Help please, all/any advice gratefully received..... - Exclusively Setters2024-03-28T09:15:11Zhttps://irishsetters.ning.com/forum/topics/help-please-all-any-advice-gratefully-received?commentId=865021%3AComment%3A996726&x=1&feed=yes&xn_auth=noI think that the water is a g…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2012-10-15:865021:Comment:9967262012-10-15T11:20:02.231ZDiane and Isaak harrisonhttps://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/DianeHarrison
<p>I think that the water is a good idea I am aware of alot of people using water guns to train a dogs bad behaviour and at the end of the day it wont harm anyone. I would never use any food as one of my dogs is a monkey and will try and eat it off the dog and then would encourage my dog which sounds like that you dont want that. I hope that you find a solution What also worries me is that the other dog owner is iresponsible and therefor shouldnt be allowed to own a dog of that size and breed.…</p>
<p>I think that the water is a good idea I am aware of alot of people using water guns to train a dogs bad behaviour and at the end of the day it wont harm anyone. I would never use any food as one of my dogs is a monkey and will try and eat it off the dog and then would encourage my dog which sounds like that you dont want that. I hope that you find a solution What also worries me is that the other dog owner is iresponsible and therefor shouldnt be allowed to own a dog of that size and breed. Good luck and hope that you are able to get a successful solution to this very worring and upsetting problem.</p> I really get angry that there…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2012-10-14:865021:Comment:9966302012-10-14T22:01:19.475ZPippa Wheaterhttps://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/PippaWheater
<p><em>I really get angry that there are irresponsible dog owners that have no idea in the slightest about keeping their dogs under control. If you do walk elsewhere with your dog this dog will find another dog to pick on and it's wrong. I can't believe that your dog is attracting him out of season he's just a big bully who is spoilt rotten by his owners and he thinks he is top dog in the park and is obviously top dog at home too. <br></br></em></p>
<p><em>What sort of aggression does the dog…</em></p>
<p><em>I really get angry that there are irresponsible dog owners that have no idea in the slightest about keeping their dogs under control. If you do walk elsewhere with your dog this dog will find another dog to pick on and it's wrong. I can't believe that your dog is attracting him out of season he's just a big bully who is spoilt rotten by his owners and he thinks he is top dog in the park and is obviously top dog at home too. <br/></em></p>
<p><em>What sort of aggression does the dog display is it jumping, biting, trying to dominant or more like he wants have his wicked way with your girl. If it's more like attacking your girl then I'm sure you can report it to the police?</em></p>
<p><em>Has he done this to others in the park?</em></p>
<p><em>Maybe avoiding them both and go some where else, unfair on you an your girl but less confrontational. Are the times you go for a walk set in stone or could you go later or earlier to avoid ?<br/></em></p>
<p><em>Some of the replies give some good ideas it depends on how cheeky you feel the jam idea is great but I wouldn't make it something as nice as Jam, I </em><em>would personally use something alot worse and alot smellier, or a smelly drink that you have "accidentally" have thrown all over him ! ! that will teach the dog owner a lesson and they might realise that he best put it on the lead as the dog will need washing every time they go for a walk. </em></p>
<p><em>I've just had an idea how about spraying water at him as he gets nearer to you, or something like a citronella spray as they don't like the smell. I know that it's not the dogs fault but sounds like that you don't have too much of a choice,</em></p>
<p><em>Good luck and let us all know how things pan out.</em></p>
<p><em> </em></p> I would prefer not to be conf…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2012-10-13:865021:Comment:9962902012-10-13T22:42:46.344ZRhonda Fisherhttps://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/RhondaFisher
<p>I would prefer not to be confrontational using their dog as part of the plan. I would worry that with some lost cause people they may see this as a right to do something to my dog. I would treat the dog the same as I would like my boys to be treated, it is not the dogs fault. I would cop the slimy dog, but taking jam would send some people types into park rage. Best to report them at that stage. Perhaps loss of money in a penalty will speak louder than actions.</p>
<p>I would prefer not to be confrontational using their dog as part of the plan. I would worry that with some lost cause people they may see this as a right to do something to my dog. I would treat the dog the same as I would like my boys to be treated, it is not the dogs fault. I would cop the slimy dog, but taking jam would send some people types into park rage. Best to report them at that stage. Perhaps loss of money in a penalty will speak louder than actions.</p> Sometimes the answer is to fi…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2012-10-13:865021:Comment:9961932012-10-13T13:41:21.921ZRosie Dudleyhttps://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/RosieDudley
<p>Sometimes the answer is to find somewhere else, but maybe it's not an option you want to take. The thing you have to do is to give the owner the incentive to control her own dog !!!!</p>
<p>Many years ago I used to exersise my dogs in a 70 acre wood, on several occasions one particular owner with a real pest of a dog who my dogs hated would follow us, the owner walking a couple of hundred yards behind and his dog spoiling our walk. I asked him if he would walk on so that I could walk in a…</p>
<p>Sometimes the answer is to find somewhere else, but maybe it's not an option you want to take. The thing you have to do is to give the owner the incentive to control her own dog !!!!</p>
<p>Many years ago I used to exersise my dogs in a 70 acre wood, on several occasions one particular owner with a real pest of a dog who my dogs hated would follow us, the owner walking a couple of hundred yards behind and his dog spoiling our walk. I asked him if he would walk on so that I could walk in a different direction, he said his dog was alright and no matter what I said, he just would not go away. So the day came to give the owner that incentive, I called to give him the opportunity to call his dog back, not taken! I jogged on, the dog came with us willingly and I took him to the dirtyest most disgusting ditch which was about a foot high with stinking slime, he thought it was wonderfull and danced around to and fro along the length of the ditch. I waited for his furious owner to catch up, horrified at the sight of his glistening coat, I said he's alright, he's had a great time ! he never folowed me again and if I ever saw him in the distance, I would see his panic to catch his dog.</p>
<p>This incentive may not be the answer for the Ridgeback, but how about you buy a tube of jam, and when the dog arrives and you take hold of him while your waiting for the owner to come for him, squeeze a good line of jam down his ridge, be nice to the owner assuring the dog will have come to no harm, and assure her that you will carry your tube on every walk should she wish to give you access to her dog. When she is cleaning him up she may see the incentive in avoiding you !</p> Could she have phantom pregn…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2012-10-13:865021:Comment:9961882012-10-13T09:02:10.732ZFran Griffinhttps://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/FranGriffin
<p>Could she have phantom pregnancy? Is he grabbing her in an attempt to mount her? Even then, she ought to be taking control of him and getting him away! I would say that she needs a good talking to by somebody in authority, If he is just bullying her and this is a persistent thing, then she really does need reporting.</p>
<p>Could she have phantom pregnancy? Is he grabbing her in an attempt to mount her? Even then, she ought to be taking control of him and getting him away! I would say that she needs a good talking to by somebody in authority, If he is just bullying her and this is a persistent thing, then she really does need reporting.</p> I guess I would look at it th…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2012-10-13:865021:Comment:9961792012-10-13T03:52:41.807ZMelinda Auldhttps://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/MelindaAuld
<p>I guess I would look at it this way...if the dog does attack Nula next time, do you wish you would have reported it sooner? Reporting it might mean nothing more than the owner will get a talking to about being more responsible, or fined, and hopefully won't mean anything bad will happen to the dog. If the park is not an off-lead park, the dog MUST be on a lead anyway.</p>
<p>I guess I would look at it this way...if the dog does attack Nula next time, do you wish you would have reported it sooner? Reporting it might mean nothing more than the owner will get a talking to about being more responsible, or fined, and hopefully won't mean anything bad will happen to the dog. If the park is not an off-lead park, the dog MUST be on a lead anyway.</p> I feel that this person needs…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2012-10-13:865021:Comment:9961152012-10-13T03:41:51.482ZDiane and Isaak harrisonhttps://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/DianeHarrison
<p>I feel that this person needs to be reported, first i would try the police and ask for their advice as like you say there are children around. My sister in law had 2 of these dogs and they can be very strong and in South Africa they are used as guard dogs. It appears that this dog also should have a muzle on. Unsure what the dangerous dog act covers but the police will know.</p>
<p>I feel that this person needs to be reported, first i would try the police and ask for their advice as like you say there are children around. My sister in law had 2 of these dogs and they can be very strong and in South Africa they are used as guard dogs. It appears that this dog also should have a muzle on. Unsure what the dangerous dog act covers but the police will know.</p> Hi Leisa, it's sad how one pe…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2012-10-13:865021:Comment:9961122012-10-13T03:40:15.053ZDianne cookhttps://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/Diannecook
Hi Leisa, it's sad how one person can spoil it for many others doing the right thing:( But I like Rhonda, move onto another park, I'm not one for confrontations but understand why some people get fed up with Peoples abusive nature!! I find too often that most times the owner and pooch are similar natured and it's not worth them upsetting my walk. On the other hand if I was with my daughter and her drooling 65kg Newfie, it would be a different story.... I might hang around Lol :)) All the best…
Hi Leisa, it's sad how one person can spoil it for many others doing the right thing:( But I like Rhonda, move onto another park, I'm not one for confrontations but understand why some people get fed up with Peoples abusive nature!! I find too often that most times the owner and pooch are similar natured and it's not worth them upsetting my walk. On the other hand if I was with my daughter and her drooling 65kg Newfie, it would be a different story.... I might hang around Lol :)) All the best Dianne and Red Kids Unfortunately I would not be…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2012-10-12:865021:Comment:9962672012-10-12T20:52:58.157ZJames Doranhttps://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/JAMESDORAN
<p>Unfortunately I would not be able to take all of your good advice....and Mrs Ridgeback would very soon become Mrs Sorry!!!</p>
<p>Unfortunately I would not be able to take all of your good advice....and Mrs Ridgeback would very soon become Mrs Sorry!!!</p> I would pick another park too…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2012-10-12:865021:Comment:9961052012-10-12T19:39:19.540ZRhonda Fisherhttps://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/RhondaFisher
<p>I would pick another park too. We have a lovely dog park in the city but if there are two particular owners there who have agressive dogs we keep walking and go to another park up the road. Once one of them replied that her dog was the policeman of the park after I complained to her, I knew I was talking to a lost cause. Nula is more important than trying to correct someone or this situation. We vote with our feet.</p>
<p>I would pick another park too. We have a lovely dog park in the city but if there are two particular owners there who have agressive dogs we keep walking and go to another park up the road. Once one of them replied that her dog was the policeman of the park after I complained to her, I knew I was talking to a lost cause. Nula is more important than trying to correct someone or this situation. We vote with our feet.</p>