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staffiecat

Something similar happened to me last year but I actually had both of my dogs on their leads ! I was training my youngest pup at the time and walking through a park that I used to go into twice every day. It was a very quiet day and I could see a man and a women with a pushchair heading towards me. I didn't think anything of it, my dogs were on their leads and fully under control. When the man got nearer to me he launched towards my puppy trying to kick her. I jumped forward shouting what the hell are you doing and from there on this guy became extremely aggressive - he threatened to call the police and pretend that they had attacked him and if that didn't work that he would have my dogs killed and whats more if he ever saw me again I too would be sorry!!

Luckily the park warden saw everything and came running over. The man was kicked out of the park. Interestingly, his wife had walked off and both of my dogs had sat down calmly the entire time that this guy was threatening them.

The guy clearly hates dogs and he felt that no dog should be allowed in a park even leaded. I was quite traumatised by the whole thing and since then I haven't been back to that park.

The moral of my story is this, leaded or not some people seriously do overreact to dogs. However, even though my dogs were on the lead, you still as a dog owner have to be aware of everyone and every animal around you. You can never tell who does and does not like animals nor can you ever be sure whether another animal is friendly or not.

take care OP and I hope that your pups are doing ok.

Tropez

staffiecat wrote: »

Something similar happened to me last year but I actually had both of my dogs on their leads ! I was training my youngest pup at the time and walking through a park that I used to go into twice every day. It was a very quiet day and I could see a man and a women with a pushchair heading towards me. I didn't think anything of it, my dogs were on their leads and fully under control. When the man got nearer to me he launched towards my puppy trying to kick her. I jumped forward shouting what the hell are you doing and from there on this guy became extremely aggressive - he threatened to call the police and pretend that they had attacked him and if that didn't work that he would have my dogs killed and whats more if he ever saw me again I too would be sorry!!

Luckily the park warden saw everything and came running over. The man was kicked out of the park. Interestingly, his wife had walked off and both of my dogs had sat down calmly the entire time that this guy was threatening them.

The guy clearly hates dogs and he felt that no dog should be allowed in a park even leaded. I was quite traumatised by the whole thing and since then I haven't been back to that park.

The moral of my story is this, leaded or not some people seriously do overreact to dogs. However, even though my dogs were on the lead, you still as a dog owner have to be aware of everyone and every animal around you. You can never tell who does and does not like animals nor can you ever be sure whether another animal is friendly or not.

take care OP and I hope that your pups are doing ok.

That sounds awful, and frankly, that man sounds unhinged to be quite honest.

QuackQuackOops

visidigi wrote: »

I figured I would get that reply - and I do agree with you, although I disagree it was only us that had to do something, there was no risk to them with our dogs running up, they are friendly and merely saying hello.

This 'person' appeared and shouted to get the dogs off them (they were round their feet, just like the other dogs in the woods) he had the same opportunity to lift his grandson up if there was a concern - owner and grandparent, equal expectation.

He didn't see to take kindly to me suggesting I kick his grandchild if it ran up to me.

You might know that your dogs wont hurt but other people dont and if your dogs stray into other people's comfort zones then you have to be prepared for shouts.
It is always up to a dog owner to put dogs back on a lead as soon as other people are in sight, especially if they have a child with them.
Sorry, but you were in the wrong and backed that attitude up with violence threats too. No wonder the guy was worried. But, what can anyone expect when someone suggest kicking a child to make a point.

QuackQuackOops

Myrtle77 wrote: »

That's true Errata. Equally if someone stops me to ask for directions, I can't be sure they're not going to drag me off an kill me. Should I kick them in the knackers first, just in case?

If he had a knife and was scaring you, you might, which is the point of what happened.
If the Man with the Child was scared of the dogs (and we dont know what he heard or saw. The dogs may have growled as they do being friendly sometimes or may have bared teeth) then it is perfectly reasonable to expect him to keep the dogs away from his child however he sees fit at the time.
I do not think for one minute he would kick a dog for no reason.

CFC

If someone kicked our dog while my husband was walking him, I'd be afraid for the person who kicked him tbh. Our dog is our substitute child and he has two willing slaves. The big slave doubles as a bodyguard.

On the other hand, we don't let him off the lead at all, he stays on the flexi or a 50 ft training lead because he will only recall when he feels the need lol. We're working on it but with him, as with a lot of terriers, it's like pushing water uphill.

Myrtle77

QuackQuackOops wrote: »

I do not think for one minute he would kick a dog for no reason.

People kick and abuse animals for no reason all the time. So, unfortunately, you may well be incorrect.

Besides, the OP has made it quite clear that his dogs did not growl, as you suggest.

dirtysexymonkey

Myrtle77 wrote: »

People kick and abuse animals for no reason all the time. So, unfortunately, you may well be incorrect.

Besides, the OP has made it quite clear that her dogs did not growl, as you suggest.

the same op who originally said he couldnt hear or see his dogs?! thats some turnaround!

Myrtle77

dirtysexymonkey wrote: »

the same op who originally said he couldnt hear or see his dogs?! thats some turnaround!

The same OP who also made it clear that their other half could. Read through the thread.

Sambucus_Nigra

Myrtle77 wrote: »

The same OP who also made it clear that their other half could. Read through the thread.

No. the OP said their wife turned around before they did. Nowhere does it say that either of them actually saw what happened.

aloise

After all the dog attacks i would not let a dog near any young child unless i knew it really well. even then i still would be very careful. This man did not know your dog and was protective of his grandson. To late if he's bitten to say "the dog has never done that before " Why do dog owners think they have th right of way in our parks, they make a disgusting mess which a lot of owners don't clean up. Why does a child have to avoid a certain part of the park so it can be free for other peoples dogs.
You should be training your dogs not to run up to people, and keep them on a lead till they are trained. I have seen some really well trained dogs who just run and walk with their owners and never approach anyone. Try doing hat instead of lambasting a man who is trying to protect his grandson.