Dogs on leads ?

[Steve and Denise]

This can be the result !

 

[OutTheOffice]

This makes me so mad, we look after our sons boarder collie who is a lovely old girl. She just does not like other dogs getting in her face. When we walk her, we keep her on her lead and passing other controlled dogs she is fine. BUT off the lead dogs who storm up to her get short shrift and the owners seem to think its our fault their little darlings are barked at.

 

[Steve and Denise]

This makes me so mad, we look after our sons boarder collie who is a lovely old girl. She just does not like other dogs getting in her face. When we walk her, we keep her on her lead and passing other controlled dogs she is fine. BUT off the lead dogs who storm up to her get short shrift and the owners seem to think its our fault their little darlings are barked at.

Well a dog is only under control if it is on a lead and if a little dog gets around it’s face the larger dog will do what dogs do ?

 

[Janine]

My dog is always on a lead and I warn other owners that he can be grumpy if approached by their dog.

The replies I get are quite astounding!

'My dog needs teaching a lesson'
Really? I am often desperately trying to hang on for dear life when my dog is trying to protect himself and me just to teach your dog a lesson??

'My dog's fine, he'd never hurt anyone'
Yes, but my dog might! I have no idea how the two will react to each other!

I got a mouthful of abuse from an owner this week when I picked Buzz up to avoid his two Vislas, off lead on a narrow path. He tore into me for not training my dog to his standards!

Grrrrrrrrr........

 

[Gina M]

I always kept my large Labradoodle on lead, if any off lead dogs ran up to him I always called out to the owners that sorry, my dog was a grumpy old sod. Always said with a smile though so as not to appear aggressive Lost count how many times I was told it was cruel to not let him run free. He had plenty of free runs on our secure fields when we got home He was a chaser, obsessed with rabbits and sheep so I had no choice around here.

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[bigwood]

Our latest rescue dog is an older dog that just wants a quiet time and can’t be bothered with other dogs fussing round him and he won’t walk out of the house without his lead and harness.
Last time we were away a couple came to the cafe we were sat outside with two dogs off leads. One little nasty thing kept pestering and eventually our dog snapped at it. The couple didn’t make any attempt to put there dogs on there leads.
Later that day we were sat at a picnic bench in the same area and the couple appeared with dogs once again off there leads. Our dog went round the back of the table but the little one followed and poked its nose up our dogs tail. I tried to shoo it away but our dog really snapped this time. The woman just gave me a dirty look and walked off. The little dog eventually followed her.
I was absolutely furious and told the woman to keep her dog under control or on a lead. She grunted something and walked off. I was more concerned with comforting our dog and let her go.
Sadly that dog will push its luck too far and get mauled by a bigger dog with a temper. Of course it will not be her fault.

 

[Steve and Denise]

I always kept my large Labradoodle on lead, if any off lead dogs ran up to him I always called out to the owners that sorry, my dog was a grumpy old sod. Always said with a smile though so as not to appear aggressive Lost count how many times I was told it was cruel to not let him run free. He had plenty of free runs on our secure fields when we got home He was a chaser, obsessed with rabbits and sheep so I had no choice around here.

Yes you are being cruel by protecting him what sort of fool would say that your dog is in control

 

[Otter Spotter]

A dog off the lead can be dangerous but could cost you dear, I was lucky, I let my Samoyed Dog off the lead on a deserted beach next to Valley Air force base on Anglesey, he decided to do a runner 2 miles along the beach then do a right turn onto the airbase and along the runway, luckily the RAF police didn’t shoot him but I was very close to getting done

 

[Steve and Denise]

A dog off the lead can be dangerous but could cost you dear, I was lucky, I let my Samoyed Dog off the lead on a deserted beach next to Valley Air force base on Anglesey, he decided to do a runner 2 miles along the beach then do a right turn onto the airbase and along the runway, luckily the RAF police didn’t shoot him but I was very close to getting done

Yes and as you say it would have been your fault dogs are dogs . Looks like you had a cheap lesson

 

[bobandjanie]

Still have not forgotten that you probably saved our Izzy's life Steve. When an owner let his over excited, aggressive GS dog out of his motorhome at the Norfolk show. Thanks again, Janie

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[Steve and Denise]

Still have not forgotten that you probably saved our Izzy's life Steve. When an owner let his over excited, aggressive GS dog out of his motorhome at the Norfolk show. Thanks again, Janie

That was a very frightening moment I do remember very well, but glad I had the chance to help, I had never been in a situation like that but so-glad little Izzy can talk about it today

 

[Otter Spotter]

Yes and as you say it would have been your fault dogs are dogs . Looks like you had a cheap lesson

Never let him off the lead again, he was a great dog but would not return even for a T bone steak

 

[Gina M]

Never let him off the lead again, he was a great dog but would not return even for a T bone steak

Tell me about it !! my boy Stanley was the same. RIP Beautiful boy. He died in August last year aged 14.

 

[uzsnowdrop]

This makes me so mad, we look after our sons boarder collie who is a lovely old girl. She just does not like other dogs getting in her face. When we walk her, we keep her on her lead and passing other controlled dogs she is fine. BUT off the lead dogs who storm up to her get short shrift and the owners seem to think its our fault their little darlings are barked at.

Putting two dogs face to face is high risk. the human equivalent is a person you dont know ( possibly smelly and hairy) coming straight up to you and giving you a massive hug.
Dogs can’t ‘ say hello’ .
Much better if you have a bum sniffing session first
( the dogs, not the owners)

 

[Mark and Mindy]

My dog is always on a lead and I warn other owners that he can be grumpy if approached by their dog.

The replies I get are quite astounding!

'My dog needs teaching a lesson'
Really? I am often desperately trying to hang on for dear life when my dog is trying to protect himself and me just to teach your dog a lesson??

'My dog's fine, he'd never hurt anyone'
Yes, but my dog might! I have no idea how the two will react to each other!

I got a mouthful of abuse from an owner this week when I picked Buzz up to avoid his two Vislas, off lead on a narrow path. He tore into me for not training my dog to his standards!

Grrrrrrrrr........

That could be us with Poppy, if we're walking anywhere there might be other dogs about then its harness and lead, if its a safe place then Harry can be off lead but might have to be called back for safety.

If its a field with nobody visible then Poppy has a long trailing line and wears a muzzle, if somebody suddenly popped round the side of a hedge she might attack but at least she can't bite.

She's fear aggressive - bite first chat later!

We can control her if she's on a lead and don't expect other dog owners to put theirs on a lead as Harry is often off lead, but I do expect them to be able to control their dog.

My favourite one is "my dog's fine" "yours might be, but mine isn't". Why do they think they know best?

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[Reallyretired]

Dogs are social animals and keeping them on a lead can produce an antisocial dog just because they cannot bumsniff other dogs. It's not the lead but owners pulling their dog off when they're just trying to do what dogs normally do.
I can understand people keeping them on a lead in safe areas if their recall is bad. I have always made recall my priority with a new dog.
I have noticed that my dogs, who are normally off lead except when necessary, tend to avoid dogs who are on lead, as experience has told them they can be grumpy. We have never had a problem with off lead dogs.

 

[Tigger-Tim]

Our latest rescue dog is an older dog that just wants a quiet time and can’t be bothered with other dogs fussing round him and he won’t walk out of the house without his lead and harness.
Last time we were away a couple came to the cafe we were sat outside with two dogs off leads. One little nasty thing kept pestering and eventually our dog snapped at it. The couple didn’t make any attempt to put there dogs on there leads.
Later that day we were sat at a picnic bench in the same area and the couple appeared with dogs once again off there leads. Our dog went round the back of the table but the little one followed and poked its nose up our dogs tail. I tried to shoo it away but our dog really snapped this time. The woman just gave me a dirty look and walked off. The little dog eventually followed her.
I was absolutely furious and told the woman to keep her dog under control or on a lead. She grunted something and walked off. I was more concerned with comforting our dog and let her go.
Sadly that dog will push its luck too far and get mauled by a bigger dog with a temper. Of course it will not be her fault.

The best response I've heard is ...

Go running up to the woman with your arms outstretched to give her a huge hug. When she backs off and says she doesn't like the forced intimacy say 'neither does my dog. Now F off'.

Of course, that's easier said than done - unless you have someone to hold your dog!

 

[Beemobile]

This makes me so mad, we look after our sons boarder collie who is a lovely old girl. She just does not like other dogs getting in her face. When we walk her, we keep her on her lead and passing other controlled dogs she is fine. BUT off the lead dogs who storm up to her get short shrift and the owners seem to think its our fault their little darlings are barked at.

Happens to me all the time, my boxer always on a lead, she seems to be a magnet for every loose dog around, she doesn't bark at them at all she is just pestered by them, result is that she gets very stressed, the owners of the culprit don't
give a da...

 

[DT]

These long extendable leads are terrible things as owners walk around towns and shops with dogs that are not kept on a short leash. Now we have a person (renamed person as I would be blocked) taking Sainsbury‘s to court because he wants to take his cat in the store to give emotional support. If he wins it will be open house expect to see rabbits and pigs in the beer isle.

 

[Landy Andy]

Each to their own.

My dog is very very rarely on a lead, he is trained instead. Dogs are social animals and want to see/sniff/and see their own type. Many dogs are different on lead to off as they can feel threatened due to the lead. Dogs telling each other off, or sorting the pack order is all part of being a dog. No different to allowing a child out to play with other kids.

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[Janine]

Each to their own.

My dog is very very rarely on a lead, he is trained instead. Dogs are social animals and want to see/sniff/and see their own type. Many dogs are different on lead to off as they can feel threatened due to the lead. Dogs telling each other off, or sorting the pack order is all part of being a dog. No different to allowing a child out to play with other kids.

Exactly - each to their own.

I acquired my dog at a year old. He lived in a big house in the country with, literally, no boundaries. He visited the free-range chicken farm next door once too often and was going to be shot by the farmer for killing the chickens and several ducks.

Consequently, as one trainer told me, he is hard-wired to hunt birds and no amount of training will cure that.

On the rare occasion that I have thought it safe to let him off the lead he has disappeared for an hour hunting pheasants or run the length of the beach chasing a seagull. I am responsible for him during that time - who knows if he is chasing sheep or playing with the cars on a nearby road?

Yes, he isn't properly socialised with other dogs and gets anxious if they come sniffing around. But what's the alternative?

 

[Gina M]

I was told that by a trainer about my dog too. He was too hard wired to hunt rabbits and hunt them he did, he didn't just catch them he ate them. The Vet told me if you can't get him to drop it then please don't try and drag it out of his mouth as he could swallow it whole and choke, he will think you want to take it to eat it. I knew how to force his mouth open but hard to do when your dog has a screaming rabbit hanging from his mouth. I just wanted to run, it was awful. Also, once he had caught it he just wanted to walk back home so he could eat it in peace on his own lawn. That would be it, walk over.

 

[Steve and Denise]

These long extendable leads are terrible things as owners walk around towns and shops with dogs that are not kept on a short leash. Now we have a person (renamed person as I would be blocked) taking Sainsbury‘s to court because he wants to take his cat in the store to give emotional support. If he wins it will be open house expect to see rabbits and pigs in the beer isle.

To many uman rights ( I need my cat for company)

 

[movan]

I'd love to have heard the conversation that led to this notice being put up today.

 

[Gina M]

Exactly - each to their own.

I acquired my dog at a year old. He lived in a big house in the country with, literally, no boundaries. He visited the free-range chicken farm next door once too often and was going to be shot by the farmer for killing the chickens and several ducks.

Consequently, as one trainer told me, he is hard-wired to hunt birds and no amount of training will cure that.

On the rare occasion that I have thought it safe to let him off the lead he has disappeared for an hour hunting pheasants or run the length of the beach chasing a seagull. I am responsible for him during that time - who knows if he is chasing sheep or playing with the cars on a nearby road?

Yes, he isn't properly socialised with other dogs and gets anxious if they come sniffing around. But what's the alternative?

You love him and you are taking care of him

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[Janine]

You love him and you are taking care of him

He really is perfect in every other way - funny, caring and totally lovable.

Better than most blokes I have met

 

[Gina M]

He really is perfect in every other way - funny, caring and totally lovable.

Better than most blokes I have met

I get it !! Since my boy Stanley passed away Steve's back is so much better now he is allowed back on the bed

 

[Devon Sue]

We have just returned from a very nice few days away, slightly marred by the new arrivals on the next pitch on Friday. When I went to the tap, on our pitch but next to theirs, their dog on a long lead lunged at me, snarling and growling. Lead was nearly long enough for the nasty beast to reach me. It behaved like this every time we dared venture round that side of our van. Most unpleasant.

 

[cliffanger]

You love him and you are taking care of him

He really is perfect in every other way - funny, caring and totally lovable.

Better than most blokes I have met

He is gorgeous Janine, and you are the perfect owner.

Buzz is my second favourite canine male Funster - running an extremely close second to Jaws Dillon xx

 

[Steve and Denise]

We have just returned from a very nice few days away, slightly marred by the new arrivals on the next pitch on Friday. When I went to the tap, on our pitch but next to theirs, their dog on a long lead lunged at me, snarling and growling. Lead was nearly long enough for the nasty beast to reach me. It behaved like this every time we dared venture round that side of our van. Most unpleasant.

I think I would have had a chat with the owners of the dog !

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