Any Police Officers on here?

[purplepolly]

Actually, Peanut, a lot of dog owners may well have public liability insurance - I think it may be part of the dog health insurance these days (I could be wrong).

it's actually a legal requirement to have PL insurance if you own a dog defined as a dangerous breed

 

[BikeShapedObject]

Some Police Officers, yesterday....

 

[snorri]

It is quite safe for dogs to be off the lead in a public open space like a park. Most of the time dogs just run around playing with other dogs. When people like you walk past a dog, those people start to panic and sh*ting themselves looking at the dog making eye contact, so the dog feels threatened and starts to bark. So the next thing is people like you suddenly run and the dog thinks they're playing with them so run after them. Then the person (like you) starts to scream, inducing fear into the dog making it feel under threat.
Word of advice.

From what you say, I hardly think you are in a position to give advice.

 

[on the road]

That was a dig by the way

To the OP, another thought has occured. Your dog might have a heart conditition, if he has then that could be why he's aggressive.

You should take him to the vet for an examination, and if you can afford, let him have an ECG.

If it does turn out he has a heart condition then they will put him on tablets for the long term future, and you will not be able to let him off the lead for his own benefit.

There's a woman I often see in the park, she has a lot of dogs and only one's on the lead, that one dog has a heart condition and is on tablets, he's never let off the lead.

On the other hand, I always see a young couple with a young dog, it looks like a collie. They have it on a long lead and they throw balls for it, when it runs after the ball, the lead extends to its maximum length nearly strangling the dog. Poor thing, why don't they just let him off the lead for once?

 

[Crankarm]

I can tell you've never had a dog before because you obviously know nothing about dogs. Dogs are not required to be on a lead in a public open space. No one is asking YOU to socailise with dogs, unless you just so happen to be a dog.

You think not having a dog on a lead in a public open space is disrespectful to other people? Why?

So you think all dogs should be on a lead all the time, even when out in the park?

It is quite safe for dogs to be off the lead in a public open space like a park. Most of the time dogs just run around playing with other dogs. When people like you walk past a dog, those people start to panic and sh*ting themselves looking at the dog making eye contact, so the dog feels threatened and starts to bark. So the next thing is people like you suddenly run and the dog thinks they're playing with them so run after them. Then the person (like you) starts to scream, inducing fear into the dog making it feel under threat.

Word of advice.

I know you're scared of dogs but the next time you happen to come up towards a dog, don't show any fear and don't make eye contact, and you can go on your way and the dog won't bother you.

Yes, safe for dogs, but not necessarily for those without dogs minding their own business who don't share your enthusiasm for your mutt jumping up barking, slobbering, scratching and nipping at us. Any dog that now does this to me gets a swift boot in the chops. And the owners always say as the dog clamps its jaws onto your ankle or your arm "Awhhh....don't worry he's only being friendly he won't hurt you....". "Well that's good then. How nice of him. If it doesn't hurt me, then I won't need to hurt you! I hope you've got insurance as if that dogs so much as sniffs me you will be sued."

As I say I am not a dog fan but really appreciate owners who are responsible. Well trained dogs who leave people alone I have no problem with. I would not wish harm to a dog as I like animals, but for irresponsible owners who cannot or refuse to control their dogs then I figure one is well within one's rights to defend oneself against both dog and owner. Obviously it might get messy with a low life who has one of those fighting dogs but fortunately there aren't too many of those around where I live except through a rough area where I occasionally cycle in which case I don't stop for anything.

 

[purplepolly]

And the owners always say as the dog clamps its jaws onto your ankle or your arm "Awhhh....don't worry he's only being friendly he won't hurt you....". "Well that's good then. How nice of him. If doesn't hurt me, I won't then need to hurt you!"

What on earth do you do before you go out, rub a cat over your trousers or something?

 

[Crankarm]

What on earth do you do before you go out, rub a cat over your trousers or something?

Now that's a stereotype about the dog-cat relationship that is actually false. Tom and Jerry have a lot to answer for. Many dogs are scared of cats when the chips are down as cats fight mean and dirty no dog would risk losing face taking one on. There are hundreds of cats in my manor and the few dogs give them a wide berth.

Mind you one can't get enough pussy over one's trousers .....

 

[on the road]

Yes, safe for dogs, but not necessarily for those without dogs minding their own business who don't share your enthusiasm for your mutt jumping up barking, slobbering, scratching and nipping at us. Any dog that now does this to me gets a swift boot in the chops. And the owners always say as the dog clamps its jaws onto your ankle or your arm "Awhhh....don't worry he's only being friendly he won't hurt you....". "Well that's good then. How nice of him. If it doesn't hurt me, then I won't need to hurt you! I hope you've got insurance as if that dogs so much as sniffs me you will be sued."

As I say I am not a dog fan but really appreciate owners who are responsible. Well trained dogs who leave people alone I have no problem with. I would not wish harm to a dog as I like animals, but for irresponsible owners who cannot or refuse to control their dogs then I figure one is well within one's rights to defend oneself against both dog and owner. Obviously it might get messy with a low life who has one of those fighting dogs but fortunately there aren't too many of those around where I live except through a rough area where I occasionally cycle in which case I don't stop for anything.

I totally agree with you. I also hate people who let there dog jump and slobber all over you. Of course, my small dog doesn't do any of that.

 

[ufkacbln]

I'm not a dog fan and believe if we must have dogs they should all be labradours. .

Labrador, the Ford Escort of the dog world!

On a more serious note, my Mother works at a sanctuary, and they support the owners in cases like this - can you speak to the shelter and ask their advice. If nothing else it is "proof" (should another incident occur) that you are being responsible and seeking professional help.

 

[oxbob]

"Labrador, the Ford Escort of the dog world!"
How very dare you! labs are the landrovers of dogs. The original 4x4!

 

[ufkacbln]

"Labrador, the Ford Escort of the dog world!"
How very dare you! labs are the landrovers of dogs. The original 4x4!

I stand corrected.... you are right.

Designed for the country and used improperly in the totally inappropriate urban environment by sad fantasists who see themselves as country folk.