Off leash dogs in Rock Creek Park. What to say?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I think Rock Creek Park should adopt the same regulations Rockville has. You can get a permit for your dog to be off leash if your dog and you can pass the off leash test the city gives.

So true.

[Anonymous]

That works for me too.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:"I'm supposed to be sympathetic to what?" I wonder how many times your spouse and child will be on the other end of that attitude in your lifetime. Aren't you worried that you will end using that pepper spray on a loved one?

By the way, I never said you shouldn't defend yourself from aggressive dogs. It's the rando dog that is just friendly that you should not attack. Remember, it's the owner, not the dog that should be the target your ire.

The owner will not [unless they are crazed] rip my flesh, pull off a nose, etc. Mauls /killings percentages have increased in frequency and severity hence the reactions of insurance companies. Many people we know do not take dogs to dog parks. Ours only goes on leash to parks when accompanied by large males capable of using a leather belt slinged and tightened. I loved taking my dogs on leashed walks in parks and to a lake. Not anymore.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:
I think Rock Creek Park should adopt the same regulations Rockville has. You can get a permit for your dog to be off leash if your dog and you can pass the off leash test the city gives.


So true.

No dog can not chase wildlife or run free in a natioanl park. It's not a city park.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:
I think Rock Creek Park should adopt the same regulations Rockville has. You can get a permit for your dog to be off leash if your dog and you can pass the off leash test the city gives.


So true.

No dog can not chase wildlife or run free in a natioanl park. It's not a city park.

"National"
So dog should not run wild because of wildlife. Better to shoot the deers.
And the obedience Rockville requires is obeying verbal commands of owners, btw.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:
I think Rock Creek Park should adopt the same regulations Rockville has. You can get a permit for your dog to be off leash if your dog and you can pass the off leash test the city gives.


So true.

No dog can not chase wildlife or run free in a natioanl park. It's not a city park.

"National"
So dog should not run wild because of wildlife. Better to shoot the deers.
And the obedience Rockville requires is obeying verbal commands of owners, btw.

Deer is plural as well as singular.

I've owned dogs all my life and am surprised by the "dog rights" attitude in these posts. I love my pets but know they may be a nuisance to others. Wildlife is rarely a nuisance in the parks. Unleashed dogs are regularly a nuisance.

[Anonymous]

Born and raised in DC. I'm not a dog rights activist. Im a dog owner who knows my dog is safe in rock creek park despite crazy over protective people moving to this city.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Born and raised in DC. I'm not a dog rights activist. Im a dog owner who knows my dog is safe in rock creek park despite crazy over protective people moving to this city.

Doesn't matter. What you're not comprehending is that other people do not know you, or your dog, or if your dog is "safe" (whatever that may mean), or "friendly." I do not have ESP to know what every dog is or is not like. Therefore, I will take precautions for any unknown dog that comes near me. I'm not interested in waiting until a dog puts their teeth on me again.

I don't care how well you know your dog - others don't know your dog. You can't blame them.

[Anonymous]

No. What you fail to comprehend is that my dog is not a danger or a nuisance. He is going to pay no attention to you. If I had a dog that wanted to jump on little kids or approach strangers I would keep him on a leash. My dog doesn't about you at all. If you call him, he will come over, expecting to be petted or probably wants to know if you have food. Otherwise he really doesn't give a shot in humans. Some dogs need to be on a leash. Some don't.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote: No. What you fail to comprehend is that my dog is not a danger or a nuisance. He is going to pay no attention to you. If I had a dog that wanted to jump on little kids or approach strangers I would keep him on a leash. My dog doesn't about you at all. If you call him, he will come over, expecting to be petted or probably wants to know if you have food. Otherwise he really doesn't give a shot in humans. Some dogs need to be on a leash. Some don't.

And that is what they all say...The fact that the pp is even arguing the issue is suspect. Odd dog things have been people wanting to bring their dogs to my house. They rave about doggie's behavior off leash and at dog parks. Then during conversation one might discover the furbaby was tossed out of petsmart, daycare, or various other locations.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote: No. What you fail to comprehend is that my dog is not a danger or a nuisance. He is going to pay no attention to you. If I had a dog that wanted to jump on little kids or approach strangers I would keep him on a leash. My dog doesn't about you at all. If you call him, he will come over, expecting to be petted or probably wants to know if you have food. Otherwise he really doesn't give a shot in humans. Some dogs need to be on a leash. Some don't.

This. And since there is no way to assess whether an approaching, off-leash dog is a jumper or biter, all dogs need to be on a leash. Comprende?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Amazon has a wonderful product called Liquid Ass. It smells like 100 putrified skunks. It is perfect for "marking" unleashed dogs. To those owners who have totally "awesome" dogs that are let off leash, hope you enjoy.

Here is how someone used "Liquid Ass" spray:

This stuff litterally smells like ass. Bad Ass. Horrible Ass. You need to go to the doctor Ass. Tried it out last night on my boyfriend. Here is a summary of my night:
5pm: Boyfriend on laptop in livingroom. He had been there for hours, so I decided it was time for him to get up.
5:05pm: Sprayed Liquid Ass three times on a sweater in the other room, then nonchalantly dropped it in the livingroom, about ten feet away from the boyfriend,
5:06pm: Boyfriend asks if I forgot to turn the bathroom fan on.
5:08pm: Boyfriend comments on how stinky the cats poop is.
5:15pm: Boyfriend, with his shirt covering his nose, scoops all three cat boxes in hopes of eliminating the wretched stench.
5:45pm: Boyfriend goes on a mad hunt, insisting that the cats must have crapped somewhere in the house. By this time, the smell has engulfed the appartment (a small two bedroom.) He picks up every piece of laundry on the floor, throws the bathroom mats in the washing machine and finds a face mask and gloves to put on. (I am a nurse and keep some supplies at home.)
6:25pm: Boyfriend becomes convinced the cats must have stepped in poo and tracked it all over the house. After smelling all four of the cats, he decides the cats must have cleaned themselves by now, At this point, after seeing all of the good this spray had done, I sprayed it thrice more; once in each bedroom and once in the livingroom.
6:30pm: Boyfriend sweeps and mops all of the tiled floors, sprinkles baking soda over the carpet and vacuums the entire place. Durring this time, I make sure my bottle is hidden really well. I can't afford to get caught on this one.
7:30pm: Boyfriend becomes convinced there must be spoiled food somewhere. He takes out the trash and loads the dishwasher.
11pm: While finishing up the laundry, Boyfriend discovered the sweater. He decides the cat must have wiped his paws on it and says we need to make an appointment with the vet because the smell is concerning.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Born and raised in DC. I'm not a dog rights activist. Im a dog owner who knows my dog is safe in rock creek park despite crazy over protective people moving to this city.

Typical local. "Must be them, certainly its not me".

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Amazon has a wonderful product called Liquid Ass. It smells like 100 putrified skunks. It is perfect for "marking" unleashed dogs. To those owners who have totally "awesome" dogs that are let off leash, hope you enjoy.

Here is how someone used "Liquid Ass" spray:

This stuff litterally smells like ass. Bad Ass. Horrible Ass. You need to go to the doctor Ass. Tried it out last night on my boyfriend. Here is a summary of my night:
5pm: Boyfriend on laptop in livingroom. He had been there for hours, so I decided it was time for him to get up.
5:05pm: Sprayed Liquid Ass three times on a sweater in the other room, then nonchalantly dropped it in the livingroom, about ten feet away from the boyfriend,
5:06pm: Boyfriend asks if I forgot to turn the bathroom fan on.
5:08pm: Boyfriend comments on how stinky the cats poop is.
5:15pm: Boyfriend, with his shirt covering his nose, scoops all three cat boxes in hopes of eliminating the wretched stench.
5:45pm: Boyfriend goes on a mad hunt, insisting that the cats must have crapped somewhere in the house. By this time, the smell has engulfed the appartment (a small two bedroom.) He picks up every piece of laundry on the floor, throws the bathroom mats in the washing machine and finds a face mask and gloves to put on. (I am a nurse and keep some supplies at home.)
6:25pm: Boyfriend becomes convinced the cats must have stepped in poo and tracked it all over the house. After smelling all four of the cats, he decides the cats must have cleaned themselves by now, At this point, after seeing all of the good this spray had done, I sprayed it thrice more; once in each bedroom and once in the livingroom.
6:30pm: Boyfriend sweeps and mops all of the tiled floors, sprinkles baking soda over the carpet and vacuums the entire place. Durring this time, I make sure my bottle is hidden really well. I can't afford to get caught on this one.
7:30pm: Boyfriend becomes convinced there must be spoiled food somewhere. He takes out the trash and loads the dishwasher.
11pm: While finishing up the laundry, Boyfriend discovered the sweater. He decides the cat must have wiped his paws on it and says we need to make an appointment with the vet because the smell is concerning.

ROTFL! I am so buying some.

[Anonymous]

Your an idiot. You bought and sprayed in your own house? Hahahahaha