A plea and reminder to parents of dogs

gettingready

not everyone will assume that a dog may be a danger because it's on a lead

And why not?

It is so simple....to assume

shegirl

gettingready wrote: »

And why not?

It is so simple....to assume

Well everytime I see a dog on lead I don't instantly assume it's a danger!Guess I have sense to see different reasons for things tbh If I see a dog with a muzzle then it would be different!

I certainly hope nobody assumes my dog is a danger!!!!

gettingready

As Ali-T correctly mentioned in his post earlier on, dog on a lead may not have to be "dangerous" but may be on a lead for other reasons, each of them valid to that dog and its owner but all meaning that strange dogs (or children) out of control should not approach that dog

gettingready

Was trying to find Ali_T post now but lost it somewhere - p[ost op dogs may be on a lead, unwell dogs may be on a lead.. lots of reasons.
None of those dogs need a stress of an off lead dog with owners miles away and unable to recall - running up to a dog that is a on a lead...

cannyscot_2

This is really interesting as we have a staffie cross adopted from ahome and it is dog aggressive but never a bother with people but does bark at the postie. We keep him on the lead and have had 2 incidences with dogs off lead so from now on I will follow the advice on here. I am not experienced with dogs apart from ours so would not know some of the things you mention ie dog on a lead because ill/dog aggressive etc and my guess is lots of these people don't either. My dog is brill with the kids and lets them shove him around etc no bother but my BIL put his 6 month old down next to him while he was eating and I gave him a fright by reacting quickly . I explained it wasn't a good idea while he was eating and he said he has never been around dogs and would not know that . I just assumed it is commonsense but maybe not. I know if anything had happened to his baby they would never have forgiven us despite the fact he put her in the dog's face.

puppy999

My dog is an American Akita now 2yr I have him on a lung line ( for those that are not horsey its a long line used for schooling horses)as he does not come back he is big and very play full and loves other dogs but I hav lost count the amount of times he as been attacked, mostly with staffies none on there leads ....the first time he was only 5mths if he had not had a thick coat he wud hav needed stitches it as not made him aggressive ...... he is a real wimp and will not fight if he did he wud make a real mess..... I walk on the road and take him to the playing fields were I can run in the enclosed area when I see a dog off its lead as people ignore the sign to keep dogs on there leads....... I am now gettin were I dont want to walk him as it makes me ill as soon as I see a dog of the lead I am looking for some were to run my heart feels like its coming out of my chest than I cant breath....... and you find that the dogs not on leads are pitbull types, staffies and rotties ......... If you feel that your dog needs a run go and buy a extra long lung line

EmptyPockets

shegirl wrote: »

I have to say,you've all made dog walking seem like a nightmare!

I'm sorry to say it,but if your dog is dog aggressive and nervous why don't you walk it somewhere where it isn't going to have other dogs showing interest so others can let their dogs do what dogs do?Sure they can recall and should do,but not everyone will assume that a dog may be a danger because it's on a lead and why blame everyone else?

It can be an utter nightmare for those of us with dogs who have problems, whether they be mental or physical problems.

And for those of us who have dogs who may, for instance, have been badly socialised or had bad experiences - how would we ever help them get over these issues if we just walked them in secluded areas and cut them off from all other contact with anybody else? They need to see other people and other dogs, but the owner has the responsibility to their dog to make sure it feels safe and unthreatened wherever possible. This is seriously difficult for us to do when other dog owners with 'normal' (I say very lucky) dogs who do not have any problems do not respect the boundaries we try to set around our own dogs.

I'm not trying to be difficult or just disagree for the sake of disagreeing. I'm just trying to make the point that there seems to be very little consideration out there for those of us who DO need to set boundaries around our dogs, whilst still trying to help them overcome problems that are already difficult enough to deal with. It's a long road for us, and the slightest 'incident' with a dog and owner who have not shown that consideration can put us back months, which is heartbreaking for us to see in our dogs.

Gingham_Ribbon

hoogervaaner wrote: »

If you can't see the difference between a dog that is uncomfortable around other dogs and one that is a danger to people then I suggest you read up a bit before making such inflamatory statements!

:rotfl:Um.. Okay.

Alternatively, I'll carry on asking questions, in order to find out more, if you don't mind. I didn't make a single inflammatory statement.

I had never heard the expression 'dog aggessive' before. I assumed the poster was speaking English as a second language and meant 'aggressive dog'.

If I hadn't asked the question I wouldn't have known the difference, would I?

gettingready

Gingham_Ribbon wrote: »

:rotfl:

I had never heard the expression 'dog aggessive' before. I assumed the poster was speaking English as a second language and meant 'aggressive dog'.

Not sure how you got that from the post:

Originally Posted by threemuttleys
I have to say that this is a big pet hate of mine. I have three dogs, one stays on her lead in most areas, because she is dog aggressive. Yet I still have people allowing their dogs to gallop up to her, and "call your dog back, she doesnt like other dogs" is so often met with "its ok s/he is friendly" "well she bloody isnt, unless you want your dog to get hurt hurry up"!

threemuttleys

Does your aggressive dog have a muzzle on when you walk her?

Correction DOG Aggressive dog.

What if you happen to be walking past a small child (whose parents aren't right next to them, because it's a safe area to play) and she mistakes the playing for a threat and attacks her?

She isnt people aggressive, she adores kids and people. My dog is always on a lead around people/kids so not an issue.

What if it's a puppy being trained that approaches?

1. She loves puppies!
2. Then the trainer/owner needs to be watching their charge, and using a long line before allowing the pup off the lead

What if it decides to just go for someone in the street?

again, not people aggressive

Is your dog ever around children?

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