The Venting Thread

[Dogdragoness]

Or, you know, you could act like a civilized human being, and tell the kids that's not acceptable.

And what if that does not work? Because I get the feeling it probably won't. What should she say? "Now sweetie you shouldn't do that!" ... I dont think so. An owners first priority is their dogs, not some rude, snot nosed brat.

Not I know not ALL kids are snot nosed brats but the ones that are need to know that there are consequences for their actions.

 

[noludoru]

And what if that does not work? Because I get the feeling it probably won't. What should she say? "Now sweetie you shouldn't do that!" ... I dont think so. An owners first priority is their dogs, not some rude, snot nosed brat.

Not I know not ALL kids are snot nosed brats but the ones that are need to know that there are consequences for their actions.

Dude, I'm with you on this. I bring a cattle prod to work to deal with unwanted children misbehaving.

 

[noludoru]

I would like to specify that I never use GUNS on children... just cattle prods and kicking. And "Tsst!"

 

[sparks19]

Sometimes I'd like to keep one in my purse for the next time I hear any kid cursing at their motherS! Gah that drives me crazy. Lol I saw one of facebook the other day about a guy who farts on misbehaving kids LOL

 

[~Jessie~]

And what if that does not work? Because I get the feeling it probably won't. What should she say? "Now sweetie you shouldn't do that!" ... I dont think so. An owners first priority is their dogs, not some rude, snot nosed brat.

Not I know not ALL kids are snot nosed brats but the ones that are need to know that there are consequences for their actions.

Yeah, definitely skip the talking and go straight for the gun. That's the best way to solve problems.

We had a couple of young kids standing at our privacy fence's gate a few years back who were teasing our dogs. I walked to the front of our house and explained to them why they shouldn't do that. I told them it riled our dogs up. They left and never came back again.

But wait... I should've just grabbed my cattle prod rather than asking them nicely to stop. Nothing wrong with a few good pokes of electricity.

 

[~Jessie~]

I would like to specify that I never use GUNS on children... just cattle prods and kicking. And "Tsst!"

And tasers for long distances

 

[Sekah]

And what if that does not work? Because I get the feeling it probably won't. What should she say? "Now sweetie you shouldn't do that!" ... I dont think so. An owners first priority is their dogs, not some rude, snot nosed brat.

Not I know not ALL kids are snot nosed brats but the ones that are need to know that there are consequences for their actions.

You must have had some very pitiable interactions with people to suggest the things you do.

 

[Ozfozz]

I would like to specify that I never use GUNS on children... just cattle prods and kicking. And "Tsst!"

Tsst totally works.

 

[Dogdragoness]

And tasers for long distances

Well IF talking doesn't work, than you have a plan b. If they give me flack I tell them that they can listen to me the easy way or the hard way, they choose. I guess I am scary because I have never had to resort to plan b ... the threat of plan b has always been enough.

A related vent .... people who bring their kids onto the backside of the track, they are not supposed to be allowed ... or but if I bring my little (very well behaved) dog they will stop me at the gate WTF?

 

[DJEtzel]

And what if that does not work? Because I get the feeling it probably won't. What should she say? "Now sweetie you shouldn't do that!" ... I dont think so. An owners first priority is their dogs, not some rude, snot nosed brat.

Not I know not ALL kids are snot nosed brats but the ones that are need to know that there are consequences for their actions.

How would you know that it wouldn't work if you've never done it? Any problem I've ever had with kids is a, "Don't do that, this is why, leave." and they do. Every single time. Even when they're being huge assholes before I say something.

If they didn't, my plan B would be talking to their parents. Plan C would be changing my route, not breaking the law and assaulting a minor. I like to think I have a little more class than that, anyway.

 

[ruffiangirl]

I would probably get bear spray.

 

[teacuptiger]

Well, I can't do anything or say anything to the kids. So, I'm just not going to walk Roxie anymore... I can still walk her on the highway, but not through the community. So there's that, and hopefully we won't get run over lol. I can also run Roxie on my bike like I always have, because nobody can ever bother us then- the kids won't be able to keep up with me, plus my bike will shield Roxie.

It sucks, but that's the way some kids are. There's no point in me getting kicked out for trying to talk them into behaving. It really confuses me though, because my sisters babysit these kids. Apparently, they've brought the kids over a few times to see Roxie (while I was at work, and no my sisters did not ask permission)- the kids seemed to like her according to my sisters, and obviously Roxie just loves everybody. So, I have no idea why they do this.

I tried talking to my mom about it, because I don't want the kids coming over here to see Roxie if they're going to behave like that. We just got into a huge fight (my mom LOVES to fight, lol) so yeah. Not even gonna bother. I'm just going to work on getting the hell out of here. Hopefully out of Wisconsin, because I am sick of this state.

 

[Beanie]

I'm just going to work on getting the hell out of here. Hopefully out of Wisconsin, because I am sick of this state.

Come south-er! We have less snow! It's where all the cool kids are going. Just ask SaraB.

 

[Greenmagick]

What is it with kids on bikes? There's this one house, where any time I am walking my dog and the kids are out, they stalk us on their bikes- running up right behind Roxie, doing laps around us, throwing meanie faces at us. Like what the hell? Are they trying to be territorial or something?

It sucks, but that's the way some kids are. There's no point in me getting kicked out for trying to talk them into behaving. It really confuses me though, because my sisters babysit these kids. Apparently, they've brought the kids over a few times to see Roxie (while I was at work, and no my sisters did not ask permission)- the kids seemed to like her according to my sisters, and obviously Roxie just loves everybody. So, I have no idea why they do this.

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Are you sure they are actual mean faces? I would bet that since they know your sister AND know your dog (and assuming your sister gets along well enough with them since she babysits) they are probably wanting to come up and say hi to Roxie but dont know or are uncomfortable asking so are in a sense getting in your way hoping you will say "Oh hi! You know my sister....did you want to pet Roxie?"

Now, I am in NO way saying that you need to talk to them or let them pet Roxie etc but the most likely scenario is that they are not trying to actually be menacing but are trying to get your attention, albeit in an inappropriate manner. There is NO reason there should be any issues with simply saying "Hey guys, that kind of spooks her, can you give us some space?"

 

[Grab]

Sometimes kids (particularly those who may not have their own dogs on which to base decisions) really have no idea that their actions are disturbing an animal. I don't see how "Could you please not ride so close to us with your bikes? It frightens my pet" could in any way have negative reactions. At worst, they continue on as they are. (Don't say "hey, jerks, back off" )

We've had to do similar things with our neighbor twins. They're 11 and have no dogs. So they really had no idea that hanging over our fence to see what we were doing (I was drying the Poodle...a novel thing, I suppose) was a poor idea. My husband asked them not to do so (because he's better at talking to kids, lol) and they haven't repeated it (and weren't offended)

I will also point out that I am not a kid person (my own aside) yet never have I wanted to threaten even the most annoying one with weaponry. This disturbs me

 

[Julee]

It's freakin' hot.

 

[teacuptiger]

Come south-er! We have less snow! It's where all the cool kids are going. Just ask SaraB.

I definately want to live in the south. I've been thinking about South Carolina for a long time, because I went once and LOVED it.

Are you sure they are actual mean faces? I would bet that since they know your sister AND know your dog (and assuming your sister gets along well enough with them since she babysits) they are probably wanting to come up and say hi to Roxie but dont know or are uncomfortable asking so are in a sense getting in your way hoping you will say "Oh hi! You know my sister....did you want to pet Roxie?"

Now, I am in NO way saying that you need to talk to them or let them pet Roxie etc but the most likely scenario is that they are not trying to actually be menacing but are trying to get your attention, albeit in an inappropriate manner. There is NO reason there should be any issues with simply saying "Hey guys, that kind of spooks her, can you give us some space?"

I keep wanting to ask if they'd like to pet her, but the kids just seem so... unfriendly whenever I see them. The faces they give me and the way they act just creeps me out. I have social anxiety, and while Roxie helps a lot with that (by being a bridge), I have a really hard time going up to people, especially kids and talking to them.

I would like to solve the issue in the most positive way though, so next time I see them, I'll try that if I'm able to.

Sometimes kids (particularly those who may not have their own dogs on which to base decisions) really have no idea that their actions are disturbing an animal. I don't see how "Could you please not ride so close to us with your bikes? It frightens my pet" could in any way have negative reactions. At worst, they continue on as they are. (Don't say "hey, jerks, back off" )

We've had to do similar things with our neighbor twins. They're 11 and have no dogs. So they really had no idea that hanging over our fence to see what we were doing (I was drying the Poodle...a novel thing, I suppose) was a poor idea. My husband asked them not to do so (because he's better at talking to kids, lol) and they haven't repeated it (and weren't offended)

I will also point out that I am not a kid person (my own aside) yet never have I wanted to threaten even the most annoying one with weaponry. This disturbs me

That's another odd thing... they have a dog. I think It's a Yorkie. So you'd think they'd be a little less weird towards me and my dog, especially given the fact that they have a dog and they know my dog.

I really wanted to just ask them if they could please not follow us, but yknow. Not my kids, so I don't have control over them and why bother. I've never wanted to threaten any kids or anything (aside from motion sensing water sprinklers for kids at our old house, who would ride their bikes in our yard and leave their toys around our yard/driveway), they just creep me out.

 

[Greenmagick]

I keep wanting to ask if they'd like to pet her, but the kids just seem so... unfriendly whenever I see them. The faces they give me and the way they act just creeps me out. I have social anxiety, and while Roxie helps a lot with that (by being a bridge), I have a really hard time going up to people, especially kids and talking to them.

I would like to solve the issue in the most positive way though, so next time I see them, I'll try that if I'm able to.

COuld your sister go with you? Or at least use your sister as an ice breaker as they know her? Things like that help me anyways Something like "Hey my sister says you guys have met Roxie before, did you want to say hi?" maybe?

 

[teacuptiger]

COuld your sister go with you? Or at least use your sister as an ice breaker as they know her? Things like that help me anyways Something like "Hey my sister says you guys have met Roxie before, did you want to say hi?" maybe?

I could definately try!! I think I can talk my sister into going for a walk with us tonight.

 

[Airn]

I definately want to live in the south. I've been thinking about South Carolina for a long time, because I went once .

Omg trade me places. I want out of the south. And I loved WI when I visited.