Dog Owners - Help me understand

[poromo]

While walking on the side walk, there are times when some dog owners who are approaching me walk on one side of the sidewalk with the dog on the other side. The leash is draped across the sidewalk. As I approach them, some dog owners do not change their position which requires me to either step into the street or step over the dog and/or leash.
For the dog owners out there, has this happened to you and if yes, how did you treat the oncoming pedestrian?
Please help me understand how a dog owners can be oblivious to oncoming pedestrian traffic.

[Wiotte]

While walking on the side walk, there are times when some dog owners who are approaching me walk on one side of the sidewalk with the dog on the other side. The leash is draped across the sidewalk. As I approach them, some dog owners do not change their position which requires me to either step into the street or step over the dog and/or leash.

For the dog owners out there, has this happened to you and if yes, how did you treat the oncoming pedestrian?

Please help me understand how a dog owners can be oblivious to oncoming pedestrian traffic.



This is not a dog owner trait that I know of.


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[Bonnevie]

I always yield to pedestrians and make sure my dogs are not in their way.

[westcoast]

i've seen this too and also walking on the squares with a long leash

[rufflesmom]

As a proud pup owner I would never do that to you or my dog. If the dog moved suddenly it could cause an accident. Sorry that there are people out there that appear to be too lazy to care. Most dog owners are very caring and responsible folks and would not do such a thing. :doggie:

[Gpsma]

Just stop walking, stand there, and let them get out of your way.

[Debfrommaine]

:BigApplause:Just stop walking, stand there, and let them get out of your way.

Not saying it does not happen, though I have not seen it. Seems like this is a good way to handle it, not rocket science.

[Rapscallion St Croix]

Just stop walking, stand there, and let them get out of your way.

I would say you are recommending a behavior change to the wrong party.

[fw102807]

Not just dog owners that are oblivious.

[Carl in Tampa]

Just stop walking, stand there, and let them get out of your way.

:agree:

Some people are idiots. Don't blame it on the dogs.

Properly trained dogs should walk at "heel" to the left of the handler.

I agree that you should simply hold your ground when you encounter a dog walker that is improperly taking up the entire sidewalk. At some point the offender must realize that it is not your obligation to step out of the way. A person with some integrity would be embarrassed at offending you.

Don't count on that.

[lorilorilori]

Awful Dog owner behavior. The dog does not know or understand
but an owner, especially in TV SHOULD KNOW BETTER. Think of
the poor SENIOR who trips and breaks his/her hip. If it were me,
there, I would speak up - about breaking ones hip.
Not fun for a senior.

[rustyp]

The real problem is most dog owners want you to love their dog like they do. He/she won't hurt you. Then the cuddly stuff. I don't own a dog and I don't want to like yours. I used to own dogs - loved them. But realized two things 1. Doesn't fit my lifestyle and 2. because I love him/her has nothing to do with your right to feel the way you do about dogs, either way.

[ajbrown]

My only response is that I have NEVER had a dog that I would allow to do that. You will have to ask someone else...

[Bosoxfan]

We not only move over we also have Mookie sit and stay until they pass.

[Barefoot]

This is not a dog owner trait that I know of.

My only response is that I have NEVER had a dog that I would allow to do that. You will have to ask someone else...
:agree:

[patfla06]

I would say you are recommending a behavior change to the wrong party.

I would have to agree.

[Hopeful2]

I agree with those who have stated that such behavior is not a dog owner trait. Plain and simple - it is a trait of rude people. Sadly, some people will not move an inch to share the sidewalk, whether they have a dog leash in their hand or not.

[graciegirl]

I agree with those who have stated that such behavior is not a dog owner trait. Plain and simple - it is a trait of rude people. Sadly, some people will not move an inch to share the sidewalk, whether they have a dog leash in their hand or not.

And it seems that as of late there are more thoughtless and entitled people everywhere. WHY?

[rubicon]

While walking on the side walk, there are times when some dog owners who are approaching me walk on one side of the sidewalk with the dog on the other side. The leash is draped across the sidewalk. As I approach them, some dog owners do not change their position which requires me to either step into the street or step over the dog and/or leash.
For the dog owners out there, has this happened to you and if yes, how did you treat the oncoming pedestrian?
Please help me understand how a dog owners can be oblivious to oncoming pedestrian traffic.

Essentially, you ask why? Its the same reason some people walk in a golf cart diamond lane when a sidewalk is right adjacent to the diamond lane. They do it because a) they feel entitled b) they are thoughtless
c) or because their dog comes before people.

You know the type they talk to their dog in the manner tone and way a parent speaks to a new born baby...oh poor baby needs to go potty" (an actual quote at SAM's Club parking lot)

Some dog owner let their dogs off their leash and let them roam free. I believe this is a natural instinct and it is healthy one for their dog. But its one reason why people who chose to live in The villages ought to reconsider owning a dog.

[NotGolfer]

Not to hi-jack the OP but folks also do this in stores with their shopping cart. If a person is walking and someone is approaching do you just keep going straight ahead or do you have to step out of the way? For instance noone else is in the aisle then they come into the aisle in front of you but don't go around? I've also encountered this just in walking in stores. It's like it's purposeful and if you haven't noticed, do so some time. It's just a question and not something to start a negative exchange. As for the dogs on a leash I've observed that too. Why do folks have those kind that extend when they're walking on the squares? VERY dangerous!! I can see it for just the plain walks folks do but not when there are other pedestrians.

[vintageogauge]

They are on the other side of the walk so that they can pretend they don't see their dog pooping and therefore feel that they don't have to pick it up. Keep walking and let them figure out what to do when you start dragging the leash, they might, and I do say might, learn a lesson from it. Oh, and if you were to accidentally fall because of it, I believe there are attorneys who advertise here. When I walk my dog he is on the same side as me and if someone is approaching I hold a very short leash just in case as he does like to jump on people and lick their faces.

[autumnspring]

:agree:

Some people are idiots. Don't blame it on the dogs.

Properly trained dogs should walk at "heel" to the left of the handler.

I agree that you should simply hold your ground when you encounter a dog walker that is improperly taking up the entire sidewalk. At some point the offender must realize that it is not your obligation to step out of the way. A person with some integrity would be embarrassed at offending you.

Don't count on that.

I like dogs BUT, i do not have one because I could not be a
RESPONSIBLE owner.

By the same MOST of the dog owners are responsible MOST of the time.

The other day a guy with his white miniature poodle allowed it to take a dump at the brownwood farmers market. HE LEFT IT THERE. What should he have done?
Pick it up and then handle food that someone else would purchase?

Surely, I will get all kinds of SCREAMING replies BUT, dogs do not belong there.

[Barefoot]

I like dogs BUT, i do not have one because I could not be a RESPONSIBLE owner.
By the same MOST of the dog owners are responsible MOST of the time. The other day a guy with his white miniature poodle allowed it to take a dump at the brownwood farmers market. HE LEFT IT THERE. What should he have done?
Pick it up and then handle food that someone else would purchase? Surely, I will get all kinds of SCREAMING replies BUT, dogs do not belong there.
No screaming response from me, and no capitals.
If you mean at the Farmers Market, I agree it's not a good place to take dogs.
However I'd hate to see The Villages without dogs, and the majority of residents like them.
(I base that on the fact that when we take our dogs downtown, people line up to pat them.)
There are dog parks where dogs can play, socialize and run off leash.
Some Villagers take their dogs to Bark Central in Inverness where they can swim.
Most dog owners in The Villages are respectful and responsible.

[autumnspring]

Awful Dog owner behavior. The dog does not know or understand
but an owner, especially in TV SHOULD KNOW BETTER. Think of
the poor SENIOR who trips and breaks his/her hip. If it were me,
there, I would speak up - about breaking ones hip.
Not fun for a senior.

Re: falling and breaking a hip
In many cases the question is which came first. Often the person breaks their hip and falls. Yes, it sounds surprising.
Ask your doctor or someone you trust WHO KNOWS.

[Henryk]

Just stop walking, stand there, and let them get out of your way.

:BigApplause:

[Henryk]

I like dogs BUT, i do not have one because I could not be a
RESPONSIBLE owner.

By the same MOST of the dog owners are responsible MOST of the time.

The other day a guy with his white miniature poodle allowed it to take a dump at the brownwood farmers market. HE LEFT IT THERE. What should he have done?
Pick it up and then handle food that someone else would purchase?

Surely, I will get all kinds of SCREAMING replies BUT, dogs do not belong there.

I try not to bring my dog to crowded places. She's a great dog, but there are too many distractions. And some people are frightened when near a dog.

I hope not to hurt my arm patting myself on the back, but the "blue roll" is in my pocket and I use it--despite the embarrassment of carrying it.

[Topspinmo]

This is not a dog owner trait that I know of.


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IMO Trait of an idiot :oops:

[Trayderjoe]

I have two small dogs, and when a pedestrian is coming my way, I will move onto the street if it is clear and safe to do so until they pass. If it is not safe, then I keep the dogs on the opposite side of me as the pedestrian walks by. Please note that there are walkers who are quite rude, walking side by side and taking up the entire sidewalk as they gab away. When I am walking by myself, I refuse to entitle them to the whole sidewalk, so I will come to a complete stop and force them to move out of the way, or my stride becomes more purposeful and by body language, they can tell I am not planning to step out into the road to accommodate them-they always seem to get the message.

[justjim]

For the most part, lots of friendly spoiled pets in The Villages and a few "trained" dogs. Just my observation.

[sallybowron]

I have not experienced this on a path but I have on the squares. In my opinion dogs don't need to be at the squares. It does them no good and it can do harm to them or to others. We have an absolutely darling Bischon but we do not take her to the squares because we do not want her hurt or cause the hurt of others. You will just have to see her at our house, or look at this picture, she looks just like this!
LOL:doggie:

[CFrance]

:agree:

Some people are idiots. Don't blame it on the dogs.

Properly trained dogs should walk at "heel" to the left of the handler.

I agree that you should simply hold your ground when you encounter a dog walker that is improperly taking up the entire sidewalk. At some point the offender must realize that it is not your obligation to step out of the way. A person with some integrity would be embarrassed at offending you.

Don't count on that.

I agree with this, BUT... I do not let my dog walk on the "grass side" of the sidewalk. (So left side does not always work.) For one thing, there is too much stuff to sniff, and I don't want to constantly pull him away from walking on someone's lawn.

If I see someone coming, we heel. Or we stop. Or we cross the street. Sometimes we step out into the diamond lane if no carts are around.

There's not enough room on the sidewalk for two adult humans and a 75-lb dog. My dog wants to greet everyone. We try to stay where people know him and want to greet back. But still... people come first on the sidewalk.

[CFrance]

The real problem is most dog owners want you to love their dog like they do. He/she won't hurt you. Then the cuddly stuff. I don't own a dog and I don't want to like yours. I used to own dogs - loved them. But realized two things 1. Doesn't fit my lifestyle and 2. because I love him/her has nothing to do with your right to feel the way you do about dogs, either way.
So disagree with this. In fact I've never encountered a dog owner on the street who directed their dog to me to "love."

[CFrance]

I like dogs BUT, i do not have one because I could not be a
RESPONSIBLE owner.

By the same MOST of the dog owners are responsible MOST of the time.

The other day a guy with his white miniature poodle allowed it to take a dump at the brownwood farmers market. HE LEFT IT THERE. What should he have done?
Pick it up and then handle food that someone else would purchase?

Surely, I will get all kinds of SCREAMING replies BUT, dogs do not belong there.
Susiegel, you seem to be an assertive person. Why didn't you say something to this idiot?

[VApeople]

The other day a guy with his white miniature poodle allowed it to take a dump at the brownwood farmers market. HE LEFT IT THERE. What should he have done?

You could have told him (in a clear strong voice) that he should quickly pick up his dog crap. If he walked away, you could have followed him and kept repeating your message. Keep doing that until he picks up the dog crap or leaves the farmer's market.

I bet he gets the message.