Dulwich Park dog in nature area

[greenspace]

Almost the entire park to use for her dogs and this (German accent?) woman at 9am for Park Run point blank refused to remove them, stating she has poo bags.

Very identifiable pink beanie, Alsatian and Spaniel.

Told me I must be menopausal to care so much.

Sitting right in front of the NO DOGS sign.

 

 

[Happyme5]

This is not unusual.   The entire park is full of dogs off the lead   so when people try to be responsible dog owners and exercise their dogs on the lead it is totally impossible.  As the other dogs constantly run up to, bark and irritate the dogs on the leads and stupid owners don't do anything to prevent them.  I thought people who live in Dulwich might have been able to read, understand and follow simple signs with words and pictorial instructions.  But they obviously can not.   The rules are there for a reason but obviously do not apply to when it suits people.   

[SpringTime]

These people should be thrown into pits packed with hungry wolves.

Maybe that'll teach them some canine lessons.

Oh, and the wolves won't be hungry anymore X

Edited October 5 by SpringTime
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[malumbu]

Love it, let's rewild Dulwich Park, beavers, cranes, wolves and even bears.  Thanks for making me think of this.

[Happyme5]

I wonder would people be able to understand any warning signs about 🐺🐺🐺

The people with free running dogs are always the first to complain when a dog on a lead barks back at their precious dog.  Especially when the dog on the lead is a large dog.  The poor dog  was literally minding their own business walking along whilst the other dogs take turns to ambush them.   So the wolves could be a brilliant idea.   As these dogs could jump into ambush the wolves.  And then well behaved dogs on a leash and responsible dog ( or those who can understand text and pictorial information) owners could walk along in peace.   And also enjoy the local public parks.  

[tiddles]

I have never spotted no dog signs for that part of the park?? 

[Sue]

5 hours ago, greenspace said:

Almost the entire park to use for her dogs and this (German accent?) woman at 9am for Park Run point blank refused to remove them, stating she has poo bags.

Very identifiable pink beanie, Alsatian and Spaniel.

Told me I must be menopausal to care so much.

Sitting right in front of the NO DOGS sign.

 

 

Surely the No Dogs sign should be very very large at the entrance?

It's a bit pointless having it once you've taken the dog/s in there? 

[ab29]

You should not be taking dogs in there. Same as not taking them across the bridge - now closed - as they can scare whatever little widlife is trying to survive in the park. The 'no dog' signs are there and visible and the area has closed gates. Not all people like dogs, many have bad experience and are scared of them. 'My dog can do no wrong' attitude is rather tiring

Edited October 5 by ab29

[tiddles]

Ah I was thinking of the shrubbery area near the Huf houses ! No if you mean the fenced off area near the cafe then 🙄 that’s just totally unreasonable. 

[Happyme5]

And most parts of the park have keep dogs on a lead signs.  Not everyone one wants to be bothered by other people's dog. Not every dog wants to be bothered by other dogs.   

[Dulwichway]

Blimey! this whole EDF is like the 'Victor Meldrew Appreciation Society' 🤣

[OutOfFocus]

I had much same problem in park near old cemetery .

[ab29]

1 hour ago, Dulwichway said:

Blimey! this whole EDF is like the 'Victor Meldrew Appreciation Society' 🤣

eh?

[Happyme5]

LOL up the  Victor Meldrew /.  Some of us ain't that old yet.  But would really like to enjoy our daily constitutionals without other people's unleashed unruly animals spoiling our right to be responsible citizens who abide by the blinking signs.   It really does spoil things for others.   And shows no consideration for others. 

[hfoster]

I just think some owners are a bit dippy, they aren't aware that dogs cause a lot of issues for wildlife. Ground nest birds will abandon their young, foxes and badgers will abandon their dens, rats and mice will relocate into people's gardens and houses, squirrels and birds typically avoid dog heavy areas too.

There are a lot of parks in the area that allow for unleashed dogs, so it really makes no sense to ruin the lives of other animals because the owner simply cannot be arsed.

[Happyme5]

On 05/10/2024 at 09:08, greenspace said:

Yeah I agree     Our pets are have no need  to struggle to survive.  

 

It isn't about the need of pets.  It is all about the behaviour of pet owners. 

Edited October 6 by Happyme5
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[greenspace]

On 05/10/2024 at 16:18, tiddles said:

Ah I was thinking of the shrubbery area near the Huf houses ! No if you mean the fenced off area near the cafe then 🙄 that’s just totally unreasonable. 

 

On 06/10/2024 at 00:10, hfoster said:

I just think some owners are a bit dippy, they aren't aware that dogs cause a lot of issues for wildlife. Ground nest birds will abandon their young, foxes and badgers will abandon their dens, rats and mice will relocate into people's gardens and houses, squirrels and birds typically avoid dog heavy areas too.

There are a lot of parks in the area that allow for unleashed dogs, so it really makes no sense to ruin the lives of other animals because the owner simply cannot be arsed.

You're being very magnanimous, and I was too, politely explaining it's a fenced off area for the squirrels and children. Instead of apologising and taking the dogs out, she told me she wouldn't move, and started insulting me.

 

The story ended when I opened the gate and let her dogs out. They didn't even want to be in there anyway. 

[Happyme5]

Brilliant way to deal with a ignorant individual.   LOL.  The sign is quite simple a 3 year old could understand it.  The fact is she shouldn't have been in there in the first place.   I have dogs and live them dearly. Not everyone likes dogs.  I don't like everyone else's dogs running around me and off the lead barking and running at my dogs who are on their lead.  

[Happyme5]

So this thread has run out of legs.  

[Earl Aelfheah]

On 05/10/2024 at 09:08, greenspace said:

Good photo. Has fallen victim to the pup-arazzi. Pawful behaviour..... etc.

[Happyme5]

Why do they bother all the regular dog walkers and park users will already know about this behaviour.

[Dulwich dweller]

On 05/10/2024 at 19:19, Dulwichway said:

Blimey! this whole EDF is like the 'Victor Meldrew Appreciation Society' 🤣

Woof woof woof 😁

On 07/10/2024 at 11:17, greenspace said:

 

You're being very magnanimous, and I was too, politely explaining it's a fenced off area for the squirrels and children. Instead of apologising and taking the dogs out, she told me she wouldn't move, and started insulting me.

 

The story ended when I opened the gate and let her dogs out. They didn't even want to be in there anyway. 

The sign is low enough for dogs to read it too!

[greenspace]

On 05/10/2024 at 19:19, Dulwichway said:

Blimey! this whole EDF is like the 'Victor Meldrew Appreciation Society' 🤣

Had to google that reference as not old enough to get it. 

I don’t find any particular humour in people thinking they (and their dogs) are above the rules.

But I also understand that plenty of people are also deeply afraid of calling out any antisocial behaviour. 

 

[Happyme5]

Well if you ain't old enough to get that reference what are you doing on EDF on a Saturday night LOL.  No offence meant.