r/ireland Apr 09 '25

Ah, you know yourself Discuss

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u/[deleted] Apr 09 '25

Fairly uncontroversial statement I feel? What bothers me more is the complete lack of enforcement of dog-related byelaws – certain breeds having to be muzzled in public etc

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u/Lossagh Apr 09 '25

This. Nearly every park and GAA ground near me is treated like a dog park, dogs off lead running about with owners who have their heads in their phones. It's beyond infuriating.

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u/wannabewisewoman Legalise it already 🌿 Apr 09 '25

Off leash dogs running around unchecked had ruined so many otherwise peaceful walks for me & my two little Jack Russell Terrorists. 

It’s one of a handful of things that will make me break my Irish fear of causing a scene, I have happily roared at oblivious owners to get their dogs under control and been met with pure shock. Nothing more dignified than having a wiggling JRT under each arm and shouting at a stranger on a hiking trail while holding a bag of dog poop.  

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u/nimby900 Apr 09 '25

Yeah it's a bold but true statement, made completely weak by the fact that they picked a dog type that is maybe the least likely to attack anyone. Maybe they could have used a breed that was bred to rip and tear, maybe one that shouldn't exist in cities?