I went for a lovely walk today with Hattie and met a neighbour out with her Doberman so we continued our walk together. On the way home two very young boys no more than 10 years old had two very young Labs probably about a year old, very bouncy indeed . They came bounding upto Dasha who is a reactive dog and doesn't like black labs as he was set upon by two a while ago, we called out to the boys to put the their dogs on lead which they couldn't because they were not wearing collars They obviously had no control over these dogs so we did a quick turn and went the opposite way, the boys followed us with the labs in hot persuit. We walked on some way very quickly thinking they had a little sense and had gone the other way, Dasha was now off lead as we couldn't see them, in a flash we had the two labs that had shot across the field now in Dasha's face and he went nuts and chased the pups. Hattie just watched whilst this was all going on and when Dasha returned I gave him my entire treat bag of dried fish squares and he stuck by me What on earth are some parents thinking of letting two such young children out in the countryside with off lead dogs and no means to control them and putting someone elses dog themselves and us in a potentially dangerous situation. Unfortunately we didn't recognise the children because a visit to the parents would definitely have been on the cards. It makes me so cross that if anything had happened my friend would have got the blame not these parents for their stupidity End of rant xxx
Re: Some People It does amaze me what some people think is acceptable. I know health and safety has gone too far but a bit of common sense is all that's required and allowing two young boys out with two young labs is asking for trouble. Your right your friend would've got the blame and it really wouldn't have been her fault. Hopefully Dasha might have taught them all a lesson.
Re: Some People I was discussing earlier with Sophie's boss a similar issue. Parents just don't seem to care these days, have no common sense. Goodness only knows how the next generation are going to cope with anything. (apologies to those who DO care and DO instill morals and values, just seem few and far between)
Re: Some People [quote author=drjs@5 link=topic=6597.msg88566#msg88566 date=1402857686] I was discussing earlier with Sophie's boss a similar issue. Parents just don't seem to care these days, have no common sense. Goodness only knows how the next generation are going to cope with anything. (apologies to those who DO care and DO instill morals and values, just seem few and far between) [/quote] I couldn't agree more Jac, I also despair for some of these children with parents that just can't be bothered with anything and just let their children do as they want just for an easy life. No easy life here for my 4 I can tell you, morals, values, respect, manners and common sense etc. it doesn't cost anything to teach
Re: Some People Ugh I totally sympathise. I've had this situation many times before. There's a group of girls (aged probably 11-14) who are often in my local park on nice days with three little dogs (a shih tzu, a yorkie and something else). None of these dogs are good with other dogs as I've seen them out with the adults who call the dogs back and call out to you that they aren't good. I think one of them is a bit iffy with people too. When these dogs are out with just the kids they are not kept on leads and the kids are messing around with them something stupid. Allowing them to wander towards you and then rushing after then screaming 'no, he's not good with dogs!!' Or some such like, scooping the dog up in their arms and rushing back to the group, only to put the dog back on the floor and watch it happen again! I'm sure they do it on purpose because they think it's funny. One of these days the little dogs are going to get into a scrap with something and someone is going to get in trouble! I hate seeing kids left in charge of dogs.
Re: Some People Grrrrrrrr, makes me mad when parents don't take responsibility My daughter has had manners and behaviour ground into her too. At the age of 10 there is no way I would of let her walk a pup without an adult with her!!!
Re: Some People Oh thats just so bad Helen , I also dislike seeing children out with dogs on their own , but off lead is asking for trouble
Re: Some People How life has changed. There was nothing nicer than seeing a group of children and their dogs being together. Dogs and children behaved better then. Dogs had a more natural life in those days, Mothers did not work, the dog was taken to meet the children from school, not much traffic and less frustration for the dogs.
Re: Some People I know Stacia! We were born in a terraced street and lived there until I was 8 and our play area was........the street if we didn't go to the local park!There was always a couple of dogs milling around our games ,all we were really ever told was to not touch ones we didn't know but Rinty ;D and Sooty ;D were very much a part of our gang! ah this is a serious post and I totally agree with you Helen that is unsafe and irresponsible for children to be out in public with dogs off leash on their own ....but it's given me a smile remembering the days of 'knock and run' and Barlio with Rinty and Sooty legging to safety with us! I'd like to add we weren't complete reprobates and even now at the age of 44, Mum would kill me if she Knew I was involved with knock and run! ;D
Re: Some People Just as bad with kids and dogs ON-lead, as well! I dread the encounters with young children talking the family dog for a walk, big dogs who weigh twice as much as them and therefore the child has no hope of controlling or stopping the dog if it decides to come pay a visit....dog either breaks free of leash or drags the child behind them. So annoying. I really don't know what the parents are thinking - I mean, do they seriously think the child has any hope of controlling the dog??
Re: Some People I wonder if parents used to have more time/skill to train dogs (and perhaps kids). We were always out with the dogs as kids...I don't remember getting into any trouble. Mind, those were the days when you tied a dog to the drainpipe outside the shop without a second thought. Actually, most of the village shops had a bar or a ring next to a water bowl... Rose tinted glasses of time, perhaps.
Re: Some People I am Mrs Two Hats here (which is strange 'cos I only wear hats when forced to by extremes of weather)! I do think today's children have less oversight/parental guidance than children of previous generations. There is lots of children's TV and video games which teach instant gratification and with so many lives that can be taken or lost at the click of a button I fear their values may be skewed. On the other hand, most Mum's have to work today. Having to get home from work (often involving a 45 minute commute) then having to produce a meal, do housework etc does not leave much time for anything else. Small wonder that TV and video games are much relied on. I can understand why many people buy dogs 'for the kids'. But dogs require an enormous amount of training, as do kids. I can also understand the temptation (but don't condone) to send the kids out for a bit of healthy exercise with the dog. Speaking of rose-tinted spectacles Julie. My daughter lives in a 1930's semi attached to a corner shop. Cemented into her garden wall are a couple of rings to attach your dog to with a plaque saying "Rosewood Park", however it is now an main route into the town and any dog tied there would probably suffocate from the fumes whilst you bought a pint of milk
