♥ I thought that I might be overly protective, but I guess not! ♥
 

Today, I brought my 3 kids and Missy to a busy park. I feel bad always holding Missy in my arms so I figured that I'd put her down for a bit and walk her around. Because this park is so busy, everyone keeps their dog on a leash. I figured it should be safe, but NOPE! I only had her down on the grass for maybe 30 seconds when a Boxer charged at Missy growling at her (the owner was not holding the leash very tight and dropped it). So, I have this Boxer chasing Missy around at my feet trying to grab her and Missy is so frantic about trying to get away from it that I couldn't get my hands on her. All she was worried about was deeking and dodging the Boxer. Then I remembered reading a post on YT where someone had the same situation and just yanked their Yorkie up off the ground by the leash and harness. *Just* as the boxer was going to grab Missy I yanked her up into the safety of my arms. The owners didn't make ONE attempt during this entire time to stop or restrain their dog. They didn't even tell the dog "No". They were a young couple and they just stood and watched what was going on. After I picked Missy up I stood there looking at them like *well, are you going to grab your dog or what*, so the girl comes and grabs the dog leash and says to her dog right in front of my kids and I, "well that would have been a tasty snack hey?" and she pats her dog on the head! :eek: I was SOOOOOOO angry. As she was walking away, I had to approach and tell her how rude it was. I said, "you should have been apologizing to me for what just happened, not making a rude comment like that!". To which she replied, "well, I thought it was funny". I said, "well that explains why your dog just behaved that way".

It's really, really frustrating to me that I can't let my dog walk on her own 4 feet anywhere that is a public area. It's just not safe! How is she suppose to get exercise and have fun when she is always so restricted? How do you guys do it? I see some people walking their tiny dogs without a care in the world. Is it just Missy that looks like a tasty treat to other dogs? I am so afraid that something is going to happen to her. :(

Thanks for letting me vent.

..................and that is the reason I stay out of the dog parks! People are just rude, stupid and irresponsible!

How frustrating. :( Sorry that happened to you.

That is just so incredibly, unbelievably rude. What is up with people like that?

You have every right to be able to take your pup for a walk at the park and not have to worry about you or Missy being harassed. Absolutely ridiculous. I'm glad you said something to that lady. It probably doesn't matter to her too much hearing the way she first responded, but I still think it's something that needed to be said *applause*

It's so irritating. There's a very few big dog owners out there that just don't respect little dogs like the Yorkie. They think they're not "real dogs" so when something like this happens they don't take it seriously. That's just showing how truly irresponsible they are and they really don't need to own a dog. They are lucky nothing serious had happened. I bet they wouldn't be laughing THEN!! Thank God it didn't!

I wouldn't dare go to a dog park after the experiences that I've had. This was a kids waterpark. Another thing that really annoys me about taking Missy out in public...why do people LAUGH at her? What is so funny about a small sized dog? She wasn't even wearing clothes today because it's so hot. I just don't get why some people think she's funny :confused:

*sigh*

sorry about that happening. SO glad she had a harness on..couldn't have saftly done it with a stupid collar... so glad she is ok.... have a glass of wine and try to relax....God Bless.
Sharon

What a close call! I'm so glad Missy wasn't injured. There are some real idiots at the dog park.

Come to think of it, there are some real idiots in my neighborhood! I will never understand why owners of large dogs allow their dogs to drag them over to Lady and I while I am walking her believing we would actually like to "meet" their dog. :mad:

Im very overprotective over my boy as well. he'll go up to any dog and jump on them and give them kisses. its cute sometimes but it scares me as well because theres always the possibility of a dog biting him. im also veryy protective of him while he is around young children. they play to rough with him and it is too easy for them to step on him and hurt him.

i hope your pooch is okay!! she looks like a sweetie

Argh, how awful! I have had a couple experiences like that, but the owners of the big dogs do not stand by and laugh while their dog terrorizes mine. :(

Thor is really tiny and I believe Missy is about half is size, so she must be microscopic. People do laugh at Thor sometimes, but it's generally in a friendly way. Latest comment I got - "does he run on batteries?"

I am glad you said something too, maybe the girl will think later about how "funny" it would be if her dog bit someone.

I do think it's really important that Thor gets outside and gets exercise, so we go to a lot of different parks, not necessarily "dog parks" per se. Usually I get a feel for how safe the park is. Sometimes the terrain is just too rugged for Thor. Even really tall grass can be hard for him.

Maybe if you look around, you'll find some better spots. The great thing about small ones is they don't need much room to have fun. I take Thor to a baseball field every so often and he has a ball. Other parks I take him to have a lot of room, and I'm just careful to keep him away from any big dogs that are running around.

I would have bit the girl

I'm very glad your baby is ok. I'm also very glad that you said something. If someone is going to be rude to you upfront, then you have every right to say what you feel. You said what you wanted but still kept your cool. If that were me I probably would have thrown in a few expletives. LOL

Also there should be a small dog only section of your park, or maybe another park nearby where you live. Ask around, that would be safer. : )

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That's the thing! This wasn't a dog park. It was a kids water park. There were a few people with dogs, but they all had them on leash. I figured Missy would be safe. Ah well, lesson learned!

Because there are rude, stupid, ignorant morons that we need to share our air space with ;) It just never amazes me what people *think* is appropriate civil behavior. I can also sympathize with you about the clothes issue. My sister called me the other day and asked what I was doing. Well I was putting Pebbles hair up and this is what I told her. She felt the need to tell me that I was crazy! She is a flipping YORKIE~~~it is part of the breed. Yorkie=topknot It's not like I told her that I was trying to put a bow on a Golden Retriever!!!!:rolleyes: Then there was the guy at a party that told me my dog belonged on a rotisserie. I just looked him straight in his good eye and nicely reminded him that I had never said an unkind word to him and why was he trying to hurt my feelings. Shut him right up! :p If he ever says anything again to me I am going to kick his prosthetic leg out from under him, take pictures after and post them here! People like these are just bullies and get a thrill out of picking on others to make themselves feel more powerful.

Sorry, I's getting a little carried away.

So glad your pup is ok. People are so inconsiderate. I don't know what I would have done if someone said my dog would make a tasty snack. And no you are not over protective, you are just looking out for your pup. People always comment and laugh about me carrying Laya around all the time and she is almost 9 lbs. But she is still a small dog and all it takes is one big dog and it could be over for her. I use her stroller a lot for that very reason. Then they really laugh, but I don't care. I know she is safer in there. I have heard so many stories about run ins with big dogs. It's like come on people, control your dog!!!!

One other thing I do is keep an eye out for dogs generally when I have Thor out. If they are giving Thor The Look, I'll pick him up, even if they are leashed.

I do take Thor out quite a bit, and as a smaller dog, he gets away with a lot more. Maybe just take Missy out for leashed walks in your neighborhood to start?

I don't know why it still amazes me when I read stories like this, I just can't believe there are people that are fellow animal lovers that act like that. :thumbdown

I'm very glad to hear that you were able to avoid your baby getting any injuries

That is SO incredibly rude. What a dumb owner. I've never encountered such people as of yet and every dog (except one... who attacked Jackson in his own backyard!) has been extremely good with Jackson and he loves them.

I dog-sit for two Boxers and the youngest male, who is 4 years old, has always been like that towards other dogs. He just hates other dogs even though he's a sweetheart in the house. Well, the owner told me jokingly once, "My dog would eat your dog for a snack!" But he was completely kidding, I love this guy and he would never truly want anything to happen to Jackson, he's a big animal lover. But in a situation like you're describing, that is just sooo rude.

Our neighbors daughter was visiting and her little Chihuahua came running on attack mode at our Big Yellow Lab. As she scooped him up my hubby says "our dog poops bigger then her!" That wasn't nice now was it! ;)

Leashes are required in parks for a reason. That could have been a very bad situation. I am glad you were able to save her and they certainly owned you an apology.

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I am SO glad you said something to her...what a total jerk!! I agree with the other poster who said these types of rejects say things to make themselves feel more powerful.

I also can't believe people have laughed at your Missy!! What's up with that!? I know people have much opinion of dressing dogs but I have not run into any one criticizing how I dress Snickers. Thankfully I always get people awwwing and ooooing over him. I have heard that DUMB comment about how Snick would make a snack for other big dogs...Snick is 3.3lbs...I just smile and try not to come off overly sensitive and am able to take a joke..but I'm NOT LAUGHING!!!!:(

The other day while I was walking Snick in our neighborhood, this one guy looked at Snick and said...."Nice Hamster." I didn't say anything back in the case I see him again, but I wanted to punch him in the face...I don't know what came over me...but then again Snick is like my child so now I know how Mom's feel when their kids get snubbed.

You have every right to feel and say what you did!! I am proud of you!:thumbup:

Snick & Viv

Thanks, it was hard for me to get up the nerve to say something to her. I'm a little shy. :p

I'm glad you got Missy out of the way in time!~

Last week we were at the park for my son's 6th birthday party. We brought Curly along and had her on leash under the tree where we had our picnic. I had her leash tied on a post by me so she could play next to me while I strung up the pinata. Along comes this man with a kid about 1 yr old or so. Toddling along right up to Curly. Curly is WAY friendly and wants everyones attention so she runs toward him, as far as the leash allows. The toddler grabbed her by the throat and picked her up!!! It all happened so fast and the dad stood there cracking up. I grabbed the kids arm and jerked Curly away from him. The kid started bawling and the man yelled at ME! WTF??? YOUR kid nearly killed my dog!!! People are idiots!

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Good grief! I don't understand why people are so inconsiderate. I don't mean the little boy because he was too young to know any better, but the man should be teaching his son that he can't just approach a dog like that. What if he got bit? I have a real problem with people like that. I call them "space invaders". :mad:

yeah I agree. If Curly had been a pit or a rottie, I'm sure the dad wouldn't be laughing if his kid got bit! Sometime people are irresponsible with their fur kids AND their skin kids!

Curly was ok though???? By the throat OMG!

That's exactly what I call them too Shauna! Space invaders! And no, I didn't blame the baby, he's just a curious tot but his father needs an a$$ whoopin!

She was fine, thanks. She just shook it off and went about her business. Scared me to death though!

Yep no kidding! All that it takes is one wrong move and these little ones can be badly hurt. I learned that the hard way when Missy's leg got broken.

I am so very glad your baby was not hurt! That was way too close of a call. I am seriously thinking of buying doggie mace to carry around each I take Suzi out for a walk.
I bet you anything the owner of the boxer would not be joking , if her dog had been maced! Sometimes the best offense is the best defense. In this case it would of been justified.
You have every reason in the world to be protective of your dog, and she was certainly in a very bad situation ! the owners didn't even care:thumbdown