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So doggers out there, today a stupid person riding a halfords special, dog running at the side of her, just noticed the long extending lead before i over took them and the dog shot accross the path from the side of her, almost a nasty trip down a steep bank.
Further along,still on a designated sustrans cycle path more doggers all carrying little bags of pooh, very good i thought, get round the corner and there are 2 dog fouling enforcement workers, with a big book of tickets, a few hundred yards further on lots of poh bags just dumped on the path, and dogs crapping everywhere.
Another few miles and its like dog pooh Krypton Factor as you try to dodge a way through it all, this on a main promenade, used by cyclists and young children and most importantly , wheelchair users, who may not have any facility or ability to clean the wheels of their chair.
Remember you brought the pooh in your dog, so take it home with your dog or use a bin.Not throw it into a tree.
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Look at the puppies.
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And lighten up, every thing about every body seems to set you off on one. Maybe you need to move somewhere less populated.
can't stop s****ing at 'pooh'
It's not nice though is it
It's not nice though is it
what, s****ing? It is childish, I agree, but I have had a few beers, innit.
Took out little one for a four mile walk today, she asked me what is in all the little bags hanging off the trees and hedges, so I told her.
She then asked me why did dog owners do that? Sadly not a question I could answer.
Is there an answer to that question apart from they are stupid?
she did count 46 hanging there like poo Xmas decco's on our walk!
Horrid
I know I've said this before on here, but a couple of years back I passed a woman in the act of tying a bag of dog poo to a tree. I said "What are you doing that for?" and she gave me the most withering look and said "It's to make it easier for the rangers to collect!", in the tone of someone speaking to a moron. Wish I could say I came out with some witty retort but I was just speechless.
Mind you, she'd have been an oxygen thief with or without the dog I'm sure.
ski - Membershe did count 46 hanging there like poo Xmas decco's on our walk!
There's your answer, it's a touching tribute to the great Valentino Rossi.
I like pooh sticks
Love Pooh the bear
OP, you know how your mate's missus really doesn't like you? D'ya think maybe she reads STW?
they have 4 dogs,
It's a scientifically proven fact that god hates dog-owners. If you've been evil in an earlier life you are cursed to spend the rest of your days sharing your house with a foul-smelling animal, that constantly chews all your stuff up. When it leaves the house, the evil creature will dismissively curl out a huge log in front of you, and trot off to bite someone, while you, in the most degrading way imaginable, tidy up after it!
It's really just evil. He really is a vengeful god! I feel genuinely sorry for them
Fanny hammers
Yes.
I was out walking our dog in the local park a year or so ago. I was hoping to capture a small child and hold it down while my dog shat on its face as normal but today my plans would be scuppered.
As I approached the other end of the park with my quadroped of satan, a policeman literally jumped out from behind a tree. Now I should point out this wasn't a volunteer copper, it was a real one.
"Are you going to pick that up?" he demanded pointing at my dog who was having a piss. (It's a girl dog by the way)
"Pick what up?"
"The faeces your dog is leaving behind"
I looked at the dog who was staring at us (why do they do that when they're pissing and shitting?)
"She's having a wee", I pointed out, "but I've got some bags if she has a crap", I held out the bags for him to inspect.
He then lectured me on how dog shit makes children blind before spotting another evil one walking his dog on the other side of the park and legged it over to him.
😯"It's to make it easier for the rangers to collect!"
Say WHAT? As a Ranger, the very [i]last[/i] thing I'll be doing is collecting bags of dog shit from hedges. I'm a volunteer Ranger, [i]not[/i] the Dog Shit Fairy!
If I came across someone doing that, and got given that answer, I'd tell the perp that its not my responsibility, but theirs, and they can take it back home with them; not only that, but I'll be more than happy to take the time to follow them all the way home to make sure they dispose of their pet's bag'o'crap responsibly.
been out on the bike the last two days.............what are these bags you speak of, hanging in trees?
where, cos i aint seen non.
and i was riding down the TPT, and saw no pooh either, i reckon the torrential rain has washed it all away. 😀
46!
Not 2 or 3
46 of them hanging there!
Do you know what, I am going to walk the route again and collect the lot up, then stick them in a neat pile, next to the overpriced dog infested woodland cafe near by, with a sign on top saying......
Lost reward if owner is found
CountZero- did you really say perp?? How very American cop 😀
Lazy dog owners make me sick, I hate the way they leave dog crap lying around. Tying the bags to trees!? I cut grass for a living and always have to cut around it, lazy lazy pigs that they are. Many of the housing estates I work on have large european and asian communities and these are ALWAYS the ones I see letting the dogs foul and not picking it up.
Owning dogs in itself makes me boke too... would you let your friends come in and sit on your sofa naked if they don't wipe their butt after they crap? Blurgh, gives me the boke!
Say WHAT? As a Ranger, the very last thing I'll be doing is collecting bags of dog shit from hedges. I'm a volunteer Ranger, not the Dog Shit Fairy!
Don't worry work hard and keep your head down and one day you may get there. 🙂
CountZero - MemberI'd tell the perp
I AM THE LAW!
I'd let my dog sit on my sofa yes but a weegie? Not a chance!
would you let your friends come in and sit on your sofa naked if they don't wipe their butt after they crap?
I dare say, that if you find the right 'specialist' website, you could charge people for that
And lighten up, every thing about every body seems to set you off on one. Maybe you need to move somewhere less po[i]o[/i]pulated.
I think what gets me is,
You own a dog and don't like shovelling poo? There's an easy solution, surely; walk your dog somewhere that isn't a public footpath. We've acres and acres of scrubland well away from the beaten track. There's really no reason to be leaving giant walnut whips where people are likely to be walking / riding / playing.
If you've been evil in an earlier life you are cursed to spend the rest of your days sharing your house with a foul-smelling animal
Given that Christmas thread where a lot of the posters were in trouble due to their flatulence, it sounds like you've just described marriage to your average STW member...
Sounds like we all agree, dogs deserve better people.
I was out walking our dog in the local park a year or so ago. I was hoping to capture a small child and hold it down while my dog shat on its face as normal but today my plans would be scuppered.As I approached the other end of the park with my quadroped of satan, a policeman literally jumped out from behind a tree.
he obviously thought you where a poohdefile.
Interesting that no-one's suggested shooting the dogs in question yet, given that it's the usual STW solution for similarly troublesome cats.
Maybe try scumbagswhoowndogs.com forums
I don't think people like that hang about here.
Oh. Sorry, you weren't actually asking a question? Silly me.
Cougar - Member
I think what gets me is,You own a dog and don't like shovelling poo? There's an easy solution, surely; walk your dog somewhere that isn't a public footpath. We've acres and acres of scrubland well away from the beaten track. There's really no reason to be leaving giant walnut whips where people are likely to be walking / riding / playing.
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Utter bollocks. If ye don't want to pick up shit, don't get a dog. Or get one that eats its own shit.
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mmmm... puppies snowballing. That's some specialist niche stuff yo have there!
I'm proud to be a dog owner and my lab is a complete part of the family... But he knows his place.
He's not allowed upstairs near bedrooms or on the sofas/chairs.
I always clear his mess up as I see him as one of my dependants and thus I'm responsible for his doings/mess.
Some owners just can't be bothered to take them to the nearest bin this is no reflection on the dog just that particular lazy owner, certainly doesn't make us all the same though so put that yard broom away that you're attempting to use to tar us all with.
Any pics of puppies with pert pink noses?
IGMC
Dogs are ****s.
So are their owners.
a stupid person riding a halfords special
I really enjoyed this. So this person has committed some dog related offences. But before we get to that we shown their general evil as they are to poor to avoid a proper bike and too stupid to go to a proper bike shop
Dogs are ****.
So are their owners.
I spy with my little eye...
...someone with self-esteem issues.
I saw someone riding a bike on the pavement today. Bastards.
teethgrinder - Member
Dogs are ****.
So are their owners.
Dogs are [b]COOL[/b].
So are their owners?
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I cannot imagine, in a million years, why someone would not love dogs. I'll propose a scenario, to highlight why.
You're sat in at night, you're safe in your house watching east enders.
Two men break in. They're dead butch and have weapons. They suggest that more than one person in the house is going to get raped. And you're the only person in the house.
Oh dear.
Now in this situation, every single animal on the planet, will, given the opportunity, do one. Including humans and especially cats.
Apart from one. Any guesses? That's right. Your loyal dog will stay with you and try and protect you. It may only weight the same as a bag of sugar but it doesn't care. Anyone after your ass, is going to die.
The intruders state that anything getting in the way of your ring and them, is going to get 12 inches of steel in its belly. The dog don't care. Die protecting my masters balloon knot? Gladly. This principal applies to all dogs, big and small.
And some people prefer cats. you should question why you associate with thos people.
As long as the arse-rapers don't shit on the trails...live and let live.
So, given the circumstances of [s]Samuri's fantasy
[/s] the situation posted above, would you rather:
A: Spend the next 15 years picking up dogshit two or three times a day.
or
B: Be anally violated?
Bear in mind that the type of dog that could stand up to these bum-loving criminals would have to be a hefty beast, and that the total amount of excrement could be very large indeed.
The situation isn't relevant to me as I don't watch EastEnders, but perhaps we could have a front page poll for those that do?
Bag it and bin it. If in the middle of nowhere stick and flick out of the way where it'll decompose. Hanging it in trees is nasty.
Surely samurai's scenario just demonstrates that dogs can't understand human speach.
i dont know where the OP is based but i've never seen a single bag of dog poo hanging from a tree round these parts, and there are a LOT of dogs. there's also a LOT of cyclists. as a general rule everyone's very considerate of each other 🙂
personally i like to collect all the dog poo and throw it at children's faces from my bike, thus ensuring a swift getaway.
If in the middle of nowhere stick and flick out of the way where it'll decompose
where it will be a biohazard to humans still, and will additionally cause soil enrichment and loss of habitat for native fauna due to number of antisocial pet owners doing the same
double win for those who CBA to bag it and bin it everytime
Phil +1. Anyway just off to take my dogs out. Bags ready, treats/whistle ready to ensure complete control. Only ever seen two bags in the trees near me. Oddly in the same tree???
I think samurai's dellusional scenario should be at the forefront of the next rspca adopt a dog campaign. It could end with the pooch stood next to the broken violated body of a dog owner, tenderly licking their face or having a good old sniff of their bottom.
They suggest that more than one person in the house is going to get raped. And you're the only person in the house.
Yeah, but most dogs on hearing this will think 'mmmm, I'm the only other person in here, sod that, I'm outta here' and whooosh, cartoon like profile of dog with tail firmly between its legs through back door panel... 😯
Surely samurai's scenario just demonstrates that dogs can't understand human speach.
There is a field of linguistic study that supposes that speech actually developed at about the same time that the wild dogs were being domesticated, as humans needed a way to communicate with them. Two cavemen could communicate using signs and pointing, etc, but dogs, especially when used as hunting animals, rely on sound for communication.
where it will be a biohazard to humans still, and will additionally cause soil enrichment and loss of habitat for native fauna due to number of antisocial pet owners doing the same
You are aware that this is recommended at Llandegla and also along Dovedale, by the landowner/manager to give but 2 examples?
Are there any non-bum-rapey burglery related reasons for keeping a massive, daft, shitting-machine in your house?
I wouldn't dismiss cats as protection so quickly either. You should get a withering stare off our new little sod. It could freeze your blood 😯
Many of the housing estates I work on have large european and asian communities and these are ALWAYS the ones I see letting the dogs foul and not picking it up.
Probably just a combination of xenophobia and confirmation bias.
These posts are at best an absolute waste of time or alternatively just trolling.
There seems to be a daily stream of "Why are car drivers / dogs / bin men / little green men / bus drivers so inconsiderate blah blah blah" on STW.
These are the same people who then moan when people stereotype cyclists as the anti-christ, running redlights and riding down the pavement knocking over small children and grannies as they go.
Can't we all just accept that in any 'group' of people there are going to be responsible and irresponsible people. Get over it.
Can't we all just accept that in any 'group' of people there are going to be responsible and irresponsible people. Get over it.
I think that, largely, most people here do accept that. Doesn't mean it's not interesting to discuss, or cathartic to moan about, occasionally.
I quite like dogs. Wouldn't have one myself as I don't want the responsibility.
Samurai's otherwise great post misses one point, which is the conclusion of his little scenario. To wit, the hypothetical burglar with the large knife and the equally large erection is going to dice the loyal family pet into bite-sized chunks before violating the family anyway. So, without a dog, you're left with no possessions and a sore bum; with a dog, you've no possessions and a sore bum and have also to deal with the tragic, brutal death of a loved pet. You'll probably need a new carpet too. Better off without, then.
You are aware that this is recommended at Llandegla and also along Dovedale, by the landowner/manager to give but 2 examples?
if you google (other search engines are available) habitat degradation and dog fouling you will come across a plethora of earnest reports by professionals describing the damage done to fragile habitats and the fact they can't do anything about it due to the dog owners inability to bag it and bin it
This thread reaffirms my belief that a well kept dog is way better than some so called humans.
What about a badly kept dog, compared to... erm... Cheeky scouse occasional radio 2 DJ Lisa Tarbuck?
now I know why we so many chavs with Staffies, they are protecting there speed bumps 😉
Binners, no such thing as a bad dog, only bad owners who dont or dont know how to train them, which strengthens my belief in my comment 🙂
And i'd "do" tarbuck... IF she could keep her gob shut for 2.3 mins 😉 Lol
if you google (other search engines are available) habitat degradation and dog fouling you will come across a plethora of earnest reports by professionals describing the damage done to fragile habitats
I did try googling it. Wasn't quite as easy as you made out. Loads of pdfs with th odd mention as an aside. It does seem that its an issue in nutrient poor habitats of enviromental concern
As llangella is a plantation that will be ripped out in time, then I'm sure the impact is zero. The same is of course true for anywhere with domesticated animals. The idea that upland Britain is getting more nutrients from dogs than sheep is laughable
However I take that flicking away isn't appropiate on Heathland
if you google (other search engines are available) habitat degradation and dog fouling you will come across a plethora of earnest reports by professionals describing the damage done to fragile habitats and the fact they can't do anything about it due to the dog owners inability to bag it and bin it
Ah, the ironing. A post about damage to fragile habitats posted on a forum inhabited by people who ride bikes in the countryside and probably follow and partake in other outdoor activities. All of which cause some damage.
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It's so pretty. Took me years to get it so good .. 8) and it'll be there forever.
Sadly, it is the minority spoiling it for the majority again (as with most things in life).
In this case, I do think it is a sizeable minority, though. I see a lot of dog owners demonstrably doing the right thing when people are around, but see the same people not bothering to clear up the crap if they think they've 'got away with it'.
A lot of dog owners want a dog for kudos, or companionship or something but don't want to deal with the downside.
Took me rears to get it so good
Typo du jour! 🙂
Four canine rears to be precise 😀
They're not all good news you know. Fall asleep and they'll eat yer face:
[url= http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-20493572 ]Face chomping lab[/url]
That's no suprise, our lab'll eat owt, even her own shit, it's a bugger to bag up for the tree before she gets into it!
I did try googling it. Wasn't quite as easy as you made out. Loads of pdfs with th odd mention as an aside.
your googlefu isn't very strong
It does seem that its an issue in nutrient poor habitats of enviromental concern
so you did read a few
As llangella is a plantation that will be ripped out in time, then I'm sure the impact is zero.
why, have you doen an environmental impact assessment? what's the impact on the local watercourses for example? DOes the nutrient enrichment increase the numbers of non-native flora and fauna and encourage the proliferation of invasive species?
The same is of course true for anywhere with domesticated animals. The idea that upland Britain is getting more nutrients from dogs than sheep is laughable
is it? sheep have a completely different diet to dogs, obviously you must work for one of those wind farm companies that describe the north as a "post industrial landscape" with little to offer as a habitat. That must be why you think it's fine for you not to bag and bin it everytime
However I take that flicking away isn't appropiate on Heathland
thanks, please extend the same courtesy to everywhere else
I too have nearly been taken out by the old extending dog lead trick. However, if the worst was to happen, the dog walker the innocent dog (unfortunately) would not escape unscathed. I'm not sure if this would make me feel better but at least they would share my pain!
why aren't cyclists riding at a safe speed where they can stop if there's a dog or human in the way? you know... considerately 😉
I too have nearly been taken out by the old extending dog lead trick. However, if the worst was to happen, the dog walker the innocent dog (unfortunately) would not escape unscathed. I'm not sure if this would make me feel better but at least they would share my pain!
Just how fast are you lot going when you are flying past people and their dogs? If I approach a dog walker I excercise the correct amount of caution... 😯
I like the Delamere forest 'stick and flick' ethos, must remember to 'flick' more often as some of you guys are passing.....
I obviously work for a wind form company!!!!
Well that saves me the bother of trying to pursue a rational debate!!!!
Well off for a bike ride, with the dog. We should have a vote button as to which of us will cause more damage to Woburn.
sheep have a completely different diet to dogs
Very true and the nutrients are more accessible from herbivorous animal pooh than omnivorous/carnivorous animals. Why else would we use farm manure on our gardens/fields?