Just slightly off topic, but similar jerk response. I was walking my little guy yesterday and went by a house that has a larger dog that they sometimes keep out on the front yard NOT on a leash. When I see that, I always detour and do not head down the block. By little guy thinks he's a big shot and can have a big mouth when trying to "protect" us. But yesterday there were cars parked in the driveway so I didn't see the dog out front. The owner was on the lawn and the dog was hidden between the two cars walking around. When we passed in front of the cars his dog darted towards us (luckily and for whatever reason I have no idea my guy kept his trap shut thankfully) however it scared me because I had no idea if the dog would stop or not when the guy yelled at his dog. The dog did obey the command and stop and I kept walking by so as not to stop and antagonize the either dog but when I got to the next house's yard, I turned around and said "you should have him on a leash" and the man yelled "You should mind your own f*ckin business"!
This infuriates me for a number of reasons. One he may know his dog is well trained, however, no one else does and it is frightening when walking a little dog to have a big dog come running up to you and stop just short of you. Also, dogs are animals and you never know what might set them off to attack another dog or person and a "he never did anything like that before" doesn't matter squat after something happens! Also, why should I mind my own business. Our city has a leash law and he is breaking the law and that is my business!!
My daughter said I should have yelled back "you should have more respect than to talk to a lady like that". Unfortunately I had to tell her that in my experience... people you have no respect for the law, usually don't have any respect for anybody!!
Sorry for the rant and being a bit off topic here, but I recognized the jerk factor and couldn't help but comment!! LOL |