Unleashed dogs at the neighborhood playground

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:hmm seems like there are a few guilty dog owners in this thread....

Exactly. So entitled. "Give me the chance to do the right thing." No, you had your chance and chose the wrong thing because it was inconvenient for you.

OP, definitely call animal control. Every time. And hang out long enough so you can watch the a-holes get a ticket. That would be awesome.

[Anonymous]

I'm also at the point of calling the cops when I see loose dogs. It's not my job to justify to people why they should NOT BREAK THE LAW by letting their animals run around in public unless it's a designated dog park.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:hmm seems like there are a few guilty dog owners in this thread....

y’all are nuts.

[Anonymous]

So do it! Call the cops or animal control or whatever on loose dogs and their owners and have the last laugh.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I find more and more, people are bringing their dogs to our neighborhood playground and letting them run around unleashed on the playground (on the mulched part, not even right next to it), nearby small children. It makes me feel really uncomfortable and also is against the law. Has anyone had any success calling the non-emergency police number for this? I hesitate to confront people because I find that most people who are that cavalier about letting their dogs run wild also go from 0 to 100 if you politely ask them to have their dog stop doing whatever it is doing.

Understand what you’re saying, but going right to the police is really the wrong thing to do. How about going up to the person and just explaining you'd prefer them to leash their dog because your kids are afraid? Not all dog owners are going to go ballistic on you. Be a responsible adult before you bring in law-enforcement, please.

It’s animal control.

Also, if your dog is so out of control that animal control has the legal standing to get intervene, you have no business owning a dog. Also, it’s a terrible idea to try to talk to someone with terrible judgement. Don’t do it. Especially when your children are around.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I find more and more, people are bringing their dogs to our neighborhood playground and letting them run around unleashed on the playground (on the mulched part, not even right next to it), nearby small children. It makes me feel really uncomfortable and also is against the law. Has anyone had any success calling the non-emergency police number for this? I hesitate to confront people because I find that most people who are that cavalier about letting their dogs run wild also go from 0 to 100 if you politely ask them to have their dog stop doing whatever it is doing.

Understand what you’re saying, but going right to the police is really the wrong thing to do. How about going up to the person and just explaining you'd prefer them to leash their dog because your kids are afraid? Not all dog owners are going to go ballistic on you. Be a responsible adult before you bring in law-enforcement, please.

It’s animal control.

Also, if your dog is so out of control that animal control has the legal standing to get intervene, you have no business owning a dog. Also, it’s a terrible idea to try to talk to someone with terrible judgement. Don’t do it. Especially when your children are around.

Jesus. Not everyone is a slavering jerk dog owner with an aggressive dog looking for a fight.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I find more and more, people are bringing their dogs to our neighborhood playground and letting them run around unleashed on the playground (on the mulched part, not even right next to it), nearby small children. It makes me feel really uncomfortable and also is against the law. Has anyone had any success calling the non-emergency police number for this? I hesitate to confront people because I find that most people who are that cavalier about letting their dogs run wild also go from 0 to 100 if you politely ask them to have their dog stop doing whatever it is doing.

Understand what you’re saying, but going right to the police is really the wrong thing to do. How about going up to the person and just explaining you'd prefer them to leash their dog because your kids are afraid? Not all dog owners are going to go ballistic on you. Be a responsible adult before you bring in law-enforcement, please.

This post made me laugh out loud. I'm seriously re-reading it to make sure it's not sarcasm. This poster is so dense and entitled that it's literally almost unbelievable to me.

In case you were actually serious, PP, here's a newsflash for you: "really the wrong thing to do" is for people to break the law. By definition. Similarly, the definition of "responsible adult" is one who does the right thing, follows the laws of the community in which they are in, and respects the people around. So how about YOU do the right thing, actually follow the rules and abide by the laws, and be a responsible adult by keeping your mutt on a leash like you're required to, please.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I find more and more, people are bringing their dogs to our neighborhood playground and letting them run around unleashed on the playground (on the mulched part, not even right next to it), nearby small children. It makes me feel really uncomfortable and also is against the law. Has anyone had any success calling the non-emergency police number for this? I hesitate to confront people because I find that most people who are that cavalier about letting their dogs run wild also go from 0 to 100 if you politely ask them to have their dog stop doing whatever it is doing.

Understand what you’re saying, but going right to the police is really the wrong thing to do. How about going up to the person and just explaining you'd prefer them to leash their dog because your kids are afraid? Not all dog owners are going to go ballistic on you. Be a responsible adult before you bring in law-enforcement, please.

This post made me laugh out loud. I'm seriously re-reading it to make sure it's not sarcasm. This poster is so dense and entitled that it's literally almost unbelievable to me.

In case you were actually serious, PP, here's a newsflash for you: "really the wrong thing to do" is for people to break the law. By definition. Similarly, the definition of "responsible adult" is one who does the right thing, follows the laws of the community in which they are in, and respects the people around. So how about YOU do the right thing, actually follow the rules and abide by the laws, and be a responsible adult by keeping your mutt on a leash like you're required to, please.

No one likes you.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I find more and more, people are bringing their dogs to our neighborhood playground and letting them run around unleashed on the playground (on the mulched part, not even right next to it), nearby small children. It makes me feel really uncomfortable and also is against the law. Has anyone had any success calling the non-emergency police number for this? I hesitate to confront people because I find that most people who are that cavalier about letting their dogs run wild also go from 0 to 100 if you politely ask them to have their dog stop doing whatever it is doing.

Understand what you’re saying, but going right to the police is really the wrong thing to do. How about going up to the person and just explaining you'd prefer them to leash their dog because your kids are afraid? Not all dog owners are going to go ballistic on you. Be a responsible adult before you bring in law-enforcement, please.

It’s animal control.

Also, if your dog is so out of control that animal control has the legal standing to get intervene, you have no business owning a dog. Also, it’s a terrible idea to try to talk to someone with terrible judgement. Don’t do it. Especially when your children are around.

Jesus. Not everyone is a slavering jerk dog owner with an aggressive dog looking for a fight.

You're a jerk dog owner if you break the law.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I find more and more, people are bringing their dogs to our neighborhood playground and letting them run around unleashed on the playground (on the mulched part, not even right next to it), nearby small children. It makes me feel really uncomfortable and also is against the law. Has anyone had any success calling the non-emergency police number for this? I hesitate to confront people because I find that most people who are that cavalier about letting their dogs run wild also go from 0 to 100 if you politely ask them to have their dog stop doing whatever it is doing.

Understand what you’re saying, but going right to the police is really the wrong thing to do. How about going up to the person and just explaining you'd prefer them to leash their dog because your kids are afraid? Not all dog owners are going to go ballistic on you. Be a responsible adult before you bring in law-enforcement, please.

It’s animal control.

Also, if your dog is so out of control that animal control has the legal standing to get intervene, you have no business owning a dog. Also, it’s a terrible idea to try to talk to someone with terrible judgement. Don’t do it. Especially when your children are around.

Jesus. Not everyone is a slavering jerk dog owner with an aggressive dog looking for a fight.

True, I agree with you.

But I’m not going to risk it when I’m with my kids and the only thing I know about you is that you’re an irresponsible dog owner.

If you’re the clueless dog owner who is otherwise reasonable, chalk it up as a learning experience. And if you’re the jerk with an aggressive dog, then I’m super relieved I didn’t approach you myself!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I find more and more, people are bringing their dogs to our neighborhood playground and letting them run around unleashed on the playground (on the mulched part, not even right next to it), nearby small children. It makes me feel really uncomfortable and also is against the law. Has anyone had any success calling the non-emergency police number for this? I hesitate to confront people because I find that most people who are that cavalier about letting their dogs run wild also go from 0 to 100 if you politely ask them to have their dog stop doing whatever it is doing.

Understand what you’re saying, but going right to the police is really the wrong thing to do. How about going up to the person and just explaining you'd prefer them to leash their dog because your kids are afraid? Not all dog owners are going to go ballistic on you. Be a responsible adult before you bring in law-enforcement, please.

This post made me laugh out loud. I'm seriously re-reading it to make sure it's not sarcasm. This poster is so dense and entitled that it's literally almost unbelievable to me.

In case you were actually serious, PP, here's a newsflash for you: "really the wrong thing to do" is for people to break the law. By definition. Similarly, the definition of "responsible adult" is one who does the right thing, follows the laws of the community in which they are in, and respects the people around. So how about YOU do the right thing, actually follow the rules and abide by the laws, and be a responsible adult by keeping your mutt on a leash like you're required to, please.

No one likes you.

No one likes your dog.

[Anonymous]

The problem is they think of their dogs as their fur-babies, and where do you take babies, to the playground! #dogmom

[Anonymous]

If I’m there with my kids, I call police and I jet.

[Anonymous]

Call animal control immediately. It is wrong, dangerous and against the law.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:We have a neighbor who loves to let his dog run across people’s yards throughout the neighborhood. I saw them one day and asked him nicely to leash his dog to his response, “why should I, the dog isn’t causing any harm”, to my response “because it’s the law”. This was met with a smirk and “thanks for the info!” Of course he isn’t leashing his dog. Now what? Call?

Is the dog in the neighbor’s control? That is - if it’s off leash, but the owner can control the dog and keep it under its command, it may be legal.

Either way, if you don’t like it, here’s what I’d do. Go to the neighbors house later. Knock on their door. Tell them nicely that you understand that their position is that their dog isn’t bothering anyone, but, it concerns you to have an unleashed dog running out of control in the neighborhood, and ask them if they could please keep their dog under their control in the future. See what they say. If it happens again, you can decide whether or not it’s worth calling animal control.

At Large -

Any dog is at large if it is outside the owner’s premises and not leashed, unless it is a service dog, is in a dog exercise area designated by the Maryland National Capital Park and Planning Commission, or is participating in an approved activity.

The common area of a homeowner’s association, condominium or cooperative is not the owner’s premises.

($100 fine for first offense; $500 fine for each subsequent violation)

OK, I think we all know this. So what’s your point? Are you just going to call? Or are you going to be a neighbor, and talk to your neighbor first?

If everyone knows the law then they should be obeying it. Your nonsensical ramblings in support of unleashed dogs is not helping those of us who are responsible owners.

Signed,

Responsible Spaniel Owner