Morons should not own dogs

So, I'm walking my dogs down the sidewalk in my neighborhood. They're both on a leash. One is a foster dog I've only had for 3 weeks. He is nervous around dogs he doesn't know well, and it's kind of hard to control him when we go by houses that have dogs. I am trying to train him not to pay attention to strange dogs but this is going to take time.

Well, this cognitively challenged neighbor thinks it's his God-given right to have his Great Dane in his yard unrestrained. Muscle-head is out there with the dog, but the dog does not respond to voice commands. So, when I walk by with my entourage, the Dane decides he is going to come check us out. Mind you, we are ACROSS THE STREET, ON THE SIDEWALK! This Dane looks full size but kind of gangly, like he's still a puppy. His posture as he approaches is aggressive, although he may just want to play; I can't tell. Well, the foster dog, of course, is going to freak. So, I stop my dogs and focus on trying to keep the foster under control while this 200 lb. aggressor is coming at him. Yeah, right. Meanwhile, my dog is feeding off the foster's nervous energy. The excrement-for-brains owner of the Dane is yelling at him to came back while threatening to beat him.

OK, the other reason I stop is that the HIGHWAY is right there, and I don't want this unrestrained dog following me to the highway and getting hit by a car.

Well, the Dane's owner finally gets his dog headed back to his yard; meanwhile mine are junping around, twisting my arms into a pretzel. Then, genius cops an attitude with me, like this was all my fault! "Can't you just keep on walking?" says this intellectual giant. Obviously, I couldn't and it would have endangered HIS dog most to do so. I reminded him, without so much as a swear word or derogatory comment, that my dogs are restrained. Then, Einstein says, "But it's my house." I felt compelled to correct this glaring error that I was on a public street. Boy, did he get mad about that.

Anyway, this is at least the second time this has happened but the first time the owner wasn't such a butt-head about it. I will report it this time, but I know nothing is going to be done about because they don't enforce leash laws around here.

Any suggestions on how to deal with the problem? The owner obviously doesn't give a flip and isn't going to be responsible. After all, he lives right next to a highway and has no fence in his yard and he got a Great Dane! Avoiding this street is not a preferred option. I can't use pepper spray because that would affect my dogs. Big stick? What do y'all think?

 

A water gun (one of those high power super-soaker types) might work well and won't hurt the dog. You might want to make sure it doesn't look like a real gun or there is no telling what could happen.

 

I don't have dogs to walk right now, but when I walk my wooded, hilly neighborhood myself, I carry a heavy hiking stick - mostly for balance, but for protection if needed. In addition to a sturdy stick, you might want to carry the pepper spray in case of emergency. (A colleague of mine was attacked by a pack of dogs on a Chapel Hill golf course he walks. Bystander intervened, but his legs were pretty torn up.)

I think you should report to JCAC every time the dog leaves his owner's property threatening you and your dogs. And then make follow-up calls to JCAC to learn if they have spoken to the owner. Speak with Ernie Wilkinson when you call.

 

Carry a camera to document the dog being unleashed and off his owner's property. That might be enough to get the owner to restrain him or proof to get Animal Control to enforce the law.

 

Where do you even buy pepper spray?

 

that would certainly be a most effective control method.

or fold a half cup of drano into a lb of fresh grond beef and serve to the dog.

A sprig of parsley will give it color but is optional, as Great Danes are not known for their appreciation of a nice plate presentation.

 

Please don't even joke about Drano-ing a dog. That is a horrible way to die.

 

Steve, sometimes.................................................:roll:

Usually I can laugh at your posts, but dern.

 

I can't believe anyone thinks I would really do that, or suggest it seriously. Geez.

My apoligies to those with tender sensibilites. I'm a dog owner and I like dogs FYI.

 

Obviously it was a joke, just not a funny one. 8)

 

and with anti freeze if it is winter they won't get stiff and frozen.:shock:

 

omg thats just mean funny but mean.

 

Snuff, sounds like some of the idiots I deal with. I'm gonna get one of those shockers, for sure. And carry your camera and cell phone with you. Take pics, and call Animal Control. Good Luck.

 

I agree, always walking or riding their bikes around town. With their white shirts and ties, knocking on the door at all hours. Nobody who doesn't have a car and is forced to be on a mission for a couple of years should have a dog with them.

 

I am tired of picking up other people's dog ****. If I wanted to pick up dog poo, I would get a frickin dog.

My hubby went straight to the owners. Hasn't stopped. ughhhhhh.

Oh well, guess there are other problems in the world that are worse.:-D

 

Leave it on their front porch.

LMAO at David. MORONS, David!! Not MORMONS!!!

 

I qualified at the "expert" level with a Smith & Wesson .357 Magnum when I took basic training for Correctional Officers. Your suggestion is the reason I do not own a gun.:mrgreen:
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Good dog owners go unnoticed, so if you see a dog problem and you are compelled to communicate with the owner, be prepared for an onslaught of threatening, aggressive ignorance.

If you think pepper spray would save you from a Great Dane, Pit Bull, Rottweiler, etc ...I would suggest staying indoors as much as possible.

 

Couldn't have stated it better!

 

I'm getting one of those jobbers!!!