kippax Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 Can you please keep your dogs on a lead if you cant control them, I am fed up with dogs jumping all over me when i'm out running and the owner has no control at all over it. Just a polite request Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murphy Jnr Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 Can you please keep your dogs on a lead if you cant control them, I am fed up with dogs jumping all over me when i'm out running and the owner has no control at all over it. Just a polite request I do, but bare in mind I do not always see you coming so sometimes it's helpful to either call out or walk by. An equally polite request Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qazitory Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 As long as they are friendly - who cares Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kippax Posted January 24, 2012 Author Share Posted January 24, 2012 They are not always friendly......get nipped on a regular basis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jozafeen Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 They are not always friendly......get nipped on a regular basis In that case, might I politely suggest that you're doing it wrong? If you are running towards someone with a dog, it makes sense give it a wide berth or give the owner chance to move out of the way. After all, you're a stranger hurtling towards them and their human pack leader with your arms up in what the dog might read as a threatening stance so they automatically go on the defensive. If you're running up behind them, do the same. It also helps if you cough, say 'excuse me' or 'hello' or something as owners don't have eyes in the back of their heads and can't hear you unless you say something. I always keep a look out for joggers when I'm out with my dogs and try and do everything to keep them out of snapping distance but, unless I know you're there and you help me by either giving me a chance to give you plenty of room or vice versa, it can be dangerous. If you think about it, you wouldn't expect to be able to run straight through a gang of rowdy kids or partying drunks without a problem would you? (Not that my dogs are ever drunk or rowdy, just making an analogy). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kippax Posted January 24, 2012 Author Share Posted January 24, 2012 I'm sorry but these dogs a charging around without the owners being very close to them, I do give a wide berth and I do cough and make a bit more noise when approaching, I am not suggesting that all dog owners are like this but I do believe if you can't get your dog to come to you straight away it should be on the lead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badlittlepup Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 Why don't you go to a running track or stick to the roads where dogs are usually on leads? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kippax Posted January 24, 2012 Author Share Posted January 24, 2012 Badlittlepup.......are you having a laugh? So you think you should just be able to let your dog roam around with no control? All I ask is if dogs are off leads they should be trained to come back when called. We can all share the space Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badlittlepup Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 Badlittlepup.......are you having a laugh? So you think you should just be able to let your dog roam around with no control? All I ask is if dogs are off leads they should be trained to come back when called. We can all share the space If it bothered me that much I'd just avoid it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murphy Jnr Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 Badlittlepup.......are you having a laugh? So you think you should just be able to let your dog roam around with no control? All I ask is if dogs are off leads they should be trained to come back when called. We can all share the space Yes we can, but can you reciprocate and give me a chance. As well as two of my dogs behave, the sudden appearance of a jogger can be startling. I don't mind holding them or leashing them at all but don't expect miracles if you surprise them. Of course we can share the space but it works both ways and some precaution on your part would be appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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