Redditor Gets Pissed At Her Friend For Taking Her Dog Off The Leash Despite Her Instructions, Refuses To Apologize
No one wants to lose a furry buddy no matter want. If you always keep your dog on a leash, except in contained places like your backyard or a designated dog park, you considerably limit the possibility that they will wander off and get lost or even killed.
Even if you think your dog doesn't tend to run away, it's still possible for it to happen suddenly, like when a dog is startled by an unusually loud noise or something is chasing after it. As a result, it is safer to keep your dog leashed than to take the chance that they might get lost.
Additionally, when off-leash, dogs are less protected from outdoor hazards. Leashes and other suitable, humane restraints can help prevent the bulk of these disasters.
We really do not know why the redditor in today's AITA post told her friend not to take off her dog's leash despite being in a dog park, but she did say she didn't want to cause her friend any unnecessary harm. The thing is, the OP was a bridesmaid and organized a winery tour for 22 people, so she was going to be out all day.
Her friend offered to check in on her dog and take him for a walk that day, and she was appreciative. But then she let the dog off leash even though the OP told her not to.
Keep scrolling to read the entire story in full.
The OP asks:
u/Ok_Accident8430A friend offered to check in on the OP's dog and take him for a walk on that day
u/Ok_Accident8430The friend asks if it's ok for her to take the dog off leash at a nearby dog park
u/Ok_Accident8430The OP was grateful for her going out of her way to help
u/Ok_Accident8430For future reference when I say no, I mean no
u/Ok_Accident8430The OP does not plan on apologising for saying something and letting her know that when she says no, she means it
u/Ok_Accident8430Here are a bunch of comments from Redditors for you to read through below.
You told her not to let your dog off the leash
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This Redditor believes that the OP's friend is being rude by pushing it
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Just because everything went well doesn't mean that something couldn't have happened
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She's trying to convince you that she was right to ignore your boundaries
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One time that she doesn't listen and something can happen, says this Redditor
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This Redditor advices the OP not to seek her help in caring for the dog again
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Why apologize for someone who broke your rules?
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Off-leash dogs are significantly more likely to run into cars, get hit by them, or cause accidents when drivers swerve to avoid them. Dogs in general are a threat as well; if your dog is unrestrained, it could approach another dog and unintentionally start a fight.
The OP must have had a reason why she wanted her dog leashed, and the least her friend could do was respect her opinion.
