in the local park and beyond running along with me for a while they don't cause me a problem;
however as a dog owner myself I do feel that some people can be very inconsiderate in letting their pooches run up to people. Some people have a very real fear of dogs and the bigger versions
can be quite intimidating when they come bounding up to you. Little dogs can sometimes be a trip hazard although I've not had to vault over a yorkie yet
i would advise anyone with a dog aversion to look again, though, as most dogs can be really nice if they trust you. i go to the local dog rescue as a volunteer and take some for a walk every week, sometimes i get a greyhound or sheepdog who pulls on the lead so i get an extra run in! i always keep them on the lead, since they dont know me well and i dont know them, but they're always so grateful afterwards since theyre caged up most of the time!
i think a lot of dog owners who arent runners just dont understand. i'm not afraid of dogs, but if a dog seems nervous or overly playful i'll slow down and offer the palm of my hand and say hello in a non threatening voice. i only go off road on long runs, so slowing down doesnt make much difference.
Why do these tatooed people have monsters like this with thick collars with big brass studs on them, do they think it makes them look hard !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
My heart is pounding at the memory, B******s.