He was carrying a knife as he is some kind of plant enthusiast and uses it to collect rare plant samples, read the article.
He was carrying a knife as he is some kind of plant enthusiast and uses it to collect rare plant samples, read the article.
After reading, I am finding it hard to consider a scenario where it would be easier to stab a dog with a pocket knife rather than just kicking it. You have to put yourself at more risk trying to stab it. How would that work?
I run on trails a lot and often come across dogs off leash. Most of them are good. I've never been attacked buy I have been chased and it can be scary. Usually if I stop and face them down they stop being aggressive.
Recently my girlfriend inherited a couple of dogs from family members who can't or won't take care of them. Two small dogs aged 3 and 4. These dogs spent most of their lives owned by fat people who never took them out and kept them in a backyard. In the last couple of months we have taken them on weekly 2-5 mile hikes on trails and to dog parks and they love it. I cannot stand to keep them on leashes the whole time. They need to experience some freedom and they are fine for 99% of our activities. They do get spooked out by fast moving bicycles and runners though. I think they feel like they're being attacked. You need to see it from our point of view too. We are walking along peacefully, and all of a sudden a huge biker comes barrelling down the trail at 20mph right at us. It's scary. A lot of these bikers don't get how scary it is to have someone come flying at you like that out of nowhere. The dogs are usually ok with one or two but after a while they get really annoyed. After experiencing that myself a few times I get it.
Opinionated guy wrote:
lard wrote:
Imagine being so afraid of a cat sized dog that you have to kill it. Absolutely pathetic.
Imagine being so afraid of life in general that you carry a knife on runs. That too, is also absolutely pathetic.
You should move to Chicago
Let it Rupp wrote:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fuv2RGmg5Jg&ab_channel=InsideEdition
Be very wary of soibois and women with attack breeds. Best to cross to the other side of the street.
Alpha rednecks are another issue entirely: I have had a huge dog lunge out of a moving truck while in a rage. Fortunately I was able to jump fences to get to the next block.
The newest issue I encounter is idiots bombing trails on downhill bikes. Almost got hit the other day, I would have if I had my earbuds in.
amkelley wrote:
Opinionated guy wrote:
Imagine being so afraid of life in general that you carry a knife on runs. That too, is also absolutely pathetic.
Agreed.
I love dogs, I have two of my own, but I absolutely do not love loose dogs when I'm out on a run. I've been running for about 40 years outdoors, usually alone, all over the country and in a number of international cities. I have been bitten by a dog exactly once, and that was a very minor bite. But even friendly dogs are a hazard if they jump on you or get underfoot and trip you. I also hate being followed by a friendly dog on a run because I've terrified that the dog will run out into traffic and get killed, and I really don't want to have to see that. I usually try to scare loose dogs away by yelling loudly at them and approaching them in a menacing way. That usually works even though I'm a small, not very scary looking person. If that doesn't work, I pick up a rock or any similar sized object I can find and heave it at the dog. I have a terrible arm and have never hit one, but most dogs are very leery of a human hurling projectiles and they tend to leave me alone after that.
In a perfect world, all dog owners would be responsible and keep their dogs leashed in public. Sadly, we don't live in that world so we have to figure out how to adapt.
A number of years ago I was running on a trail near Morrison, west of Denver. It was an early morning in January so not a lot of people out. I encountered a young woman with a german shepherd on a leash coming the opposite direction. We greeted each other as I slowed to a walk on the narrow trail. Just as I passed the dog suddenly lunged at me and sank its teeth in my buttocks.
The woman was stunned at the dogs behavior (as was I - it had not given out any aggressive signals). She was extremely upset and apologetic. But the point is that dogs are naturally territorial and aggressive animals. I'm sure this more true for some breeds than others but owners just to need to be aware of all situations when they are out with their dogs for the safety of others and for the safety of their pets.
runnerch wrote:
amkelley wrote:
Agreed.
I love dogs, I have two of my own, but I absolutely do not love loose dogs when I'm out on a run. I've been running for about 40 years outdoors, usually alone, all over the country and in a number of international cities. I have been bitten by a dog exactly once, and that was a very minor bite. But even friendly dogs are a hazard if they jump on you or get underfoot and trip you. I also hate being followed by a friendly dog on a run because I've terrified that the dog will run out into traffic and get killed, and I really don't want to have to see that. I usually try to scare loose dogs away by yelling loudly at them and approaching them in a menacing way. That usually works even though I'm a small, not very scary looking person. If that doesn't work, I pick up a rock or any similar sized object I can find and heave it at the dog. I have a terrible arm and have never hit one, but most dogs are very leery of a human hurling projectiles and they tend to leave me alone after that.
In a perfect world, all dog owners would be responsible and keep their dogs leashed in public. Sadly, we don't live in that world so we have to figure out how to adapt.
A number of years ago I was running on a trail near Morrison, west of Denver. It was an early morning in January so not a lot of people out. I encountered a young woman with a german shepherd on a leash coming the opposite direction. We greeted each other as I slowed to a walk on the narrow trail. Just as I passed the dog suddenly lunged at me and sank its teeth in my buttocks.
The woman was stunned at the dogs behavior (as was I - it had not given out any aggressive signals). She was extremely upset and apologetic. But the point is that dogs are naturally territorial and aggressive animals. I'm sure this more true for some breeds than others but owners just to need to be aware of all situations when they are out with their dogs for the safety of others and for the safety of their pets.
A good tip for german shepherds, or most dogs in general, is to not turn your back to them. Their prey drive instincts cause them to bite objects moving away from them, or this dog could have just been afraid and felt more confident biting when you were turned away.
bfef wrote:
They need to experience some freedom and they are fine for 99% of our activities. They do get spooked out by fast moving bicycles and runners though. I think they feel like they're being attacked. You need to see it from our point of view too.
No, I don't need to see it from your perspective. Either your dogs are ready to be around people doing normal people activities like running or biking 100% of the time, or they are not. If they are not, keep them on the damn leash.
bfef wrote:
Recently my girlfriend inherited a couple of dogs from family members who can't or won't take care of them. Two small dogs aged 3 and 4. These dogs spent most of their lives owned by fat people who never took them out and kept them in a backyard. In the last couple of months we have taken them on weekly 2-5 mile hikes on trails and to dog parks and they love it. I cannot stand to keep them on leashes the whole time. They need to experience some freedom and they are fine for 99% of our activities. They do get spooked out by fast moving bicycles and runners though. I think they feel like they're being attacked. You need to see it from our point of view too. We are walking along peacefully, and all of a sudden a huge biker comes barrelling down the trail at 20mph right at us. It's scary. A lot of these bikers don't get how scary it is to have someone come flying at you like that out of nowhere. The dogs are usually ok with one or two but after a while they get really annoyed. After experiencing that myself a few times I get it.
You sir, are a first class A*hole and then you try to justify your being an A*hole, which makes it even worse. How someone who is an actual runner can feel good about having his dogs off a leash is beyond me and then to try to blame it on the runner or biker. I honestly hope one day you are out running and get bit or tripped up by a dog and then you might understand why having your dog on a leash is the law 100% of the time, not just when you feel like it.
Puppi wrote:
I'm usually only chased by small dogs, and I've found if you just threaten to kick them they back off. If they don't, give them a light kick to the face and they will stop. No need to kick hard and their owners usually don't mind this either.
Or whip out your knife and sent that little MF to the grave, lol.
Yeah, I've had to just recently kick a small "foo foo" that was after my feet's. Missed him and he came back when I started to run so on the pavement he went. Just shook his head a couple times and trotted back to his yard. Kids said, "he kicked him", real surprised. Next time I see the dog walking with Mom and kids he was on a leash. Lesson learned everyone ok.
Yeah the dude must of been about a 1/2 can short of a six pack, or it was just covid rage. Is that a new term? ?
Over opinionated wrote:
Opinionated guy wrote:
Imagine being so afraid of life in general that you carry a knife on runs. That too, is also absolutely pathetic.
You should move to Chicago
Yep, you'd be dead meat if you wandered into the wrong neighborhood in any big city, esp. if you are the wrong color.
My wife knows a trail runner girl that carries a pistol. In bad parts of town, if you run, good idea too.
The dog owners are to blame, they should’ve kept it on a leash.
Of course the runner’s response was out of proportion, but it would never have happened with the dog on a leash.
The runner was an avid runner, member of a running club, so my sympathy goes to the runner.
I hate little dogs that aggressively bark at me while running.
I’m a calm person but one time I lost it and I told the dog’s owner that I would kick it to pieces if it would bite me.
Maximus wrote:
bfef wrote:
Recently my girlfriend inherited a couple of dogs from family members who can't or won't take care of them. Two small dogs aged 3 and 4. These dogs spent most of their lives owned by fat people who never took them out and kept them in a backyard. In the last couple of months we have taken them on weekly 2-5 mile hikes on trails and to dog parks and they love it. I cannot stand to keep them on leashes the whole time. They need to experience some freedom and they are fine for 99% of our activities. They do get spooked out by fast moving bicycles and runners though. I think they feel like they're being attacked. You need to see it from our point of view too. We are walking along peacefully, and all of a sudden a huge biker comes barrelling down the trail at 20mph right at us. It's scary. A lot of these bikers don't get how scary it is to have someone come flying at you like that out of nowhere. The dogs are usually ok with one or two but after a while they get really annoyed. After experiencing that myself a few times I get it.
You sir, are a first class A*hole and then you try to justify your being an A*hole, which makes it even worse. How someone who is an actual runner can feel good about having his dogs off a leash is beyond me and then to try to blame it on the runner or biker. I honestly hope one day you are out running and get bit or tripped up by a dog and then you might understand why having your dog on a leash is the law 100% of the time, not just when you feel like it.
Agree 100%. We always leashed our dog when we walked her.
My pit bull gets really aggressive and nippy if i try to put a leash on him, so i have to let him walk freely. My neighbor (who always complains about my dog crapping in his yard) even had the audacity to tell me to get him neutered.
I can't support this guy's actions, however, i'd say he could have kicked or chased the dog away as many posters have mentioned. For me I've never had to kick or even run away from a dog. I come by dogs about 90% of the time i am out for a run. Just this morning 2miles into my run I came across a guy cleaning his yard while his dog was running around. The dog came to me I stopped my watch and petted it for sometime before he went back and kept running.
Breaking: The dog had covid.
YMMV wrote:
Let it Rupp wrote:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fuv2RGmg5Jg&ab_channel=InsideEditionBe very wary of soibois and women with attack breeds. Best to cross to the other side of the street.
Alpha rednecks are another issue entirely: I have had a huge dog lunge out of a moving truck while in a rage. Fortunately I was able to jump fences to get to the next block.
The newest issue I encounter is idiots bombing trails on downhill bikes. Almost got hit the other day, I would have if I had my earbuds in.
I'm weary of senile old men like YMMV who wear earbuds making it so they can't hear me when I try to announce that I am passing on the trail, but when I do pass they get startled and jump into me.
Fight For Trump! wrote:
Breaking: The dog had covid.
Or maybe it was this? ?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rLqStlZQ08ISome people deserve to have their ass beat, and the guy who stabbed a small dog to death is one of them. There is a lot of stupid on both sides of this equation, and common courtesy would cure most of it. If you have a dog, control it. If you are running or biking and come up on a dog walker, please announce your presence. Bicycle riders are the worst offenders here. I walk several miles with my leashed dog every morning. If you let me know that you are coming, I will make him sit until you pass. If you suddenly appear out of nowhere and startle us, you put you, me, and my dog at risk.