FabSwingers.com forum: Parkrun ban dogs

By *ssex_tom OP Man
over a year ago

Chelmsford

Ten per cent of accidents at Parkrun are dog related.

Some disgruntled runners want to start a splinter group called Barkrun.

Apparently it's the leads that are the issue. They are trip hazard. Some runners are up in arms

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By *ellhungvweMan
over a year ago

Cheltenham

Someone is going to have to lead the way.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Some runners are flat on their face in dog crap.

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By *ulfilthmentMan
over a year ago

Just around the corner

I like running and I like dogs, but running with a crowd and dogs is asking for trouble.

(Copyright Barkrun if it doesn’t exist already)

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Can’t help but feel it’s running that is the problem.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

at my park we need the dogs to chase the runners..

good lap times

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Ten per cent of accidents at Parkrun are dog related.

Some disgruntled runners want to start a splinter group called Barkrun.

Apparently it's the leads that are the issue. They are trip hazard. Some runners are up in arms "

I thought they would be on their knees?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It's the dog dirt Tom - it's everywhere.

Runners end up trampling in it - it's all over their shoes.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

10/10 are runner related tho…

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Take up cycling x

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By *r TriomanMan
over a year ago

Chippenham Malmesbury area

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By *r TriomanMan
over a year ago

Chippenham Malmesbury area

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

i got bit on the knee by a jack russel once.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

They haven't banned dogs. They've banned running with a waist lead and instead say people should use a handheld lead.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Ten per cent of accidents at Parkrun are dog related.

Some disgruntled runners want to start a splinter group called Barkrun.

Apparently it's the leads that are the issue. They are trip hazard. Some runners are up in arms "

These runners must be un-coordinated muppets then.

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By *r TriomanMan
over a year ago

Chippenham Malmesbury area

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By *r TriomanMan
over a year ago

Chippenham Malmesbury area

"They haven't banned dogs. They've banned running with a waist lead and instead say people should use a handheld lead.

So much for my last post, looks like I got it wrong; I thought waist leads were the ones to use. Ignore my last post folks... Sorry.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

100% of accidents involving runners involve runners.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"They haven't banned dogs. They've banned running with a waist lead and instead say people should use a handheld lead.

So much for my last post, looks like I got it wrong; I thought waist leads were the ones to use. Ignore my last post folks... Sorry."

The problem they have is that waist leads encourage the dog to run in front and it can then move side to side and potentially trip people.

They want a hand held lead so the runner can keep them by their side and reduce the chance of accidents.

It's debatable that it will improve things but it's likely the parkrun insurers have said something so they have to make a change.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Thing is Parkrun does not own the venues. Usually the council do. So parkrun can just FO.

TBH most of the accidents probably occur because of the organised run. If people just ran the route when they wanted instead of congesting on a Sat or Sunday morning to be slowed down and frustrated at the start.

So ban it all together I say! Can’t see what they can do to stop someone running in a public park with their dog if the council allows it. Just run without the stupid park run number and head off a few mins early / later after the pack.

I bet far more accidents are caused by skippy parts as a result of a huge amount of churn on the land than by dogs!

Declaration: don’t own a dog. But do run. Accept that runners with digs like running with digs and think it is good for the dogs.

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By *ssex_tom OP Man
over a year ago

Chelmsford

It's all over news. Dogs will be banned from Parkrun in April..

There will be far fewer accidents as a result I imagine

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By *aomilatteCouple
over a year ago

Visiting Blackpool

It's when you get beat by a dog or even a pushchair, you don't feel as quick as you used too!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"It's all over news. Dogs will be banned from Parkrun in April..

There will be far fewer accidents as a result I imagine"

As said above someone with comprehension skills has clarified the “ban” (rule change) so a blanket ban in dogs is not “all over the news”

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

dogs won’t be banned from parkrun in April, the leads that go around the owners waist will be, people will be able to continue to run with their dog on a short hand held lead

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"It's all over news. Dogs will be banned from Parkrun in April..

There will be far fewer accidents as a result I imagine

As said above someone with comprehension skills has clarified the “ban” (rule change) so a blanket ban in dogs is not “all over the news”"

Ouch!

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By *yron69Man
over a year ago

Fareham

Do the dogs wear trainers?

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By *ssex_tom OP Man
over a year ago

Chelmsford

"It's all over news. Dogs will be banned from Parkrun in April..

There will be far fewer accidents as a result I imagine

As said above someone with comprehension skills has clarified the “ban” (rule change) so a blanket ban in dogs is not “all over the news”

Ouch!

Double ouch

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I’ve never had an issue on a Parkrun with fellow runners dog leads. I do however have problems with dog owners whose dogs are on extendable leads not being in control of their pet. Nearly every run or if I’m out on the bike, I have to swerve or brake because a pooch has shot out in front of me

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Used to get the kill at my dog (RIP lovely girl) when we saw joggers in the park, she wasn’t one of these deeply unhappy dogs that obsessed over moving things that was going faster than she was, but she did like to occasionally jog with them and encourage them on….. however one night on a walk, my friend and I (she had a boxer) were walking in the local park after dog training class, and a jogger pushed past us (he split us like Jesus split the ocean) and ran in between us…. Nah Tara didn’t like this so decided to run behind him and encouraged him to keep going…. On hearing her, his legs went out of control (unless he thought to he was running over some hot coals, barefoot) and nearly fell over, all without looking back.. my friend and I hadn’t seen anything so funny in weeks…..

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I’ve never had an issue on a Parkrun with fellow runners dog leads. I do however have problems with dog owners whose dogs are on extendable leads not being in control of their pet. Nearly every run or if I’m out on the bike, I have to swerve or brake because a pooch has shot out in front of me"

Extended leads are a bloody nightmare and should be banned! Whoever thought designing a lead like that must have been insane!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"dogs won’t be banned from parkrun in April, the leads that go around the owners waist will be, people will be able to continue to run with their dog on a short hand held lead"

That’s even more dangerous - what happens is the dog isn’t fully trained and doesn’t have a good recall? What happens if the dog launches or pulls the lead out of the owners hand? How is it possible to ban a lead that goes around the owners waist?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"dogs won’t be banned from parkrun in April, the leads that go around the owners waist will be, people will be able to continue to run with their dog on a short hand held lead

If it isn't trained and recall isn't good then they need more training before being put in that situation.

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By *attMonroMan
over a year ago

NE and Central Belt

Mine would be a nightmare. Wouldn't even dream of taking him.

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By *ssex_tom OP Man
over a year ago

Chelmsford

I do wonder if all dogs should be muzzled in public and a hefty fine to any owner not complying with it

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"dogs won’t be banned from parkrun in April, the leads that go around the owners waist will be, people will be able to continue to run with their dog on a short hand held lead

If it isn't trained and recall isn't good then they need more training before being put in that situation."

What situation? Many dogs including my own (Dog bless her) are trained in parks, either on a long lead (not a flexible one) so the owner is still in control while doing distance training (sit stay/down stay/or stay in a standing position) or if dog is at the right stage in its training, off lead training.

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By *otMe66Man
over a year ago

Terra Firma

Tom would love a guy who lives by me, he has his dog on a lead tied to his bike and they can be seen cycling and running around all the local pathways at speed. I'm not an accident / risk expert but I'm not going to be surprised if the above setup ends badly at some point.

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By *yron69Man
over a year ago

Fareham

"I do wonder if all dogs should be muzzled in public and a hefty fine to any owner not complying with it "

I’d agree to that.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"dogs won’t be banned from parkrun in April, the leads that go around the owners waist will be, people will be able to continue to run with their dog on a short hand held lead

If it isn't trained and recall isn't good then they need more training before being put in that situation.

The situation of being in a parkrun

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Tom would love a guy who lives by me, he has his dog on a lead tied to his bike and they can be seen cycling and running around all the local pathways at speed. I'm not an accident / risk expert but I'm not going to be surprised if the above setup ends badly at some point. "

Dog has probably been trained extensively to run beside the bike & not away from it

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I do wonder if all dogs should be muzzled in public and a hefty fine to any owner not complying with it

I’d agree to that."

Absolutely not!

Dogs that have shown to be aggressive towards either people or other dog, absolutely yes, but not on the whole. I get that some people are afraid of dogs (one of my sisters is) but if you go into a park where dogs are allowed, you have to accept that there will be dogs there.

On this thread though, having just learned what a “parkrun” is…. Then yes perhaps dogs & owners can gracefully accept that there is an event going on regularly in the same place, same time every week, and take their dog to the beach instead. Or other park/country park/area instead. Let and let live

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By *ad NannaWoman
over a year ago

East London

Can't have it around your waist, put it around your neck.

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By *l6789Man
over a year ago

croydon

Having been to many park runs with often over 1000 runners and very tightly grouped dog leads can be a issue same as prams and that guy that like to throw his elbows. I think it’s safer to just ban everyone except me and make them all stand and cheer me on.

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By *ssex_tom OP Man
over a year ago

Chelmsford

I once saw a lady riding a horse who also had control of a dog on a lead.. only seen that once though.

I wondered what would happen if the lead got tangled in the horses legs or if the dog saw a rabbit and bolted whether it would have pulled the lady off the horse and then there would be a dangerous horse on the loose...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I agree with this. Or they have a different start wave. I want to run not dog dodge.. I should add I am a dog owner and lover

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By *l6789Man
over a year ago

croydon

"I once saw a lady riding a horse who also had control of a dog on a lead.. only seen that once though.

All that’s missing was the falcon on her arm

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By *ssex_tom OP Man
over a year ago

Chelmsford

The park run I go to has two laps.. I am no longer the fastest and by the time I finish the first lap then some of the lead runners are overtaking me. One prat came up behind bellowing 'Make Way, Make Way!' as if his time was more important than mine. Some of these Park Run types are like Road Hogs.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Last time I did a park run I went straight after work. I was running late so didn’t have time to change out of my uniform. I did it in a record time because around 30 dogs were chasing me and one even bit my arse.

No wonder they want to ban the little bastards. They ripped the Royal Mail logo right off my pants

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By *ssex_tom OP Man
over a year ago

Chelmsford

"Last time I did a park run I went straight after work. I was running late so didn’t have time to change out of my uniform. I did it in a record time because around 30 dogs were chasing me and one even bit my arse.

No wonder they want to ban the little bastards. They ripped the Royal Mail logo right off my pants

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

They should be banned. I have had many close accidents on parkruns due to dogs being on extending leads. Just my opinion though

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By *ssex_tom OP Man
over a year ago

Chelmsford

They don't have to be the leather cafe type muzzles that I remember as a kid unless the owner is into BDSM.

They have a new type that looks like a thin strap which goes over it's snout. I do not know how effective they are though. Are they s sign that the owner is responsible or that the dog is vicious?

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By *l6789Man
over a year ago

croydon

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By *l6789Man
over a year ago

croydon

No wonder they want to ban the little bastards. They ripped the Royal Mail logo right off my pants

Sorry I couldn’t help take a nibble it looked too good as you passed me

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

No wonder they want to ban the little bastards. They ripped the Royal Mail logo right off my pants

Sorry I couldn’t help take a nibble it looked too good as you passed me "

My arse is tiny, brown and hairy but if that’s your thing knock yourself out

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By *l6789Man
over a year ago

croydon

No wonder they want to ban the little bastards. They ripped the Royal Mail logo right off my pants

Sorry I couldn’t help take a nibble it looked too good as you passed me

My arse is tiny, brown and hairy but if that’s your thing knock yourself out

Heat of the moment and I hate being overtaken

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I once saw a lady riding a horse who also had control of a dog on a lead.. only seen that once though.

Then that woman riding her horse was a fecking idiot. I’ve had horses, I’ve taken my dog (RIP) out on hacks with me (on the farm estate) but not on a lead FFS, always loose, she followed verbal commands, we’d see deer, rabbits, hares, sheep, not once would she break away for a sly chase, but she did a couple of times get in the horses’ way, but he’d just step over her

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By *ssex_tom OP Man
over a year ago

Chelmsford

Should this horse woman with a dog on a lead be reported. But who to?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Parkrun are barking up the wrong tree!

And goodnight.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Should this horse woman with a dog on a lead be reported. But who to?"

Probably not, unless you know who she is and where she lives, and if she was putting any unnecessary suffering on animals - the best you could have hoped for would be the dog giving the horse a fright (horses are flight animals) who would undoubtedly jumped sideways or reared or both, dumped the rider, and possibly have landed on her, either with his body or a hoof (either equally sore) and galloped off…. Causing mayhem elsewhere

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
over a year ago

North West

I was asked not to attend a Parkrun because I would be doing it in a wheelchair. The exact wording was "a wheelchair would get in the way". No matter, I went to a different Parkrun (less flat and with mud/grass/hills instead of the tarmac) and did 44 mins. I wasn't the last person to finish either. Take that, running people

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By *emma HoldenTV/TS
over a year ago

Ramsey

What about cats Tom? Are they banning them as well? It's all about the cats on this forum as you know all to well my son

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I was asked not to attend a Parkrun because I would be doing it in a wheelchair. The exact wording was "a wheelchair would get in the way". No matter, I went to a different Parkrun (less flat and with mud/grass/hills instead of the tarmac) and did 44 mins. I wasn't the last person to finish either. Take that, running people

Wow! Well done kn the 44 mins. But even more wow (

in a bad way) on their attitude. What a bunch of *******!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Nailed it, well done! Don’t let others put you down just because you might be faster than them!

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By *icolerobbieCouple
over a year ago

walsall

"It's the dog dirt Tom - it's everywhere.

Runners end up trampling in it - it's all over their shoes. "

This post clearly wins this thread…

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"It's all over news. Dogs will be banned from Parkrun in April..

There will be far fewer accidents as a result I imagine"

Imagine all the runners

Running life in peace

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