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DOG PARKS
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21-02-2011 12:02pm#1
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I’m not a big fan of dog parks myself, mainly because of problems like yours. The vast majority of people who bring their dog in keep them under control but there is always the odd owner who can’t control themselves, let alone their dog.
I can kind of see the other owners point though. Anytime I have been in a dog park it can be very frustrating if one dog is overly hyper. Certain dogs can react badly to that if they aren’t used to it. But either way, the guy has absolutely no right to tell you to leave the park. I would always do a lap of the dog park before heading in (just to check out the other dogs in there). If I didn’t like the look of just one of the other dogs, there is no way I would go in. If you were there first he can clearly see you in there and can see your guy bombing around the place so he must be a right idiot to still go in with his dog. It’s unnecessary confrontation from him (and he’s being a very irresponsible owner putting his dog in a situation he knows could turn sour).
I know it’s not fair but I think you were probably right just to get out before you or your dog gets hurt. You do have just as much right to be there though, once you can control your dogs (and that’s more for their safety than anything else). Perhaps the next time he is coming in after you, just call your guy over and put his lead on. Let your other two run around and you just follow them with him. Not ideal but then he can say nothing to you. If anything happens between the two dogs it will be his fault. It’s not fair on him as it’s his only chance to burn off some energy but it will keep him and you safer, that’s the most important thing.
Good luck op.
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I’m not a big fan of dog parks myself, mainly because of problems like yours. The vast majority of people who bring their dog in keep them under control but there is always the odd owner who can’t control themselves, let alone their dog.
I can kind of see the other owners point though. Anytime I have been in a dog park it can be very frustrating if one dog is overly hyper. Certain dogs can react badly to that if they aren’t used to it. But either way, the guy has absolutely no right to tell you to leave the park. I would always do a lap of the dog park before heading in (just to check out the other dogs in there). If I didn’t like the look of just one of the other dogs, there is no way I would go in. If you were there first he can clearly see you in there and can see your guy bombing around the place so he must be a right idiot to still go in with his dog. It’s unnecessary confrontation from him (and he’s being a very irresponsible owner putting his dog in a situation he knows could turn sour).
I know it’s not fair but I think you were probably right just to get out before you or your dog gets hurt. You do have just as much right to be there though, once you can control your dogs (and that’s more for their safety than anything else). Perhaps the next time he is coming in after you, just call your guy over and put his lead on. Let your other two run around and you just follow them with him. Not ideal but then he can say nothing to you. If anything happens between the two dogs it will be his fault. It’s not fair on him as it’s his only chance to burn off some energy but it will keep him and you safer, that’s the most important thing.
Good luck op.
thanks op just the advice i was looking for yes the fear of my guy getting hurt also by him or the dog is another reason why i leave!0 -
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