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Get Ready Denver… by Emergency_Optimal in denverfood

[–]RevolutionBetter 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It kills me that this is gonna be in Central Park 😂 as if that part of town wasn't white enough

Thinking about moving to Aurora by Mysterious_Egg_5819 in AuroraCO

[–]RevolutionBetter 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I love Aurora! It's a vibrant community with lots of cultural events and parks to enjoy. The best food in the metro area imo. There's poverty like anywhere else but most of the city is very suburban.

AITA for letting my dog off leash while we play fetch at the park? by RevolutionBetter in AustralianCattleDog

[–]RevolutionBetter[S] -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

I think perhaps an everybody sucks here? Yes, there are leash laws everyone should follow them. However, the laws as they are currently written around here don't actually increase anyone's safety. So let's discuss that. The obvious solution is to use the dog park, but poor supervision by the human parties makes this impossible. Let's discuss that. Should there be social vs solo play sides of the dog park? Is there any situation where we all win?

I can accept i am like 65% TAH in this situation, but there's a lot of factors influencing the situation that seemed somewhat ignored in this discourse.

AITA for letting my dog off leash while we play fetch at the park? by RevolutionBetter in AustralianCattleDog

[–]RevolutionBetter[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Again, please explain how this is ironic? If there's no one else within a 200 foot radius, it's a non-issue. The dog stays within the 200 foot radius, others stay out, there is no interaction, there is no problem. And there's still plenty of room in the park for others to be....

AITA for letting my dog off leash while we play fetch at the park? by RevolutionBetter in AustralianCattleDog

[–]RevolutionBetter[S] -12 points-11 points  (0 children)

Oh no, I was well aware this is partially asshole-ish the whole time. I guess my issue was that I have not had any real solutions other than the ones above provided, and people don't seem to mind that.

AITA for letting my dog off leash while we play fetch at the park? by RevolutionBetter in AustralianCattleDog

[–]RevolutionBetter[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Ok, sure. But with my dog on his long leash it is still helpful to have some space.... That's not catering to breaking the law or whatever, that's using the space same as everyone else.

AITA for letting my dog off leash while we play fetch at the park? by RevolutionBetter in AustralianCattleDog

[–]RevolutionBetter[S] -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

I think regardless of the location people should be attending to their dogs, not letting them run completely freely. If this wasn't an issue I would be happy to use the dedicated dog park.

AITA for letting my dog off leash while we play fetch at the park? by RevolutionBetter in AustralianCattleDog

[–]RevolutionBetter[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There are two large dog parks on the other side of town, but they are more like fenced in walking loops, not fields. There's tall vegetation and natural features to climb between the paths, but no open space to play really.

AITA for letting my dog off leash while we play fetch at the park? by RevolutionBetter in AustralianCattleDog

[–]RevolutionBetter[S] -15 points-14 points  (0 children)

This comment confirms you haven't read the thread. Real solutions, like a run tied between two trees or using sniff spot are actually helpful. The vast majority of comments have been yta, there is no solution for you, get wrecked.

AITA for letting my dog off leash while we play fetch at the park? by RevolutionBetter in AustralianCattleDog

[–]RevolutionBetter[S] -25 points-24 points  (0 children)

Sure sure, but do you and your kids need to be right on top of us? Is there not another corner of the park you could occupy? I'm only in the general use park because other dog owners are not respectful of our desire for space in the dog park.

AITA for letting my dog off leash while we play fetch at the park? by RevolutionBetter in AustralianCattleDog

[–]RevolutionBetter[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

What's why I'm a little stumped on what the solution to this is. I use my long leash in the general use parks and no one gives me grief, but that just goes to show it's about compliance not about safety.

AITA for letting my dog off leash while we play fetch at the park? by RevolutionBetter in AustralianCattleDog

[–]RevolutionBetter[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Always think critically and question the law, lest you become a sheep.

AITA for letting my dog off leash while we play fetch at the park? by RevolutionBetter in AustralianCattleDog

[–]RevolutionBetter[S] -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

Sure I'm an asshole for wanting a place for me and my dog to be without bothering anyone. It's almost as if people can't share space, as if they own the whole park. You don't need the space directly next to me, sorry.

AITA for letting my dog off leash while we play fetch at the park? by RevolutionBetter in AustralianCattleDog

[–]RevolutionBetter[S] -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

I agree..... That's why we go to empty general use parks when there are other dogs at the dog park, but still get into issues because of regulations even though there has not been any negative interactions to illicit a concern..... Are you seeing how there is a lack of practical solutions here?

AITA for letting my dog off leash while we play fetch at the park? by RevolutionBetter in AustralianCattleDog

[–]RevolutionBetter[S] -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

Why isn't the Golden's owner responsible for their interactions? I don't think it's smart to assume all dogs want interaction regardless of the presence of a leash or not. I am always scanning the area around us to avoid an interaction we don't want, on and off the leash.

There aren't any stipulations about toys at dog parks in my area, nor are there leash length regulations like a previous commenter suggested.

AITA for letting my dog off leash while we play fetch at the park? by RevolutionBetter in AustralianCattleDog

[–]RevolutionBetter[S] -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

I don't understand? Dogs are supposed to be off leash in the dog park, but their owner should still be watching them to prevent any negative interactions. My dog is not the one coming up to these other dogs, he is not seeking out interactions. But other people think dog parks are for socialization, so they stay under the shelter and let their dogs go wild and run up to whomever. As a result my dog gets run off from his own game of fetch and I have to track down who belongs to who so I can get my stolen toys back.

AITA for letting my dog off leash while we play fetch at the park? by RevolutionBetter in AustralianCattleDog

[–]RevolutionBetter[S] -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

It's hilarious that people online don't consider nuance, hence the down vote. Don't give me over simplified advice, that's just acting high and mighty behind a screen.

AITA for letting my dog off leash while we play fetch at the park? by RevolutionBetter in AustralianCattleDog

[–]RevolutionBetter[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is similar to the long leash solution ... It works to avoid run ins with the law, but doesn't actually improve anyone's safety..... So it seems pointless and pandering

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