Stupid Dog Owners
By Latrivia
@Latrivia (2878)
United States
April 25, 2009 2:44pm CST
What is wrong with some people? My own dog almost bit me thanks to some stupid parent who thought it was acceptable to let their kid walk their humongous boxer. First of all, boxers are not a breed your allowed to own in my neighborhood. Second of all, you don't let a kid as young as 9 or ten walk a dog that easily outweighs him. They don't have the strength to restrain him should something happen.
I was out walking my dog, and I saw the kid coming down the street with a dog that comes up to his chest. Knowing he couldn't possibly restrain the dog, I chose a different route. Little did I know, I chose the street the kid lived on, so they eventually caught up with us. The boxer took off after us, dragging the screaming kid behind him. Not knowing how aggressive the dog is, I reacted instinctively and picked my dog up. It was rather stupid on my part, because if the dog were really aggressive, I probably wouldn't be alive right now to rant about my experience. Regardless, my dog picked up on my nervousness, and being one of those one-minded dogs he went on the defensive. Thankfully the other dog was friendly enough - he only wanted to meet my dog, but the damage had been done. So here I was, trying to restrain my dog while trying to keep on my feet as this boxer was circling us and jumping up to get a good whiff. The kid kept tugging on his dog and screaming 'sit', which obviously wasn't working because the god was too excited. Meanwhile, this all took place right in front of his house, with his mother standing outside watching what was going on without bothering to intervene. What the hell would she have done if her dog decided to rip into me or my dog? What kind of idiot just sits there watching as another dog owner is trying their hardest to keep their dog away from your dog?
I finally got a chance to get away, and after a few feet the dog lost enough interest to allow himself to be pulled away.
If you're going to own a big dog, for the love of God don't let your kid walk him around a residential neighborhood by himself. I have half a mind to report them for owning a banned dog breed just on principle. Stupid people should not be allowed to have a dog that big if they aren't going to take responsibility for him.
Sorry for the rant, but I needed to vent badly. It was a scary situation, and I don't fault the kid for it - I fault his idiot parents.
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7 responses
@LevysLuv (238)
• United States
26 Apr 09
I applaud you for not saying anything to the adult watching you. I likely would have made a snide comment to her. If I were you I'd leave an anonymous letter in the dog owners mailbox saying they should not allow their child to walk the dog and if you see their child walking the dog you'll report them for having a banned dog breed in the neighborhood. If they "all of a sudden" become responsible dog owners I don't think it's a big deal they have a Boxer and I'm sure they love their pet but if they can't use general common scence regardless of how good the dog is it can turn into a dangerouse situation no matter what breed the dog is.
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@okkidokitokki (1736)
• United States
25 Apr 09
I think that you shoul dreport them. I have boxers in my neighbor hood and they are great dogs, but iof it is in your city code then there is no real excuse to have one. You are also right about letting a child walk it. I have large dogs and I only walk them with my husband just in case.
Have a great day.
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@bellaofchaos (11538)
• United States
28 Apr 09
I think that I would have a long conversation with the parents and then tell them about the ordinance in the area. I wouldn't report them for having the dog but I would tell them about the ordinance so that they are more careful about how the dog is handled and give them a chance to decide to move. Becuase they may actually be new to the neighborhood and not know of the ordinance. But I will say that it's extremely stupid to have your son walk a dog that he can not control and has no way of controling the dog. grrrr. Makes me what to shake these people smart and then slap them stupid so I can shake them smart again.
@opalina143 (1240)
• Morristown, New Jersey
26 Apr 09
I totally agree with you. If the dog is not well behaved than definitely the kid should not be walking him. I hate irresponsible dog owners, you are lucky you weren't hurt. My dog I used to have was really aggressive and wanted to always attack other dogs. I could handle him ok because he was real small, (less than 20 pounds) so I walked him as a child, starting when I was about eleven or twelve, but if he were bigger I am sure my parents wouldn't have let me. After all, if two dogs were fighting and that kid was to step in, he could have been bitten or hurt pretty badly. That is how most serious dog bites happen, when someone gets in between two fighting dogs.
@jayrene (2708)
• Philippines
26 Apr 09
i think you should report it. even if nothing serious happened to you, it may happen again in the future and what if the next victim would be some child with a little dog with him, consider the scenario... report it so it wont happen again.
i have a huge dog, and when i mean huge, really huge, named sumo, he can even drag my husband, it's on leash and is only allowed to run around when no one is outside, mostly late in the evenings, sometimes in the afternoon when the kids in our neighborhood are all at school. sumo dont bite though but considering his size and weight, he can just knock down anyone in his way, and its dangerous especially if the one who will be get knock down is a kid and will hit his or head on the ground... i always think about that... so we are always careful... he can get aggressive sometimes.
if you dont want to report, talk to the owner of the dog, the parents... what kind of owners are they just watching what was happening. if that was mine i would've run right away and pulled my dog away from you, and apologize too.
just relieved to hear nothing really serious happened, the kid holding that boxer could've gotten hurt too.
@Gloriange (56)
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16 Dec 15
When something similar has happened to me, all I was able to do was to beg out loud the owners to ask the dog to come back. I have been approached by a Pit bull and a Rottweiler both potentially dangerous and naturally you react instinctively by hugging your dog and hiding him from the other dog. Fortunately, nothing bad has happened.
Concerning your reaction, I think not telling anything to the owner was the right decision. The boxer must be for him his favorite boy, however your silence could represent a real danger for somebody else. In that respect, I totally agree with LevysLuv's comment.
@marguicha (215894)
• Chile
26 Apr 09
I would talk to the dog´s owner.The parents should know that even the kid might be in danger if he is left alone to walk that dog. Some people just don´t have any imagination.
So sorry you had that experience.
Take care
So sorry you had that experience.
Take care