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I meant to bring it to work today but there is a letter from a dog owner saying that runners should (a) warn her when they're approaching her and her dog so neither of them is startled (b) slow down so the dog doesn't chase them.
If the writer of this letter is on these forums, I hope a runner kicks you next time your dog goes for someone.
I'm really peed off with having my runs ruined by stupid owners who can't control their pets - I have had 3 dogs go for me in the last couple of months.
And please don't say "he never usually does this" or "it's because you're running" - there are plenty of dogs who only want a fuss etc but the owners keep them on a lead or grab them when someone comes near!
By the way, I really like dogs. I don't like irresponsible owners.
Rant over.
If the writer of this letter is on these forums, I hope a runner kicks you next time your dog goes for someone.
I'm really peed off with having my runs ruined by stupid owners who can't control their pets - I have had 3 dogs go for me in the last couple of months.
And please don't say "he never usually does this" or "it's because you're running" - there are plenty of dogs who only want a fuss etc but the owners keep them on a lead or grab them when someone comes near!
By the way, I really like dogs. I don't like irresponsible owners.
Rant over.
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can't some judgement be excercised anymore?
KIck the dog, not the owner Elsombrero. You might end up on an assault charge.
Is that not just your animal magnetism Cougs?
Running bhoy....I certainly wouldn't kick an owner and definately wouldn't kick the dog.
Cougie....I get a few nice dogs on my route, sometimes I stop to say hello if it's one I recognise and I recognise the owner.
;o)
I wonder if cyclists ever have problems with dogs?:))))
My opinion is, unless you are sure that your dog won't go for people, it should be on a lead.
The last time I had a dog day was last week - a dog went mental, there were 3 of us on a club run and we started at the back so it's not like the owner didn't know there were runners about. We had to stand around for a few minutes while the stupid woman tried to get hold of it. Then she told us that it had gone for us because we were running. I just ignored her, she was too daft to speak to.
I meet nice people
I meet nasty people
I meet nice cyclists
I meet nasty cyclists
I meet nice chavs
I meet nasty chavs
I meet nice dogs and their owners
I meet nasty dogs and their owners
Life is just like that
(Waits drumming fingers on desk for Muttley to post his link to the Dangerous Dogs Act)
<wanders off muttering "bloody dogs, bloody chavs.........">
http://www.opsi.gov.uk/ACTS/acts1991/Ukpga_19910065_en_1.htm
I agree with a dog owner asking for advance notice of a runner approaching from behind - seems common sensical and courteous to me. But if the dog might chase a runner, it should be on a lead.
"MOVE THAT BLOODY DOG OUT OF THE WAY YOU SILLY COW/GIT!"
So that's alright then.
Thankfully, although I use a park every day, the worst I get from nearly all the dogs is a curious sniff or a tail-whipping.
http://www.opsi.gov.uk/ACTS/acts1991/Ukpga_19910065_en_1.htm
I do sometimes see a older man, probably in his sixties, who has an alsatian on a chain. The dog barks and snarls, and strains at the chain, trying to get at us. One day the owner is not going to be able to hold on, and someone is going to get hurt.
And then you've got all the dog dirt that you have to avoid because none of these people will pick it up, but that's another major gripe of mine.
The other skill is hurdling the 10m self retracting lead from the dog!
I like dogs, but if you know your dog is likely to go for runners or anyone else for that matter, they should be on a lead. Isn't there a law about this?
That's my rant for today.
Majority are usually docile, but have had 4-5 'run-ins' with owners.
Couple of weeks ago one bounded up and just 'padded' the back of my legs, no big deal, the owner spouting the usual 'he's harmless' stuff.
They didn't have an answer when I said I occasionally jog through that part of the woods with my 8yo and 4yo, how do you explain to a 3ft nothing 4yo that the 3ft dog is harmless?
There was a dad and his son playing footie and jack (my dog) wandered over to play football with them (honest!). Jack's very good with his paws and he started to kick the ball etc and just play with the child (who was enjoying it - laughing and smiling etc). With that the dad pushed jack out the way grabbed the ball and then continued to push jack around. Jack didnt really understand what was happening and thought the man was playing so he continued to try and play with the football.
I quickly ran over as i realised that the situation may get out of control. As i arrived i was first told that my dog was dangerous and that he (the man) about kick and punch Jack! I took Jack away back to my girlfriend and went back to the guy. i returned and told him that i thouhgt he was being unreasonable - to which i was told to F@£k off etc etc. His boy who was now quite upset (more i believe at his fathers response)was crying.
My point is, is that we sometimes come across dogs who are nasty and people who are nasty!
Some dog owners are good.
Some car drivers are sound.
But then you will always get those who arent!
Its just all part of life.