Carly Posted November 14, 2014 Report Share Posted November 14, 2014 So we were in the park with the girls, it was totally empty so they were off lead and racing round at top speed getting rid of some of their energy (it's totally fenced in so they were safe), they had their pink LED's flashing so we know where they are at all times when up marches the park warden (and his side kick) and threatens us with a £75 fine if we don't get our dogs on leads and leave the park. Obviously I get on the defensive straight away and declare there's no signs that say we can't be there and that shouldn't they be spending more time preventing the the kids from plastering obscenities all over the bandstand and breaking the gates than worrying about me and my well behaved dogs??? It did me no good other than being threatened again with the fine. Mitch was far too quiet so I knew he was fuming, he called the girls and to their credit they came to him straight away and he put them on their leads. The wardens didn't trust us to leave on our own and escorted us all the way out of the park, Mitch was so quiet that I can hear his blood boiling.... We grumbled all the way home and my local councillor is now the lucky recipient of an email from me requesting more time be put into controlling vandalism in the park than harassing good dog owners who just want to exercise their pooches, oh and by the way please can you get me a dog park so I run my dogs safely! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emma Posted November 14, 2014 Report Share Posted November 14, 2014 That's mad! If it's an onlead only park then surely there must be some signs somewhere? Is it listed on your local councils website as an onlead only park? If not I'd put in a complaint, sounds like a bit of a jobsworth to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOBELHOWLUC49 Posted November 14, 2014 Report Share Posted November 14, 2014 I bet it was old dog warden showing off to new dog warden…. I f the park has signs saying all dogs must be on leash then on leash they are… i hope you email gets him a good kick up the proverbial back side… well done for holding on to your cool and well done woofs coming back so well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOBELHOWLUC49 Posted November 14, 2014 Report Share Posted November 14, 2014 and any way should they not be spending there time looking for dogs in trouble with no owners taking care of them. ohhh this sort of thing makes me so cross. did you ask for his name???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carly Posted November 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2014 I've no idea what the rules are to be honest (I'll have a look) , it's the same park we have always walked Skye in and everyone who walks dogs there lets their dogs off??? Typical I'm the one that gets in trouble Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carly Posted November 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2014 and any way should they not be spending there time looking for dogs in trouble with no owners taking care of them. ohhh this sort of thing makes me so cross. did you ask for his name???? Quite right to! And no I didn't get his name, funnily enough though I literally just thought that I wish I had Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOBELHOWLUC49 Posted November 14, 2014 Report Share Posted November 14, 2014 still they must have diary for area coverage so it will be on a list some where… hope fully… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emma Posted November 14, 2014 Report Share Posted November 14, 2014 I think Kati's getting ready to go track him down and give him a good talking to, lol. Well done to Mitch for keeping his temper in check. I doubt Paul would have, he usually shoots heavily sarcastic comments at people with a few expletives thrown in for good measure, lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOBELHOWLUC49 Posted November 14, 2014 Report Share Posted November 14, 2014 I have to walk a way… other wise i'd be in the pound with no bail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emma Posted November 14, 2014 Report Share Posted November 14, 2014 We'll go up together as a task force, lol. Make sure i'm on a lead though, wouldn't want to end up getting anyone into more trouble, lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guinnessman Posted November 14, 2014 Report Share Posted November 14, 2014 We'll go up together as a task force, lol. Make sure i'm on a lead though, wouldn't want to end up getting anyone into more trouble, lol. Van has a full tank and I have a rare week off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Posted November 14, 2014 Report Share Posted November 14, 2014 Omg what an idiot if there are so signs around then surly they can't enforce that? sent via husky howls Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carly Posted November 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2014 Perhaps we should arrange a meet in the park and let all the huskies off lol I think Kati's getting ready to go track him down and give him a good talking to, lol. Well done to Mitch for keeping his temper in check. I doubt Paul would have, he usually shoots heavily sarcastic comments at people with a few expletives thrown in for good measure, lol. I was very impressed, not like him at all, goes to show how cross he was lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emma Posted November 14, 2014 Report Share Posted November 14, 2014 we've got Phil with his van, Kati, myself...I'd say that task force is getting bigger by the minute, lol. Oh yes, you always know there's trouble brewing when they go quiet! Usually my cue to get very busy suddenly in every room other than the one he's in....mainly as I'm usually the reason he gets angry in the first place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOBELHOWLUC49 Posted November 14, 2014 Report Share Posted November 14, 2014 And then Emma could draw it for us…. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mydiamond Posted November 14, 2014 Report Share Posted November 14, 2014 And then Emma could draw it for us…. Now you're just picking on Emma Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robke Posted November 15, 2014 Report Share Posted November 15, 2014 I would just ask him....where is the sign that states what you are saying is right.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carly Posted November 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2014 Got an email back from the local councillor, she wants to meet to discuss things further.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOBELHOWLUC49 Posted November 15, 2014 Report Share Posted November 15, 2014 That's positive.... Keep calm be factual. and hopefully Mr Macho Dog warden will get a good kick up the A--e...... and be a lot more respectful next time, if ever your paths should unhappily meet. Emma and rest of task force "Dog Warden" we need to hold fire till we hear the result of this meeting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carly Posted November 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2014 Will let you know how things go and of course if Taskforce Dog Warden needs to resume :0) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guinnessman Posted November 15, 2014 Report Share Posted November 15, 2014 Taskforce Dog Warden is on standby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarahjng Posted November 15, 2014 Report Share Posted November 15, 2014 Count me in ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mydiamond Posted November 15, 2014 Report Share Posted November 15, 2014 Count me in too! I can run around and yell SPARTA now that I'm a real Spartan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOBELHOWLUC49 Posted November 15, 2014 Report Share Posted November 15, 2014 Lets hope he gets his A--e Kicked by his boss and you are allowed free reign of the Borough... the alternative is not looking good for Macho Dog Warden... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BingBlaze n Skyla Posted November 16, 2014 Report Share Posted November 16, 2014 Hope the meeting goes well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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