Otter
Nothing to see here
'The' people...yw
Am I the #$%hole at the dog park?
- Thread starter glhs837
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'The' people...yw
TY.
The mental picture I was getting was more along the lines of two kids goofing around, but not really being violent.
But obviously you all are correct that if a section of the park is designated for small dogs, that's all that should be in there, puppy or no.
glhs837
Power with Control
Nope, just a sign that says small dogs and one that says large dogs, with the difference being up to owners to judge.
ftcret
New Member
Soooo, Leaving it up to the discretion of people who cant figure out how to watch their mutts let alone control them, think I will play in my yard. At least I am used to the idiots here.
Baja28
Obama destroyed America
Mousebaby's people.
Maybe they will shut down the dog park.
glhs837
Power with Control
Hard to describe, but it started as play, but rapidly became more of a prey/predator thing, the bigger dog stomped the little one down, and as soon as it got up, did it again. The little one was not much taller than 8-10 inches tall.
Let me expand under different circumstances. Even if the dogs were the same size (same scenario) and someone asks you to control your animal because it is irritating another pet or their owner...
In a polite society as long as the request was within reason wouldn't any ordinary sane person comply? Just to keep the peace, I think most people would.
glhs837
Power with Control
Well, yard isnt fenced, and I do live on Chancellors Run.
ICit
Jam out with ur clam out
I do understand what you are talking about! My dogs will do the same thing! And Im with you!.... HE should have watched his dog.. not you!
I have used the small dog side a few times when no one was over there and there were "aggressive" Malamutes(sp) over in the large dog side. I also have a 5lb yorkie and she does go over to the large dog side and WILL HOLD HER OWN! She has NO PROB letting another dog to back off or she wil hang off of them
Usually there is no problem. I have stopped going because the owners fail to watch their dogs! I do not like bully dogs (nothing about the breed at all!) just dogs will bully another dog.. Play is play.. but when the dog becomes OCD over one dog and will not let a dog move very far ... Thats where the owner should step in!
SD1492
New Member
Had the same kinda issue there a few months ago. The first and more then likely the last time I'll ever go there again. I was there with our pom pom and this dick decided to bring his FULL size and puppy golden retreivers in the small area. Now when I say puppy I mean it was 8 months old (I asked him). Come to find out a short time later that there is a retreiver group of sorts that go to the dog park and take it over and from what I could tell, if you didn't have a retreiver you did not belong. Freaking AZZ's. After that puppy and adult got after my dog I told the guy to control his dogs or take them to the big sized. He huffed and puffed but then I guess he agreed because a few seconds later he took his dogs to the side they belonged on. Fine, Then this guy became an AZZ. making smart AZZ comments. Since then I have never gone back, I don't see the point of getting in a fight over something this stupid so I figured it would be best to just stay away. if you decide to go, just don't go on the weekends or if you see a LOT of retreivers
ICit
Jam out with ur clam out
yeah.. they meet there once a month
I was there a while back when they all showed up ... and there was a few that were rough my dogs... UNTIL one of mine put the dog in its place!
This was also the same time one of them mad a "nasty" comment about one of my dogs .. about how he looks. I effing snapped!
I flipped out on his azz... and asked how rude can someone get! My dog was burned when he was 8 weeks old.. he didnt ask for it to happen, he lived thru it and I DID adopt him with half his body as a scar! Then after that... I asked him if he treated handicapped kids and people like that also and walked away 
Serenity40
New Member
That was very rude and uncalled for. The behavior originally described is aggressive behavior not play. The larger dog was showing dominance and it should have been corrected immediately. Unfortunaltely my dogs don't have as much patience as I do so I keep them in my yard. It's not fair thatyou can't take your perfectly friendly dog to socialize with other friendly animals. The real animals are the unruly owners they sound like a rowdy bunch maybe I should go on Golden retriever day with my Rottweilers.
Not all Golden's are aggressive...
Midlands retriever fosters a pair of ducklings - WIS News 10 - Columbia, South Carolina |
Midlands retriever fosters a pair of ducklings - WIS News 10 - Columbia, South Carolina |
PrepH4U
New Member
Please you are really doing a mis-service to the rotties. They have a bad enough perception to overcome in the general public.
Goldens are not aggressive by nature they are playful although a little clumsy. Sometimes dogs just need their owners to be smarter than they are.
I will double check the rules posted, but I think the small dog area is for puppies also, which is what the guy was thinking when he brought his dog in there. I am not a dog person, and the dividing lines between puppies and adult dogs is a bit of a mystery to me.
I think my dog, which wont ever be big, will still go over that side eventually, he's about as friendly as a dog can get, given his mix, that's to be expected. He still is confused as to why the cat wont play with him.
Lancaster Park Dog Park has two separate fenced areas. The large area is designed for general dog play. The smaller area is for smaller dogs
(puppies must be at least 4 months old) or for shy dogs not quite ready to socialize in the larger general play area.