Please anwer this ... was I being rude?

Question

It is 11 O'clock right now and I just took my dog on a walk, it's a perfect time because it's cool and it doesn't make her have a "close call" heat stroke. She normally weighs 15 or 16 lbs and just a little walk during the day just tears her apart and she has to take a lot of time just sitting in the shade and what not. Another reason I don't attempt to walk her during the day is because that's when all the dogs are out and every single one of them are aggressive and about almost every one of them has attacked my little Dalila, which is a miniature dachshund. Where I live there is a leash/fence law because of all the busy roads nearby. No one obeys the law, but the law could give a rats a** about what they do with their dogs. These dogs have not just attacked animals, but have bitten kids to and still they don't do anything about it. I remember one time my mother had called a complaint about a mother dog and her 2 week old puppies (I do believe that was how old they were) which the mother wasn't being fed properly by it's owners so she couldn't produce milk for the puppies. They were outside in the grass in the heat. Just to say, they did nothing about it and ever since I've never seen the dogs again. Anyways, there is a dog on a chain and every time I walk by him he barks. Am I being rude by walking her so late at night?

Answer 1

It's not rude, because it's your neighborhood to.  It seems the only people that care there are you and your mother.  I would keep going!  The only thing that I worry about if there are aggressive dogs in the neighborhood one could sneak up on you and your little dog.  Buy one of those leashes that have the flashlight and panic button on it for both of yours safety.

Answer 2

no...but why not walk by another way??i hat it when our neighbor comes home its been 2 years he has a big loud hudge truck he revs the thing prior to shutting it off " god knows why" every night my dogs flip out for 4.5 secs it waks me and startels my 4 year old......

Answer 3

No, you are not being rude. For heaven's sake you sound as though you are as tolerant as you can be. Your little girl is lucky to have you as her person. It is sad what happens to many dogs in our our neighborhoods. I do dog rescue and have gotten myself into trouble over it. Is it worth it? Not sure. Now I pick and choose carefully the battles I fight. Sad. I think all are worthy.

Answer 4

nope not one bit

Answer 5

No, I don't think you are being rude. It is your right to walk your dog. If the people that own the dog on the chain want to keep it out that late, then that's their choice. If he barks, he barks, I guess! Good luck! It's too bad that no one follows the laws and you have to walk your dog that late:(

Answer 6

well if someone complains about the dog barking..  its the owner's fault for letting the dog stay outside so late.  You have a right to be walking that late.  I've taken my dog on late walks before just because it was cooler and more enjoyable out at that time.

Answer 7

No, you're not being rude for walking your dog late at night. It's only rude if you let your dog harass other people or pets, or if you don't bag their p**p while out on walks.

I walk my dog 3 times a day - at 7am, 6pm and 11pm. But I enjoy the 11pm walk the best because it's cool, quiet and my dog doesn't have to worry about cars.

Answer 8

It sounds like the Animal Control agency in your area is severely understaffed.  In answer to your question, no, I don't think it's rude to walk your dog late at night as long as you are both safe.

Answer 9

i wouldnt say so.  if your area has eaggressive dogs i think that you are doing the right ting by walking later at night and taking the safe option.  if the owner of the dog dont want it to bark then they should just bring it inside.  

Answer 10

Why would you call that being rude? You're just trying to protect her, from both the heat and other dogs; especially with her small size, she couldn't possibly defend herself in a fight with a medium-large dog. Just make sure you're walking her out of harms' way (cars, etc), and make sure you have some sort of reflecting gear should a car come your way. Also, carry some pepper spray, just to be prepared incase a dog comes out of nowhere, regardless if it's late at night or not - because you never know.

I think you should contact your city/town council members about those who are ignoring the leash law. Allowing aggressive dogs run at large is a very serious matter, especially since these dogs have a history of biting not only other dogs but people as well. This is nothing to brush off, not for anyone.

I live in a rural village and very few people obey the leash law. I've had problems with one large dog in particular, he has attacked two other dogs, tried to attack my dogs, I've called the dog warden, contacted the village office, but nothing has been done to rid this dog or to punish the owners. And it's funny how it's always the same people who allow their dogs to run off - I deal with them all the time. I get the silly, meaningless apology, with my "There is a leash law you know" or "That dog needs to be on a leash" remarks, followed by another "sorry". Luckily, very few of these dogs that I deal with are aggressive, they're only curious - but that is no excuse to allow a dog to roam where it pleases.

You should NOT have to walk your dog at night (although I do understand your dog's issues with the heat). You should NOT have to walk your dog at others' conveniences simply because they cannot control their animals during the day. You should walk your dog on your own time, not theirs.

Please contact someone about the situation. Call, write letters, email letters, etc, and keep doing it until something is done.

Answer 11

you are not being rude. if people around don't like the dog barking, they should complain to the owner. as long as you follow the leash law, it is not being rude.both you and your dog are getting exercise. wish i could walk my 2 dogs at night, not that safe around here in meth city mesa,az. no street lights where i live.

Answer 12

No, you aren't being rude. If the owners chain the dog out, it's their problem for letting him/her be out there. All dogs bark (except certain breeds). If they didn't want him/her to bark, they would put him/her in the house where he/she wouldn't see things that made her bark. As long as it's not your dog causing the ruckus, its not your fault. Every dog owner has a responsibility for their own dog.  

Answer 13

You aren't rude, they are rude and neglectful for having their dog A) outside left on a chain and B) outside so late at night that they bark and disturb the neighbours. That dog is going to bark and you and anything else that goes past. It's their fault, not yours.

Answer 14

No you're not being rude. If the people around you aren't obeying the laws, have aggressive dogs, etc... why not? If I was in your situation I would do the same. Sometimes that's the way it just has to be. I would say all those other people are rather rude and you're being the decent one.  

Answer 15

no your not being rude. and theres a leash law that isn't being followed but who said you can't walk your dog after this time or something. I walk my dogs at night alot so it's all good. I'm gonna have to more cause I just got a husky full of energy. anyways I think its fine. but try not walking by the dog on the chain. It would give me the creeps

Answer 16

only you know your dog, if she has to go then she has to go...

Answer 17

No, your being cautious.  It's a good thing being so pregnant as she is to walk her when it's cool outside.  To he!! with the owners of the other dogs that don't take care of them.  You are a good owner.  Pat yourself on the back for that!

Answer 18

I don't think you are being rude at all. In my opinion you have very valid reasons for walking your dog later in the day. Its not your fault that the dogs owners chain their poor dog up at night and leave him there.

IMO as long as you are not trespassing or teasing the dog, its not your fault he is barking.

You could however try walking on the opposite side of the road of him (if you can) to try to prevent him barking at you and your dog.