I've had it with off leash dogs !!!!

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dawns2shelties

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Why is it so hard to follow simple rules and have respect for others ???
When you move into my complex you sign a pet contract one of the things on this contract states all dogs will kept on a leash no longer than 6 ft. long.
Not so hard to understand. When I moved in my dog Lacey was 13 and never walked on a leash except to go to the vet. I moved in here and she walked on a leash until she went to Rainbow Bridge
Let me start by saying Chandler had an off leash pit come running across the park when he was 3 and pick him up like a ragdoll. Luckily The dog released him quickly when I kicked it and screamed at the top of my lungs to scare him off.
Chandler was not hurt physically but the mental scars remain and he is now leash aggressive. When Gypsy was young a Boxer and Lab Came running towards her and knocked into her so hard they knocked her knee cap completely out. We think she possibly already was predisposed to luxcating patella but this knocked her knee cap completely out and she than required surgery. She is also leash aggressive now.
So back to off-leash. This morning I am walking the dogs and going past one of the exit doors, Gypsy pauses so I know someone is ready to come out the door. I try to keep walking and scoot them past but too late, out of the door comes flying Foxie their nemesis off leash charging right into their faces barking agressively the owner just looks at me and says sorry. Are you kidding me? His dog has come after Chandler and Gypsy on several occasions. Than we have the Rottie who's owner just opens the door and the dog is 20 car lengths ahead of him crossing back and forth over the parking lot so Gypsy and Chandler really react to him because they have to watch all angles. Oh and the neighbor who's door is straight across from the elevator only about 3-4 ft. If the elevator door opens and we are in it and she is bringing Shelby out of the apt Shelby the Lab charges straight into the elevator barking at them. Pretty scary for 2 little shelties confined in there. I can't take it any more especially with Chandler being sick and Gypsy with her skin condition They don't need the added stress. The list goes on of the owners here who have no consideration for others so far this week four run ins. I have talked to the complex on several occasions letters have been sent out and nothing has improved. Does any one have any suggestions besides moving. I've been here since the complex was built and have a great relationship with the owner and staff and am the longest resident here. I would hate to move as our complex is right beside the park and I don't want the additional expense all money is going toward Gypsy and Chandlers care. We just walk across the parking lot and the park is right there and the dogs love it and in the city it's the ideal location for a dog owner.
 
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I feel for you, especially having had problems with off leash dogs when walking mine. I finally got disgusted and now carry pepper spray and I'm ready for the next brute that tries to eat my Shelties. It's easily obtainable online in a keychain and I highly recommend it. Although honestly, I'd rather use it on some of these owners who don't know what "restrain your dog" means!
 
Off leash ill behaved dogs give ALL dogs a bad name.

McKinley is very good off leash, but if it says on leash, he is.

(Well, on the beach it says on leash and he is, I just don't have a hold of the other end! But then he stays with me, so no one knows the difference)

I sympathize with you though, and I would take names and apartment numbers and COMPLAIN to the management of the complex and the town's animal control if there is a leash law in town.
 
sorry, it def could be very frustrating for you and other dog owners.
Thankfully we have pretty decent neighborhood where people walk their dogs on leash and we have off leash pooch park, but that is another ball game. On those few occasions when there is pup pushing in Che's face I step in front of Che and face the other dog, calmly. If the owner did not get my body language I say " beagle/ for example/ lady, please restrain your dog" again matter of fact, just business, no emotions brought in.
It is important to keep your cool around such situations. Your pups might be handling it just fine but if you are upset, worried and stressed, they are reading " danger" into situation and start reacting.
My point is you can control ONLY yourself and your dogs, so you have to make best of it on your end.
At my classes, I have met some people with dogs who have told me " please step aside, my dogs are reactive" when for example we are trying to pass each other in tight hallway. Again, matter of fact, just business. People know their dogs going to go "bananas" if they come tooo close to other dogs.
Maybe you could do the same.
 
danisgoat said:
UGH.....I feel your frustration.

Can you make a complaint to the building/property manager?
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All of these people have been sent letters in the past and none have complied. Also the property manager sent an updated pet policy to all pet owners stating any pet owner not cooperating with the new rules would be fined. It is also stated in the new contract the complex has the right to remove the pet from your property if you don't comply but these people don't care. :confused2::no:
 
Keep complaining and be specific with who is not complying and that you EXPECT them to uphold the contracts ALL have signed.

A contract IS binding for BOTH sides. They (management) are not enforcing a policy they have stated in a contract and by law, they must enforce it and you can insist upon it.

Keep complaining. My thoughts are that crazy off leash dogs are making good dogs and good dog owners look bad.
 
Have you thought about reporting them to animal control?

Does your city/town have an off leash law?

You might also consider contacting SPCA. Out of control dogs off leash are at risk themselves. Get support :)
 
SheltieChe said:
sorry, it def could be very frustrating for you and other dog owners.
Thankfully we have pretty decent neighborhood where people walk their dogs on leash and we have off leash pooch park, but that is another ball game. On those few occasions when there is pup pushing in Che's face I step in front of Che and face the other dog, calmly. If the owner did not get my body language I say " beagle/ for example/ lady, please restrain your dog" again matter of fact, just business, no emotions brought in.
It is important to keep your cool around such situations. Your pups might be handling it just fine but if you are upset, worried and stressed, they are reading " danger" into situation and start reacting.
My point is you can control ONLY yourself and your dogs, so you have to make best of it on your end.
At my classes, I have met some people with dogs who have told me " please step aside, my dogs are reactive" when for example we are trying to pass each other in tight hallway. Again, matter of fact, just business. People know their dogs going to go "bananas" if they come too close to other dogs.
Maybe you could do the same.
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I do have my dogs sit when we see dogs ahead and block their view of them or go the opposite way. Anyone new who moves in with a dog I tell them my dogs are reactive. I can take all the proper measures but if a dog is charging at them into their face when it's off leash that is a whole different ballgame.
 
Simple. Pepper spray. Post a notice where people will do, announcing that since loose dogs have attacked your leashed Sheltie, you will be carrying pepper spray from now on and will spray any unleashed dog that approaches you dog.

If they call the cops, who cares? You have the law on your side, and you're spraying the dog in self defense.
 
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