Anonymous wrote:"Follow the rules"
*continues to denigrate people*

Oh, I’m sorry, I don’t have to like it when people insist on bringing their dogs to every event or public setting possible. It’s right up their with people who bring their kids to wineries, breweries or nice restaurants.

When you feel the rules or the norm doesn’t apply to you I don’t feel I need to be polite about it and I also think it is good information for the dog owner to know that bringing dogs to a non-dog facility or dog friendly venue is not appreciated by everyone. Dog owners tend to overvalue people’s love of their “very good boy”. It’s so adorable watching your dog eat it’s own crap and then coming to just give me kisses.

"Follow the rules"
*continues to denigrate people*

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Anonymous wrote:When a field is posted no dogs like at sully so you have to walk past the sign with your dog, then it is someone saying the rules don’t apply to me.
When a parent yells at Ref when told not to, same thing
When parents yell at each other cursing they break the law of society
We have rules so people can get along.
There are always people who don’t like the rules or don’t follow them. Dog lover no one cares that your dog wants to say hi. I love dogs. I don’t love your dog and when you tel me he is just friendly I don’t know you or your dog. I don’t walk up to strangers and lick them smell their crotch and then have my wife tell you I’m harmless.
Just admit you are someone who intentionally doesn’t follow t rules. You are who you are. It’s not your dogs fault it’s yours

Not sure what (or who) you are talking about, but I'm the poster who pointed out that leashed dogs are allowed at Fairfax County Parks. I don't take my dog onto the field (inside the fence) at Sully (or anywhere else there is a sign clearly prohibiting dogs). On the walking paths or grassy area outside of the fence at Sully, dogs are fine. That is where my dog and I have watched my kids' games when I've taken him there.

I keep my dog leashed and under control at all times. I do not let him interact with anyone without their consent. I prefer when strangers don't interact with him without my consent either (or let their unwatched kids do so). Most dog owners are the same way.

It seems like you just don't like dogs. Either that or you are one of those obsessively negative people who focus on the minority of bad things and ignore the majority of good things. Either way I feel sorry for you.

This weekend my kid had one game at a school field, one at a county field, and the other at a private venue which does have a no dog policy. So the dog only came to one game. Shockingly, he did not smell anyone's crotch or run onto any fields. He did lick a few hands, but only of people who presented their hands to be licked. He's a cute dog. He thinks everyone in the world exists to be love and be loved, and that's the way he looks at everyone he sees. People smile when they see him. The world needs more smiles.

Some people certainly smile and others are simply being polite. Follow the rules. The next level of tool is the toy dog owner who has to take their dumb dog everywhere they go. I like dogs just fine but I’m never interested in your stupid slobbering dog energy. Whenever you say “oh sorry he is really friendly and just excited” I want to punch you and many others do too.

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Anonymous wrote:When a field is posted no dogs like at sully so you have to walk past the sign with your dog, then it is someone saying the rules don’t apply to me.
When a parent yells at Ref when told not to, same thing
When parents yell at each other cursing they break the law of society
We have rules so people can get along.
There are always people who don’t like the rules or don’t follow them. Dog lover no one cares that your dog wants to say hi. I love dogs. I don’t love your dog and when you tel me he is just friendly I don’t know you or your dog. I don’t walk up to strangers and lick them smell their crotch and then have my wife tell you I’m harmless.
Just admit you are someone who intentionally doesn’t follow t rules. You are who you are. It’s not your dogs fault it’s yours

Not sure what (or who) you are talking about, but I'm the poster who pointed out that leashed dogs are allowed at Fairfax County Parks. I don't take my dog onto the field (inside the fence) at Sully (or anywhere else there is a sign clearly prohibiting dogs). On the walking paths or grassy area outside of the fence at Sully, dogs are fine. That is where my dog and I have watched my kids' games when I've taken him there.

I keep my dog leashed and under control at all times. I do not let him interact with anyone without their consent. I prefer when strangers don't interact with him without my consent either (or let their unwatched kids do so). Most dog owners are the same way.

It seems like you just don't like dogs. Either that or you are one of those obsessively negative people who focus on the minority of bad things and ignore the majority of good things. Either way I feel sorry for you.

This weekend my kid had one game at a school field, one at a county field, and the other at a private venue which does have a no dog policy. So the dog only came to one game. Shockingly, he did not smell anyone's crotch or run onto any fields. He did lick a few hands, but only of people who presented their hands to be licked. He's a cute dog. He thinks everyone in the world exists to be love and be loved, and that's the way he looks at everyone he sees. People smile when they see him. The world needs more smiles.

No need to feel sorry for me or my dog. Your dog may be great. Only now do you clarify and agree that your dog should not be inside fence at Sully. That is the point. Where your dog is allowed do whatever you want. Where your dog is not allowed follow the rule. Rules often have to be made for the worst. If everyone was a good dog or respectful we’d need fewer rules. The rule may bot be necessary for your dog but your dog has to follow it (through your decisions unless your dog can read) because of all the others who have ruined it and caused a rule to be needed.
So consider not trying to make it about me or my dog. It’s not about you or your dog. It’s a rule and you either respect it or you don’t.
And if you are at a game for your kid you are there as a guest and a parent typically and your team agrees to follow the hosting on clubs rules which include no dogs often. People like you just decide to do what you want until challenged then you react like it is the rest of the rule followers that are the problem.

Be a better example for your child and your dog.

WTF are you talking about?

You do realize there is more than one poster on this subject, right?

I am the rule following one.

In fact, I'm so obsessed with following the rules that I actually know what they are. I look them up ahead of time. I look for signs when I arrive, and I actually take the time to stop and read them, just to make sure I'm in compliance.

The OP was about the Dulles Tournament, and complaining how shameful it was that there were "dogs everywhere."

Here are the parks in which the fields for those tournaments were located: https://events.gotsport.com/events/fields.aspx?EventID=84562&FieldID=

Not a single one of them prohibits dogs. Unless the dogs were either (1) unleashed, (2) on the actual fields, or (3) pooping without the owners picking it up, the mere fact that they were "everywhere" doesn't break any rules.


Characterizing behavior as "shameful" even though it is perfectly in compliance with the rules, just because some (not saying you, b/c I don't know which posts were yours vs someone else's - see how that works) don't personally agree with the rules, or don't even bother to find out what the rules actually are - isn't exactly respectful of the rules, now is it?

1. You seem overly impassioned about this.
2. There were dogs within the fence at Sully, some behind goals barking during play - nice for a goalkeeper
3. Any dog owner had to walk past the plates No Dog sign to go inside the fence, I don’t blame the dog unless they can read, but to walk your dog in like that
is an attitude of no shame and no respect, it is shameful
4. You have parsed the OP to say law abiding dog owners are not shameful, the OP noted a series of behaviors and dogs inside the fence was just one
Your attempt to hijack it into a thread about you and your dog shouldn’t be shameful is just obtuse or intentionally deflecting

I guess I can take my cat to a dog park. Or play soccer on it with my friends as the rules don’t prohibit that at FFX Co

You are lucky to be in a county that has dog parks there is even a turf one.

Just stop being obtuse.

If two dogs meet at a field or narrow path and have an altercation, there could be injuries to animals or people. If a pet attacks a person, there is nowhere to go. Several people and pets have been bitten and injured in these circumstances. Well-behaved pets can instigate an incident with a more aggressive animal, and animal behavior experts cannot predict how any two animals will react to each other.

That’s a reason for the rule. Just put it to rest and don’t keep being the guy who says my BMW is very safe and designed to handle speed so I can go fast safely - it’s all about interaction.

Go take your dog for a walk and chill

^-- i'd like to take this opportunity to thank the poster who follows the rules, and may we nominate you the next vicar of christ?

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:When a field is posted no dogs like at sully so you have to walk past the sign with your dog, then it is someone saying the rules don’t apply to me.
When a parent yells at Ref when told not to, same thing
When parents yell at each other cursing they break the law of society
We have rules so people can get along.
There are always people who don’t like the rules or don’t follow them. Dog lover no one cares that your dog wants to say hi. I love dogs. I don’t love your dog and when you tel me he is just friendly I don’t know you or your dog. I don’t walk up to strangers and lick them smell their crotch and then have my wife tell you I’m harmless.
Just admit you are someone who intentionally doesn’t follow t rules. You are who you are. It’s not your dogs fault it’s yours

Not sure what (or who) you are talking about, but I'm the poster who pointed out that leashed dogs are allowed at Fairfax County Parks. I don't take my dog onto the field (inside the fence) at Sully (or anywhere else there is a sign clearly prohibiting dogs). On the walking paths or grassy area outside of the fence at Sully, dogs are fine. That is where my dog and I have watched my kids' games when I've taken him there.

I keep my dog leashed and under control at all times. I do not let him interact with anyone without their consent. I prefer when strangers don't interact with him without my consent either (or let their unwatched kids do so). Most dog owners are the same way.

It seems like you just don't like dogs. Either that or you are one of those obsessively negative people who focus on the minority of bad things and ignore the majority of good things. Either way I feel sorry for you.

This weekend my kid had one game at a school field, one at a county field, and the other at a private venue which does have a no dog policy. So the dog only came to one game. Shockingly, he did not smell anyone's crotch or run onto any fields. He did lick a few hands, but only of people who presented their hands to be licked. He's a cute dog. He thinks everyone in the world exists to be love and be loved, and that's the way he looks at everyone he sees. People smile when they see him. The world needs more smiles.

I appreciate that, unlike most people, you follow the rules. Truly. But bringing your dog to games is not the gift to humanity that you think it is.

So Herndon u9 parents fought? Who was the other team?

"I am the rule following one" lol thank you i needed it

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:When a field is posted no dogs like at sully so you have to walk past the sign with your dog, then it is someone saying the rules don’t apply to me.
When a parent yells at Ref when told not to, same thing
When parents yell at each other cursing they break the law of society
We have rules so people can get along.
There are always people who don’t like the rules or don’t follow them. Dog lover no one cares that your dog wants to say hi. I love dogs. I don’t love your dog and when you tel me he is just friendly I don’t know you or your dog. I don’t walk up to strangers and lick them smell their crotch and then have my wife tell you I’m harmless.
Just admit you are someone who intentionally doesn’t follow t rules. You are who you are. It’s not your dogs fault it’s yours

Not sure what (or who) you are talking about, but I'm the poster who pointed out that leashed dogs are allowed at Fairfax County Parks. I don't take my dog onto the field (inside the fence) at Sully (or anywhere else there is a sign clearly prohibiting dogs). On the walking paths or grassy area outside of the fence at Sully, dogs are fine. That is where my dog and I have watched my kids' games when I've taken him there.

I keep my dog leashed and under control at all times. I do not let him interact with anyone without their consent. I prefer when strangers don't interact with him without my consent either (or let their unwatched kids do so). Most dog owners are the same way.

It seems like you just don't like dogs. Either that or you are one of those obsessively negative people who focus on the minority of bad things and ignore the majority of good things. Either way I feel sorry for you.

This weekend my kid had one game at a school field, one at a county field, and the other at a private venue which does have a no dog policy. So the dog only came to one game. Shockingly, he did not smell anyone's crotch or run onto any fields. He did lick a few hands, but only of people who presented their hands to be licked. He's a cute dog. He thinks everyone in the world exists to be love and be loved, and that's the way he looks at everyone he sees. People smile when they see him. The world needs more smiles.

No need to feel sorry for me or my dog. Your dog may be great. Only now do you clarify and agree that your dog should not be inside fence at Sully. That is the point. Where your dog is allowed do whatever you want. Where your dog is not allowed follow the rule. Rules often have to be made for the worst. If everyone was a good dog or respectful we’d need fewer rules. The rule may bot be necessary for your dog but your dog has to follow it (through your decisions unless your dog can read) because of all the others who have ruined it and caused a rule to be needed.
So consider not trying to make it about me or my dog. It’s not about you or your dog. It’s a rule and you either respect it or you don’t.
And if you are at a game for your kid you are there as a guest and a parent typically and your team agrees to follow the hosting on clubs rules which include no dogs often. People like you just decide to do what you want until challenged then you react like it is the rest of the rule followers that are the problem.

Be a better example for your child and your dog.

WTF are you talking about?

You do realize there is more than one poster on this subject, right?

I am the rule following one.

In fact, I'm so obsessed with following the rules that I actually know what they are. I look them up ahead of time. I look for signs when I arrive, and I actually take the time to stop and read them, just to make sure I'm in compliance.

The OP was about the Dulles Tournament, and complaining how shameful it was that there were "dogs everywhere."

Here are the parks in which the fields for those tournaments were located: https://events.gotsport.com/events/fields.aspx?EventID=84562&FieldID=

Not a single one of them prohibits dogs. Unless the dogs were either (1) unleashed, (2) on the actual fields, or (3) pooping without the owners picking it up, the mere fact that they were "everywhere" doesn't break any rules.


Characterizing behavior as "shameful" even though it is perfectly in compliance with the rules, just because some (not saying you, b/c I don't know which posts were yours vs someone else's - see how that works) don't personally agree with the rules, or don't even bother to find out what the rules actually are - isn't exactly respectful of the rules, now is it?

Bruh, #2 was absolutely happening (and you know you know it): people next to field of play with their canines.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:When a field is posted no dogs like at sully so you have to walk past the sign with your dog, then it is someone saying the rules don’t apply to me.
When a parent yells at Ref when told not to, same thing
When parents yell at each other cursing they break the law of society
We have rules so people can get along.
There are always people who don’t like the rules or don’t follow them. Dog lover no one cares that your dog wants to say hi. I love dogs. I don’t love your dog and when you tel me he is just friendly I don’t know you or your dog. I don’t walk up to strangers and lick them smell their crotch and then have my wife tell you I’m harmless.
Just admit you are someone who intentionally doesn’t follow t rules. You are who you are. It’s not your dogs fault it’s yours

Not sure what (or who) you are talking about, but I'm the poster who pointed out that leashed dogs are allowed at Fairfax County Parks. I don't take my dog onto the field (inside the fence) at Sully (or anywhere else there is a sign clearly prohibiting dogs). On the walking paths or grassy area outside of the fence at Sully, dogs are fine. That is where my dog and I have watched my kids' games when I've taken him there.

I keep my dog leashed and under control at all times. I do not let him interact with anyone without their consent. I prefer when strangers don't interact with him without my consent either (or let their unwatched kids do so). Most dog owners are the same way.

It seems like you just don't like dogs. Either that or you are one of those obsessively negative people who focus on the minority of bad things and ignore the majority of good things. Either way I feel sorry for you.

This weekend my kid had one game at a school field, one at a county field, and the other at a private venue which does have a no dog policy. So the dog only came to one game. Shockingly, he did not smell anyone's crotch or run onto any fields. He did lick a few hands, but only of people who presented their hands to be licked. He's a cute dog. He thinks everyone in the world exists to be love and be loved, and that's the way he looks at everyone he sees. People smile when they see him. The world needs more smiles.

No need to feel sorry for me or my dog. Your dog may be great. Only now do you clarify and agree that your dog should not be inside fence at Sully. That is the point. Where your dog is allowed do whatever you want. Where your dog is not allowed follow the rule. Rules often have to be made for the worst. If everyone was a good dog or respectful we’d need fewer rules. The rule may bot be necessary for your dog but your dog has to follow it (through your decisions unless your dog can read) because of all the others who have ruined it and caused a rule to be needed.
So consider not trying to make it about me or my dog. It’s not about you or your dog. It’s a rule and you either respect it or you don’t.
And if you are at a game for your kid you are there as a guest and a parent typically and your team agrees to follow the hosting on clubs rules which include no dogs often. People like you just decide to do what you want until challenged then you react like it is the rest of the rule followers that are the problem.

Be a better example for your child and your dog.

WTF are you talking about?

You do realize there is more than one poster on this subject, right?

I am the rule following one.

In fact, I'm so obsessed with following the rules that I actually know what they are. I look them up ahead of time. I look for signs when I arrive, and I actually take the time to stop and read them, just to make sure I'm in compliance.

The OP was about the Dulles Tournament, and complaining how shameful it was that there were "dogs everywhere."

Here are the parks in which the fields for those tournaments were located: https://events.gotsport.com/events/fields.aspx?EventID=84562&FieldID=

Not a single one of them prohibits dogs. Unless the dogs were either (1) unleashed, (2) on the actual fields, or (3) pooping without the owners picking it up, the mere fact that they were "everywhere" doesn't break any rules.


Characterizing behavior as "shameful" even though it is perfectly in compliance with the rules, just because some (not saying you, b/c I don't know which posts were yours vs someone else's - see how that works) don't personally agree with the rules, or don't even bother to find out what the rules actually are - isn't exactly respectful of the rules, now is it?

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Anonymous wrote:Dulles Cup incidents
- Herndon Coach ejected
- fan fight arrests
- fans ejected
- dogs all over the place
- boys team scores 20-0 15-0 in first 2 games
Sad and shameful all around

Can’t we all just get along ?

I'm not a dog owner, but what on earth is wrong with someone bringing a dog to a game?

About dogs or pets. No league or park allows them at games or practices. Unfortunately league, tournament and tram officials do a crappy job of enforcing those rules. I have seen matches halted because some dumbass’s dog got loose and is running all over the field.

So what? Obviously not 100% ideal, but surely a dog putting a temporary halt to a kid's soccer game is one of those mildly amusing things that happens from time to time. It should bring a smile to peoples' faces, be dealt with in sconds and the game resumes. Hardly a "hall of shame" event...?

In Fairfax, at least, there are signs prohibiting dogs at every field. So showing up with one makes the owner an entitled a-hole.

+1

I know reading comprehension is tough, but unless it's a school, the signs say that dogs are not permitted ON the athletic fields, not that they are not allowed at the park.

Leashed dogs have always been allowed at all Fairfax County (and FFX City) parks, so taking a dog with you to watch a game is perfectly fine, as long as you do not let it onto the actual field.

So you're staying 15 feet away from the field, right?

I thought dogs were NOT allowed on any turf fields?

The loophole is on the field . unfortunately off the actual playing field but near by is permitted.

LOL, loophole? That's not a loophole you idiot. That's the actual rule. Dog's aren't allowed on the playing field but they are allowed at the parks.

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Anonymous wrote:Dulles Cup incidents
- Herndon Coach ejected
- fan fight arrests
- fans ejected
- dogs all over the place
- boys team scores 20-0 15-0 in first 2 games
Sad and shameful all around

Can’t we all just get along ?

I'm not a dog owner, but what on earth is wrong with someone bringing a dog to a game?

About dogs or pets. No league or park allows them at games or practices. Unfortunately league, tournament and tram officials do a crappy job of enforcing those rules. I have seen matches halted because some dumbass’s dog got loose and is running all over the field.

So what? Obviously not 100% ideal, but surely a dog putting a temporary halt to a kid's soccer game is one of those mildly amusing things that happens from time to time. It should bring a smile to peoples' faces, be dealt with in sconds and the game resumes. Hardly a "hall of shame" event...?

In Fairfax, at least, there are signs prohibiting dogs at every field. So showing up with one makes the owner an entitled a-hole.

+1

I know reading comprehension is tough, but unless it's a school, the signs say that dogs are not permitted ON the athletic fields, not that they are not allowed at the park.

Leashed dogs have always been allowed at all Fairfax County (and FFX City) parks, so taking a dog with you to watch a game is perfectly fine, as long as you do not let it onto the actual field.

So you're staying 15 feet away from the field, right?

I thought dogs were NOT allowed on any turf fields?

The loophole is on the field . unfortunately off the actual playing field but near by is permitted.

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Anonymous wrote:Dulles Cup incidents
- Herndon Coach ejected
- fan fight arrests
- fans ejected
- dogs all over the place
- boys team scores 20-0 15-0 in first 2 games
Sad and shameful all around

Can’t we all just get along ?

I'm not a dog owner, but what on earth is wrong with someone bringing a dog to a game?

About dogs or pets. No league or park allows them at games or practices. Unfortunately league, tournament and tram officials do a crappy job of enforcing those rules. I have seen matches halted because some dumbass’s dog got loose and is running all over the field.

So what? Obviously not 100% ideal, but surely a dog putting a temporary halt to a kid's soccer game is one of those mildly amusing things that happens from time to time. It should bring a smile to peoples' faces, be dealt with in sconds and the game resumes. Hardly a "hall of shame" event...?

In Fairfax, at least, there are signs prohibiting dogs at every field. So showing up with one makes the owner an entitled a-hole.

+1

I know reading comprehension is tough, but unless it's a school, the signs say that dogs are not permitted ON the athletic fields, not that they are not allowed at the park.

Leashed dogs have always been allowed at all Fairfax County (and FFX City) parks, so taking a dog with you to watch a game is perfectly fine, as long as you do not let it onto the actual field.

So you're staying 15 feet away from the field, right?

I thought dogs were NOT allowed on any turf fields?

Anonymous wrote:At many county fields including sully highlands it is posted on the fence no dogs allowed within.
They should post no parents allowed as well now

Parents ruin everything.

There is a sports training place in my area that started a for-fun doge ball league in the off season of their main sport. It was for fun, no tournaments, no record keeping. The owner shut it down because very quickly the parents became obnoxious demanding tournaments, rankings etc. For dodgeball.

I have no kids in soccer now but occasionally read some of the posts here about kid's soccer. My family had some interesting experiences when my kids did soccer. People who regularly post on this site about kid's sports need to back off and get a life.

Parents ruin everything.

Anyone expect Herndon to discipline ejected coach?