When they drive they blend in when out showing off their devil dog they don't.
I also said people would be more than happy to phone the dog warden if they suspected the chav has no licence.
In my opinion - Dogs on leads.
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When they drive they blend in when out showing off their devil dog they don't.
I also said people would be more than happy to phone the dog warden if they suspected the chav has no licence.
I don't mean every dog owner has to use a special dog exercise yard/field most people are happy to walk their dog on a lead its for those that have to let them off the lead, those that live in rural areas like me also have the option to find places where there are no people or they are few and far between.
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Where has all the money they have saved by us paying to microchip our dogs and cats gone i bet not into dog wardens to scan dogs to see if they are chipped.
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/compulsory-dog-microchipping-comes-into-effect
I do not have dog at the moment (live alone cant be there all the time so not fair on the poor dog) BUT i have hd dogs most life, my view is that in built up areas ie with roads no matter how well trained or breed of dog 100% should be on a lead and under control.
I do support letting dogs getting a good run out, but only where suitable and not where it impacts other people in public spaces, that is not fair.
Mine used to love empty beaches and open fields, they were good enough that they would return when call or bribed with a treat to to get their lead o.
A common sense approach needs to be taken its cruel to say they must be on the lead at all times, but in built up ares or occupied common spaces yes should be on a lead
I do support letting dogs getting a good run out, but only where suitable and not where it impacts other people in public spaces, that is not fair.
Mine used to love empty beaches and open fields, they were good enough that they would return when call or bribed with a treat to to get their lead o.
A common sense approach needs to be taken its cruel to say they must be on the lead at all times, but in built up ares or occupied common spaces yes should be on a lead
Spot on.
The bottom line is if you cannot exercise your dog without it becoming a problem to others trying to enjoy the same places you and your dog are you shouldn't have bought the thing in the first place.
Never mind devil dogs...its terriers and their owners you need to watch out for.
Here's me with Pip and Holly by the canal.
Agreed. My Patterdale is a menace.
Ha! Holly the black one is quite timid but very yappy. She will start all sorts of bother but leaves Pip to sort it out. Pip is nuts.
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Im lucky enough to have a very large garden for when the dog isn’t living her best life in doggy daycare.
Yup, again, that's a fair point.
I used to live in a very rural village in Buckinghamshire. I now live on the edge of the New Forest.
I could literally walk for 3 hours and not see another person (although probably a few ponies and cows)
I also have access to really quiet beaches, even in the height of the summer. If I see people on the beach, she goes straight back on a lead until we've gone past.
Our JRT is ok until she see's something small and furry or with feathers then she is in terrier mode total focus and no stopping her hence the lead
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absofriggenlutely. no question. all dogs need to be on leash at all times always.
for the safety of others and the dog itself.
hes friendly ? so am i til i am not.
the difference is you can talk and perhaps reason with me.
asking if your dog bites is like asking if it has a mouth or if a human has hands.
yes ALL dogs bite given the right circumstances. in the ER we get weekly dog bites from people breaking up dog fights when one dog is not leashed.
aggressive dogs (or an excited dog) can be handled much better leashed then unleashed
in terms of the DOGS safety i was going to post the video of where the excited dog gets trampled by the carriage horse but its too gruesome.
please leash your dogs for us AND them.
for the safety of others and the dog itself.
hes friendly ? so am i til i am not.
the difference is you can talk and perhaps reason with me.
asking if your dog bites is like asking if it has a mouth or if a human has hands.
yes ALL dogs bite given the right circumstances. in the ER we get weekly dog bites from people breaking up dog fights when one dog is not leashed.
aggressive dogs (or an excited dog) can be handled much better leashed then unleashed
in terms of the DOGS safety i was going to post the video of where the excited dog gets trampled by the carriage horse but its too gruesome.
please leash your dogs for us AND them.
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All this talk about leads and control. The extendible leads don't have a dog under control.
And in the country letting your dog bound through the wheatfield is not acceptable.
And in the country letting your dog bound through the wheatfield is not acceptable.
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I would say it depends on one what kind of public area, woodland, a field without livestock largely okay otherwise generally no. Big issue though is training, does the owner have good recall for the dog and can it be trusted not to run up to people and bark, or jump up at people you can say your dog is friendly all you like but I can’t help being nervous when a dog comes charging towards me (it doesn’t matter if its a friendly looking Golden Retriever, or a poodle or whatever if you cannot reliably say your dog won’t go charging at people then keep it on a lead).
I keep my JRT on a lead mainly because she buggers off.
Dogs need a good run about and most owners can't be arsed walking further than the length of their nose.
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Over the years, think my attitude has changed and would now generally support the move to public areas being on leash for dogs, as much for dog safety as humans.
Stan is only off lead in fenced off dog fields, some are OK but others are just mud baths. Quite a few near us close in winter due to waterlogging, also it can be hard to book places in 'after work' hours, many close once it's dark - for obvious reasons.
At one point we thought Stan would return on call reliably in low distraction areas, or so it seemed. He then buggered off down a steep embankment next to the canal chasing rabbits/rats (we think) and would not come back at all. Muggins had to scale the north face of the Eiger to corner him and nearly ended up in the canal, his wagging tail suggested this was the best game ever. Never off lead in public areas since then.
He was also always muzzled when out when we first got him, but it made people far more wary (not necessarily a bad thing) but he seemed more outwardly aggressive when muzzled.
Our previous dog, when younger, was only aggressive with other dogs /people when on the lead. Suspect she felt handicapped/cornered being stuck, chained to a human anchor with the agility of a dump truck. Off lead she was confident of being able to escape with sheer speed and agility. Even then, only off lead where there was lots of space and no 'unknown' dogs.
Stan is only off lead in fenced off dog fields, some are OK but others are just mud baths. Quite a few near us close in winter due to waterlogging, also it can be hard to book places in 'after work' hours, many close once it's dark - for obvious reasons.
At one point we thought Stan would return on call reliably in low distraction areas, or so it seemed. He then buggered off down a steep embankment next to the canal chasing rabbits/rats (we think) and would not come back at all. Muggins had to scale the north face of the Eiger to corner him and nearly ended up in the canal, his wagging tail suggested this was the best game ever. Never off lead in public areas since then.
He was also always muzzled when out when we first got him, but it made people far more wary (not necessarily a bad thing) but he seemed more outwardly aggressive when muzzled.
Our previous dog, when younger, was only aggressive with other dogs /people when on the lead. Suspect she felt handicapped/cornered being stuck, chained to a human anchor with the agility of a dump truck. Off lead she was confident of being able to escape with sheer speed and agility. Even then, only off lead where there was lots of space and no 'unknown' dogs.
Off topic are you a Leeds Loiner?
Born and bred within smelling distance of the Tetley brewery (now a new multi use development. Gotta love Carlsberg (the cnuts)). Just for clarity, seeing your locale, not a massive Rugby league fan so Loiner in the wider sense not the narrow usage as a Rhinos fan
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