Yeah but people aren't allergic to kids. Also they understand english so I can tell them to piss off.
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Dogs don't belong on disc golf courses
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Yeah but people aren't allergic to kids. Also they understand english so I can tell them to piss off.
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This issue should not be so difficult or divisive.
We as dog owners are responsible for training, socializing, and picking up after our dogs. We are absolutely responsible for making sure that our dogs do not run up to strangers on the course. You may know that your dog is friendly, but others do not.
Yelling "Don't worry, he's friendly!" as your off-leash dog bounds towards a terrified family is completely unacceptable. Having a strange dog running towards you can be extremely scary for someone who has previously had a bad experience with dogs. Even seeing an off-leash dog at a distance can trigger a fear reaction in some people.
For those who do not own dogs or who choose not to bring their dogs to the course, I respectfully request that you be tolerant of those of us who do, as long as we the dog owners act responsibly. Acting responsibly includes, of course, respecting local laws and not bringing dogs to places where dogs are not allowed.
I know this is the internet and we are supposed to argue
but there has to be some common ground here.
We as dog owners are responsible for training, socializing, and picking up after our dogs. We are absolutely responsible for making sure that our dogs do not run up to strangers on the course. You may know that your dog is friendly, but others do not.
Yelling "Don't worry, he's friendly!" as your off-leash dog bounds towards a terrified family is completely unacceptable. Having a strange dog running towards you can be extremely scary for someone who has previously had a bad experience with dogs. Even seeing an off-leash dog at a distance can trigger a fear reaction in some people.
For those who do not own dogs or who choose not to bring their dogs to the course, I respectfully request that you be tolerant of those of us who do, as long as we the dog owners act responsibly. Acting responsibly includes, of course, respecting local laws and not bringing dogs to places where dogs are not allowed.
I know this is the internet and we are supposed to argue
but there has to be some common ground here.
trifocal
Eagle Member
I had to put my dog down a few months back. I'm ready for his replacement.
I never had a dog before him and knew next to nothing about all the things that can and do
go wrong
with a dog
in public.
There was that one day he chased a skunk.
I warned him. No. Don't do it.
What I learned is salsa is pretty effective for removing skunk.
There was that day at the veterinarian's office; dog leashed and sitting, when a woman let her rottie
out of the examining room off leash. Well, at least we were already at the vet.
Anybody got a spare dog?
I never had a dog before him and knew next to nothing about all the things that can and do
go wrong
with a dog
in public.
There was that one day he chased a skunk.
I warned him. No. Don't do it.
What I learned is salsa is pretty effective for removing skunk.
There was that day at the veterinarian's office; dog leashed and sitting, when a woman let her rottie
out of the examining room off leash. Well, at least we were already at the vet.
Anybody got a spare dog?
I don't recall anyone saying you should leave your dog behind, just that you should keep her on a leash. Just because you "have 100% trust" doesn't mean (a) anyone else trusts her or (b) that she will actually listen to you 100% of the time.
This isn't difficult. The world is unpredictable. As you say, others are less responsible - what happens when an untrained, unleashed dog attacks yours? It's a lot easier to get control of that situation if your dog has a leash so you can pull her out of the fight. As I mentioned earlier I just saw a dude's unleashed dog attack another on the course - you should have seen him trying to break it up without a leash - it was futile.
My dogs go everywhere with me. Most the locals who frequent are park know my dogs and have no problem with them. I don't allow them to bother anyone or there dogs. I am always friendly to all the dogs I meet because I like dogs! I think the O.P. doesn't, and that's his choice. Most dogs can sense people like that and stay away from them. There are two kinds of people I shy away from, people who don't drink beer, and people who don't like dogs!
I assume you know you're not mentally healthy?
Peace Swedebro.
Not the Mexican kids here in Florida
This issue should not be so difficult or divisive.
We as dog owners are responsible for training, socializing, and picking up after our dogs. We are absolutely responsible for making sure that our dogs do not run up to strangers on the course. You may know that your dog is friendly, but others do not.
Yelling "Don't worry, he's friendly!" as your off-leash dog bounds towards a terrified family is completely unacceptable. Having a strange dog running towards you can be extremely scary for someone who has previously had a bad experience with dogs. Even seeing an off-leash dog at a distance can trigger a fear reaction in some people.
For those who do not own dogs or who choose not to bring their dogs to the course, I respectfully request that you be tolerant of those of us who do, as long as we the dog owners act responsibly. Acting responsibly includes, of course, respecting local laws and not bringing dogs to places where dogs are not allowed.
I know this is the internet and we are supposed to argue
unfortunately a good number people, dog owners or not, will brake a rule or a law if there is no one their to enforce it. It's like someone already mentioned, sometimes the problem is that people lack the ability to think of someone other than themselves. At least you are thoughtful and responsible.
Plastic Thunder
Eagle Member
Dogs are fine, some players not so much.....
I have 2 dogs that always leave at home. Scout, the German shorthair, has no brain, always hunting a bird. Molly, well she just tries to kill everything. as a result I can't take them anywhere.
I have friends who bring them and they are just part of the group regardless of what they do when they show up. Kind like some of my buddies really. Some days they behave and some days they don't(Kind of like the dogs). Regardless, I like seeing no matter what they do.
I understand those of you who don't like dogs. These are the same people who don't like anyone having more fun than them. Especially a dog. Some folks just have there ways.
As for the player you might leave at home, the ones who leave wrappers, cans and trash along the way as they play...
I have 2 dogs that always leave at home. Scout, the German shorthair, has no brain, always hunting a bird. Molly, well she just tries to kill everything. as a result I can't take them anywhere.
I have friends who bring them and they are just part of the group regardless of what they do when they show up. Kind like some of my buddies really. Some days they behave and some days they don't(Kind of like the dogs). Regardless, I like seeing no matter what they do.
I understand those of you who don't like dogs. These are the same people who don't like anyone having more fun than them. Especially a dog. Some folks just have there ways.
As for the player you might leave at home, the ones who leave wrappers, cans and trash along the way as they play...
BobFromAccounting
Bogey Member
A select few owners and dogs should both be kept on leashes, IMO. For the most part though, I like seeing dogs on or around the course.
It's entertaining to see how remarkably similar dogs are to their owners. Or is it the other way around??
At any rate, at a local course last week, a lady was walking her Rottweiler, which was mostly black and had the typical tannish markings down its legs and front. I couldn't help noticing the lady also was wearing mostly black with markings similar to the dog. Mostly black jogging suit, with Neon yellow stripes down the legs, and a Neon yellow shirt under the jacket portion of her jogging suit.
Proof that dogs and owners are alike.
Next thing I know, the Rottweiler sees a squirrel and takes off in hot pursuit. The lady then takes off after the dog, also in hot pursuit.
More proof that dogs and owners are alike.
It's funny to see stuff like that on the course.
I hate seeing animals that are cooped up and if the alternative is to have a select few run amuck around the course, barking and crapping worse than me, I can handle that.
It's entertaining to see how remarkably similar dogs are to their owners. Or is it the other way around??
At any rate, at a local course last week, a lady was walking her Rottweiler, which was mostly black and had the typical tannish markings down its legs and front. I couldn't help noticing the lady also was wearing mostly black with markings similar to the dog. Mostly black jogging suit, with Neon yellow stripes down the legs, and a Neon yellow shirt under the jacket portion of her jogging suit.
Proof that dogs and owners are alike.
Next thing I know, the Rottweiler sees a squirrel and takes off in hot pursuit. The lady then takes off after the dog, also in hot pursuit.
More proof that dogs and owners are alike.
It's funny to see stuff like that on the course.
I hate seeing animals that are cooped up and if the alternative is to have a select few run amuck around the course, barking and crapping worse than me, I can handle that.
I love dogs. Absolutely love them. I spoil the bejeezus out of mine. But I don't want them on the course unless they're full leashed and offer no disturbance.
^ Stardoggies don't belong on disc golf forums
That's probably mostly true. Especially inebriated stardoggies.
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I've had a mixed bag with this. I love my dog, but only bring her for casual rounds in parks that allow dogs. She stays on the leash, loves people, is ambivilant of other dogs and doesn't like things thrown at her, so she's a good course buddy. Wouldn't bring her to a serious round, or a new course though.
I don't know what it is but most animals and children like me, if a dog is around they often want to be my friend. Which can make things awkward if their owners don't handle them properly on the course. A good dog on a leash is fine, if you poo bags, and water for your pet that's cool.
If your a bad pet owner don't bring the pooch. You will have a bad time and so will everyone else.
If the course doesn't allow pets, don't be that guy.
In GA most places have leash laws, so you can be fined for being irresponsible and if your dog is aggressive people will call.
I don't know what it is but most animals and children like me, if a dog is around they often want to be my friend. Which can make things awkward if their owners don't handle them properly on the course. A good dog on a leash is fine, if you poo bags, and water for your pet that's cool.
If your a bad pet owner don't bring the pooch. You will have a bad time and so will everyone else.
If the course doesn't allow pets, don't be that guy.
In GA most places have leash laws, so you can be fined for being irresponsible and if your dog is aggressive people will call.
Tripper
Double Eagle Member
Good points but do you actually think the bad pet owners know they are bad pet owners? You know just like the way everyone thinks they are a good driver even though a great many are not.
Reminds me of an internet thing I saw the other day saying "Tomorrow is smack your annoying co-worker day. If you don't know who it is, you should probably stay home."
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I love dogs. I actually enjoy having them on the course, and will usually stop to pet one if the owner says it's OK.
Dogs aren't the problem. People are.
Tip of the cap to Monocacy for making far too much sense here:
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Dogs aren't the problem. People are.
Tip of the cap to Monocacy for making far too much sense here:
This issue should not be so difficult or divisive.
We as dog owners are responsible for training, socializing, and picking up after our dogs. We are absolutely responsible for making sure that our dogs do not run up to strangers on the course. You may know that your dog is friendly, but others do not.
Yelling "Don't worry, he's friendly!" as your off-leash dog bounds towards a terrified family is completely unacceptable. Having a strange dog running towards you can be extremely scary for someone who has previously had a bad experience with dogs. Even seeing an off-leash dog at a distance can trigger a fear reaction in some people.
For those who do not own dogs or who choose not to bring their dogs to the course, I respectfully request that you be tolerant of those of us who do, as long as we the dog owners act responsibly. Acting responsibly includes, of course, respecting local laws and not bringing dogs to places where dogs are not allowed.
I know this is the internet and we are supposed to argue
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jeffmonty
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I was a FedEx driver for 30 years, and in that time I encountered many, many, MANY dogs. Don't completely trust someone that tells you their dog doesn't bite. I was bitten 4 or 5 times after being told that. That said, I love dogs and I like being around them. I will also add that pit bulls were often the nicest, sweetest dogs I would come across. The mean ones obviously let you know right away. Small dogs were always the worst.
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Love dogs ...not a fan of small dogs.
Dogs bark. If it yaps, it's not really a dog. If you want a small pet, cats are infinitely cooler than yappy dogs.
If you like small dogs, enjoy. I just don't feel the need to pet them like I do dog-sized dogs.
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tbird888
Salient Disc Test Team
Small dogs were generally bred for some pretty ferocious tasks. It's no wonder they're often aggressive. It seems like most small dog owners don't think they need disciplined. They're the worst. Except Dachshunds. Dachshunds are awesome.
dysmike
Double Eagle Member
Yep, they're small so they're not dangerous. In general, this seems to be pretty common of small dog owners. Especially, it seems, Chihuahuas.
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