Ugly morning... still angry

[Lucy Dog]

Originally Posted by Relayer

But it is not a public park. You'd have to see how intimate and comfortable it normally is to appreciate. You know I'm often on the same page with you, but we don't have issues very often at all. This was the first truly ugly situation I've witnessed in 2 months of going twice a day. This a "one bad apple" situation that is easily fixed by banning the dog. I don't think I would ever take Max to a different dog park.

Oh i was all for the dog parks - they're great places if the right dogs are there. I completely agree with you about that. There just aren't always "the right" dogs there, at least in my bad experiences.

What do you mean it isn't public though? Do dogs have to have a temperment test before being allowed access? Are there fees to join? That would be pretty cool if there was if you ask me.

[doggiedad]

what makes this a private park and if it
is a private park why don't you and the other dog
owners complain and have the dog banned?

Originally Posted by Relayer

But it is not a public park. You'd have to see how intimate and comfortable it normally is to appreciate.

[codmaster]

Heh! Heh!

[Relayer]

Originally Posted by Lucy Dog

Oh i was all for the dog parks - they're great places if the right dogs are there. I completely agree with you about that. There just aren't always "the right" dogs there, at least in my bad experiences.

What do you mean it isn't public though? Do dogs have to have a temperment test before being allowed access? Are there fees to join? That would be pretty cool if there was if you ask me.

Temperment, no. But, they have to be clients of the vet, it is a fairly high fee for use and again, this a small community so most everyone is pretty aware of what impact their dog has or may have. It's about being responsible and having respect for others. If this was a public park in LA or Chicago... forget about it! We have beautifully maintained grounds and nearly 100% good dogs and owners. You'd like it here!! Really. Other than today, it's pretty nice.

[Relayer]

Originally Posted by doggiedad

what makes this a private park and if it
is a private park why don't you and the other dog
owners complain and have the dog banned?

The dog WILL be banned. I have zero doubt.

[Lucy Dog]

Originally Posted by Relayer

Temperment, no. But, they have to be clients of the vet, it is a fairly high fee for use and again, this a small community so most everyone is pretty aware of what impact their dog has or may have. It's about being responsible and having respect for others. If this was a public park in LA or Chicago... forget about it! We have beautifully maintained grounds and nearly 100% good dogs and owners. You'd like it here!! Really. Other than today, it's pretty nice.

Have you complained to the vets office yet? That would have been my first step in fixing the situation. You said other owners have complained about this dog too, so it's an obvious issue. I'd speak to the vet or whoevers in charge of overseeing the park and see what they say. This dog should not be allowed there. It's worth a shot before doing anything more drastic.

[Relayer]

Originally Posted by Lucy Dog

Have you complained to the vets office yet? That would have been my first step in fixing the situation. You said other owners have complained about this dog too, so it's an obvious issue. I'd speak to the vet or whoevers in charge of overseeing the park and see what they say. This dog should not be allowed there. It's worth a shot before doing anything more drastic.

If you read the earlier parts of thread, you'd know what I am going to do and why it will result in a ban.

[Relayer]

Originally Posted by doggiedad

why shoot the dog if it happens again? why not avoid
the situation? work something out with the owner
of the dog. the two of you don't have to be in
the park at the same time. you're in a dog park
and these things can and will happen.

if you shoot this guys dog in the park you're at fault
or blame. it's a dog park and everybody has a right
to be there. the guy with the aggressive dog shouldn't
be there or is this dog only aggressive with your dog?

when Max grows up you don't know if Max will
die for you. the chances are he won't die for you.
i think if a dog has a chance to survive and you die
they're going to save themselves and even if
Max would die for you you shouldn't shoot the other
dog.

don't be surprised if you shoot the dog in the dog park
you find yourself faced with a lot of trouble.

now think about. this, you kill the dog.
now you're a 3 time loser. you're
a loser for shooting the dog, you're a loser
for going to jail and you're even a bigger loser for losing
Max because you're in jail.

For the last time... it is NOT a public park!! And furthermore, it is in Polk County FL, not Winter Haven city limits, so discharging a firearm is completely legal. I'm the biggest dog advocate you'll meet, but I will not tolerate my dog being attacked viciously. Period. Besides. it's not as if I'd actually shoot the dog... that is unless it touches my dog again, after a warning that specifically mentions that I'll shoot it.

[Lucy Dog]

I thought i read the entire thread, but maybe I missed something. I hope you weren't serious about bringing a gun to the park and shooting the dog. I mean, i'm all for protecting your puppy, but I wouldn't recommend shooting the dog unless ABSOLUTELY neccessary.

To be honest, i'd rather hear you shooting the owner in the foot for being stupid than shooting the dog. Kidding, of course... kind of.

[Relayer]

Originally Posted by doggiedad

what makes this a private park and if it
is a private park why don't you and the other dog
owners complain and have the dog banned?

I think I made a typo when I replied to you. It IS private. Also, the dog will be banned. The rest is just my machismo and what I would do if by some odd chance he isn't banned and bites Max again.