Dog owners in Alexandria - control your damn dogs

[Anonymous]

If you run up behind a dog and it lunges, that's on you. Amazing how many people don't know proper etiquette. Teach your kids not to walk up to animals they don't know. Keep your distance. Always ask the owner before reaching out to pet. And for the "pepper spray" PP, please consider whether being cruel to animals is worth living with the lifelong damage I would allow my "big ass" dog to do to you if we see you point any type of weapon in our direction. You would never have the pleasure of jogging past another dog ever again.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If you run up behind a dog and it lunges, that's on you. Amazing how many people don't know proper etiquette. Teach your kids not to walk up to animals they don't know. Keep your distance. Always ask the owner before reaching out to pet. And for the "pepper spray" PP, please consider whether being cruel to animals is worth living with the lifelong damage I would allow my "big ass" dog to do to you if we see you point any type of weapon in our direction. You would never have the pleasure of jogging past another dog ever again.

It is not up to everyone else in the world to know the "etiquette" of your personal pet, if they're just walking or jogging by and minding THEIR own business. If you go in public, you are responsible for your dog, it's behavior, it's manners, how it reacts, and everything else pertaining to your pet.

Otherwise, you will be sued. And your dog will be put down. And your days of dog ownership will be over.

[Anonymous]

Hit the eyes

[Anonymous]

The only option is to shoot

http://www.whenshtf.com/threads/48464-Deadly-Force-to-Repel-Dog-Attacks/page2

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If you run up behind a dog and it lunges, that's on you. Amazing how many people don't know proper etiquette. Teach your kids not to walk up to animals they don't know. Keep your distance. Always ask the owner before reaching out to pet. And for the "pepper spray" PP, please consider whether being cruel to animals is worth living with the lifelong damage I would allow my "big ass" dog to do to you if we see you point any type of weapon in our direction. You would never have the pleasure of jogging past another dog ever again.

I'm a dog owner and this is bullshit. Yes, it's polite to indicate you're coming up behind someone (two legged or four legged) but that doesn't give anyone the right to lay hands/paws on the jogger. If your dog can't be taken out without having a bad startle reaction, you need to limit where you take your dog.

And, if a dog of any size jumped on my and clamped onto my arm like happened to OP, I will do what is needed to protect myself.

[Anonymous]

I have an infant and I'm not looking forward to when she's older and dogs interact with her. Most of the dogs I see in our neighborhood have terrible owners. I will be surprised if I get out of her toddler years without being bitten by a dog myself in defense of her.

[Anonymous]

Use of deadly force is permitted

[Anonymous]

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Next time I see your dog running freely, whether it jumps on me or not, I'm going to pepper spray it.

No, that is illegal. And cruel since it's not the dog's fault that its owner is an ass.

If it's in an area where dogs are required to leash their dogs, no it is not illegal. The dog could be wild for all I know, and I'm not going to wait or hesitate until it does something to a person. You're right it's not the dog's fault, but I can't exactly communicate with the dog or pepper spray the owner. Absolutely fed up with irresponsible dog owners blaming others.

If the dog is off-leash and not interested in what you are doing, why would you need to do anything? It's pretty obvious when a dog is going to attack.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:You're a dick OP. PS dogs can sense your fear and will attack. Stay away.

Huh? So people are not allowed to go out in public if they are afraid of dogs, because then they will be inviting attack? Does that include my 4 yo? Should she "stay away" from public areas until she toughens up?

Or maybe dog owners should take the time to train their dogs.

My 4yo is also really afraid of dogs, and many dog owners just. Do. Not. Get. It. When their dogs bark at her or suddenly move quickly toward her, she gets scared and sometimes starts crying, and the owners' reactions range from amusement to being offended (like their precious pooch would never harm anyone and how could anyone suggest otherwise). One recently told my child "it's just a dog; it's not a big deal." For some reason that really pissed me off. It IS a big deal to my daughter, who is 3.5 feet tall and doesn't understand that a dog barking and lunging toward you doesn't necessarily mean it's going to bite you.

I grew up with dogs. I know they are territorial and they bark. But if you take your dog into public spaces, then you have an obligation to make sure it's trained not to bark and lunge at strange humans. If you're out with your dog, jiggers may come by. It's not up to the jogger to assess your dog's sensitivity; it's up to you to make sure your dog can be around random and unexpected human activity. If the dog can't, then stick to dog parks.

My dog was abused by kids in her former home, so it goes both ways. Toddler and older kids have run toward her without asking permission to approach to pet her and she freaks out. I will control my dog, and you control your kids.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Next time I see your dog running freely, whether it jumps on me or not, I'm going to pepper spray it.

No, that is illegal. And cruel since it's not the dog's fault that its owner is an ass.

If it's in an area where dogs are required to leash their dogs, no it is not illegal. The dog could be wild for all I know, and I'm not going to wait or hesitate until it does something to a person. You're right it's not the dog's fault, but I can't exactly communicate with the dog or pepper spray the owner. Absolutely fed up with irresponsible dog owners blaming others.

If the dog is off-leash and not interested in what you are doing, why would you need to do anything? It's pretty obvious when a dog is going to attack.

It is absolutely NOT obvious when a dog is going to attack, as they usually do so very rapidly and quickly, often snapping in an instant. In most places, it is illegal for you dog to be off leash, except in a private area, or a specifically sanctioned area like a dog park. Everybody else does not know your dog. Everybody else does not know what your dog is capable of, or has a history of, or how to predict the temperament of your specific dog. An owner or caretaker is solely responsible for the animal when you take it out in public, and they should always be kept on a short leash when there are other people around.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You're a dick OP. PS dogs can sense your fear and will attack. Stay away.

Huh? So people are not allowed to go out in public if they are afraid of dogs, because then they will be inviting attack? Does that include my 4 yo? Should she "stay away" from public areas until she toughens up?

Or maybe dog owners should take the time to train their dogs.

My 4yo is also really afraid of dogs, and many dog owners just. Do. Not. Get. It. When their dogs bark at her or suddenly move quickly toward her, she gets scared and sometimes starts crying, and the owners' reactions range from amusement to being offended (like their precious pooch would never harm anyone and how could anyone suggest otherwise). One recently told my child "it's just a dog; it's not a big deal." For some reason that really pissed me off. It IS a big deal to my daughter, who is 3.5 feet tall and doesn't understand that a dog barking and lunging toward you doesn't necessarily mean it's going to bite you.

I grew up with dogs. I know they are territorial and they bark. But if you take your dog into public spaces, then you have an obligation to make sure it's trained not to bark and lunge at strange humans. If you're out with your dog, jiggers may come by. It's not up to the jogger to assess your dog's sensitivity; it's up to you to make sure your dog can be around random and unexpected human activity. If the dog can't, then stick to dog parks.

My dog was abused by kids in her former home, so it goes both ways. Toddler and older kids have run toward her without asking permission to approach to pet her and she freaks out. I will control my dog, and you control your kids.

How close do kids have to get before she freaks and what does she do when she freaks?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You're a dick OP. PS dogs can sense your fear and will attack. Stay away.

Huh? So people are not allowed to go out in public if they are afraid of dogs, because then they will be inviting attack? Does that include my 4 yo? Should she "stay away" from public areas until she toughens up?

Or maybe dog owners should take the time to train their dogs.

My 4yo is also really afraid of dogs, and many dog owners just. Do. Not. Get. It. When their dogs bark at her or suddenly move quickly toward her, she gets scared and sometimes starts crying, and the owners' reactions range from amusement to being offended (like their precious pooch would never harm anyone and how could anyone suggest otherwise). One recently told my child "it's just a dog; it's not a big deal." For some reason that really pissed me off. It IS a big deal to my daughter, who is 3.5 feet tall and doesn't understand that a dog barking and lunging toward you doesn't necessarily mean it's going to bite you.

I grew up with dogs. I know they are territorial and they bark. But if you take your dog into public spaces, then you have an obligation to make sure it's trained not to bark and lunge at strange humans. If you're out with your dog, jiggers may come by. It's not up to the jogger to assess your dog's sensitivity; it's up to you to make sure your dog can be around random and unexpected human activity. If the dog can't, then stick to dog parks.

My dog was abused by kids in her former home, so it goes both ways. Toddler and older kids have run toward her without asking permission to approach to pet her and she freaks out. I will control my dog, and you control your kids.

PP here with the scared 4-year-old. I completely agree with you. Kids should be taught how to ask permission first and then also how to approach and touch a dog. Otherwise it's not fair to the dog, or the dog's owner. Totally agree with you.

[Anonymous]

I was at the waterfront park two weekends ago (near the volleyball courts) and an unleashed dog "playfully" ran after a 5 year old and knocked him to the ground. The owner thought it was funny and said his dog is really playful. I had a one year old nearby that I ws chasing around and from that point on just picked up my DS and waited for the "playful" dog to leave.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If you run up behind a dog and it lunges, that's on you. Amazing how many people don't know proper etiquette. Teach your kids not to walk up to animals they don't know. Keep your distance. Always ask the owner before reaching out to pet. And for the "pepper spray" PP, please consider whether being cruel to animals is worth living with the lifelong damage I would allow my "big ass" dog to do to you if we see you point any type of weapon in our direction. You would never have the pleasure of jogging past another dog ever again.

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[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You're a dick OP. PS dogs can sense your fear and will attack. Stay away.

Huh? So people are not allowed to go out in public if they are afraid of dogs, because then they will be inviting attack? Does that include my 4 yo? Should she "stay away" from public areas until she toughens up?

Or maybe dog owners should take the time to train their dogs.

My 4yo is also really afraid of dogs, and many dog owners just. Do. Not. Get. It. When their dogs bark at her or suddenly move quickly toward her, she gets scared and sometimes starts crying, and the owners' reactions range from amusement to being offended (like their precious pooch would never harm anyone and how could anyone suggest otherwise). One recently told my child "it's just a dog; it's not a big deal." For some reason that really pissed me off. It IS a big deal to my daughter, who is 3.5 feet tall and doesn't understand that a dog barking and lunging toward you doesn't necessarily mean it's going to bite you.

I grew up with dogs. I know they are territorial and they bark. But if you take your dog into public spaces, then you have an obligation to make sure it's trained not to bark and lunge at strange humans. If you're out with your dog, jiggers may come by. It's not up to the jogger to assess your dog's sensitivity; it's up to you to make sure your dog can be around random and unexpected human activity. If the dog can't, then stick to dog parks.

My dog was abused by kids in her former home, so it goes both ways. Toddler and older kids have run toward her without asking permission to approach to pet her and she freaks out. I will control my dog, and you control your kids.

This happened to me, I was walking my dog near some kind of big get together at a shelter in a park and about ten kids came running out to me saying they wanted to pet my dog. I said no he doesn't like kids and just kept walking and about five of the kids kept coming. My dog is terrified of kids and was trying to hide between my legs. I got to the point where I was yelling at the kids to get away from us and the parents still didn't do anything or even notice. One little brat even told me that I had to let them pet my dog or they were going to tell their parents. At that point I told them very meanly to get back to their parents and I took off jogging down the trail.