Jellymint, I'm glad you brought up the bit about the larger dog owner's reaction to your hesitation with your smaller dog.
Ive encountered this many times. Im in college and live in an apartment complex that's gated so many owners let their pit bulls and other large dog breeds run around the complex freely. (Ive talked to the apartment management and police about the matter, nothing has been done though) my poor capone has been attacked so im extremely hesitant when i walk him, like i carry pepperspray, a taiser, and pick up capone if i so much as hear a dogs collar around the corner. These larger dog owners dont understand why i basically pick my dog up and run from them.. They usually have no idea why i am so cautious because they are only concerned with their dog. I dont care how many times you tell me your dog it nice, that doesnt mean you can let your dog run up to me unrestrained. It makes me pretty mad because they are being selfish by not considering my feelings as a small dog owner and the fact i dont want my dog to play with your dog doesnt mean im trying to be rude to you or that im insulting you as a person. |