Unleashed dogs...do you speak up?

[Anonymous]

Yes, I had a woman call me an a-hole and a Trump supporter (I'm not) at a park in DC when I asked her to a) leash her dog and b) keep him off the playground equipment. I pointed to the list of rules posted on the playground stating exactly that.

In MoCo, some people are OK and apologize when I ask them to leash, and others act huffy. A few times, they will leash then unleash a few minutes later. At that point, I call the park police (this is at parks in MoCo, so they have jurisdiction), but they've never arrived fast enough to catch the person and write a ticket. I don't expect them to -- I do explain it's not urgent so they don't come racing there.

Now if a dog bit my child, I'm calling 911 right away.

[Anonymous]

I wish this were policed. If the cops actually started handing out tickets, it would stop. The owners do it because they can get away with it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP said "I asked him nicely but firmly to leash his dog and that seeing a large animal run at us like that was really scary."

Certainly not telling off -- it was the owner's nasty reply and name calling that was "bad form."

It is not OP's place to police the behavior of others.

The dog jumped on her! that is damn sure her business.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP said "I asked him nicely but firmly to leash his dog and that seeing a large animal run at us like that was really scary."

Certainly not telling off -- it was the owner's nasty reply and name calling that was "bad form."

It is not OP's place to police the behavior of others.

The dog jumped on her! that is damn sure her business.

No kidding. If a strange person came and jumped on you, most people wouldn't just shrug that off.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I wish this were policed. If the cops actually started handing out tickets, it would stop. The owners do it because they can get away with it.

We need conservative texan law in dc va and md no more liberal wishy washy law

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I have a dog and always ask others to leash. My dog is terrified of loose dogs and my children are scared of big dogs too (our dog is super small and sweet). The only exception are truly well trained dogs who stay at their owners' sides and sit when told. I don't mind seeing them off leash because they are in control.

You did right, and honestly next time I would ask for his card and tell him it is so that you can report him to the cops for harassment. I am a lawyer and HATE douchebag lawyers who try to pretend the degree means they can do whatever they want because they are too important to follow the rules.

Little Dog People You want your children afraid of big dogs? I'll take my big dog over a little yappy dog that pees all over the house everyday. Big dogs are sweet too

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I have a dog and always ask others to leash. My dog is terrified of loose dogs and my children are scared of big dogs too (our dog is super small and sweet). The only exception are truly well trained dogs who stay at their owners' sides and sit when told. I don't mind seeing them off leash because they are in control.

You did right, and honestly next time I would ask for his card and tell him it is so that you can report him to the cops for harassment. I am a lawyer and HATE douchebag lawyers who try to pretend the degree means they can do whatever they want because they are too important to follow the rules.

Little Dog People You want your children afraid of big dogs? I'll take my big dog over a little yappy dog that pees all over the house everyday. Big dogs are sweet too

NP. I owned both a big and small dog. Currently a sweetie yorkie but I had a husky who was very big over 90 pounds and tall and often confused for a malamute breed. My husky got into more trouble because of his size. His size made a lot of people with kids afraid even though he was very kind and friendly to strangers. One time a guy threatened to take his gun out when my husky got loose (escape artist husky). Also when we played sometimes his sharper teeth scraped my skin too hard or his paw landed on me heavily causing a blood bruise. If i went to the hospital with this he would get reported to animal control.

[Anonymous]

I'm afraid of dogs, so the sight of an unleashed dog causes panic. I won't say anything unless the dog starts moving towards me, at which point I'm pleading "Please call your dog off!" and trying my best to not succumb to a panic attack.

Last fall new neighbors moved in. They never leash their damn dog. The first time it approached me, I did my usual "call your dog off" and the woman got very huffy. Happened a second time. My DH then went over and asked that they please follow the law and leash their dog. Good lord, they acted like he suggested we take it out back and shoot it. So now I have to be on the look out every time I leave the house, and we have neighbors who hate us.

(Yes, I've gone to therapy about my dog phobia. Doesn't change the fact that you should leash your dog.)

[Anonymous]

It has not been an issue so far with my very, very small dog. I have had to tell children to leave her alone/ not approach, though.

[Anonymous]

I usually speak up. I also often snap a pic of the owner and tell them it's to show animal control if necessary. I've gotten some lovely rants from these guys, and it's always guys.

[Anonymous]

If they're not bothering me I don't

[Anonymous]

If the dog rushes me, then yes I say something. I feel if I do not, it is encouraging the behavior. They are only getting angry because they know they are wrong.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Yup.

"Leash your dog, please."
"He's friendly!"
"LEASH YOUR DOG, PLEASE!"
"It's okay, he's friendly!"
"MY DOG ISN'T, LEASH YOUR DOG!"

My dog actually is fine, she just is not a fan of unleashed, untrained wild dogs running at her full speed and will bark her head off and look vicious. People are really selfish.

I had an older, midsized dog that no longer appreciated puppies getting up in her face. We were in Bethesda sitting on a bench and a guy being dragged by his golden puppy came up the sidewalk and said "Can we say hi?" as they approached. I said, "Not a good idea. My dog doesn't do well with other dogs."

Fortunately I had mine by the collar, because he completely ignored my warning and his puppy went right up into my dog's face, prompting a growl and snap.

He dragged his dog back horrified and yelled at me because he didn't listen or control his dog.

Idiot.

[Anonymous]

I don't give a damn about other dog owners feelings. My dog is not friendly with other dogs and not in the mood. I tell them to put their dog on a leash, its the law and if I have time I video it. I tried to speak to a neighbor reasonably once and it didnt get anywhere. So I sent the video to animal control. I know they went to the house. Don't know if they got a ticket.

[Anonymous]

Our neighbor's dogs are always off leash. I don't like it and neither does our dog (leashed). The neighbor carries A leash so when approached by park police (rare) puts it on her dogs. It's tricky, I like the neighbor, I like her dogs, but just because your dog does not like leashes it makes things much harder for us when walking our dog..