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What ARE the rules with unleashed dogs in playgrounds?  
 
I take my daycare to Rideau often and there is usually at least one dog that is unleashed and runs up to the kids/playground. From what I can see, most of the other adults don't care but I'll admit it bugs me. I have a bit of a fear of dogs and don't like the idea of one my daycare kids possibly getting bit or knocked over accidentally. Sometimes it scares the kids there too. I just think that it could possibly turn bad and why would an owner of a dog want that?? If a dog does attack, does it not need to be put down or no? Why put the dog (and child!) in that situation?  
 
I've never said anything to the owner because I don't know what the rules are and I don't want to be labelled as a B*tch

An unleashed dog charging at me will receive on swift boot to the head. Dangerous or not maybe the owner will learn to leash their dog.

fdsafdsa said "An unleashed dog charging at me will receive on swift boot to the head. Dangerous or not maybe the owner will learn to leash their dog. "

This has been my initial thought too when dogs run up to me! I usually put up my hands and raise one leg to block me....I probably look like an idiot lol.  
 
If a dog bit or attacked, I'm afraid to say I'd probably do this...  
 
I find some dog owners just don't understand that not everyone loves dogs

sammy said "What ARE the rules with unleashed dogs in playgrounds?     I take my daycare to Rideau often and there is usually at least one dog that is unleashed and runs up to the kids/playground. From what I can see, most of the other adults don't care but I'll admit it bugs me. I have a bit of a fear of dogs and don't like the idea of one my daycare kids possibly getting bit or knocked over accidentally. Sometimes it scares the kids there too. I just think that it could possibly turn bad and why would an owner of a dog want that?? If a dog does attack, does it not need to be put down or no? Why put the dog (and child!) in that situation?     I've never said anything to the owner because I don't know what the rules are and I don't want to be labelled as a B*tch "

Excerpt from the City of Brandon website:  
 
"Owners shall not permit their dog to be anywhere other than on the owner’s premises unless the dog has a collar with the proper license tag, the dog is on a leash (no longer than 1.8 meters/6 feet), and the dog is under the immediate charge and control of a competent person.  
[and]  
Dogs and/or cats are not allowed to run at large. (Except in designated off-leash dog parks)"  
 
http://economicdevelopmentbrandon.com/pet-bylaw  
 
I admit I have been guilty in the past of letting my dog off leash (why I didn't think the rules applied to me I don't know), but after a few run-ins myself with off-leash dogs I've become wiser and now keep him leashed unless he's in our backyard.

I want to point out that all dogs are required to be vaccinated, and are required to have a LICENSE. Most dogs I see being walked do not appear to have a license, which should be on their collar at all time and is generally brightly coloured so it's highly visible.  
 
For $20, it's easy to comply with the law and if your dog does get picked up by by-law (if it's a runner, for example), it does get a free ride home (otherwise it will cost ya to spring him).

one of those people that you will see with my dog off leash at parks and will not stop doing it. BUT I also am never around people or other dogs when they are off leash. There are some outrageous claims of "what if a kid comes out of no where", well yes....if a kid magically flies in out of the sky and drops right beside my dogs I will be in trouble but that has yet to happen. I pick the furthest spot from anyone and we work on training. As soon as I see a person coming my dogs are commanded to heel and re-leashed.  
If I see another dog/animal I command my dogs to a heel, re-leash and get ready to crack the other dog in the face with my foot while warning the pet owner that I will knock their dog out. Yes this sounds harsh, but I do not know the other dogs intention/training level. My dogs are friendly and my oldest will walk right past dogs because she knows she is not to play unless instructed too. My puppy will be the same....I hope!  
I was not going to comment on this topic, but some of us dog owners in the open field training our dogs should not be in the same category as these other idiots. Nothing pisses me off more, then enjoying a nice walk or watching my boys play on the parks (with my dogs leashed lying at my feet) and having one of these dogs come over trying to start a play time or fight. There is a huge difference between a controlled dog and uncontrolled dog, just like there is a huge difference between an owner that knows their dog is a wild animal with animal instincts and one that thinks their animal is their child and will never do anything because it's cute and innocent. My dogs are in control....until their natural instincts kick in and that's why I'm in the back corner working my dogs before we sit at the park with everyone around.  
Parents need to train their kids too and while unleashed pets are 100% at fault, parents need to teach their kids animal respect and how dangerous they actually are, from small pets to my 100lbs german shepherd and cute little floppy eared GSD puppy.  
If anyone says I can train my dogs in a dog park needs to give their heads a shake! A dog park is great for socializing, and a little re-call/distraction control, but can not be used for everything as some of us need 1 on 1 time and time outside the yard for a change of scenery for the dog and unfamiliar surroundings.

BigDaddy 2 said "one of those people that you will see with my dog off leash at parks and will not stop doing it. BUT I also am never around people or other dogs when they are off leash. There are some outrageous claims of "what if a kid comes out of no where", well yes....if a kid magically flies in out of the sky and drops right beside my dogs I will be in trouble but that has yet to happen. I pick the furthest spot from anyone and we work on training. As soon as I see a person coming my dogs are commanded to heel and re-leashed.   If I see another dog/animal I command my dogs to a heel, re-leash and get ready to crack the other dog in the face with my foot while warning the pet owner that I will knock their dog out. Yes this sounds harsh, but I do not know the other dogs intention/training level. My dogs are friendly and my oldest will walk right past dogs because she knows she is not to play unless instructed too. My puppy will be the same....I hope!   I was not going to comment on this topic, but some of us dog owners in the open field training our dogs should not be in the same category as these other idiots. Nothing pisses me off more, then enjoying a nice walk or watching my boys play on the parks (with my dogs leashed lying at my feet) and having one of these dogs come over trying to start a play time or fight. There is a huge difference between a controlled dog and uncontrolled dog, just like there is a huge difference between an owner that knows their dog is a wild animal with animal instincts and one that thinks their animal is their child and will never do anything because it's cute and innocent. My dogs are in control....until their natural instincts kick in and that's why I'm in the back corner working my dogs before we sit at the park with everyone around.   Parents need to train their kids too and while unleashed pets are 100% at fault, parents need to teach their kids animal respect and how dangerous they actually are, from small pets to my 100lbs german shepherd and cute little floppy eared GSD puppy.   If anyone says I can train my dogs in a dog park needs to give their heads a shake! A dog park is great for socializing, and a little re-call/distraction control, but can not be used for everything as some of us need 1 on 1 time and time outside the yard for a change of scenery for the dog and unfamiliar surroundings. "

It is ok for you to break the rules.  
 
Everyone thinks their dogs will listen ALL THE TIME, there will be that one time they don't.

Brenda said "    BigDaddy 2 said "one of those people that you will see with my dog off leash at parks and will not stop doing it. BUT I also am never around people or other dogs when they are off leash. There are some outrageous claims of "what if a kid comes out of no where", well yes....if a kid magically flies in out of the sky and drops right beside my dogs I will be in trouble but that has yet to happen. I pick the furthest spot from anyone and we work on training. As soon as I see a person coming my dogs are commanded to heel and re-leashed.   If I see another dog/animal I command my dogs to a heel, re-leash and get ready to crack the other dog in the face with my foot while warning the pet owner that I will knock their dog out. Yes this sounds harsh, but I do not know the other dogs intention/training level. My dogs are friendly and my oldest will walk right past dogs because she knows she is not to play unless instructed too. My puppy will be the same....I hope!   I was not going to comment on this topic, but some of us dog owners in the open field training our dogs should not be in the same category as these other idiots. Nothing pisses me off more, then enjoying a nice walk or watching my boys play on the parks (with my dogs leashed lying at my feet) and having one of these dogs come over trying to start a play time or fight. There is a huge difference between a controlled dog and uncontrolled dog, just like there is a huge difference between an owner that knows their dog is a wild animal with animal instincts and one that thinks their animal is their child and will never do anything because it's cute and innocent. My dogs are in control....until their natural instincts kick in and that's why I'm in the back corner working my dogs before we sit at the park with everyone around.   Parents need to train their kids too and while unleashed pets are 100% at fault, parents need to teach their kids animal respect and how dangerous they actually are, from small pets to my 100lbs german shepherd and cute little floppy eared GSD puppy.   If anyone says I can train my dogs in a dog park needs to give their heads a shake! A dog park is great for socializing, and a little re-call/distraction control, but can not be used for everything as some of us need 1 on 1 time and time outside the yard for a change of scenery for the dog and unfamiliar surroundings. " It is ok for you to break the rules.     Everyone thinks their dogs will listen ALL THE TIME, there will be that one time they don't. "

re-read my post and then re-read it again!!!! I know my dogs at anytime can revert back to their natural instincts hence why I go to the furthest corner of the park away from ALL people and animals and work with them on their training BEFORE taking them close to people while ON leash. I don't know where in my post could you have taken that I think my "dogs will listen ALL THE TIME", when I flat out said that they have natural instincts. But I guess you can read into it however you want.  
As for breaking the rules, I will take my chances and will continue to break rules in secluded areas. I guess when we live perfect lives where we never break rules like yourself will I be allowed to cast the first stone! It's comments like those that make me think I would love to take a day off work or away from training my dogs to follow you around and see how life is like being a 100% law abiding citizen that never breaks any rules.

BigDaddy 2 said "    Brenda said "    BigDaddy 2 said "one of those people that you will see with my dog off leash at parks and will not stop doing it. BUT I also am never around people or other dogs when they are off leash. There are some outrageous claims of "what if a kid comes out of no where", well yes....if a kid magically flies in out of the sky and drops right beside my dogs I will be in trouble but that has yet to happen. I pick the furthest spot from anyone and we work on training. As soon as I see a person coming my dogs are commanded to heel and re-leashed.   If I see another dog/animal I command my dogs to a heel, re-leash and get ready to crack the other dog in the face with my foot while warning the pet owner that I will knock their dog out. Yes this sounds harsh, but I do not know the other dogs intention/training level. My dogs are friendly and my oldest will walk right past dogs because she knows she is not to play unless instructed too. My puppy will be the same....I hope!   I was not going to comment on this topic, but some of us dog owners in the open field training our dogs should not be in the same category as these other idiots. Nothing pisses me off more, then enjoying a nice walk or watching my boys play on the parks (with my dogs leashed lying at my feet) and having one of these dogs come over trying to start a play time or fight. There is a huge difference between a controlled dog and uncontrolled dog, just like there is a huge difference between an owner that knows their dog is a wild animal with animal instincts and one that thinks their animal is their child and will never do anything because it's cute and innocent. My dogs are in control....until their natural instincts kick in and that's why I'm in the back corner working my dogs before we sit at the park with everyone around.   Parents need to train their kids too and while unleashed pets are 100% at fault, parents need to teach their kids animal respect and how dangerous they actually are, from small pets to my 100lbs german shepherd and cute little floppy eared GSD puppy.   If anyone says I can train my dogs in a dog park needs to give their heads a shake! A dog park is great for socializing, and a little re-call/distraction control, but can not be used for everything as some of us need 1 on 1 time and time outside the yard for a change of scenery for the dog and unfamiliar surroundings. " It is ok for you to break the rules.     Everyone thinks their dogs will listen ALL THE TIME, there will be that one time they don't. " re-read my post and then re-read it again!!!! I know my dogs at anytime can revert back to their natural instincts hence why I go to the furthest corner of the park away from ALL people and animals and work with them on their training BEFORE taking them close to people while ON leash. I don't know where in my post could you have taken that I think my "dogs will listen ALL THE TIME", when I flat out said that they have natural instincts. But I guess you can read into it however you want.   As for breaking the rules, I will take my chances and will continue to break rules in secluded areas. I guess when we live perfect lives where we never break rules like yourself will I be allowed to cast the first stone! It's comments like those that make me think I would love to take a day off work or away from training my dogs to follow you around and see how life is like being a 100% law abiding citizen that never breaks any rules. "

Please do follow me around for a day, I have severe depression and anxiety, so you will only have to sit at my house.  
 
I just wonder why people think they are above the law and can break rules?

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Edited by 713mbm, 2017-05-28 10:13:09