How to handle rudeness

Debbieg · 02-14-2010, 05:38 PM

Last Sunday I was walking Benny on our bike path and two men and a woman in designer jogging clothes came up from behind us. They continued running side by side so there was not much room for Benny and I to move over, but we allowed them as much space as possible. As they passed Benny lunged as if he wanted to chase them and knowing this can startle people I quickly said "It's OK he is friendy and just a puppy" One of the men looked back and said " Friendly my A** and that's no puppy. He is at least 3 years old!" I just wrote them off as arrogant and stupid.

This morning the same two men, but without the women came jogging toward us, Benny did not react at all because he saw them coming and he seems to only want to chase things that run ahead of us. This time as they past one of them men said to me "We have a stun gun!"
I was taken aback and could not think of a good comeback, which was probably good because I was wearing one of my Church work shirts that has a Bible Verse and what I would have said would not have been very Christian.

I get that some people do not ike dogs, but If I see them again I am going to offer to have my dog teach them some manners! if they ever pull out a stun gun or even a water gun I am calling the cops!

allieg · 02-14-2010, 05:45 PM

WOW,
I like my little hick state of NH.I haven't run across nearly as many idiots as all you in the western states.I just get the little old ladies cowering behind there weenie spouses when we come near them...

I don't think one person has ever had a mean statement about my dog.Except the mail lady who won't deliver to our door anymore in fear the dog may come out from no where and attack...

Raziel · 02-14-2010, 05:46 PM

What a bunch of babies!
If someone stun-guned my dog...there would be a brawl I can tell you that much.
Just ignore them........

APBTLove · 02-14-2010, 05:46 PM

Ignore it.
Though, I'd say, "Sad that you need to threaten us with a stun gun for a baby dog..."

"Is a puppy really that terrifying to you?"

"Must be compensating for something, if you feel the need to threaten a lady and her puppy with a stud gun.."

But I tend to be sarcastic.

Though that could start an argument, so best to say something like:
"Good for you

"
or just plain "Indeed."

foader · 02-14-2010, 05:56 PM

I'd handle it by reporting to the local authorities that 2 men threatened you with a stun gun. buts that just me

Dainerra · 02-14-2010, 05:57 PM

I would have been tempted to say "OH that's nice. I prefer a REAL gun...."

Elaine · 02-14-2010, 06:02 PM

If I was a jogger and a dog lunged at me as I went by, I would be pissed too. They should not have to worry if your dog is friendly or not. If you know your dog is doing this, you need to get off the path and down your dog before their arrival so you have complete control. Letting your dog get away with this now, can very easily lead to a dog that will lunge and bite later.

TxRider · 02-14-2010, 06:08 PM

I'd have likely said "how kinky, you two don't hurt yourselves".. or something snarky like that.

Don't let it bug you.

APBTLove · 02-14-2010, 06:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TxRider

I'd have likely said "how kinky, you two don't hurt yourselves".. or something snarky like that.

Don't let it bug you.

LOL!

How close were you to them... By the way?

elisabeth_00117 · 02-14-2010, 06:43 PM

Arg... I feel your fustration, I get that with Stark all the time.

"That's no puppy!" or "Yeah, okay, big puppy!" in a sacrastic tone.

I prolly would have done the same thing as you, just kept going after I explained that he was a puppy.

Some people are morons and unfortunately we have to share this planet with them.. lol.

02-14-2010, 05:38 PM	#1 (permalink)
Debbieg Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Calif Posts: 1,158	How to handle rudeness Last Sunday I was walking Benny on our bike path and two men and a woman in designer jogging clothes came up from behind us. They continued running side by side so there was not much room for Benny and I to move over, but we allowed them as much space as possible. As they passed Benny lunged as if he wanted to chase them and knowing this can startle people I quickly said "It's OK he is friendy and just a puppy" One of the men looked back and said " Friendly my A** and that's no puppy. He is at least 3 years old!" I just wrote them off as arrogant and stupid. This morning the same two men, but without the women came jogging toward us, Benny did not react at all because he saw them coming and he seems to only want to chase things that run ahead of us. This time as they past one of them men said to me "We have a stun gun!" I was taken aback and could not think of a good comeback, which was probably good because I was wearing one of my Church work shirts that has a Bible Verse and what I would have said would not have been very Christian. I get that some people do not ike dogs, but If I see them again I am going to offer to have my dog teach them some manners! if they ever pull out a stun gun or even a water gun I am calling the cops! __________________ Benedict GSD 4/13/09 Angelina Pit adopted 8/11/09 Jake Borzoi 12/3/10 Waiting at the Bridge Eli GSD Chopper APBT Raphael GSD http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1007494 http://www.pedigreedatabase.com/gsd/...ee/610245.html

02-14-2010, 05:45 PM	#2 (permalink)
allieg Crowned Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: NH Posts: 4,413	WOW, I like my little hick state of NH.I haven't run across nearly as many idiots as all you in the western states.I just get the little old ladies cowering behind there weenie spouses when we come near them...I don't think one person has ever had a mean statement about my dog.Except the mail lady who won't deliver to our door anymore in fear the dog may come out from no where and attack... __________________ Allie owned by: Athena 5/4/08 http://www.dogster.com/dogs/925796 Lexi 6/1/07 Puggle of some sort

02-14-2010, 05:46 PM	#3 (permalink)
Raziel Knighted Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 2,938	What a bunch of babies! If someone stun-guned my dog...there would be a brawl I can tell you that much. Just ignore them........ __________________ Kilo- GSD

02-14-2010, 05:46 PM	#4 (permalink)
APBTLove Knighted Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 3,102	Ignore it. Though, I'd say, "Sad that you need to threaten us with a stun gun for a baby dog..." "Is a puppy really that terrifying to you?" "Must be compensating for something, if you feel the need to threaten a lady and her puppy with a stud gun.." But I tend to be sarcastic. Though that could start an argument, so best to say something like: "Good for you " or just plain "Indeed." __________________ What IS a Pit Bull? Rescuing GSDs.

02-14-2010, 05:56 PM	#5 (permalink)
foader Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Rusk, Texas Posts: 121	I'd handle it by reporting to the local authorities that 2 men threatened you with a stun gun. buts that just me __________________ Never argue with an idiot, they drag you down to their level and beat you with experience.

02-14-2010, 05:57 PM	#6 (permalink)
Dainerra Crowned Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: N. Central Arkansas Posts: 4,569	I would have been tempted to say "OH that's nice. I prefer a REAL gun...."

02-14-2010, 06:02 PM	#7 (permalink)
Elaine Crowned Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 3,784	If I was a jogger and a dog lunged at me as I went by, I would be pissed too. They should not have to worry if your dog is friendly or not. If you know your dog is doing this, you need to get off the path and down your dog before their arrival so you have complete control. Letting your dog get away with this now, can very easily lead to a dog that will lunge and bite later. __________________ Elaine and the herd

02-14-2010, 06:08 PM	#8 (permalink)
TxRider Master Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 657	I'd have likely said "how kinky, you two don't hurt yourselves".. or something snarky like that. Don't let it bug you.

02-14-2010, 06:43 PM	#10 (permalink)
elisabeth_00117 Crowned Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Waterloo, Ontario Posts: 7,251	Arg... I feel your fustration, I get that with Stark all the time. "That's no puppy!" or "Yeah, okay, big puppy!" in a sacrastic tone. I prolly would have done the same thing as you, just kept going after I explained that he was a puppy. Some people are morons and unfortunately we have to share this planet with them.. lol. __________________ Battleborn Hundesport Wild Winds Archangel Raphael "Stark", HIC (2009-04-10) Wild Winds Zephyr "Zefra" (2011-04-15) *Beau* 03/08/97 to 06/07/10

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