Dogs on undercliff walk

[Dick Knights Mumm]

Bikes aren't allowed on the Undercliff Walk. The cycle lane runs along the cliff top.

It is a while since that was the case.

 

[pasty]

I always have to keep my dog on his lead when I walk him along the undercliff for his own safety, because there is always one irresponsible parent letting his kids cause havoc by riding their bloody bikes all over the place. The way they speed about, zig-zagging all over the place, it's amazing that more poor innocent pooches haven't been hurt. Does anyone know how we can stop these crazy kids?

Even if that post was tongue-in-cheek, it's not far off the truth. Bloody cyclists think they own the undercliff. Especially the knob-jockeys in full Team Sky cycling kit.

 

[Notters]

I vote for the mass cull though I imagine it won't be that popular.

 

[Notters]

We quite often use the under cliff to take the dog for a walk, and always, always keep her on a lead. Even though (and I guess all dog owners say this) she's as soft as shite and you're in more danger of being licked to death by our dog!

Hope your kids are okay Captain S and it doesn't put them off the under cliff permanently.

Every single dog owner says that. EVERY SINGLE ONE. Sure I've mentioned it before but I was out walking with a friend and his wife when someone said something similar and the next thing it bit my friend's wife on the ankle.

 

[Superphil]

I hate dogs, I mean it, I really hate them, all of them.

Now this might sound irrational, but I was attacked by a dog when I was young, about 10 or 12, and ever since that day (nearly 40 years ago) I have held an absolute hatred for them. I guess it's fear more than dislike, and nowadays I hate it when owners seem to think you'll love their dog. Licked to death? **** off more like.

I've spent my life steering clear of them, I'm never unkind to them, and indeed I'll pet them to try and stop them jumping at me, and I'll tell the owner to get the arse licking, droolling, flea bag away from me if it won't behave. But one thing for sure, if a dog ever attacked me again, I would win, I would ****ing win.

 

[Badger]

 

[Notters]

I hate dogs, I mean it, I really hate them, all of them.

Now this might sound irrational, but I was attacked by a dog when I was young, about 10 or 12, and ever since that day (nearly 40 years ago) I have held an absolute hatred for them. I guess it's fear more than dislike, and nowadays I hate it when owners seem to think you'll love their dog. Licked to death? **** off more like.

I've spent my life steering clear of them, I'm never unkind to them, and indeed I'll pet them to try and stop them jumping at me, and I'll tell the owner to get the arse licking, droolling, flea bag away from me if it won't behave. But one thing for sure, if a dog ever attacked me again, I would win, I would ****ing win.

Agree with all of the above, though I've never actually been attacked.

There hasn't been enough mention of shit in this thread. There's dog shit EVERYWHERE in Brighton now. I realise that's not the dogs' fault but it's chuffing disgusting.

 

[T.G]

Man's best friend my arse………………..

Lovely that you are so accommodating

 

[Superphil]

Agree with all of the above, though I've never actually been attacked.

There hasn't been enough mention of shit in this thread. There's dog shit EVERYWHERE in Brighton now. I realise that's not the dogs' fault but it's chuffing disgusting.

I trod in dogshit on my way to the church (Billingshurst) on my wedding day, apparently its supposed to be good luck.

I used to live in Holland and on the housing estate where we lived there were loads of parks and footpaths, we used to congregate, experiment with pancakes, generally hang out, and you never got dogshit. The reason, well, maybe it was the designated patches of grass, with a low single bar fence around them, signed as "Hondentoiletten", and it was cleaned almost daily by the council. A combination of responsible dog owners, and sensible provision by the council IMO.

 

[Man of Harveys]

I vote for the mass cull though I imagine it won't be that popular.

Oh, I dunno. Sign me up

 

[The Merry Prankster]

I hate dogs, I mean it, I really hate them, all of them.

Now this might sound irrational, but I was attacked by a dog when I was young, about 10 or 12, and ever since that day (nearly 40 years ago) I have held an absolute hatred for them. I guess it's fear more than dislike, and nowadays I hate it when owners seem to think you'll love their dog. Licked to death? **** off more like.

I've spent my life steering clear of them, I'm never unkind to them, and indeed I'll pet them to try and stop them jumping at me, and I'll tell the owner to get the arse licking, droolling, flea bag away from me if it won't behave. But one thing for sure, if a dog ever attacked me again, I would win, I would ****ing win.

Trauma therapy may help.

 

[Grizz]

Do you not have a local dog warden down your way? I live in west london and the local one is fantastic, follows up on complaints and liaises with the council and police regarding persistant out of control dogs. I'm a dog owner myself and fully get that not everyone likes dogs and she's only let off the lead when we're in areas where you'd expect to meet dog walkers. We never go near the kiddies play areas and whilst she's a rescue, I've worked tirelessly to have her under command obeyance, but I know she has limits and if there's any risk she'll upset anyone I'll bung her on the lead.

The main problem are the owners. If you have a **** owner you're more than likely gonna have a **** dog. It's as simple as that. I don't know if licensing would make a difference, but then how do you enforce it.

 

[Notters]

I trod in dogshit on my way to the church (Billingshurst) on my wedding day, apparently its supposed to be good luck.

I used to live in Holland and on the housing estate where we lived there were loads of parks and footpaths, we used to congregate, experiment with pancakes, generally hang out, and you never got dogshit. The reason, well, maybe it was the designated patches of grass, with a low single bar fence around them, signed as "Hondentoiletten", and it was cleaned almost daily by the council. A combination of responsible dog owners, and sensible provision by the council IMO.

They have that in Blakers Park and it's fantastic. Unfortunately all of Brighton's other parks seem to be covered in turd.

 

[Barrel of Fun]

I've given up going to visit some good friends as their golden retriever LOVES me. He's about 6 foot when standing up. He mauls me, scratches me, covers me in saliva. Can't stand the smelly *******.

Another friend has a labrador and it is superbly trained. A wonderful animal. They could let him off the lead wherever they wanted as it will obey orders.

A good dog should know it's place and be seen and not heard.

 

[Captain Sensible]

Do you not have a local dog warden down your way? I live in west london and the local one is fantastic, follows up on complaints and liaises with the council and police regarding persistant out of control dogs. I'm a dog owner myself and fully get that not everyone likes dogs and she's only let off the lead when we're in areas where you'd expect to meet dog walkers. We never go near the kiddies play areas and whilst she's a rescue, I've worked tirelessly to have her under command obeyance, but I know she has limits and if there's any risk she'll upset anyone I'll bung her on the lead.

The main problem are the owners. If you have a **** owner you're more than likely gonna have a **** dog. It's as simple as that. I don't know if licensing would make a difference, but then how do you enforce it.

Never seen a dog Warden anywhere in Sussex. It may be an answer.

 

[woody12a]

It is a while since that was the case.

Yes, it's a shared footpath for both pedestrians and cyclists, with pedestrians having priority ..... there's plenty of signs along there saying this

 

[Captain Sensible]

Bikes aren't allowed on the Undercliff Walk. The cycle lane runs along the cliff top.

As someone else said, that's not the case. I think since the bus lane on the seafront. The limit is 15mph yet some speed along so maybe a cycle lane is the answer there.

So what's needed is a cull of Dogs or a Warden enforcing dogs on leads. The warden can double up as a bicycle speeding cop too. So in this time of austerity we've just found a vacancy for something that's badly needed. Well done NSC! Now time to start writing to the Council and MP. Think I'll get anywhere? will I F***! But I'll give it a try.

 

[Superphil]

Yes, it's a shared footpath for both pedestrians and cyclists, with pedestrians having priority ..... there's plenty of signs along there saying this

Pedestrians have priority when cyclists are about?

 

[Captain Sensible]

Yes, it's a shared footpath for both pedestrians and cyclists, with pedestrians having priority ..... there's plenty of signs along there saying this

Shame there aren't enough signs telling dog owners to keep their K9 on a lead.

 

[wellquickwoody]

Even if that post was tongue-in-cheek, it's not far off the truth. Bloody cyclists think they own the undercliff. Especially the knob-jockeys in full Team Sky cycling kit.

Mamil's rule!