NBR VENT: Idiot Dog Owners

TheMrs8/9/8 · March 2009

So I consider myself to be a fairly responsible dog owner. They are always kept on leash and I always pick up their poop. Why can't everyone be that way?

My DH and I just took our dogs for a welk around the neighborhood and the damn huge ass neighbor dog (the one who's owner is like 22, and doesn't pick up dog crap) was off leash, started growling, charged at us. Luckly I was able to pick up our little 7lb shih-tzu mix in time (thank god he didn't still try to bite her and get my stomach instead...the thought sickens me). So instead he went straight for our lab's neck. Nice. It's one thing to have a nice dog off leash, but why a mean aggressive one?

Everyone came out undamaged. Well, except for the dog's owner who met my DH for the first time...lol. No fists, just words. He called my DH rude - WHAT???? Idiot.

I can't get my adrenaline back down, irresponsible people piss me off so bad!!!

Vent over.

JCM052707 · March 2009

I can't stand irresponsible dog owners. ICK! I love that he called your DH rude... what a jacka$$!

Neudorfer · March 2009

agreed. it pisses me off when people just let their dogs out without a leash- it ruins walks for us in my neighborhood because of the same issue. how hard is it to carry a poop bag???

lennonlover · March 2009

Yes, I hate it too. Nobody has to get a dog...so if you can't handle the responsibility, don't get one!

majors31 · March 2009

What a moron! Good for your DH for saying something.

HeyyRed · March 2009

My neighbours are dog abusers. They lock their dogs up in the house all day and they howl continually. I've had to report them so many times to the By Laws Officer here in the City, I've finally agreed to testify in court against them. They are horrible. They never walk their dogs, they let them out into their backyard and then never clean up after them. It's particularly lovely to experience that from our beautifully landscaped backyard in the middle of a hot summer. NOT. I have to use scented candles outside to make it bearable.

SCUM.?

Mama Angelina · March 2009

I agree that I would be piSSed! Irresponsible dog owners give us a bad name!

JOEBunny · March 2009

I yelled at 2 people today for having there dogs off leash and come up to my dd. once in my yard and once at the playground,. People act like I am crazy, but they are crazy to let 60 pound dogs come running up to toddlers.

PuppyMommy · March 2009

That is so scary! My Shih-tzu mix (little white dog in my siggy) was attacked by a German Shepherd a few years ago. It was terrible. My H was walking out the dogs on their legal (less than 6 feet) leashes in our neighborhood. The other dog escaped out of it's yard. The dog had been known to be aggressive and the owners did nothing about it. This was the 2nd time he had gone after my little Parker. Luckily, the 1st time my H was able to swing her in the air by her leash and catch her. The second time he wasn't so lucky. It took 3 people to wrestle her out of this dog's mouth.

She needed about 20 stitches, her knee cap was broken, she wore a cast and was always at the vet. We missed a lot of work and had to find people to dogsit her during the day when we did work. It was terrible. She even had this little drainage tube coming out of her. The owners of the other dog were totally cool at first, but once the vet bills came in (it totaled a little over $1300), they became difficult. They even blamed the attack on Parker b/c she "lagging behind". She was on her leash!

They eventually paid, but I get so annoyed b/c we are good dog owners. They are cleaned after, not allowed to bark execessively, etc. Why can't everyone be like that?

MrsBeckO · March 2009

We haven't encountered the off-leash issue yet (thankfully) but one of the houses behind us has a big dog that barks all.the.time. Seriously, let your dog in or something.. or at least try to quiet them when they bark at all hours of the day and night! It drives me insane.?

I'm sorry you had a run-in with that dog (and its asshat owner) today.. but thank goodness nobody was harmed!?

TheMrs8/9/8 · March 2009

JOEBunny:
I yelled at 2 people today for having there dogs off leash and come up to my dd. once in my yard and once at the playground,. People act like I am crazy, but they are crazy to let 60 pound dogs come running up to toddlers.

Oh wow that is scary. I am fairly short too, so It's not like I can just hold a dog or baby above my head to save it - big dogs can easily jump that high!

nycteach · March 2009

I have two yorkshire terriers and I think when you have a small breed you worry about other dogs behavior more. Even if another large dog is trying to be playful some owners just don't understand how easily that dog can hurt my dogs.

tandt92505 · March 2009

I totally agree- expect for one part. I don't think it's ever okay to have an dog nice or agressive off leash.

I've got two beagles who wouldn't hurt a fly, but the could totally knock a little kid over while trying to lick and love him/her.

This is totally a pet peeve for me. Unfortunately, the one whose dogs are off their leash are often not the most considerate. So, saying anything to them is usually futile (doesn't ever stop me, though).

Sorry it happened, I know how it can get your blood boiling!

ChicagoBride713 · March 2009

Do you have leash laws where you live? I would call the cops!

Mrs.DeliaMarieP · March 2009

Are there leash laws where you live? I'd call and report him.

I'm glad no one got hurt. I am a huge dog lover, but when it comes down to me vs. dog...any means to get it away from me does not count as abuse. You do whatcha' gotta do to protect yourself.

nerdsbride · March 2009

Do you have a leash law in your city? Call the cops next time. The owner will get ticketed. In fact, I would call and report it now. Just so they have it on record.

TheMrs8/9/8 · March 2009

PuppyMommy:
That is so scary! My Shih-tzu mix (little white dog in my siggy) was attacked by a German Shepherd a few years ago. It was terrible. My H was walking out the dogs on their legal (less than 6 feet) leashes in our neighborhood. The other dog escaped out of it's yard. The dog had been known to be aggressive and the owners did nothing about it. This was the 2nd time he had gone after my little Parker. Luckily, the 1st time my H was able to swing her in the air by her leash and catch her. The second time he wasn't so lucky. It took 3 people to wrestle her out of this dog's mouth.

She needed about 20 stitches, her knee cap was broken, she wore a cast and was always at the vet. We missed a lot of work and had to find people to dogsit her during the day when we did work. It was terrible. She even had this little drainage tube coming out of her. The owners of the other dog were totally cool at first, but once the vet bills came in (it totaled a little over $1300), they became difficult. They even blamed the attack on Parker b/c she "lagging behind". She was on her leash!

They eventually paid, but I get so annoyed b/c we are good dog owners. They are cleaned after, not allowed to bark execessively, etc. Why can't everyone be like that?

Your poor doggy! I'm so glad it's ok. I can't imagine that happening. You are nice to say the owners were cool, I wouldn't have been able to think that no matter what. I guess it's not like they let it out or anything though, dogs can escape backyards I suppose. So scary though! It makes going on walks scary, especially alone, think DH will have to go with me all the time now!

JCM052707 · March 2009

I realize bigger dogs can't hurt smaller ones just based on size, but Iv'e been attacked by smaller dogs far more than bigger ones, so it's not like just b/c they're big, they're mean. I have 3 larger dogs who are really sweet to little dogs.

Can't let the big doggies all get a bad rap!

cspence1 · March 2009

first: what does being 22 have to do with anything

second: I hate when ppl dont pick up after their dogs! its so gross i would be pissed

third: we usually have our dog on a leash unless we go to a big open field or park and let him run... when people dont tell or care if their dogs are jumping around on ppl that is annoying

TheMrs8/9/8 · March 2009

I will check on the leash law. Nothing would make me happier than reporting him! At the very least he'll be reported to our HOA, who I know wants to hear of people that don't pick up poop or have off leash dogs.

TheMrs8/9/8 · March 2009

cspence1:
first: what does being 22 have to do with anything

second: I hate when ppl dont pick up after their dogs! its so gross i would be pissed

third: we usually have our dog on a leash unless we go to a big open field or park and let him run... when people dont tell or care if their dogs are jumping around on ppl that is annoying

You're right I shouldn't have used his age to insinuate irresponsibility. I guess I was a responsible dog owner at that age too. Mostly I guess because I'm practially ancient compared to him - lol. He's just a punk, loud music, cigarette butts everywhere, swearing for all the neighbor kids to hear, irresponsible dog owner...the list goes on.

PuppyMommy · March 2009

TheMrs8/9/8:

Your poor doggy! I'm so glad it's ok. I can't imagine that happening. You are nice to say the owners were cool, I wouldn't have been able to think that no matter what. I guess it's not like they let it out or anything though, dogs can escape backyards I suppose. So scary though! It makes going on walks scary, especially alone, think DH will have to go with me all the time now!

I think it was the worst thing I have gone through so far. She is my best buddy. When it first happened, the owners told my H to get her to the vet asap and send them the bills. Once the bills started rolling in, they started saying how the dog actually belonged to their 90 year-old mother who had no money, They were trying to make us feel guilty. Well, it didn't work. Oh, and I avoided thier street until we moved,

Maybe it's a shih-tzu mix thing. They are irresistible!

TheMrs8/9/8 · March 2009

JCM052707:
I realize bigger dogs can't hurt smaller ones just based on size, but Iv'e been attacked by smaller dogs far more than bigger ones, so it's not like just b/c they're big, they're mean. I have 3 larger dogs who are really sweet to little dogs. Can't let the big doggies all get a bad rap!

Agreed. My sister's shih-tzu would bite a hand off way before our 55lb lab would! I love big dogs, my dream dog is a Great Dane. Not ideal for a townhouse though...

TheMrs8/9/8 · March 2009

PuppyMommy:
TheMrs8/9/8:

Your poor doggy! I'm so glad it's ok. I can't imagine that happening. You are nice to say the owners were cool, I wouldn't have been able to think that no matter what. I guess it's not like they let it out or anything though, dogs can escape backyards I suppose. So scary though! It makes going on walks scary, especially alone, think DH will have to go with me all the time now!

I think it was the worst thing I have gone through so far. She is my best buddy. When it first happened, the owners told my H to get her to the vet asap and send them the bills. Once the bills started rolling in, they started saying how the dog actually belonged to their 90 year-old mother who had no money, They were trying to make us feel guilty. Well, it didn't work. Oh, and I avoided thier street until we moved,

Maybe it's a shih-tzu mix thing. They are irresistible!

Agreed, I would want to attack my doggie too, she's so damn cute!

ksayles · March 2009

TheMrs8/9/8:
JCM052707:
I realize bigger dogs can't hurt smaller ones just based on size, but Iv'e been attacked by smaller dogs far more than bigger ones, so it's not like just b/c they're big, they're mean. I have 3 larger dogs who are really sweet to little dogs. Can't let the big doggies all get a bad rap!
Agreed. My sister's shih-tzu would bite a hand off way before our 55lb lab would! I love big dogs, my dream dog is a Great Dane. Not ideal for a townhouse though...

Actually Great Danes are fine w/living in an apt even. A lot of big dogs are better in smaller spaces than you would think. I love danes, they're so sweet.

Suparstarz714 · March 2009

I would report this to animal control or w/e you have. That way if you see the dog off the leash again you have a report stating the dog owner knows the dog is aggressive.

Suparstarz714 · March 2009

majors31:
What a moron! Good for your DH for saying something.

Yes, my DH is so unconfrontational he probably would have just let it go... pisses me off...

JCM052707 · March 2009

ksayles:
TheMrs8/9/8:
JCM052707:
I realize bigger dogs can't hurt smaller ones just based on size, but Iv'e been attacked by smaller dogs far more than bigger ones, so it's not like just b/c they're big, they're mean. I have 3 larger dogs who are really sweet to little dogs. Can't let the big doggies all get a bad rap!
Agreed. My sister's shih-tzu would bite a hand off way before our 55lb lab would! I love big dogs, my dream dog is a Great Dane. Not ideal for a townhouse though...
Actually Great Danes are fine w/living in an apt even. A lot of big dogs are better in smaller spaces than you would think. I love danes, they're so sweet.

Very true. My biggest (70 lbs) is the biggest couch potato of them all. I find usually the smaller to mid size dogs need the most room and exercise. This is all a moot point to me of course though since I don't believe in buying purebreds, but only adopting. There are great dane rescues though!

TheMrs8/9/8 · March 2009

JCM052707:
ksayles:
TheMrs8/9/8:
JCM052707:
I realize bigger dogs can't hurt smaller ones just based on size, but Iv'e been attacked by smaller dogs far more than bigger ones, so it's not like just b/c they're big, they're mean. I have 3 larger dogs who are really sweet to little dogs. Can't let the big doggies all get a bad rap!
Agreed. My sister's shih-tzu would bite a hand off way before our 55lb lab would! I love big dogs, my dream dog is a Great Dane. Not ideal for a townhouse though...
Actually Great Danes are fine w/living in an apt even. A lot of big dogs are better in smaller spaces than you would think. I love danes, they're so sweet.
Very true. My biggest (70 lbs) is the biggest couch potato of them all. I find usually the smaller to mid size dogs need the most room and exercise. This is all a moot point to me of course though since I don't believe in buying purebreds, but only adopting. There are great dane rescues though!

Yeah I'm sure one would be fine here, I'm just not prepared for a 3rd dog in a townhouse! Especially with a little one on the way! I have to somewhat keep my sanity! Our next dog will be a Dane though!

heidismith · March 2009

JCM052707:
I realize bigger dogs can't hurt smaller ones just based on size, but Iv'e been attacked by smaller dogs far more than bigger ones, so it's not like just b/c they're big, they're mean. I have 3 larger dogs who are really sweet to little dogs. Can't let the big doggies all get a bad rap!

Ditto ,

heidismith · March 2009

JCM052707:
I realize bigger dogs can't hurt smaller ones just based on size, but Iv'e been attacked by smaller dogs far more than bigger ones, so it's not like just b/c they're big, they're mean. I have 3 larger dogs who are really sweet to little dogs. Can't let the big doggies all get a bad rap!

Ditto

heidismith · March 2009

JCM052707:
I realize bigger dogs can't hurt smaller ones just based on size, but Iv'e been attacked by smaller dogs far more than bigger ones, so it's not like just b/c they're big, they're mean. I have 3 larger dogs who are really sweet to little dogs. Can't let the big doggies all get a bad rap!

Ditto ,

my

heidismith · March 2009

JCM052707:
I realize bigger dogs can't hurt smaller ones just based on size, but Iv'e been attacked by smaller dogs far more than bigger ones, so it's not like just b/c they're big, they're mean. I have 3 larger dogs who are really sweet to little dogs. Can't let the big doggies all get a bad rap!

Ditto ,

heidismith · March 2009

Sorry about all the post, computer went crazy.

I was going to say my doberman is scared of any type of little dog, strange because he is over 70 pounds! But I think all dogs should be kept on leash.

jaxgev · March 2009

Some people are just insolent and uneducated and aren't even worth your anger. Don't give him two thoughts. He's not worth it.

Soon to be Mrs. Topper · March 2009

HeyyRed:
My neighbours are dog abusers. They lock their dogs up in the house all day and they howl continually. I've had to report them so many times to the By Laws Officer here in the City, I've finally agreed to testify in court against them. They are horrible. They never walk their dogs, they let them out into their backyard and then never clean up after them. It's particularly lovely to experience that from our beautifully landscaped backyard in the middle of a hot summer. NOT. I have to use scented candles outside to make it bearable.
SCUM.

This makes me cry...coming from an animal lover, it makes me sick to even hear about people who can be so cruel to an animal that gives so much unconditional love. Animal Planet is not allowed to be watched in my house, Animal Cops breaks my heart!

FirefightersBride · March 2009

You need to call animal control on those people!

beeker1 · March 2009

That same thing happened to me last spring! Except my dog was bigger (but he is still a chicken). We where walking minding our own business and all of a sudden this crazy little jack russell charged at us and went for Marleys throat! He ripped off his coller and everything! I just grabbed that little f@$%&% and screamed whos fing dog is this in the middle of the street. He was still trying to attack my poor sweet Marley. Thankfully a nice couple came to help me and figure out whos dog it was. The thing charged through his screen door to get Marley. To this day I can't walk him without my husband and the whole time I am on edge at every dog bark I hear. I have a fear of dogs now and I never had one before.

laurensmerritt · March 2009

I'm pretty sure in a lot of places you can call the police over something like that. That's really dangerous. I mean, imagine if instead of you and your hubby it was a little kid walking his dog and the kid got bit or in the middle of a fight.

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