tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11786280.post2197172496320285785..comments2024-01-04T02:28:32.637-07:00Comments on athenadiaries: People, and the Dogs That Own Them.Herself, the GeekGirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17990186920123895227noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11786280.post-15288274937475937272008-12-05T09:30:00.000-07:002008-12-05T09:30:00.000-07:00Thanks for the smiles this morning. I absolutely l...Thanks for the smiles this morning. I absolutely love dogs, but I've got a few fantasies of my own, one of which involves finding the dog owner responsible for my last dog-induced injury and getting them to pay for 10 year of chiropractice and daily massage :-)<BR/><BR/>The worst is the leashless dogs just yards away from the dog park!Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17297237900094898777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11786280.post-86217186914339141212008-12-03T09:10:00.000-07:002008-12-03T09:10:00.000-07:00Some of my worst running memories involve dogs, so...Some of my worst running memories involve dogs, so I'm with you on this. And I'm a dog owner. It just ticks me off when people don't take responsibility for their pets.<BR/><BR/>This applies at the dog park too. It's even worse there!Collin Kromkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17977502012509870316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11786280.post-57844621859456795332008-12-03T08:00:00.000-07:002008-12-03T08:00:00.000-07:00I've had really good luck squirting dogs who chase...I've had really good luck squirting dogs who chase me on my bike with just plain water. Seems to startle them. I haven't tried this while running yet.Herself, the GeekGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17990186920123895227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11786280.post-31002108316242567422008-12-02T22:34:00.000-07:002008-12-02T22:34:00.000-07:00::sigh:: If only I could run in the Bosque withou...::sigh:: If only I could run in the Bosque without being chased by a leash-less dog...just once!Val Duffingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12641931139906908108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11786280.post-7489493893069512642008-12-02T13:32:00.000-07:002008-12-02T13:32:00.000-07:00Fantasy #5 for the win! Personal responsibility!L...Fantasy #5 for the win! Personal responsibility!<BR/><BR/>Luckily for me, Chicago has Dog Beach near the lakefront, where dogs can run free, away from the human runners on the lakefront path...and people in my neighborhood seem to be good about leashing since we are in an urban jungle with lots of cars.<BR/><BR/>But Fantasy #1 also tickles my funny bone. I have extra hairballs, if you need any!Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16910634564222458569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11786280.post-84972918173965772562008-12-02T11:44:00.000-07:002008-12-02T11:44:00.000-07:00This reminds me of one time when I was hiking - ba...This reminds me of one time when I was hiking - backpacking, actually, miles away from a trailhead. A white pit bull came barreling down the trail towards me. She was thrilled to see me, and I started petting her. Her owner BELLOWS from the up the trail "DO NOT TOUCH HER." I assume he didn't want to reinforce her approaching people but... my problem? No. I didn't ask to be a tool of your training regime. Also - leash? <BR/><BR/>I also remember (yeah, now I'm full-steam-ahead here) how a group of dogs used to bark and chase me when I was running when we lived in NH. I knew I was reinforcing their instinct to chase by running, but I was miffed that the owners has made the situation my problem, especially in a town with a leash law (I even called the PD to check). One time one of the owners even came out to call his dog (impotently, I might add), and never apologized or even recognized that I has stopped running and was standing in the middle of the road to facilitate his getting control of his dog. So I started carrying pepper spray. One squirt was all it took!<BR/><BR/>NB: I adore dogs.Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00124595875012094343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11786280.post-10333615617744006252008-12-02T08:10:00.000-07:002008-12-02T08:10:00.000-07:00I have no problem actively admitting to being a do...I have no problem actively admitting to being a dog-hater. i also have to admit to owning a dalmation that my wife had since before she met me 12 years ago. This dog digs up plants in my garden and poops in my kids sandbox. Your crocopuffs link is dead on. I don't like seeing people enslave dogs for entertainment purposes. And it makes me sad to see people who replace children with dogs. <BR/><BR/>But not following the leash laws or poop laws is completely unacceptable. nothing ruins a nice long run like stepping in dog poo. nothing ruins cutting the grass in my backyard like stepping in dog poo.<BR/><BR/>great post!Carolina Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14834384961037080805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11786280.post-7450574678872576142008-12-02T05:47:00.000-07:002008-12-02T05:47:00.000-07:00I have a fantasy where other dog-owners actually c...I have a fantasy where other dog-owners actually clean up after their dogs. That way, when we're walking with our kids and our dog on a leash, we don't step in a another dog's pile of poop in the middle of the trail. (only the dog has a leash in this scenario, our kids usually don't need one)jbmmommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00927258693590828523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11786280.post-57441387890772412662008-12-01T20:15:00.000-07:002008-12-01T20:15:00.000-07:00How about the one with the two huge "mushers" that...How about the one with the two huge "mushers" that lead (er, pull) the obviously-not-athletic woman across the finish line in a 5K race in just under 18 minutes en route to the first place medal.Smittyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03955671100746886081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11786280.post-58612002917380647402008-12-01T19:00:00.000-07:002008-12-01T19:00:00.000-07:00Wow,those ARE fantasies!Wow,<BR/>those ARE fantasies!Jumper 2.0https://www.blogger.com/profile/04944168560349599110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11786280.post-63709027389968360702008-12-01T18:29:00.000-07:002008-12-01T18:29:00.000-07:00"Notice that in none of my fantasies are Mr. Dogge..."Notice that in none of my fantasies are Mr. Doggers hurt. I don't believe in hurting animals; they are being themselves." Oh Geekgirl, I love you!Miss Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00551030274324691717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11786280.post-33639499461511427112008-12-01T13:33:00.000-07:002008-12-01T13:33:00.000-07:00Yes! I never appreciate a dog coming up to me whil...Yes! I never appreciate a dog coming up to me while I am running. I especially despise when they are off-leash and the owner doesn't even bat an eye...like I am supposed to like their dog running up to me. I always want to say "I don't send my kids across a trail to hang on your legs and slobber on you- get your dog on a leash!"<BR/><BR/>A couple of weekends ago a big yellow lab was way ahead of its owner and approached the kids. Evie of course screamed. The dog came up to me and brushed up against my leg and left a big slobbery puddle dripping down my pant leg. Evie said, "that is disgusting!" The owner called the dog and had heard E say it was disgusting. She half-way offered up a tissue that she may or may not have had in her fannypack. As we continued walking (because WE MOVED FOR THEM) I noticed another slobbery mess on the back of my pant leg. It was really gross.<BR/><BR/>So many pet owners feel the leash laws shouldn't apply to their pet.Carriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05064924692767548756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11786280.post-20598861569520272862008-12-01T13:15:00.000-07:002008-12-01T13:15:00.000-07:00And then there's the fantasy where the dog owner s...And then there's the fantasy where the dog owner snaps that "Runner on one side of the trail and dog on the other with leash making a tripwire across the whole darn trail is just SO not nice." Corrections are made and runners smile at beautiful healthy dog out for a romp with a thoughtful owner. :-)<BR/><BR/>I'm not much of a dog person, but a well-trained and polite animal always gets a big smile and a petting session from me, if situationally appropriate. And service dogs ROCK!Ann (bunnygirl)https://www.blogger.com/profile/04938134750150653386noreply@blogger.com