Dog owners: Some of the most inconsiderate people around?

[thistle_chaser]

Not all dog owners are bad people. If you are a good dog owner or if you know one? YAY! Thank you! This is about all the bad ones

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[aberdeen]

My window isn't at ground level, and I don't generally have a problem with dogs coming to the door. But I /do/ have plenty of small children who think my window (especially the new one that is one gigantic opening) is just for them to come and watch me, my cat, my dog... I've tried explaining that my house is not a Zoo.

Maybe not "My cat is not entertainment for your dog", but... maybe, "Please keep your dog at a respectful distance to avoid upsetting my cat" or something to that effect?

Something that gets the point across, so they realize they're being obnoxious.

[thistle_chaser]

You wouldn't think they'd need to be told they're obnoxious (adults, not the kids), but you're right. Thanks for the idea!

[changeling72]

Is your window right next to the street. It must feel like a goldfish bowl!

[thistle_chaser]

In the center of our apartment complex is a small park-like area. Trees, grass, open space. My windows face that. I had thought that was going to be a good thing!

[thistle_chaser]

I ugh for you. UGH! I just do not understand how people are so inconsiderate.

And so very much agreed on "I cannot STAND people who act like the dog should be a dog when they're around and be a piece of furniture when they aren't." EXACTLY! It's a living animal with feelings and needs and wants! It's not just alive when you want it to be.

*snickers* Ellie lost her fear of the blinds on Day Two in the apartment. Now I have to be sure to open them for her, otherwise she'll wedge herself in and make a mess of them.

[resonant]

Put a switch on the window where the cat can press it.

Attach the switch to a sprinkler outside the window.

Show the cat what happens when you press the switch.

Once she catches on, install a webcam and show us what happens.

[voidmagus]

100% agreed. People will ignore the sign, or not even notice it until their dog is clawing at the window. Just have the spray parallel to the window so it wont spray people that walk by - just things right by the window. You'll get complaints from people about you interacting with their dog at all, but fuck 'em

[thistle_chaser]

The owners told us he's a rescue, so he's aggressive. So of course they walk him without a leash.

Wow. So they know, but they don't care. That's just so unacceptable.

You're probably right that the sign won't work, and that people will get pissed if I spray their dogs. Blah!

[thistle_chaser]

Hahaha that would be great. Even if *I* had to push the button instead!

[kirbyk]

I agree that this is egregious behavior and it's totally reasonable to push back on it. Stressing out an animal is never okay.

Maybe, on the sign, mention that the cat is a rescue and is working to recover from past trauma? It's true enough.

[thistle_chaser]

That's a good idea. Maybe on neon paper, so it's easy to see.