Dog owners fury at ban on dogs off leads

[davieG]

MrsG got bit by a dog when taking a walk around the neighbourhood, the owner flatly refused to believe that her little pooch was responsible even when MrsG showed her the tear in her trousers and the blood seeping out, the woman walked off in an offended huff, as she walked off with her dog it was easy to see which one of them was the real bitch.

[Rincewind]

I remember a few years back when my sister took a dog we used to have on the park. He used to like taking on dogs even those bigger than him. This time he got into a scuffle and when my sister eventually got him away the other owner started shouting and pointing to blood on their dog. My sister looked at ours then started laughing. She told the other person her dog was fine. The blood was from the gums of our dog. He was getting on a bit and very stupid. Don't think he ever won a fight. He was fine and played happily fetching a ball within shouting distance until another dog came into view.

[Uncle Phil]

MrsG got bit by a dog when taking a walk around the neighbourhood, the owner flatly refused to believe that her little pooch was responsible even when MrsG showed her the tear in her trousers and the blood seeping out, the woman walked off in an offended huff, as she walked off with her dog it was easy to see which one of them was the real bitch.

I had a similar incident when I was a kid. I'd just come out of the shop and went to pick my bike up when someones dog that was tied up nearby bit my hand and drew blood. When I pointed this out to the owner she said her dog would never do such as thing, gave me a carrier bag and walked off in a huff.

[Jon the Hat]

Yeah this is when people who come to the park about twice a year complain and make life miserable for those who are there twice a day....

However, I hate dog shit all over the place, and I am very aware that lots of people are scared shitless by my dog and react accordingly. Bans are not the answer though. They wont solve the first and idiots will ignore it negating the impact on the second.

On another point, as the owner of a big scary looking dog who is a complete softie, it annoys the shit out of me that people with little dogs (read vicious little bastards) seem to think that standards of behaviour that apply to my dog dont apply to theirs. Ie their dog attacks mine and when he defends himself, they get angry about it. Idiots. They also seem to think that a bit of growling to determine pack order is fighting. Idiots. Like having a small dog negates the need to actually understand dogs at all.

[Fox92]

When I went out with my mates once, a dog ran at us out of nowhere and jumped on a friend, they ended up rolling down a hill. Horrid.

Never liked dogs.

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I dont see why responsible owners should be punished. We don't have problems here with it on the pavement, theres a few bits on the fields but it isnt that bad. Its just part of having respect and you can normally tell who wont pick it up

What? Do you know what happens when you slide through it with an open cut?

[I am Rod Hull]

When I went out with my mates once, a dog ran at us out of nowhere and jumped on a friend, they ended up rolling down a hill. Horrid.

Never liked dogs.

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What? Do you know what happens when you slide through it with an open cut?

I don`t think he was condoning it, but just pointing out the state of the field.

[z-layrex]

Bit off topic, but picking this guy up from rspca on Sunday, cant wait to have a shepard again.

[Jon the Hat]

Bit off topic, but picking this guy up from rspca on Sunday, cant wait to have a shepard again.

Beautiful Boy!!

[I am Rod Hull]

Bit off topic, but picking this guy up from rspca on Sunday, cant wait to have a shepard again.

Shit like babbies arms...

[z-layrex]

Haha, he's only a year old too, his head and paws are massive compared to his body so he's still gonna grow.

It's quite sad tho, he was hit by his previous owner so he cowers to the floor when you try to stroke him, and he's very nervous of men. After a good while tho he seemed to relax and enjoy his walk. Absolutly bloody mental tho, deff needs some training!

[Jon the Hat]

Haha, he's only a year old too, his head and paws are massive compared to his body so he's still gonna grow.

It's quite sad tho, he was hit by his previous owner so he cowers to the floor when you try to stroke him, and he's very nervous of men. After a good while tho he seemed to relax and enjoy his walk. Absolutly bloody mental tho, deff needs some training!

He looks like he needs to grow into his head!!!

[Guest]

Dogs should be allowed off the lead if they are well trained.

If dogs should be kept on leads so should kids - under 21.

[Daggers]

Bit off topic, but picking this guy up from rspca on Sunday, cant wait to have a shepard again.

We were up there today to look at another Springer. Lovely temperament but I've got to take ours along again to play with him during the week.

How long did it take you from first viewing?

[davieG]

Compulsory microchips for dogs are to be introduced in England, under plans expected to be announced on Monday.

Ministers are expected to say that every newborn puppy should be microchipped to make it easier to trace and prosecute owners of violent dogs.

But critics of the plan question its effectiveness and the potential cost of the move.

Earlier this month Northern Ireland became the first part of the UK to introduce a law on microchipping.

Rest of the report - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-17797194

[z-layrex]

We were up there today to look at another Springer. Lovely temperament but I've got to take ours along again to play with him during the week.

How long did it take you from first viewing?

He looks great, love spaniels, they always have such nice tempermants, even the ones that are nuts.

They actually messed us around, took about 9 working days before they organised the visit, when we called they didnt know anything about us, you'd think they'd be more eager to free the space.

The inspector can sign you off on the day. We got her to call the centre on the day to speed everything up a bit.

[Daggers]

Compulsory microchips for dogs are to be introduced in England, under plans expected to be announced on Monday.

Ministers are expected to say that every newborn puppy should be microchipped to make it easier to trace and prosecute owners of violent dogs.

But critics of the plan question its effectiveness and the potential cost of the move.

Earlier this month Northern Ireland became the first part of the UK to introduce a law on microchipping.

Rest of the report - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-17797194

All dogs & cats should be chipped and neutered; The world doesn't need more strays. Imagine the good that could be achieved if all the money flooding into animal care charities actually got used for something useful.

Come to that, I could see a good argument for that to be applied to humans too...

[SantiagoFox]

Put kids on leads; their owners never pick up the litter or broken bottles near our park.

[Guest]

Compulsory microchips for dogs are to be introduced in England, under plans expected to be announced on Monday.

Ministers are expected to say that every newborn puppy should be microchipped to make it easier to trace and prosecute owners of violent dogs.

But critics of the plan question its effectiveness and the potential cost of the move.

Earlier this month Northern Ireland became the first part of the UK to introduce a law on microchipping.

Rest of the report - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-17797194

I have no problem with this . Used extensively in France.

[Daggers]

*Daggers approves this post:

Put kids on leads; their owners never pick up the litter or broken bottles near our park.

Glorious.

You should post more.

[Nick]

They should all be on leads , muzzled and wearing fookin big nappies (apart from jack russells of course )

I agree, Jack Russell's should just be shot. Nasty yappy little bad bitey aggressive breed of putrid muttness.

[Zingari]

I agree, Jack Russell's should just be shot. Nasty yappy little bad bitey aggressive breed of putrid muttness.

Mr Chomper will be more than a little vext at you .

On the Mr Chomper scale, that is quite bad

[davieG]

Merc

A guide dog owner was given an on-the-spot fine when his animal fouled in a city park – even though he explained he could not see what had happened.

Ian Bradwell, who is registered blind, was handed the £80 fixed penalty by a city warden while he was walking his Labrador-retriever cross, Iona, in Braunstone Park on Thursday.

When Mr Bradwell telephoned Leicester City Council, the 46-year-old was told he would have to give them documentary proof that he was registered blind.

Mr Bradwell, of Braunstone, said: "As I walked with Iona along Fulhurst Avenue a warden came up to me and asked me if I realised my dog had fouled.

"I apologised, explaining I was visually impaired and held my stick up to show him.

"I asked for a bag so I could go back and pick it up, even though guide dog owners are exempt from picking it up because they can't see it.

"He didn't seem interested in anything other than giving me the £80 fixed penalty ticket. I telephoned the council but got the same sort of attitude.

"I accept I made a mistake. Iona always goes to a "spend area" in the garden before we go out, whether she's working or on free time.

"I have had guide dogs for 11 years and this is the first time anything like this has happened. Guide dog owners pride themselves on having dogs who are clean, don't go around barking at people or do their business in a public place."

Mr Bradwell has been visually impaired since he was 17 and was registered blind some years later.

He can see nothing out of his right eye and only enough out of his left eye to be able to tell whether it is day or night.

Registered blind owners of guide dogs are exempt from paying anti-fouling fines.

Mr Bradwell said a worker from charity Guide Dogs contacted the council to explain this.

He said: "By implication, having a guide dog means you've got a visual impairment, but they wanted to see further proof. I think it's ludicrous. It seems a bit silly."

It was only when Guide Dogs sent written confirmation to the council that the fine was waived.

A city council spokesman said: "We now have written confirmation of registered ownership from Guide Dogs and the fixed-penalty notice has been cancelled."

Tony Murray, of Guide Dogs, said: "Guide Dogs has been working closely with Leicester City Council to resolve the situation and was pleased to hear yesterday morning that the fine has been waived."

[z-layrex]

This dog is ****ing mental. I've got him in a harness and on a collar and can still barley hold him .

He actually slept a few hours last night without someone sat in the room with him.

[welck12]

I want this dog

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-norfolk-17814965

[Guest]

I don't like Labs.

Siberian husky and Yorkshire Terrier fan.