I walk or ride my bike everyday.There is this one house where a cocker spanial runs out at me almost everytime i go by.I defend myself against the dog.I called the animal control on this dog yesterday and the owner got a warning to keep it on the leash.I went back out later and the person that owns the dog and her husband and children tried to confront me about the matter.I called the sherriff and gave them a report of this because i felt like they were trying to start a phisical confrontation with me.Would you continue to walk or ride as if nothing had happened?Or would you avoid the area altogher ,it is a public paved road.I do not provoke the dog but it does me and then the owners want to get pissed off at me for defending myself.What would you do?I told the owners to keep it on the leash or i would call the aspca back again and this time they will fine them.feedback please?
2006-10-17 04:02:08 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
Of course you have the right to ride down the public road. These people need to keep their stupid mutt contained. If the dog will go after you, it will sure go after a child. But, if these people (who are obviously idiots) give you a hard time, if you have a different place to ride, that would just make more sense instead of having to deal with them. Good luck!
2006-10-17 04:16:48 · answer #1 · answered by bradys_mommy 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's a public road, and you have just as much right to ride on it as anyone else. If it's a secluded area though I would ask your local police to beef up patrols in the area, especially during the times that you will be riding by (give them your schedule and they can probably do that). Then if anything happens an officer will be nearby to assist you.
Don't do anything to the dog, it's not his fault his owners are too stupid to train him properly.
If you are of age and it's legal in your state you could also carry a gun. People always tend to steer clear of anyone with a gun. I always carry one when walking here in the city. One of the reasons I want to move to the country.
2006-10-17 12:44:18 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think I would avoid the area, sounds like the owners and nuts and there is no telling what they may do to you. They don't really seem to concerned about their dog either or that the aspca may do something to them. I would just stay away from the people and the dog before you or the dog end up hurt or worse. Good luck!
2006-10-17 11:43:47 · answer #3 · answered by la_southern_femme 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You have the right to ride down a public road and not be worried about someone's dog attacking you. You are absolutely in the right here and I would continue to walk or ride. These people are not responsible dog owners, because if the dog can run out to the road to bother you, it could also run out and get ran over.
2006-10-17 11:13:23 · answer #4 · answered by KE 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You are in the right. It's a public road. It's too bad this dog is at risk of getting hit by a car because of incompetent owners.
Good luck and stay safe.
2006-10-17 12:40:46 · answer #5 · answered by henry9tx8 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would definitly keep doing what you're doing. It's not yoru fault the dog isn't on a leash! They deserve a fine if they can't abide by any law.
2006-10-17 11:56:23 · answer #6 · answered by Beckers 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i would call the aspca if i were u.
2006-10-17 14:08:14 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋