Dog insurance

[dizzyblonde]

Originally Posted by ophic

Yeah I can say that. I tend to gloss over the part about knocking you flying, pinning you down, licking your face off and then humping you within an inch of your life.

You can, and hes not overly choosy who he tries humping either

Or indeed how many giant dogs do you see running in the opposite direction with his tail between his legs when someone even hints about saying...

boo

[gruntygiggles]

Originally Posted by flymo

"he wont bite you dont worry"

I honestly believe that no owner can ever say that about any dog. You just don't know. 2 Jack Russells both over 10 years old and belonging to the same owner all that time had never shown any aggression or negative behaviour to anyone until one day, owner left her young grandchild in a cot in the living room to go make a cup of tea and the two jack russells attacked and killed the child.

Never say Never!

I don't blame you for being annoyed. One of our dogs was used as a pup as bait for fighting dogs in Knowle West in Bristol. She has understandable issues with other dogs, but through me working with her over the last three years, she's pretty much ok. What annoys me is, If I see other dogs, I get her and teh other three under my control....but other people just think, "my dog loves playing with other dogs, oooh look, there are four over there, great!" I'm left holding four dogs while some idiot allows theirs to run up, under zero control and they think I am the one with a problem when I look less than impressed that their precious "baby" just wanted to say hello.

It's so irresponsible, if for no other reason....why would anyone let their dog run up to another dog they don't know....it might not come back alive and it would be partly THEIR fault.

Some people are just idiots!

[ophic]

Originally Posted by dizzyblonde

You can, and hes not overly choosy who he tries humping either

Or indeed how many giant dogs do you see running in the opposite direction with his tail between his legs when someone even hints about saying...

boo

I wouldn't call it running. More a kind of clumsy floppy bounding

[dizzyblonde]

Originally Posted by ophic

I wouldn't call it running. More a kind of clumsy floppy bounding

Well neither would I.

Good job he don't have long ears, or he'd be in trouble!

[CheGuevara]

Originally Posted by flymo

Being a runner I come across angry dogs quite often. It really annoys me when these animals are not under control. Often the owners will just give you this daft look and say "he wont bite you dont worry", yeah right.

This is one of my biggest pet peeves. Around here very few people use a lead when they're out with their dog, and it seems that a large percentage (majority?) of the dogs are of the bull terrier variety. I think it's irresponsible and inconsiderate and it really hacks me off that my wife can't feel safe walking down the sidewalks in our area when these people are around.

Don't get me started on all the dog cr*p on the sidewalks and green spaces (despite numerous dog-waste bins) - I've got to keep my eyes to the ground in front of me at all times when I go for a walk or run. You can spot the offenders as they walk ahead of their dogs (not on leads) and pretend not to notice what's going on behind them. Makes me want to carry a shovel so I can fling it at their heads!

Is there no legal requirement to keep your dog on a lead in public spaces?

Originally Posted by CheGuevara

This is one of my biggest pet peeves. Around here very few people use a lead when they're out with their dog, and it seems that a large percentage (majority?) of the dogs are of the bull terrier variety. I think it's irresponsible and inconsiderate and it really hacks me off that my wife can't feel safe walking down the sidewalks in our area when these people are around.

Don't get me started on all the dog cr*p on the sidewalks and green spaces (despite numerous dog-waste bins) - I've got to keep my eyes to the ground in front of me at all times when I go for a walk or run. You can spot the offenders as they walk ahead of their dogs (not on leads) and pretend not to notice what's going on behind them. Makes me want to carry a shovel so I can fling it at their heads!

Is there no legal requirement to keep your dog on a lead in public spaces?

Unfortunately not no.

There is a law about allowing a dog to defecate though. Our wardens issues £40 fixed penalty tickets for it.

[CheGuevara]

Originally Posted by Milky Bar Kid

Unfortunately not no.

There is a law about allowing a dog to defecate though. Our wardens issues £40 fixed penalty tickets for it.

Shame that. At home leads are required with the exception of designated off-lead areas (dog parks or sections of parks set aside for this), and it works quite well.

And seems there is a shortage of wardens in our area. Maybe upping the fine to £400 for failing to scoop-the-poop would persuade more owners to take responsibility.

[gruntygiggles]

No laws, but I thought you could get in trouble for not putting your dog on a lead if asked to do so by a figure of authority???

I'll hold my hands up, I never have my dogs on a lead when we are in the fields. They are 4 dogs that all need a lot of exercise. Stig has his muzzle on 90% of the time we are out. It only comes off when I am in certain fields that give me enough of a view to be able to take it off so that when I throw a stick....he can bring it back as it's not fair to throw it for the others when he can't pick it up...plus he's the one that comes and drops it on my feet. That said, He follows my every move as anyone that knows him will tell you. If I even turn around, he runs to me, so he always comes when I see a dog in another field and want to put his muzzle back on.

Round here...there is 1 dog poo bin. It is hardly ever used, it's crazy. At last years AR, there was so much old poo around when we arrived, I went around and picked it all up as, having four dogs, people automatically assume it's us that don't pick up, so I pick up after others just to avoid being tarred with that brush.

I made the exception of picking up after Kaiser though, firstly because it was always done immediately anyway and secondly because I would have needed an IKEA bag and four large hands....lol

[ophic]

Originally Posted by gruntygiggles

I made the exception of picking up after Kaiser though, firstly because it was always done immediately anyway and secondly because I would have needed an IKEA bag and four large hands....lol

Let's face it, it's not as if we have to watch him... just wait for the pungent breeze and look for the area everyone else is moving away from

Originally Posted by CheGuevara

Don't get me started on all the dog cr*p on the sidewalks and green spaces (despite numerous dog-waste bins)

This drives me insane! I had a lady who consistantly let her dog crap right outside of my house, even after I confronted her about it and reported her to to the local dog wardens (who are useless) In the end I picked it up with a shovel and put it on her door step, her dog **** so she can have it.

Never happened again!

It's not hard to pick dog **** up, if you cant manage to do it then you shouldnt have a dog imo.

As for insurance, I'm currently paying about £35.00 a month for my 3 dogs (health and public liability) I know that its going to rocket WHEN this law comes in. Once again the wrong people are being targeted.

I may get flamed for the following but I truely believe you should have to have some sort of test to be able to own a dog, upon completion get issued with a dog license.