Now I have only heard one side of this story but a Labradoodle in our village has just been tagged for jumping up a jogger. The jogger reported the dog to the police and claimed he "feared for his life". The police have tagged the dog and told the owners it must be kept on a lead in public places at all times. If there is a second complaint the dog will be put to sleep.

The dog is big (and nuts) but there is no way you could ever confuse being overly friendly with aggression. Shame for the dog and owners but a useful lesson for the rest of us.

Not the first Ive heard of this. When I went to view a pup the breeder apologised for the adult dogs being in cages but explained that people can be prosecuted if someone simply feels threatened by their dog. Not attacked, not repeatedly threatened by the dog and owner, just feel threatened once.

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Every time I see a jogger I fear for my life , can I have them put to sleep ? Do it now ! Your a long time dead !!

Some people just don't like dogs, and to be faced with a dog (any breed ) running up to them and jumping up on them can be frightening.

Dog owners should realise this and respect how they feel and keep the dog under control.

So if you can't control your dog keep it on a lead please.

Iain

When out walking our dog, my wife saw a Ridgeback jump up at a runner. The runner complained and the Ridgeback owner said something like "Get a grip, it's only a f*****g dog". The runner complained to the park warden and they took the dog owners name and registration number and said they would be kept on file. The dog owner cried her eyes out!

iain cooper wrote:

Some people just don't like dogs, and to be faced with a dog (any breed ) running up to them and jumping up on them can be frightening.

Dog owners should realise this and respect how they feel and keep the dog under control.

So if you can't control your dog keep it on a lead please.

Iain

I got yelled at recently by a woman in our local park because our labrador had wandered over to see what she was eating (as they do). He was just sitting there, begging, with that "my owner hasn't fed me for days" look on his face.

It's interesting how different people react to our dog - children especially. Most of them, even quite young children, instinctively want to reach out and stroke him. There's just a very small minority who pull back, and some even burst into tears, so I always try and keep him away or even put him on the lead if necessary. It's a cultural thing, of course.

I do not own a dog or have any desires to.
I am a keen cyclist, walker and occasional jogger, who has had so many confrontations with angry, friendly and playful dogs, to the point were I believe all dogs should be muzzled and on leads, in public places with no exceptions.
Whilst I realise this will not be a popular opinion, it would cut down the damage limitations after an attack not only to the innocent public but also to other animals.

Joe Fix it until it's broke !

I'll agree with that if all cyclists install a bell and use it and get out of my space on the pavement.

Indeed pavements are meant for pedestrian traffic. Police and local community wardens will correctly caution or fine a cyclist for such a breach.

Joe Fix it until it's broke !

My concern with dogs is they are unpredictable, as they are strangers to the general public (dogs have been known to turn on their owners or relatives as well). Owners know their dogs better than anyone, but dogs are still animals and therefore have some degree of unpredictability. We should never trust any animal 100% as there is always a natural instinct that cannot be bred out. I have had dogs, don't own one now but will in the future so I can see both sides of the story, it is about appreciating how others may think and feel.

This thread just sum's up how this country is now, People left to die in ditch's after a car accident because the police are to busy perusing the criminal dog owner who let their dog excitedly greet someone

No offence intended to anyone but there are so many more things we need to address in society and yet they are giving dog's ASBO's

Ian

My dogs are never off the leash in a public place.

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Joe wrote:

I do not own a dog or have any desires to.
I am a keen cyclist, walker and occasional jogger, who has had so many confrontations with angry, friendly and playful dogs, to the point were I believe all dogs should be muzzled and on leads, in public places with no exceptions.
Whilst I realise this will not be a popular opinion, it would cut down the damage limitations after an attack not only to the innocent public but also to other animals.

Joe

I do not own a cycle or have any desires to.
I am a keen dog owner, walker and motorist who has had so many confrontations with angry, ignorant and obnoxious cyclists, to the point where I believe all cyclists should be licenced, registered and insured, when on public roads and places with no exceptions.
Whilst I realise this will not be a popular opinion, it would cut down the damage limitations after an accident not only to the innocent public but also to other cyclists and motorists.

My two Border Collies are better behaved and have more manners in public and at home than my neighbours 3 children do, can they be kept on a lead and be muzzled