[RP TownTalk] Dogs At Riversdale reply

Tue Nov 16 14:30:23 UTC 2010

Not only do pets need discipline and proper training,  owners need it more! 
 For dogs there is a wonderful  training program that most anyone can 
afford. About $70 a year and that  includes the family of pets and once or twice 
a week training!  Canine  Training Association.  They are in a warehouse in 
Beltsville, just straight  up Kenilworth Ave. All dog owners should do 
themselves and their pets a  favor and join. _www.caninetrainingassociation.org_ 
(http://www.caninetrainingassociation.org)    I joined for the first time 25 
years ago with my first dog.  We completed  the "3 legs" and he got his AKC 
Companion Dog certificate!  Once you start  going, you won't want to miss 
one week.  It's fun for you and the  dog.  The instructors are fabulous.  Go 
see for yourself.  You  can go up there and watch what they do before you 
join.  They also have  free style, dog dancing classes and agility.
I believe that the Greenbelt Petsmart also offers training, but I don't  
know the cost.
Audrey

In a message dated 11/16/2010 8:11:30 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
wheadle at yahoo.com writes:

I will certainly keep my eyes open for dogs of that description; It must  
have been a frightening experience for all of you, thank goodness nobody was  
seriously hurt!  

This post goes hand-in-hand with the recent "cat posts." People need to  be 
RESPONSIBLE pet owners and not let their pets get out of control or cause  
problems for other people and animals.  Irresponsible pet owners are the  
main reason that many apartments and other places don't allow pets.  And  it's 
not just pets running loose; I don't own a car so I walk around town; as  I 
have arthritis and beginning osteoporosis (spelling?), sometimes I have to  
use a walking stick/cane.  Sometimes when I'm walking WITH my stick,  
people with dogs on those "extendable" leashes will let their dogs come  running 
up to me and jump, and all the owners do is giggle "isn't that cute,  he's 
so friendly!" Never mind that their dog could knock me down and I could  
break something...  

I dearly love animals and have had pets all my life; however, pets are  
like children in one way, they need discipline and proper training.   You're 
not doing them or anyone else a favor by letting them run wild.   

____________________________________
 From: Nancy Mooney  <nbmooney1 at yahoo.com>
To:  towntalk at riverdale-park.org
Sent: Sat, November 13, 2010 8:15:35  PM
Subject: [RP TownTalk]  Dogs At Riversdale

OK, fellow Riverdalians, I'm so furious my fingertips are  sweating.  
Seriously.

Attention - male owners of the tan  Akita and another dog (my older girl 
thinks it looked like a greyhound  with rounder ears) that you let run loose 
on the mansion grounds  Saturday evening -   At the least, you owe my 
daughters and my  friend a sincere apology, and you owe my daughter a new pair of 
shoes  ($50 at REI).  BTW, we do have a photo of you with your  dog.

Listen to this, neighbors - 

Our housemate, acting as  babysitter, took my daughters to the mansion this 
evening with their  scooters.  Actually, my daughters wanted to show her 
the beautiful  grounds, as she is new here.  They were very delighted at the  
prospect!  

When they entered the grounds the friend (Mandy)  was walking with my 
youngest daughter Lily (she's 5) and the Akita  rushed at them, circled, and bit 
and jumped  at my friend's back.  The 5 year old began to run and her shoe 
fell off.  The dog pounced  on the shoe and put a hole in it.  They ran away 
with the shoe,  which the owners then returned.

To let you know, we have  contacted the police, and we do have a photo of 
you with your dog,  though to fuzzy for the police to use.  The police are 
very  frustrated and ready to prosecute when they can catch you.

What  you've done is against the law, incredibly foolish, and frightened my 
 two children and our dear friend.  

I know someone on this  list knows who owns these dogs.  I hope you pass on 
my  message.

We all know this is NOT the first time people have been  knocked down, 
jumped on, and otherwise threatened by loose dogs at the  mansion.  THIS HAS GOT 
TO STOP!

Oh, I gotta go, Mandy found  another, much clearer photo on her phone!!  

Nancy Mooney  
(waiting for payment for shoes and  apology)

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