I don't think I would have had a go at them either especially if they are on drugs so long as your pup is ok that's the main thing just hope it does not make her scared of big dogs

 

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These things can be irritating but, if you want your pup to be relaxed and sociable around other dogs, it's better to take a deep breath and just keep walking.

Had you begun giving these people a mouthful, your pup would have picked up on the stress for sure and that wouldn't be a good start.

 

I wouldn't have any way, but it was my first instinct. Despite what they smelled or looked like, I don't make a habit of shouting at people in the street,
Part of me wished I had though!

 

I wouldn't have any way, but it was my first instinct. Despite what they smelled or looked like, I don't make a habit of shouting at people in the street,
Part of me wished I had though!

Well, you can't really get upset because you don't like the way people smell or look.

It wasn't really fair of them to allow their dog to approach without asking, but it does sound as though they were being friendly and admiring your pup.

I don't really think I would have been so upset about it and I certainly wouldn't have given them a piece of my mind.

 

An off lead dog ran up and had a go at my on lead dogs today. Luckily I wasn't on my own as my Yorkie is only tiny. It's only the second time I've had to pick up my Lhasa/poodle. I still didn't get in an argument over it as I'd rather stay calm and move on from the incident quickly as it means the dogs do as well. Other than letting their dog out they sounded nice and friendly as they were making a fuss of your dog.

 

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It was naughty of them not to have control of their dog and even more so as you asked them to keep it away.

Staffies are like that they all have the 'bull in a China shop' approach to everything. Which can frighten other dogs that are not like that. But no harm is meant.

I'm sure you will have more positive experiences and she'll be fine. Maybe finding a puppy class would help to get her socialised. We started puppy classes after Tylers first vaccination.

 

Wow Chavvy looking Pikeys is a nice way to refer to your neighbours :Jawdrop

Its all part of dog ownership and something you just learn to deal with I'm afraid. When Paisley goes through the terrible teenage phase you might find she does a few things that make you feel a tad embarrassed too. No harm done - sounds like she took it all in her stride. Is she over her tummy upset now?

 

Lol I have never met them, and that is what they looked and seemed like, only being honest. I never said they weren't nice people, just described what they looked like to me, as said, was the wrong term to use.

Yes, her tummy is much better now thanks, kept her on her normal food and ended up not needing to get her the paste. By the afternoon her poos were totally normal and so was she thankfully!

 

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Well I think you did the right thing, no point in confronting people or getting angry especially if they live near you.

 

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I'm pretty sure the last time I had a run in with a prat and their dog, that I called them far worse names :Muted.

I hope you manage to have some positive experiences with dogs soon, and that it hasn't made her frightened .

 

At least no one was hurt by these horrible fake-london accented pikeys and their dog.

I would say, try not to pick your dog up - perhaps in this situation you couldn't but getting in a stressed and hoiking your dog up and away could create your dog to become fearful and scared.

If you are able to have dog near your and block the other dog away until they can get it under control then I would do that. I'm not saying possible in this situation but just in future.

Also - welcome to owning a dog. I could complain about every dog walk I have but I don't - instead I positive reinforce the good and ignore the bad...ish!

 

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I think it's rather unfair to 'stereotype' them just because they was wearing tracksuits. Pikey, chavvy and on the doll? Charming.

That said, it's not the most well mannered introductions to dogs for your pup. But she's young enough to get over it fairly quickly. Are you due to start any training classes with her or anything?

 

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Forgive me for being old and out of touch, but what does 'on the doll' mean.

I rarely confront anybody however cross I'm feeling, it's just not worth it. I just wander off muttering to myself probably getting a rep for being slightly mad.

 

On job seekers allowance.

 

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You will come across all sort of situations as a dog walker. The good, the bad and the ugly.

Whats important is to not let your dog know that you are anxious in situations because by picking your dog up like you did you are teaching your dog that a situation where a dog is sniffing its bum is now a situation is one to feel anxious about.

Obviously if its a dangerous situation then pick your dog up but if its a socialising experience let your dog experience it

Having its bum sniffed and another dogs head up itd backside its a daily occurance in the dog world.

 

I remember Hectors first walk being a disaster as a woman let her very boisterous chocolate springer charge Hector and then bounce all over him and then just laugh when I said it was his first walk, but sadly it's one of those things you get used to, I have exploded at two people who have repeatedly allowed their dogs to harass mine, but usually I just try and force a smile, but beware the phrase "it's ok, he's/she's friendly" shouted from a distance, as yes they probably are friendly, bit overly so and will ignore all requests to return to their owner. Sorry your first walk was a disappointment but it will get better.

 

Has Paisley had all her puppy jags? If not, I definitely wouldn't be letting her down in dog populated areas - too big a risk of catching an infection.

That aside, I would be trying to ensure all meetings with other dogs were in a controlled situations and with dogs that you know are friendly. I appreciate that this situation was just thrust upon you and gave you little chance to react differently. I would have been mightily annoyed too.

 

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great experiences with Harry with other dogs in the beginning, one being with an off lead dog in pets at home, one off lead at a racecourse where dogs should be on lead, several at dog training where dogs should be under control and one the other day when we were going to another pet shop and an unmuzzled dog with a bite history (human & dogs) on the end of the flexi flew out at us as I opened the door & tried to take a chunk of us both!
So basically nowhere is safe!

 

Hugs xx

Hope all goes well on your next walk. I think the most angry I have ever been was when a lady with an off-lead pup (not a tiny pup - it was GSD / Malinois too so bigger than Teddy) which quite clearly had no recall started shouting at **me** to 'Wait' because her pup started following me out of the park. I honestly hadn't realised as I was very stressed myself at the time and was focused on getting back home to a poorly husband.

Besides which, there was no please, no hint of request in the woman's voice - just a command!! I thought she was talking to her dog!!

She repeated her command and I continued to ignore her to start with feeling rather annoyed lol. Then as we were near one of the three entrances / exits I stopped. Every part of this park is near an entrance / exit and busy roads too The woman didn't apologise, didn't say anything remotely polite and didn't thank me for waiting. I told her off in no uncertain terms and recommended that in future she use that magical device which prevented dogs from running off called a lead!! :Shy Yes, I did use those terms lol.

And that I didn't have time to wait for her dog just because she couldn't keep it under control.

I was fuming all the way home lol. Things wouldn't always get to me but that day I was already struggling and being talked to like a dog was really the wrong thing to do to me that day!!

Happens to us all at some point......! x

Am sure your pup will be OK. An over-friendly Staffy bounced on Teddy when was a pup - he did the whole ki-yi thing, bless him, he was so scared! But hes turned out to be a very sociable chap so it obviously did him no harm!

 

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Welcome to the minefield that is dog ownership. Expect plenty more to come.