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RANT.....Am I silly cow...don't think so!
My oh took lo out for walk in park yesterday as weather nice. We took her out her pushchair & I was holding her so she was facing forwards and my hand under her bum so she could look where she was going (she's quite nosey)!
Anyway, there was a woman & oh coming towards us with a dog on an extendable lead. As they walked past us her dog ran in front of me and started to wrap itself round my legs. The lead was almost wrapped around my lo's neck & as I had hands fill could not do anything!! Oh turned round & saw what was happening and ran back and grabbed the lead before lo got strangled!!!! I looked at the women expecting an apology (like I would have done if it was me) but all she said was "oh you silly dog" in a pathetic voice. I went mad and shouted can't you control your dog, so she replied "you silly cow he is under control cos he's on a lead". My oh went mad & told her to F'#* off and gave them the bird - he's normally really laid back!
I could not believe this woman. The lead was literally about to throttle my baby!!!! If my hands weren't full I would have walloped her! I just thought she was really rude & horrible for not apologizing.
You can tell which people prefer animals to children can't you....?!
:x
Anyway, there was a woman & oh coming towards us with a dog on an extendable lead. As they walked past us her dog ran in front of me and started to wrap itself round my legs. The lead was almost wrapped around my lo's neck & as I had hands fill could not do anything!! Oh turned round & saw what was happening and ran back and grabbed the lead before lo got strangled!!!! I looked at the women expecting an apology (like I would have done if it was me) but all she said was "oh you silly dog" in a pathetic voice. I went mad and shouted can't you control your dog, so she replied "you silly cow he is under control cos he's on a lead". My oh went mad & told her to F'#* off and gave them the bird - he's normally really laid back!
I could not believe this woman. The lead was literally about to throttle my baby!!!! If my hands weren't full I would have walloped her! I just thought she was really rude & horrible for not apologizing.
You can tell which people prefer animals to children can't you....?!
:x
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Lo was ok - she just looked a bit bemused by the whole thing - ahhh!
My son has been knocked over twice in the park by dogs and the owners just say things like oh don't worry he won't bite - I'm sorry but how do they know that i'm sure all owners think that their dog won't bite but dogs can be unpredictable sometimes.
Oh and don't get me started on DOG POO its everywhere:x
I told the owner that if she had no control over her dog she should not let it off the lead in a public place, she just replied that he was a puppy and knew no better and that if i made an issue of it then i would make my children frightened of dogs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WTF no love its people like you with out of control animals that jump and bark all over poor unsuspecting children that give them a fear of dogs. grrr rant over.
When it comes to kids my dog is brilliant but I would never leave him alone on the room with my lo. I had to have my spaniel put to sleep recently because I couldn't trust her, my baby (and others) come first, no question. Reading your post ccbmommy made my blood boil and I feel really sick with anger. I'm glad to hear you and your family are ok. I feel like finding that woman and giving her what for.
Dogs definately shouldn't be allowed off the lead in public places.. I'm not afraid of dogs but I don't appreciate random strange dogs coming and jumping up on me.. I'd hate to think of one doing it to Cole. Bad enough when I was walking along and some stupid ass threw a stick for his dog ..aimed right at us walking towards him and it landed about a foot in front of the pram. If I hadn't been so shocked at the guys stupidity I would have said something!
i once had a washing line (used as a dog lead by the owner, so the dog could roam about the garden) wrapped round my ankle and now i have a really deep scar as the metal bit cut thru the plastic and into my ankle...
i would have smacked her one :x
If i let my dog off the lead and see people with other dogs or children i always hold his collar or put the lead back on.
He is old and completely loves children and whilst i think he would never bite i never risk it, he is never left alone with my lo, after all he is old and maybe a little grouchy at times.