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nonni140 · 07-03-2012, 10:45 AM

So I take Juicy to the dog park her in Vegas and there is this one guy I met weeks ago who introduces himself to me by telling me that my dog was bred for rats...and it pretty much a rat. Then he proceeds to tell me that his dog thinks my dog is a rat and is going to attack her. And as sure as he utters those horrible words out of his mouth...his dog goes after Juicy...so I pick her up. I'm mortified by his lack of human skills. His dog starts jumping damn near in my arms trying to get Juicy...so I tell hi...get your dog. He tells me...dogs will be dogs and not all dogs will get along. What a complete jerk...I'm pissed. So He grabs his dog and goes away...so I thought. I put Juicy down and she's runing around playing with other dogs....and it happens....out of nowhere...his down pounces on top of Juicy with his teeth around her neck. Without a thought...my mother instinct kicks in...I grab his dog by the collar to pull him back and I'm screaming "get your bleeping dog away from my dog...he's biting her neck" this jerk is jut standing there looking at me all calm. He calmly picks up his dog and says..."come on sweetie...lets go home". Like I was wrong for getting pissed and protecting my baby. That park was so quiet you could hear a pin drop after my outburst, lol...but after he left a few people came and told me his dog has aggression issues with smaller dogs....and he has had a run in with other smaller dogs in the past but yet he continues to bring his dog to the dog park and brings him the small dog side. Some people should not be dog owners. Am I wrong to feel this way?

CouversMom · 07-03-2012, 10:47 AM

If his dog has problems with small dogs, why would he bring it on the small dog side?! What the heck... I don't understand some people.

rubymoon2072 · 07-03-2012, 10:49 AM

OMG NO you are not wrong the guys is an a__ and allowing his dog to be a bad child. if he knew this then he should work to correct it or stay away from small dogs. so glad juicy is ok and you were alert and paying attention. sorry you had to deal with that SOB. seems like he was trying to push ur buttons.

courtney1121 · 07-03-2012, 10:51 AM

You are definitely not wrong to feel this way. Does this dog park have rules that can be enforced? You should try to find someone to help rid the park of this guy.

My sister moved to Vegas almost 3 years ago and came back exactly a year ago on Sunday. Her and her husband could not deal with some of the people out there and their complete lack of social skills. And well obviously other reasons to why they came back as well but that was one major thing they did notice out there. Both my brother-in-law and sister are very friendly and socialable people but they came across so many just cold and standoffish people. I wonder if this guy was one of them haha

kjc · 07-03-2012, 10:59 AM

I'd be handing him a bill for the vet... some people don't 'get it' till they get hit in the pocket....

yorkietalkjilly · 07-03-2012, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by nonni140

So I take Juicy to the dog park her in Vegas and there is this one guy I met weeks ago who introduces himself to me by telling me that my dog was bred for rats...and it pretty much a rat. Then he proceeds to tell me that his dog thinks my dog is a rat and is going to attack her. And as sure as he utters those horrible words out of his mouth...his dog goes after Juicy...so I pick her up. I'm mortified by his lack of human skills. His dog starts jumping damn near in my arms trying to get Juicy...so I tell hi...get your dog. He tells me...dogs will be dogs and not all dogs will get along. What a complete jerk...I'm pissed. So He grabs his dog and goes away...so I thought. I put Juicy down and she's runing around playing with other dogs....and it happens....out of nowhere...his down pounces on top of Juicy with his teeth around her neck. Without a thought...my mother instinct kicks in...I grab his dog by the collar to pull him back and I'm screaming "get your bleeping dog away from my dog...he's biting her neck" this jerk is jut standing there looking at me all calm. He calmly picks up his dog and says..."come on sweetie...lets go home". Like I was wrong for getting pissed and protecting my baby. That park was so quiet you could hear a pin drop after my outburst, lol...but after he left a few people came and told me his dog has aggression issues with smaller dogs....and he has had a run in with other smaller dogs in the past but yet he continues to bring his dog to the dog park and brings him the small dog side. Some people should not be dog owners. Am I wrong to feel this way?

This guy sounds like a psycho jerk & his poor dog no doubt has behavior issues out the wazoo from living around him! I would avoid him & his dangerous dog at all costs. Hope your baby is okay.

gemy · 07-03-2012, 11:14 AM

He was and is an idiot. If he doesn't have a small dog, can you not ban together with other folks at the dog park, and strongly tell him to get his dog over to the large dog park?

I am so happy your dog was okay.

Lilymo · 07-03-2012, 11:21 AM

Some men have this macho thing about their dog being the toughest like it reflects on how tough they are. Neanderthal !

Lil Sis · 07-03-2012, 12:01 PM

omg.. that had to be scary! I wonder if you can call animal control (or what ever it is call out there).. there has to be some rules of big dogs that are aggressive to small dogs in a dog park.

Also, I would carry mace or something like that .. you could spray the aggressive dog if he attackes your little one again.

I am really sorry you have to deal with such an a&& h***

nonni140 · 07-03-2012, 12:32 PM

thanks everyone for your support and suggestions. I'm am a very social person and can get along with anyone...but this guys just seems like he singled me out. First of all...why did he feel the need to talk down about my dog...then make it seem like it was ok that his dog acted up. His dog was a medium sized dog. I felt like maybe this wasn't the place for me if this is the way everyone was gonna act...but then everyone else was so nice and once he left...Juicy had a ball playing with the other dogs. She would chase them...then they would chase her. After he left...I felt she was safe. I will find out about the rules and how to get them enforced.

luvlee · 07-03-2012, 12:40 PM

You did the right thing. I probably wouldn't have been as nice to just grab the dog's collar....

It's unfortunate but I think that there is a certain attitude about smaller dogs generally.

It is true that the Yorkshire Terrier was bred to deal with rats in factories back in the 19th century. It's what also makes our pups so feisty and fierce.

It's a shame you had such a bad experience. Hopefully it won't happen again.

Best wishes, Tracey

msyorktown · 07-03-2012, 01:02 PM

you weren't wrong at all!! That guy was a jacka$$!!! Hopefully you can get together and ban this guy or something.
Glad your baby is ok

Kadance · 07-03-2012, 01:05 PM

You're not in the wrong at all, this owner sounds like a complete tool. If he lived here (UK), his dog would be put down...unforntunately he wouldn't

Kadance · 07-03-2012, 01:08 PM

/\ And obviously his dog being put down wouldn't be nice at all, even more upsetting that it's not the dogs fault, it's the daft owner.

Some people are weird, granted, I can live with that, but cruel people can do one.

TxVicki · 07-03-2012, 01:20 PM

I am so sorry this happened. I'm glad Juicy is Ok.

All I can say is there is no way in heck I would take my dog back to the dog park. I don't like dog parks at all for reasons such as this.

I'm just glad I have a big back yard for mine to run in.

07-03-2012, 10:45 AM	#1
nonni140 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: North Las Vegas, NV, USA Posts: 105	I can't believe some owners!!! So I take Juicy to the dog park her in Vegas and there is this one guy I met weeks ago who introduces himself to me by telling me that my dog was bred for rats...and it pretty much a rat. Then he proceeds to tell me that his dog thinks my dog is a rat and is going to attack her. And as sure as he utters those horrible words out of his mouth...his dog goes after Juicy...so I pick her up. I'm mortified by his lack of human skills. His dog starts jumping damn near in my arms trying to get Juicy...so I tell hi...get your dog. He tells me...dogs will be dogs and not all dogs will get along. What a complete jerk...I'm pissed. So He grabs his dog and goes away...so I thought. I put Juicy down and she's runing around playing with other dogs....and it happens....out of nowhere...his down pounces on top of Juicy with his teeth around her neck. Without a thought...my mother instinct kicks in...I grab his dog by the collar to pull him back and I'm screaming "get your bleeping dog away from my dog...he's biting her neck" this jerk is jut standing there looking at me all calm. He calmly picks up his dog and says..."come on sweetie...lets go home". Like I was wrong for getting pissed and protecting my baby. That park was so quiet you could hear a pin drop after my outburst, lol...but after he left a few people came and told me his dog has aggression issues with smaller dogs....and he has had a run in with other smaller dogs in the past but yet he continues to bring his dog to the dog park and brings him the small dog side. Some people should not be dog owners. Am I wrong to feel this way? __________________ Dionne mommy to Juicy and Kumi

07-03-2012, 10:47 AM	#2
CouversMom and Khloe Mae's too! Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Eastern Washington Posts: 14,732	If his dog has problems with small dogs, why would he bring it on the small dog side?! What the heck... I don't understand some people. __________________ Michelle- mommy to Couver and Khloe Mae! http://yorkiehavenrescue.com/

07-03-2012, 10:49 AM	#3
rubymoon2072 Cedric♥Lola♥Keylo Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Gilford, NH, USA Posts: 9,209	OMG NO you are not wrong the guys is an a__ and allowing his dog to be a bad child. if he knew this then he should work to correct it or stay away from small dogs. so glad juicy is ok and you were alert and paying attention. sorry you had to deal with that SOB. seems like he was trying to push ur buttons. __________________ Cedric N Lola N Keylo RIP Punkee Princess

07-03-2012, 10:51 AM	#4
courtney1121 Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2011 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 2,116	You are definitely not wrong to feel this way. Does this dog park have rules that can be enforced? You should try to find someone to help rid the park of this guy. My sister moved to Vegas almost 3 years ago and came back exactly a year ago on Sunday. Her and her husband could not deal with some of the people out there and their complete lack of social skills. And well obviously other reasons to why they came back as well but that was one major thing they did notice out there. Both my brother-in-law and sister are very friendly and socialable people but they came across so many just cold and standoffish people. I wonder if this guy was one of them haha __________________ Courtney Geno Bambino Mia Bella

07-03-2012, 10:59 AM	#5
kjc I♥PeekTinkySaph&Finny Donating Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Posts: 18,866	I'd be handing him a bill for the vet... some people don't 'get it' till they get hit in the pocket.... __________________ Kat Chloe Lizzy PeekABooTinkerbell SapphireInfinity

07-03-2012, 11:14 AM	#7
gemy YT 2000 Club Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Huntsville,Ont,Canaada Posts: 12,335 Blog Entries: 2	He was and is an idiot. If he doesn't have a small dog, can you not ban together with other folks at the dog park, and strongly tell him to get his dog over to the large dog park? I am so happy your dog was okay. __________________ Razzle and Dara. Our clan. RIP Karma Dec 24th 2004-July 14 2013 RIP Zoey Jun9 th 2008-May 12 2012. RIP Magic,Mar 26 2006July 1st 2018

07-03-2012, 11:21 AM	#8
Lilymo YT Addict Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Scotland Posts: 441	Some men have this macho thing about their dog being the toughest like it reflects on how tough they are. Neanderthal ! __________________ Eileen mum to Mitzi Brodie Robyn Molly and Lilly RIP Morgan

07-03-2012, 12:01 PM	#9
Lil Sis Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: South Florida Posts: 8,008	omg.. that had to be scary! I wonder if you can call animal control (or what ever it is call out there).. there has to be some rules of big dogs that are aggressive to small dogs in a dog park. Also, I would carry mace or something like that .. you could spray the aggressive dog if he attackes your little one again. I am really sorry you have to deal with such an a&& h*** __________________ Shinja mom to Remy lil Sis to Bailey and Sammy

07-03-2012, 12:32 PM	#10
nonni140 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: North Las Vegas, NV, USA Posts: 105	thanks everyone for your support and suggestions. I'm am a very social person and can get along with anyone...but this guys just seems like he singled me out. First of all...why did he feel the need to talk down about my dog...then make it seem like it was ok that his dog acted up. His dog was a medium sized dog. I felt like maybe this wasn't the place for me if this is the way everyone was gonna act...but then everyone else was so nice and once he left...Juicy had a ball playing with the other dogs. She would chase them...then they would chase her. After he left...I felt she was safe. I will find out about the rules and how to get them enforced. __________________ Dionne mommy to Juicy and Kumi

07-03-2012, 12:40 PM	#11
luvlee YT Addict Join Date: May 2012 Location: secaucus, nj Posts: 483	You did the right thing. I probably wouldn't have been as nice to just grab the dog's collar.... It's unfortunate but I think that there is a certain attitude about smaller dogs generally. It is true that the Yorkshire Terrier was bred to deal with rats in factories back in the 19th century. It's what also makes our pups so feisty and fierce. It's a shame you had such a bad experience. Hopefully it won't happen again. Best wishes, Tracey

07-03-2012, 01:02 PM	#12
msyorktown ♥Love My 3 Furrbutts♥ Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Whitby, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,912 Blog Entries: 2	you weren't wrong at all!! That guy was a jacka$$!!! Hopefully you can get together and ban this guy or something. Glad your baby is ok __________________ Jacqui, mom to Raelle , Orion , Jersey and Gizmo https://www.facebook.com/PreciousPawzGroomingSpa http://jlevy.scentsy.ca

07-03-2012, 01:05 PM	#13
Kadance Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 117	You're not in the wrong at all, this owner sounds like a complete tool. If he lived here (UK), his dog would be put down...unforntunately he wouldn't

07-03-2012, 01:08 PM	#14
Kadance Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 117	/\ And obviously his dog being put down wouldn't be nice at all, even more upsetting that it's not the dogs fault, it's the daft owner. Some people are weird, granted, I can live with that, but cruel people can do one.

07-03-2012, 01:20 PM	#15
TxVicki Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: At Home Posts: 8,386	I am so sorry this happened. I'm glad Juicy is Ok. All I can say is there is no way in heck I would take my dog back to the dog park. I don't like dog parks at all for reasons such as this. I'm just glad I have a big back yard for mine to run in. __________________ [SIZE="3"VICKI & ALLIE[/SIZE]