I was at my father's this afternoon and decided to go for a walk around the neighbor while he napped. I was walking on the sidewalk and all of a sudden this Golden Retriever comes charging at me. The owner was about 20 feet away and had a leash in their hand. I yelled at the dog and then at the owner and said "Leash you dog!". They did nothing nothing. So I yelled "You irresponsible jerk!" Then yelled it again and made a left turn and got out of there.
This is a neighbor of my father's and I have seen them before. Now I feel bad about I yelled at them. Should I? I mean the law is that in public all dogs should be leased and under control. This dog was neither. It was not an aggressive breed but still this particular dog was coming after me and barking. What do you think?
It's also true I was aggressive by yelling but that's what I believe irresponsible dog owners need to hear and experience to change their behavior.
I'm through being a pushover when it comes to these kinds of people. When I look back at my life it has happened countless times. I just remembered one time I was swimming in the ocean in water over my head without lifeguards around (I no longer do this!). This retriever-type dog comes swimming out to me putting it's paws on me and causing a very dangerous situation.
I still remember feeling the dogs nails on my hands and body. I yelled at the dog and anyone nearby and was able to swim back. When I got to shore the dog owner or his dumb friend shouted out me "You're a wimp!". I just got my shoes on, picked up my towel and high tailed it out of there. No more though. Next time I will take a photo of the offending dog and owner, if I can, and forward it to animal control and the police.
Lol about a dog, specifically a golden retriever swimming to you in the ocean and putting their paws on you. What is it with you and that specific breed if dog. It's just uncanny and strange.
And why don't you correct everyone that assumes you are female?
I have the right to to do whatever it takes to protect myself in such a situation. If there is a "negative outcome" with the dog then I am in no way responsible. In fact if I am injured the dog owner might be.
I used to dislike dogs but then I found out the truth - in most cases it's not the dog I dislike but the irresponsible owner! The other discovery is that it is a cultural thing - in different places dogs behave different. It's a refection of the respect dog owners have for their neighbors and their dogs. That's when you can be nice.
And I never suggested to hold your hand out to an unfamiliar dog - who by the way, never touched you - walked away...was more civilized. Let it go already - for your own good.
And yes - it's very clear that you still dislike dogs - I don't understand that at all. My gosh - you are really missing out. The happiest times in my life have been with dogs - all dogs - any dog - just put a dog in front of me - please!
Just try being nice first - stop the judgement already - doesn't it make your day tense ....you're like the "Grinch of Dogs" - yikes! Lighten up - please!
This forum is only helpful if the topics are related to caregiving. Barking dogs, 5th grade report cards, do not belong on Agine Care. I would suggest that Lisa find an online forum more suited to her needs.
People generally ask for opinions to get different perspectives so they can do the right thing. You can go through a long, full life and still not have anywhere near the experiences of someone else. That's why asking for opinions can be beneficial.
"Only an estimated 86,629 (falls) are attributable to pets." "Only"? It seems that that's an important subject for eldercare.
I give you props for being honest enough to not be publicly faking concern for the dog as your main concern over behavior. If a dog is unleashed on the street, it’s ok if your main concern is what happens to ppl when a car hits it vs the dog. My fav personally was all these ppl calling us insisting that their noise complaints had to, absolutely had to, be related to animal abuse when really they wanted Aco to come out there and impound it as barking was on code enforcement. Animal control joked about the latter often.
but like I said, you can’t make the street dog free. If like you your father shares these apprehensions, along with his other issues, it might be well nigh to move him into an environment where this fall risk is even more mitigated, such as a dog free facility or condo complex.
Several months back, mil attempted a walker walk with Brothers Wife and mils dog. Said dog startled, mil fell in the confusion, and the paramedics had to haul her off the street. Of course if it’d been someone’s unleashed dog, that person would have been in a boatload of trouble, but as it was, it was her fault. she still has the dog, and if she trips over it in her house, there’s not anything anyone can do about it.
Regular responsible dog walkers need to give a wide berth to humans needing mobility devices, be it a stroller, a walker, cane, wheelchair or whatever. Don’t go up to them like your dog is a therapy dog, not even if it is leashed.