RANT of the day...

SO.. after an awesome walk with m'lady and meeting some lovely human beings, just as my faith in humanity was somewhat restored we walk around the corner to an alley by the shop where somebody had left a HUGE Rhodesian Ridgeback tied to the pole, which then proceeded to fly at Biscuit!! She cr*pped herself initially, but then, of course, decided that he was fair game and went back for him! So, there I am stuck in a small space with a staffy and a ridgeback going hell for leather! I mean, christ on a bike, LUCKILY given my job I managed to get us both out unscathed, but imagine if that was an old biddy with a shih-tzu?! What is the world coming to

not a pleasant situation though it happens we tend to avoid dogs that are tied up etc as they cant defend theirselves and will be a bit nervous

Oh no I agree entirely, was just a little unavoidable as he was right on a blind corner.. insane !

Not nice to be in a restricted place when it could happen.

Rachel33 wrote: but imagine if that was an old biddy with a shih-tzu?! What is the world coming to

Sorry can't imagie it because the old lady gave it away because it's fur didn't match the carpet

but seriously though, even if it had been me i would of poopied my pants, if your dog is not dog friendly leave it at home please, i have the right to walk anywhere without fear

I think alot of people believe they're the only person in the world. Hence, there's no way anyone could ever come by my reactive dog and get into a scrape. It's the same out walking. They're in their own little bubble.

Or, perhaps the dog was there to deter dog theft? It would work...

A bit of a careless attitude from the Ridgeback owner, it could easily have been snatched if the wrong person had come along.

Presuming its owner returned?

It may well be that the dog isn't usually aggressive and just had an off moment, but this is why I don't like dogs being left outside of shops regardless of how good their temperament usually is, they're still animals! One of the shop assistants was out on her break and said she owner had just "popped into the shop" so I'm assuming they weren't planning on leaving him there for long. It's just carelessness but there were kids around too y'know..

Must of been very scary. I often wonder how I'd cope if it went off good and proper with Kenny. Well done you. Tips on separating them please, cause i think i'd faint

Leaving dogs tied up is always a bad idea. Where I live dogs would be stolen that way.

Poor you it must have been scary? I never leave mine tied up, too scared of thieves.

Sounds frightening! Glad you and Bisuit got out unhurt.