Joe the dog that attacked Max story gets thicker...

[Relayer]

Originally Posted by Lucy Dog

Because the husband is just as big of a moron.

These people are idiots. They brought their dog who has repeatedly attacked and bullied other dogs to a private park that they haven't paid fees for months while all of the other members are paying and let all of this happen without saying a word or an apology.

This guy and his wife get everything they deserve. Too bad for the dog, but these people are absolute idiots.

The strange part was... there was nothing to defend. I was trying to be nice, even though I knew they were morons. I figured that I'd try to be a grown-up and make peace. I guess it was like trying to negotiate with al qaeda... impossible.

[Lilie]

Rule of thumb, when spouse has a run in with an outside party, stay clear. If outside party drags you in .......bite their head off.

[arycrest]

Originally Posted by Relayer

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I said, "hi, are you Steve? He replied, "yes" (he knows exactly who I am, obviously) and I then extended my hand and said, "hi, I'm Mike... I'm really sorry about what happened because Joe is a really cool dog and I never would have thought that what happened would have happened." He says, "Yea? and?" I replied, "I'm just trying to be civil and meet you because I feel bad about what happened." He grumbled something I couldn't understand. I said, "Ya know... I would never have even reported you if your wife had just said two simple words...I'm sorry... she never said anything to me and I was pretty shocked. I would have apologized in the extreme and offered to pay to have your dog checked by the vet, had the tables been turned." He says... "that's between you and my wife, screw off!" I said... "Oh my god... no wonder your poor dog is a an A-hole, you're a major A-hole!!!" "I was trying to make some sort of peace, but whatever... "sheesh, it's about two dogs, dude!!!" He turned and walked away.
So then I leash Max, say goodbye to all the other great people there and go towards the main gate. Joe's "dad" decides to shadow me to the gate, walking beside me, while I ignore him. When I/we get to the gate, he grabs some poop bags (as if that's why he walked with me). I stopped right in front of him, looked hi dead in the eye and said, "have great evening, man." That was it. Ugggggggghhhhhh!!!!!!!

It was extremely nice of you to attempt to apologize to Joe's dad. But I think you pushed the envelope when it became obvious the apology was unwanted. IMHO it would have been wise to have left at that point and not pushed it any further.

[codmaster]

Originally Posted by Relayer

You're absolutely right. I should have just ignored him and let the situation remain very awkward with he and Joe peering through the fence every day looking pathetic. Attempting to make peace and facing the situation like a man and a gentleman was a really bad idea. In the future, I will never attempt to make a bad situation better. Thank you.

Hey Relayer,
I think what what you attempted to do was very nice and I am not sure that I would have been so nice to someone whose dog attacked mine.

That it turned out poorly doesn't stop the fact that you tried. I also suspect that the other guy may have overreacted due to being embarrassed (as well he should have been).

I would just forget about it and move on. Chalk it up to experience and as long as they don't try to sneak their dog back into the other area - ignore them!

[Caledon]

Originally Posted by Lilie

Rule of thumb, when spouse has a run in with an outside party, stay clear. If outside party drags you in .......bite their head off.

Yes I agree.

You running to her husband saying the reason you complained because she didn't say sorry and then go on to say how you would have handled it was a bit much. He didn't react they way you thought he would did he? Must have some nerve and be a moron then.

I don't expect a stranger to come to me talking how my adult children or husband didn't do this or that and should have done x,y,z. And if they do my back goes up and I blow off the person and defend them, even if I agree with the person. This is what happened here. He even told you that was between you and his wife.

Question if she said sorry would you have not complained? You should have complained whether or not an appology was given. This whole confrontration was about someone not saying sorry and you making your point about it.

[Relayer]

Originally Posted by Caledon

Yes I agree.

You running to her husband saying the reason you complained because she didn't say sorry and then go on to say how you would have handled it was a bit much. He didn't react they way you thought he would did he? Must have some nerve and be a moron then.

I don't expect a stranger to come to me talking how my adult children or husband didn't do this or that and should have done x,y,z. And if they do my back goes up and I blow off the person and defend them, even if I agree with the person. This is what happened here. He even told you that was between you and his wife.

Question if she said sorry would you have not complained? You should have complained whether or not an appology was given. This whole confrontration was about someone not saying sorry and you making your point about it.

You focus on one abstraction from a much more complex story and can't see anything else. Blinders R us.

I've decided that I don't like you very much.

[Relayer]

Originally Posted by DJEtzel

I think you handled this very poorly and I agree with selzer.

You were just trying to cause problems. You've talked about Joe before and it's obvious you really don't like him or his owners and you had no business going over there to cause problems. You sounded like the A hole of the conversation to me.

Can you blame a guy for not wanting to be your friend after you reported his dog and are now cursing at him? You need to learn to talk to people, son.

Coming from a teenager, that means much more to me!! I was confused before.

[Jax08]

psstt...Note to Relayer

Don't try to play nice.

Don't tell anyone if you do try to play nice.

[Relayer]

Originally Posted by Jax08

psstt...Note to Relayer

Don't try to play nice.

Don't tell anyone if you do try to play nice.

LOL... I'm actually considering taking on a "total A-hole" alter ego just to take care of part of the crowd here. Come to think of it... how many personas would work to please everyone? Let us count the ways...

Bought from a BYB
Paid too much from a high-end breeder
No vaccines
Too many vaccines
Why don't they have a vaccine for bad dog owners
Devout Christian
My dog and I are possessed... especially my dog
Ties the dog outside by a chain all day
Has 4 98 lb dogs sleeping in same bed with person
Hates all dog parks person
Loves dog parks person
Feeds purina
Feeds raw
Uses sentinel and Frontline
Lays out lines of DE for the dog to snort
Green tripe
Tripe stinks
I can't bear to crate my poor crying puppy
Crate the rascal and he'll love you for it
Are pudding poops normal?
My dog's poops are perfect
Grainless?
What in tarnations is wrong with corn?!
Why haven't the ears on my 9 week old come up yet?
Is it too late to tape my 2-year olds ears?

On and on and on... So the real question is; why are we not in complete harmony here??

[codmaster]

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