What do I do?

I love %26lt;LOVE%26gt; to rollerblade at this lake. However, a lady and her dog ruin my experience. She’s got this miniature black poodle named “Fifi” and every time I roll by them, she scolds, “Fifi no”, then the miniature monster dogs starts to bark and charge me … then the owner yanks the chain, and the dogs front feet come off the ground … it looks like she’s choking the dog! Then the lady always says, “Sorry, she just hates roller blades, and bicyclists, and scooters”.





I’ve tried to go at different times in the day, but that lady and her stupid dog always show up when I’m there. I used to do midnight blading, but I lost my guy friend who joined me for these adventoures. I’m rollerblading less because of this insanity!!! I need to rollerblade...it%26#039;s like air to me.

What do I do?
Consider stopping and trying to get to know the dog. Perhaps if you had a treat. Then the dog may not freak out when it sees you.





I would not give up something I love over this. Yes it%26#039;s a bummer; however, not something you should ever allow to ruin your own joy.
Reply:Get a can of HALT or a similar dog repellent and spray the dog as soon as it starts to bark and go after you. After a couple shots in teh snout the dog will learn or the lady will avoid you like the plague.





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You have as much right to be there as she does (uless of course there are signs posted saying %26quot;No Rollerblading%26quot;)
Reply:Try roller-blading somewhere else. Or try to avoid that maniac dog. If worst comes to worst, get those little dog whistles (the ones that deter dogs) and activate it as you go near the dog.
Reply:You can%26#039;t let strange people stop your enjoyment of the activities you love. Just ignore her, and if you see her coming near you, skate away.
Reply:%26quot;i need to rollerblade..it is like air to me!%26quot;...did you mean that rollerblading gives you wind????





scared by a miniature dog??? you dont deserve to rollerblade...





worried about causing death-by-hanging for a black dog with a dodgy name? Shame on you!..be a man..go ahead, run it down..i mean blade it down...





Whenever you are there, she is there? Maybe it is all that wind letting her get wind of you coming out of your house.....
Reply:Try spraying the pup with canned air when it comes near. (You might ask the owner so that she doesn%26#039;t freak, but it could be helpful for her, too, if you do this.) Harmless, but could cause little Fifi to stop chasing you.





There are other slightly scented sprays meant for teaching dogs to stay away from certain places and things. You might want to try one of them. Get the dog used to being sprayed. Then, spray the scent on yourself before going blading.





These are things that I would try. It might be necessary for a week or so, but then, if it works, the problem might be solved.
Reply:carry dog bones and next time you start rollerblading by stop and make friends maybe Fifi will then associate you and your scent with Yummies and stop attacking. Just don%26#039;t forget the treats everytime you go or she may start to react negatively to you again. Explain to the owner why you are doing this so she doesn%26#039;t think you are poisoning the dog. Enjoy
Reply:Can you not rollerblade somewhere else? Is it really messing you up that bad? It%26#039;s not like the dogs are biting you... just avoid them by skating round them.
Reply:Keep rollerblading.





I wanted to write something funny like %26#039;rollerblade over the dog...%26#039; but then I realized you must be pretty sensitive since you asked such a question in the first place. So don%26#039;t do that. But do keep rollerblading, and do your best to ignore the dog.
Reply:if you could ignore her and her dog
Reply:LOL!


Well, hmm. You could go to another park and crap (I meant, you can go to another park and ROLLERBLADE...in the phrase %26#039;and crap%26#039; I did not mean that literally). :)





I know how you feel, dood. I used to know this little doggie named Sammie- I would start hootin%26#039; and hollerin%26#039;, just to get him all riled up n chit- and he would get really pissed off at me, and would try to break free from his chain in the backyard. He probably would have violently assailed my lower extremeties and junk, had he excaped from his shackles. Love- me.
Reply:After you try all the stuff that has been posted so far.... poison darts from a blow gun. You could get to the park first... hide behind (or up in) a tree... then... phtht! Goodnight dog.
Reply:Girl,i think you should talk to the lady. That%26#039;s the first thing you can do. Tell her how your feeling with that. then you both can discuss the solution. Other, Ask the lady to tight her dog tighter. Or you maybe can find another route to do your hobby. Why dont you take your friend with you? If you are together in large group, then you%26#039;ll be stronger and less of fear to the dog. Maybe you can talk to your parent, too.
Reply:As a dog owner I can see how the woman is trying her best. My dog also gets incredibly excited at times and I have to yank on the leash - his front feet come off the ground, too but he is not %26quot;choking%26quot;. If you do not feel in any danger by the dog (it sounds like the woman keeps it pretty controlled as it doesn%26#039;t chase you down), don%26#039;t change a thing! Or if you want to try to appease the dog, ask the owner it is ok to toss it a few treats as you go by. After a few days of getting yummy treats, the dog while probably have such a better association with rollerbladers.



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