What is it with people and other people's dogs?

AndyWill64

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So, I'm at CAMC ClubFest at Weston Park, trying to get my two dogs used to being around people.

Last night we were sat out in the rain, watching Rougue Minogue (fairly good tribute act, IMO) and waiting for Jason Donovan (big-headed, whining old git (soon to be 56) who's losing the strength in his voice) at what I thought was far enough away from others, but people constantly walked within a couple feet from us rather than giving us a bit of space. Most folks just ignored us, which is fine because the dogs ignored them too, but many felt the need to talk to them, or make stupid noises at them, or just go ahead and stroke them. Or worse, let their kids to do it (FFS).

Twice I was pulled over in my chair because of these idiots, and I had stern words to say to a few others - if one of them happens to be you, I'm not on the least bit sorry.

What's happened to common sense? You don't know my dogs and they don't know you. Neither of them are aggressive, but taken by surprise by someone walking up behind them, who knows? You're putting your safety and the lives of my (and other) dogs at risk for purely selfish reasons. Just keep your distance and show a bit of respect.
 
AndyWill64 said:
So, I'm at CAMC ClubFest at Weston Park, trying to get my two dogs used to being around people.

Last night we were sat out in the rain, watching Rougue Minogue (fairly good tribute act, IMO) and waiting for Jason Donovan (big-headed, whining old git (soon to be 56) who's losing the strength in his voice) at what I thought was far enough away from others, but people constantly walked within a couple feet from us rather than giving us a bit of space. Most folks just ignored us, which is fine because the dogs ignored them too, but many felt the need to talk to them, or make stupid noises at them, or just go ahead and stroke them. Or worse, let their kids to do it (FFS).

Twice I was pulled over in my chair because of these idiots, and I had stern words to say to a few others - if one of them happens to be you, I'm not on the least bit sorry.

What's happened to common sense? You don't know my dogs and they don't know you. Neither of them are aggressive, but taken by surprise by someone walking up behind them, who knows? You're putting your safety and the lives of my (and other) dogs at risk for purely selfish reasons. Just keep your distance and show a bit of respect.
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The same goes for any dogs
When we’re out and about we ALWAYS ask if it is ok to say hello to the dog.
Most say yes very few say it’s a bit grumpy. But alway walk slowly to a dog with your hand below the head they see that as no threat.

But a hand going above and over the head is a threat to dogs.
 
AndyWill64 said:
So, I'm at CAMC ClubFest at Weston Park, trying to get my two dogs used to being around people.

Last night we were sat out in the rain, watching Rougue Minogue (fairly good tribute act, IMO) and waiting for Jason Donovan (big-headed, whining old git (soon to be 56) who's losing the strength in his voice) at what I thought was far enough away from others, but people constantly walked within a couple feet from us rather than giving us a bit of space. Most folks just ignored us, which is fine because the dogs ignored them too, but many felt the need to talk to them, or make stupid noises at them, or just go ahead and stroke them. Or worse, let their kids to do it (FFS).

Twice I was pulled over in my chair because of these idiots, and I had stern words to say to a few others - if one of them happens to be you, I'm not on the least bit sorry.

What's happened to common sense? You don't know my dogs and they don't know you. Neither of them are aggressive, but taken by surprise by someone walking up behind them, who knows? You're putting your safety and the lives of my (and other) dogs at risk for purely selfish reasons. Just keep your distance and show a bit of respect.
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One of many many reasons I don't like people ....

No matter how far I try to keep from people ...
There's ALWAYS at least one that feels the need to end up invading my personal space let alone bothering our dogs ...
Or letting their expensive mongrel Cavapoo/cockertwat/etc etc romp over unhindered with a "it's OK he's friendly" ...
 
Sonar said:
You started a thread to say trying to get my two dogs used to being around people.
And you got a reply.
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That's right. Get them used to being around people and ignoring them, not getting them to think everyone wants to play.
 
Sonar said:
sorry I am not a selfish person nor am antisocial.
Thank goodness for an ignore list
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I never suggested you were antisocial, so maybe that's a dig at me, but just out of interest ...

Antisocial : contrary to the laws and customs of society, in a way that causes annoyance and disapproval in others. 🤔
 
From the other side, I don't really like dogs, and bloody detest those who jump up and try to plant their dirty paws on you, or crap on your path/pitch, but not as much as their moronic owners who trot out the platitude, 'he's only trying to be friendly, while his Daddy has a chat'. If you want to indulge in bestiality, go ahead, but not in public and not whilst blocking the footpath, and NOT at the expense of controlling your pet/ofspring ...

Steve
 
Jan and I love dogs but can't have one now ourselves as we spend so much time out of the country and it wouldn't be fair to a dog to leave it for months in kennels. So your dogs would be 'fair game' (although not in a noisy environment like with a screeching 56-year-old on stage). That said, we always ask the handler whether it's OK to approach a dog and always offer the back of a hand to let the dog sniff and accept before petting them.

In contrast, we live near a school and our street suffers 'school run plague'. When our Labrador was alive, a mum told her daughter to 'go stroke the nice doggie' -- no by or leave, no checking whether our dog was socialised. I pointed out the error of her ways and her response was that I shouldn't allow my dog in public if it was vicious! I said that my dog wasn't, but the next dog she told her offspring to stroke might not be so friendly or might be nervous and she should always ask...
 
One way to deter people is to fit a muzzle to one of them. :)

You can get soft ones that should not annoy the dog and should make some people believe it is vicious. ;)
 
marchie said:
From the other side, I don't really like dogs, and bloody detest those who jump up and try to plant their dirty paws on you, or crap on your path/pitch, but not as much as their moronic owners who trot out the platitude, 'he's only trying to be friendly, while his Daddy has a chat'. If you want to indulge in bestiality, go ahead, but not in public and not whilst blocking the footpath, and NOT at the expense of controlling your pet/ofspring ...

Steve
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Me too. I have a speech impediment which it is thought was started by, when I was a three year old, a jack russel nipped the back of my neck. I am still nervous around them and don't like the smell or sound of them or how many owners seem to think their dogs own the world.
 
Yep. I had dogs for the best part of 30 years but I'll not be having any more. Folks who allow their dogs to wander/p1ss/crap on other peoples pitches should be banned from campsites. It is the easiest thing to keep your dog on a short lead and away from other peoples pitches until you get to a place where the dog can roam.

It's not good enough to allow your dog to crap on a pitch and then pick it up.

The same goes when you are our on a walk. If your dogs are off their lead or on a long lead when you come across other walkers, call your dog back and put it on a short lead. It might be your pride and joy but unless others show a willingness to welcome your dog, then assume that they have no desire to talk to it/stroke it and certainly do not want to be jumped on!
 
I like dogs. What I dislike is owners with long leads. Why am I expected to divert round the owner and dog, or to step over the lead obstructing the pavement. Yes dogs like to stop and sniff, no problem with that, but the owner needs to make sure the footpath is not obstructed not the old man with a stick.
 
marchie said:
From the other side, I don't really like dogs, and bloody detest those who jump up and try to plant their dirty paws on you, or crap on your path/pitch, but not as much as their moronic owners who trot out the platitude, 'he's only trying to be friendly, while his Daddy has a chat'. If you want to indulge in bestiality, go ahead, but not in public and not whilst blocking the footpath, and NOT at the expense of controlling your pet/ofspring ...

Steve
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Apologies if we have accidentaly invaded your space with our dog, wasn’t aware of you dislike for k9s.
 
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