Did I do the right thing? Feel terrible

[Anonymous]

You did the right thing. I would rather go pay a fine and bring my dog home than have him get run over.

[Anonymous]

You did nothing wrong OP, but I would have found a way to watch over the puppy to give the neighbors more time to show up. By that, I mean I would put the puppy in a room by itself, or my garage etc and at least give the neighbors a day before I thought of turning the dog in.

I don't understand the part that the puppy couldn't be taken into your house because you have cats. Plenty of people have cats and dogs. Are your cats so easily stressed that you can't bring a puppy into your home for a few hours?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:You did nothing wrong OP, but I would have found a way to watch over the puppy to give the neighbors more time to show up. By that, I mean I would put the puppy in a room by itself, or my garage etc and at least give the neighbors a day before I thought of turning the dog in.

I don't understand the part that the puppy couldn't be taken into your house because you have cats. Plenty of people have cats and dogs. Are your cats so easily stressed that you can't bring a puppy into your home for a few hours?

Yes, some cats would be incredibly stressed by that and it’s not really fair to do that to them in their home.

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Anonymous wrote:Imo the neighbor was negligent to leave a puppy (sounds like it’s an older pup) alone with no collar in the backyard. They should have crate trained it.

They are lucky you went above and beyond to keep their dog safe given your circumstances.

SERIOUSLY. Who does this?!

You are all so judgmental. For all we know they were in the yard with the puppy. It jumped the fence and ran off. They could not catch it so hopped in the car. Then the puppy returned. OP said they were not at home because they were looking for the dog. Lots of dogs are really fast. Once they are out, it takes seconds for them to be out of sight.

Sweetie, having better judgment doesn't make us "judgmental". Per the OP, the dog was behind the fence as OP walked by, and in the street as OP walked back, and OP was able to catch it. Quit creating a narrative where the owners aren't responsible just so you feel better about how irresponsible you also are.

If you have a new puppy, it should be dragging its leash in the yard until its recall is established correctly, and you should never leave it unattended. Yes, lots of dogs are really fast, and their humans need to properly account for this. That's not "judgmental" it's simply responsible.

Darlin',
Just so you know, dragging a leash is a terrible idea and a strangulation hazard, especially for a fence jumper/climber. They can also cross the fence in both directions.

Babygirl, dragging a leash is so you can stop the dog you're actively observing from making a run for the fence in the first place. The whole "they'll jump back in" theory is wild, and no dog is going to strangle themselves from dragging a leash while being actively monitored.

Of course, you'd see it as a hazard because you don't actively monitor or even properly train your dogs now, do you.

Sweet stuff,
If you can't grab your dog, you ain't getting the leash either.

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Anonymous wrote:Imo the neighbor was negligent to leave a puppy (sounds like it’s an older pup) alone with no collar in the backyard. They should have crate trained it.

They are lucky you went above and beyond to keep their dog safe given your circumstances.

SERIOUSLY. Who does this?!

You are all so judgmental. For all we know they were in the yard with the puppy. It jumped the fence and ran off. They could not catch it so hopped in the car. Then the puppy returned. OP said they were not at home because they were looking for the dog. Lots of dogs are really fast. Once they are out, it takes seconds for them to be out of sight.

Sweetie, having better judgment doesn't make us "judgmental". Per the OP, the dog was behind the fence as OP walked by, and in the street as OP walked back, and OP was able to catch it. Quit creating a narrative where the owners aren't responsible just so you feel better about how irresponsible you also are.

If you have a new puppy, it should be dragging its leash in the yard until its recall is established correctly, and you should never leave it unattended. Yes, lots of dogs are really fast, and their humans need to properly account for this. That's not "judgmental" it's simply responsible.

Darlin',
Just so you know, dragging a leash is a terrible idea and a strangulation hazard, especially for a fence jumper/climber. They can also cross the fence in both directions.

Babygirl, dragging a leash is so you can stop the dog you're actively observing from making a run for the fence in the first place. The whole "they'll jump back in" theory is wild, and no dog is going to strangle themselves from dragging a leash while being actively monitored.

Of course, you'd see it as a hazard because you don't actively monitor or even properly train your dogs now, do you.

Sweet stuff,
If you can't grab your dog, you ain't getting the leash either.

Again, clownshoes, if you're monitoring the dog, and the dog has enough recall to be semi-loose, this isn't the problem an idiot like you will have. If you're relying on the leash, and not the training, yeah, you're gonna have problems. If you haven't trained your dog to not bolt off, you shouldn't have them off-leash/out of hand in the first damned place.

Some of y'all shouldn't own dogs. Truly. You're a mess, and your dog is a liability.

[Anonymous]

In my county if you see a loose dog and call animal control they will do exactly what you did at the end -- bring it in to the shelter for a hotel stay billed to the owner.

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Anonymous wrote:Imo the neighbor was negligent to leave a puppy (sounds like it’s an older pup) alone with no collar in the backyard. They should have crate trained it.

They are lucky you went above and beyond to keep their dog safe given your circumstances.

SERIOUSLY. Who does this?!

You are all so judgmental. For all we know they were in the yard with the puppy. It jumped the fence and ran off. They could not catch it so hopped in the car. Then the puppy returned. OP said they were not at home because they were looking for the dog. Lots of dogs are really fast. Once they are out, it takes seconds for them to be out of sight.

Sweetie, having better judgment doesn't make us "judgmental". Per the OP, the dog was behind the fence as OP walked by, and in the street as OP walked back, and OP was able to catch it. Quit creating a narrative where the owners aren't responsible just so you feel better about how irresponsible you also are.

If you have a new puppy, it should be dragging its leash in the yard until its recall is established correctly, and you should never leave it unattended. Yes, lots of dogs are really fast, and their humans need to properly account for this. That's not "judgmental" it's simply responsible.

Darlin',
Just so you know, dragging a leash is a terrible idea and a strangulation hazard, especially for a fence jumper/climber. They can also cross the fence in both directions.

Babygirl, dragging a leash is so you can stop the dog you're actively observing from making a run for the fence in the first place. The whole "they'll jump back in" theory is wild, and no dog is going to strangle themselves from dragging a leash while being actively monitored.

Of course, you'd see it as a hazard because you don't actively monitor or even properly train your dogs now, do you.

Sweet stuff,
If you can't grab your dog, you ain't getting the leash either.

Again, clownshoes, if you're monitoring the dog, and the dog has enough recall to be semi-loose, this isn't the problem an idiot like you will have. If you're relying on the leash, and not the training, yeah, you're gonna have problems. If you haven't trained your dog to not bolt off, you shouldn't have them off-leash/out of hand in the first damned place.

Some of y'all shouldn't own dogs. Truly. You're a mess, and your dog is a liability.

See, now there's the judgmental asswipe we all know and love. You assume whatever damn thing you think will make you feel better. We love you sugartits! Never change a thing.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Imo the neighbor was negligent to leave a puppy (sounds like it’s an older pup) alone with no collar in the backyard. They should have crate trained it.

They are lucky you went above and beyond to keep their dog safe given your circumstances.

SERIOUSLY. Who does this?!

You are all so judgmental. For all we know they were in the yard with the puppy. It jumped the fence and ran off. They could not catch it so hopped in the car. Then the puppy returned. OP said they were not at home because they were looking for the dog. Lots of dogs are really fast. Once they are out, it takes seconds for them to be out of sight.

Sweetie, having better judgment doesn't make us "judgmental". Per the OP, the dog was behind the fence as OP walked by, and in the street as OP walked back, and OP was able to catch it. Quit creating a narrative where the owners aren't responsible just so you feel better about how irresponsible you also are.

If you have a new puppy, it should be dragging its leash in the yard until its recall is established correctly, and you should never leave it unattended. Yes, lots of dogs are really fast, and their humans need to properly account for this. That's not "judgmental" it's simply responsible.

Darlin',
Just so you know, dragging a leash is a terrible idea and a strangulation hazard, especially for a fence jumper/climber. They can also cross the fence in both directions.

Babygirl, dragging a leash is so you can stop the dog you're actively observing from making a run for the fence in the first place. The whole "they'll jump back in" theory is wild, and no dog is going to strangle themselves from dragging a leash while being actively monitored.

Of course, you'd see it as a hazard because you don't actively monitor or even properly train your dogs now, do you.

Sweet stuff,
If you can't grab your dog, you ain't getting the leash either.

Again, clownshoes, if you're monitoring the dog, and the dog has enough recall to be semi-loose, this isn't the problem an idiot like you will have. If you're relying on the leash, and not the training, yeah, you're gonna have problems. If you haven't trained your dog to not bolt off, you shouldn't have them off-leash/out of hand in the first damned place.

Some of y'all shouldn't own dogs. Truly. You're a mess, and your dog is a liability.

See, now there's the judgmental asswipe we all know and love. You assume whatever damn thing you think will make you feel better. We love you sugartits! Never change a thing.

Calling someone a "judgmental asswipe" for pointing to facts is a story about you, pp. Yikes.

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Anonymous wrote:Imo the neighbor was negligent to leave a puppy (sounds like it’s an older pup) alone with no collar in the backyard. They should have crate trained it.

They are lucky you went above and beyond to keep their dog safe given your circumstances.

SERIOUSLY. Who does this?!

You are all so judgmental. For all we know they were in the yard with the puppy. It jumped the fence and ran off. They could not catch it so hopped in the car. Then the puppy returned. OP said they were not at home because they were looking for the dog. Lots of dogs are really fast. Once they are out, it takes seconds for them to be out of sight.

Sweetie, having better judgment doesn't make us "judgmental". Per the OP, the dog was behind the fence as OP walked by, and in the street as OP walked back, and OP was able to catch it. Quit creating a narrative where the owners aren't responsible just so you feel better about how irresponsible you also are.

If you have a new puppy, it should be dragging its leash in the yard until its recall is established correctly, and you should never leave it unattended. Yes, lots of dogs are really fast, and their humans need to properly account for this. That's not "judgmental" it's simply responsible.

Darlin',
Just so you know, dragging a leash is a terrible idea and a strangulation hazard, especially for a fence jumper/climber. They can also cross the fence in both directions.

Babygirl, dragging a leash is so you can stop the dog you're actively observing from making a run for the fence in the first place. The whole "they'll jump back in" theory is wild, and no dog is going to strangle themselves from dragging a leash while being actively monitored.

Of course, you'd see it as a hazard because you don't actively monitor or even properly train your dogs now, do you.

Sweet stuff,
If you can't grab your dog, you ain't getting the leash either.

Again, clownshoes, if you're monitoring the dog, and the dog has enough recall to be semi-loose, this isn't the problem an idiot like you will have. If you're relying on the leash, and not the training, yeah, you're gonna have problems. If you haven't trained your dog to not bolt off, you shouldn't have them off-leash/out of hand in the first damned place.

Some of y'all shouldn't own dogs. Truly. You're a mess, and your dog is a liability.

See, now there's the judgmental asswipe we all know and love. You assume whatever damn thing you think will make you feel better. We love you sugartits! Never change a thing.

Calling someone a "judgmental asswipe" for pointing to facts is a story about you, pp. Yikes.

Excep they aren't facts, there aren't any 'facts' to be had here since none were offered by the original poster.

[Anonymous]

OP- you dod the right thing all around.

My neighbors dogs have gotten loose. At least four times. No collars either. Someone has usually left the gate or garage door open.

People need to do better at keeping their dogd safe and secure

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP- you dod the right thing all around.

My neighbors dogs have gotten loose. At least four times. No collars either. Someone has usually left the gate or garage door open.

People need to do better at keeping their dogd safe and secure

This. Don't leave your dog unattended unless it's crated. There are, like, 3 people I trust to have trained their dogs well enough to leave them in a yard without it becoming a nuisance or worse. None of them read this forum.

The rest of you need to suck less as dog owners. You're irresponsible, and it's a liability for the rest of us!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP- you dod the right thing all around.

My neighbors dogs have gotten loose. At least four times. No collars either. Someone has usually left the gate or garage door open.

People need to do better at keeping their dogd safe and secure

This. Don't leave your dog unattended unless it's crated. There are, like, 3 people I trust to have trained their dogs well enough to leave them in a yard without it becoming a nuisance or worse. None of them read this forum.

The rest of you need to suck less as dog owners. You're irresponsible, and it's a liability for the rest of us!

Aw shut up!

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:OP- you dod the right thing all around.

My neighbors dogs have gotten loose. At least four times. No collars either. Someone has usually left the gate or garage door open.

People need to do better at keeping their dogd safe and secure

This. Don't leave your dog unattended unless it's crated. There are, like, 3 people I trust to have trained their dogs well enough to leave them in a yard without it becoming a nuisance or worse. None of them read this forum.

The rest of you need to suck less as dog owners. You're irresponsible, and it's a liability for the rest of us!

Aw shut up!

A hit dog gon' holler...

[Anonymous]

I would have let it run free. Doodles are absolutely horrible mixes.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:OP- you dod the right thing all around.

My neighbors dogs have gotten loose. At least four times. No collars either. Someone has usually left the gate or garage door open.

People need to do better at keeping their dogd safe and secure

This. Don't leave your dog unattended unless it's crated. There are, like, 3 people I trust to have trained their dogs well enough to leave them in a yard without it becoming a nuisance or worse. None of them read this forum.

The rest of you need to suck less as dog owners. You're irresponsible, and it's a liability for the rest of us!

Couldn't agree more. Say it louder for the idiots with the doodles, pitties, alsatians, and labrador-mixes in the back.