Dogs - stop or escape?

[Fab Foodie]

The descent of the dog thread, spiralling down.

True.

However OP, if you want to try and out-run our Whippet, you're welcome to try!

 

[Nihal]

[QUOTE 1860618, member: 9609"]Do you mean there are six dogs for every two people in your street ? - that's a lot of dog poo[/quote]
No he means there are two dogs in his street and four in the next,But your logice is more funny anyways

 

[Saddle bum]

If it is a problem on your regular ride, an aerosol can of Deep Heat embrocation or Oven Cleaner is effective against dogs.

In the 1900's you could buy a small pistol called a "Velo Dog". French made, it was made for cyclists to dispatch aggresive dogs. Bring it back I say.

 

[Mad Doug Biker]

very frustrated by owners who assume we all know their dog and its intentions rather than training or controlling it not to cause concern. Especially to children

Well, I'm even more frustrated by smug non dog owners who think they know it all, that we are all the same, quite happily trot out all the stereotypes without irony (oh yes), and then openly say they will be violent towards our dog just because they don't understand them.

I don't mind you shouting at my dog (IF NEEDED) or taking action IF IT IS NEEDED, but if it is needless, then.....

Oh and yes, you can train your dog, you get a fair idea of what they will do, even you can never know exactly 100% what it will do, I agree. BUT you will know what their character is like and will be able to predict their actions up to a point.

Look whose talking,being 18 and dragged around by a dog.What kind was it? definately wasn't a labrador,I guess

It was part of my training.
Erm.... he was a Pedigree Heinz 57, so had bits of everything in him. Actually, he was a Staffie/Alsation/Labrador/everything else cross, so the Staffie and Alsation bits in him meant that he was quite muscular despite his appearance.

Also, factor in his lower centre of gravity compared to mine, and you get the picture

He became a Therapet though, visiting our local old folks home (and eating all their biscuits), and was as gentle a dog you'll even see. If Bruno had come wandering up to you to say Hi then a swift kick would most certainly have been out of order!

 

[Nihal]

Erm.... he was a Pedigree Heinz 57, so had bits of everything in him. Actually, he was a Staffie/Alsation/labrador/everything else cross, so the Staffie and Alsation bits in him meant that he was actually quite muscular despite his appearance.

Also, factor in his lower centre of gravity compared to mine, and you get the picture

My god.You poor thing(not you Doug,the dog,the dog)See dogs related to lab' are'nt good for you or Vince(this is for you Doug)

 

[Mad Doug Biker]

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but what if the person the dog wants to say hello to is s*** scared of them?

Then you need to give them a b*tch slap (geddit?) and tell them to get a grip!

but I don't let her unless I am 100% confident the person or kid's parent(s) doesn't mind.

When out Cindy is normally on the lead anyway, so actually, I know what you mean, she doesn't normally just run around will nilly.

I'm not not a big pussy lover so I wouldn't fancy someone letting theirs near me.

I'm sure there will be a local branch of the YMCA somewhere near to you

I did have one old geezer wave a walking stick right in the dog's face (she wasn't doing anything and was on the lead). Obviously he aint a lover but I didn't appreciate the stick.

Yes, Bruno got kicked once for having the audacity to have to take a brief detour over the edge of someone's lawn for all of about 2 seconds because he didn't have the space to walk anywhere else. It was the local sheltered housing, so I made a complaint against the stupid woman. I think she was a bit senile, but I never saw here again after that anyway.

 

[Mad Doug Biker]

My god.You poor thing(not you Doug,the dog,the dog)See dogs related to lab' are'nt good for you or Vince(this is for you Doug)

He was a rescue dog, so he was quite happy with his lot thankyou! Oh, and this was before Vince appeared.

 

[jonny jeez]

Well, I'm even more frustrated by smug non dog owners who think they know it all, that we are all the same, quite happily trot out all the stereotypes without irony (oh yes), and then openly say they will be violent towards our dog just because they don't understand them.

I don't mind you shouting at my dog (IF NEEDED) or taking action IF IT IS NEEDED, but if it is needless, then.....

Fair enough, then you have nothing to worry about.

Because it was needed, an animal sinking its teeth into the ankle of my (then 6 year old) daughter leaves little to interpretation.

I understand your sentiment though, I did mention before that i have had /kept (or been kept by) dogs almost all of my life, so please dont try to label me as SMUG , nor NON dog owner, nor a know it all.

That said...as a card carrying "qualified" dog lover/owner/keeper/understander, let me state for the record. If any animal attacks anyone that I love or care for (especially a small child) I will not hesitate...not for a millisecond...in defending them and doing that animal whatever harm I consider necessary to stop it from its course of action.

I am genuinely sorry if that offends you.

I keep in mind that no dog is ever "tame" and all dogs have a strong pack instinct, which is fine if you are in their pack..or the head of it.

(Edit)...notice I use the word "attack" above...not growl, bark, or wander onto a lawn of...all of those require little or no action...on that we agree.

 

[Mad Doug Biker]

I understand your sentiment though, I did mention before that i have had /kept (or been kept by) dogs almost all of my life, so please dont try to label me as SMUG , nor NON dog owner, nor a know it all.

I meant these people who come out with these howlers (sorry) of comments, but show no real obvious understanding of dogs in the first place.

I didn't mean you personally as such (although it was your comment).

That said...as a card carrying "qualified" dog lover/owner/keeper/understander, let me state for the record. If any animal attacks anyone that I love or care for (especially a small child) I will not hesitate...not for a millisecond...in defending them and doing that animal whatever harm I consider necessary to stop it from its course of action.

No I understand, the problem comes when someone mistakes a dog wanting to play with aggression, that's all.

(Edit)...notice I use the word "attack" above...not growl, bark, or wander onto a lawn of...all of those require little or no action...on that we agree.

You try telling that to some though.

 

[jonny jeez]

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No I understand, the problem comes when someone mistakes a dog wanting to play with aggression, that's all.
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Very true.

Funny story, the reason my parents bought our very first dog was because I was terrified of them. As a small child (probably 4 or so) I came screaming in from the beach because a "huge dog" had gone for me. The dog in question turned out to be a dachshound, a point my older sister relished in informing my parents along with the memorable and ever embarrassing line .."it licked your bum!".

and so...My Childhood dog was an Alsation mix called Tara who I could walk in a park full of kids, bikes and other dogs I could keep my hand in my pocket whilst she was on the lead (very good for looking cool)...she always walked to heel when asked, would always come back to em if I screamed loud enough and was the most wonderful companion. I often wonder if any other dog ever got as much exercise as her as she would literally be out all day with me during the summer hols.

Starting to well up here!!

 

[Fnaar]

I say, I say, I say... My dog plays football for the local dog football team. They're enthusiastic, but they don't winalot.

 

[Fnaar]

I say, I say, I say... My dog's got no nose.
How does it smell?
Well, it can't because it has no nose, but probably its other senses have heightened somewhat in sensitivity as a compensatory mechanism, if you will.

 

[Crackle]

That reminds me: I was thinking of some Labrador jokes the other day, a parody of the elephant jokes.

How do you know there's a Labrador in your fridge? There's no food left.

How do you get four Labradors in a car? Open the tailgate.

How does a Labrador get out of a tree? They don't, they're far too clumsy to ever get in one.

There was another one as well but I've forgotten it. Probably just as well.

 

[snapper_37]

A bit of light relief

http://textfromdog.tumblr.com/

 

[Mad Doug Biker]

"it licked your bum!".

What what WHAAAAT??!

Nice story there about Tara by the way.