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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I don't acknowledge inconsiderate dog owners, when walking by them in Alexandria.Stone faced, if not shaking my head with a glade.

I do smile, acknowledge the (rare) good ones. They're out there, but they're not common. Thank you to the dog owners who put in the work and responsibility.

I'm so tired of the dog owners who use long leashes, don't keep their dogs under control, let them pee on people's lawns, don't pick up, and are just all around inconsiderate jerkwads. [/quote]

Are there jerk dog owners? Of course. Just like there are jerk humans.  But, if I am honest if I am struggling with my dog I don't need your approval or disapproval.  I am doing my best with my anxious dog and your opinion does not factor.  [/quote]

Then you need to stay off of public paths and trails, and be incredibly conscious on sidewalks, until you have worked with your dogs behavioral issues. It is no one else's burden to deal with your "anxious" dog while out and about just doing their thing.
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Also, having dealt with dog owners like this, [b]9 times out of 10 their dog is anxious because they have adopted a dog without having the lifestyle or set up to give their dog what he or she needs. Their[/b] dog is anxious because they spend too much time cooped up at home, don't go on enough walks, have a wide variety of caregivers because their owner is often at work or traveling, have never received proper training, etc. If you've had your dog for over a year and the dog is still "anxious" then the problem is you. Especially if you got your dog as a puppy. You did this. It's not my job to accommodate your crappy dog ownership.

Also, I know people who foster and train older dogs who have been rehomed or abandoned, and they do not just assume random strangers on the street or at the park will deal with these dogs poor socialization. They often walk these dogs at off hours and take them places where they know there will be fewer people and dogs so they can socialize them slowly before getting them on a more normal schedule and introducing them to more people. Because that is what is best for the dogs, and also what is safest for other people and their dogs.[/quote]

It is obvious you know nothing.  My dog whom I adopted at 8 weeks old was socialized.    We starting puppy kindergarten and have been in some training since then ( going to be three soon)  My dog was born to a homeless anxious mother.  I know of one of his siblings who is also anxious.  He is on anxiety medication and we are in training to improve his life so he is not as reactive.  So, I do not accept blame
My other dog whom I adopted at age two was a bit nervous around some dogs but, loved kids and people.  I didn't do anything but, her personaltiy was very different from the start.

Are some people to blame for anxious dogs?  Sure.  But there are a lot of people like me who through no fault of their own have an anxious dog.  I will not return this dog because they are a member of the family and I made a promise.[/quote]

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