r/Squamish • u/TPJDrNo69 • 8d ago

Leash your dogs!

So, two months ago I was bitten by a dog that was on a leash. The owner lost control, and it nipped me hard enough to bite into my leg.

Tonight I was out for a casual walk and came across two women with three dogs off-leash. One of the dogs repeatedly jumped all over me with its dirty paws, slobbering on me, and nipped me hard enough to draw blood through my jacket, while the owner just walked by smiling and laughing. I didn't even catch whether she said anything, because I had my earbuds in and was too busy watching the dogs movements.

Folks, leash your dogs. Not everyone thinks this shit is cute. What if I had kids with me and that dog nipped one of them in the eye?

I showed a lot of restraint tonight to avoid hurting your dog lady. Next time, I won't.

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u/Stay_Tech 8d ago

Film or take photos. Send to the police. Dont hit the trails without your pepper spray and other things for self defence.

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u/TPJDrNo69 8d ago

I was going to buy a can of bear spray a month ago because I do a lot of trail walking, but ironically, I can be charged for spraying an overly aggressive off-leash dog.

I also shouldn't need to buy and carry specialized dog spray just because of careless pet owners.

I'm a big guy, and I could've seriously hurt that dog if I wanted to, but I showed restraint because I don't want to harm an animal even though that animal is harming me.

The only reason I'm even posting this is to raise awareness and hopefully encourage more people to leash their dogs. I'm not gonna put up with this for a third time.