Just keep your dog on leash if he do not listen you

[trish07]

Last night, I was walking Phenix in streets near my home.

Suddently, a Labrador ran right to us, jumping on Phenix to play.

Ok....Phenix is having a hard time with other dogs. Like a previously said, we are presently working hard with him to eliminate this insecurity toward other dogs, even more when walking. Each step is hard for him. each time we cross a dog, it is a challenge to him, but since a few weeks, he is doing really great, made awesome improvments. I'm proud

And.....there is people like this who, I think, do not want to take their responsabilities for their dogs. This dog just wanted to play, all right, but I told the lady my dog has issues and could be agressive toward other dogs, especially on leash. The lady tried to call bak her dog, but he wasn't listening at all. He was runing all around us, jumping on Phenix.

Hopefully, Phenix didn't bite him.....but he was so streesed. He barked a few time and tried to hide between my legs....

Sincerly, thank god this dog wasn't agressive or insecure because it could have turn really bad. Why, why are you bringing your dog in front of you house unleashed if you know he does not listen to you?

Just have to share....we are working so hard and it is the second (or third) time that all our work is compromise due to people who are not responsible.

[Lilie]

I'm not a very patient person when it comes to others who let their dogs run loose. I carry a fairly thick PVC pipe when I walk down my street. If a dog approaches, I'll only use the required amount of force to keep the dog out of our "space". Sometimes it just takes pointing it at them as they approach. I've worked far too hard to allow some Johnny Yahoo to ruin my dog.

[LaRen616]

You know, we worked really hard on teaching Sinister that he needs to stay in the yard. He is never on a leash and we do not have a fenced in yard (not yet, we will in may/june) and he runs around the yard but does not leave it. We walked him around the yard line so he knows where he can and cant go. He has never left the yard without our permission. It's a shame that other people dont take the time to train their dogs. One day their dog will get into a fight and they'll get sued and get ticketed for letting their untrained dog run loose, or their dog will end up getting hit by a car.

[trish07]

Originally Posted by LaRen616

You know, we worked really hard on teaching Sinister that he needs to stay in the yard. He is never on a leash and we do not have a fenced in yard (not yet, we will in may/june) and he runs around the yard but does not leave it. We walked him around the yard line so he knows where he can and cant go. He has never left the yard without our permission. It's a shame that other people dont take the time to train their dogs. One day their dog will get into a fight and they'll get sued and get ticketed for letting their untrained dog run loose, or their dog will end up getting hit by a car.

Exactly! I have no problem with unleashed dog IF they know 1) the limits and 2) they listen their owner.

A car pratically hit the dog last night while he was running all over the streets!!! What do they think? The lady told me it was her daughter's dog....her daughter was aged around 9-10 years old!!!! Don't give her a dog to train at that age lol. It's your responsability to make sure everyone near your house/dog, including your dog, is safe.

Like I said, it's the 3rd time we have to deal with dogs "out of control" and each time, we have to pay for it. After, people come to us and tell us OUR DOG is bad behave and out of control? Go f*ck yourself.....I'm pissed, sorry.

[Elaine]

You need to learn to kick any loose dog that comes up to yours, friendly or not, and keep yourself between the dogs.

[ken k]

Originally Posted by LaRen616

You know, we worked really hard on teaching Sinister that he needs to stay in the yard. He is never on a leash and we do not have a fenced in yard (not yet, we will in may/june) and he runs around the yard but does not leave it. We walked him around the yard line so he knows where he can and cant go. He has never left the yard without our permission. It's a shame that other people dont take the time to train their dogs. One day their dog will get into a fight and they'll get sued and get ticketed for letting their untrained dog run loose, or their dog will end up getting hit by a car.

right on the money

[HarperGirl]

Ugh. I was walking Harper a couple days ago and some nutty small-ish dog came running across the road at her. She remained PERFECTLY at my side, kept going, and was a gem. The owner came running out into the road and picked up her dog saying, "Wow, your dog is so well behaved!" I managed to bite my tongue and only say, "We're really working on it, but she's still pretty young." WANTED to say so much more!

[trish07]

Originally Posted by Elaine

You need to learn to kick any loose dog that comes up to yours, friendly or not, and keep yourself between the dogs.

I tried! Phenix pounds 95lbs....I pound 115lbs lol....when he feels insecured or attacked, I have a hard time to manage him, which start to be better.

I tried to simply continu on my way, but she was running over us....so I stop, made Phenix sit, try to catch his attention. When she was coming closer, I had no choice but to let Phenix do his things and let him approach her to smell her.

[Caledon]

I agree. If you don't have good voice control over your dog, do not them them off leash.

Last night I went for a walk with my friend and her Shelite. We came up to a park with 2 border collies chacing a ball - their focus on that ball was amazing and they didn't even glace at our dogs. I've seen them before and they have good voice control over their dogs.

My friend lets her Shelite off leash - why I have no idea and he immediately runs up to the other dogs barking like crazy. She called him back but he kept on going. She said he knows those dogs and it was fine. The Sheltie joined into the game. I kept our distance (working on issues with Dakota) and worked on the "look at the dog".

I know I would have been upset if someone let their dog rush towards mine like that. I even came straight out and told my friend not to let her dog off leash because he does not have even a hint of a recall. She didn't care.

I even told her that if her dog came up to Dakota like that there is a possiblity that she would go after him. Didn't matter. Her dog meant no harm and that is the way it is.

[trish07]

Originally Posted by Caledon

I agree. If you don't have good voice control over your dog, do not them them off leash.

Last night I went for a walk with my friend and her Shelite. We came up to a park with 2 border collies chacing a ball - their focus on that ball was amazing and they didn't even glace at our dogs. I've seen them before and they have good voice control over their dogs.

My friend lets her Shelite off leash - why I have no idea and he immediately runs up to the other dogs barking like crazy. She called him back but he kept on going. She said he knows those dogs and it was fine. The Sheltie joined into the game. I kept our distance (working on issues with Dakota) and worked on the "look at the dog".

I know I would have been upset if someone let their dog rush towards mine like that. I even came straight out and told my friend not to let her dog off leash because he does not have even a hint of a recall. She didn't care.

I even told her that if her dog came up to Dakota like that there is a possiblity that she would go after him. Didn't matter. Her dog meant no harm and that is the way it is.

Oh! Well, at least, you tried lol! What people don't realise is that any other dog could be dangerous. Even if their dogs mean no harm, other one could be agressive or insecure. When the recall doesn't work, it's bad, example: if your dog runs like crazy - for any reason - in the street and got hurt by a car because your recall doesn't work....it's sad.

A leash is only a equipment. You should control your dog without it.