W Sibs Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 On Sunday afternoon, I took the Sibs to their favourite dog park. To my surprised, I saw a huge asian gathering at the DOG PARK... they bought their own gazebos, bbq sets, tables, chairs, mats etc. They basically position themselves in the middle of the park where we all had to walk pass. There were about 50 of them from all ages. What killed me and scratch my head is that none of them own dogs. Then, later discovered, majority of them were scared of dogs. Anytime a dog go near them, they will scream in fright and start yelling at the dogs owners. This was at a dog park! There are signs saying that it's an off leash dog park. People bring their dogs there. At the time, there was about 6 dogs in total at the park, granted it's a huge park and we all kept out distance from the gathering. Then, the bbq smell was too much for some dogs, that they had to go over to investigate what the smell was and hoping to get some food. That, of course, some screams, crying, yelling and arguments. From the group. The people who were there with their dogs, just simply go get their dog and walk away. One guy, who owned a big dog, had to save his dog from 3 men who was waving sticks at the dog to keep him away (one did try to hit the dog)... call his dog over, he was about to have a go at him and then shook his head and told me, 'they aren't f!@#ing worth it'... leashed his dog and went home. Anyway, I thought that's an interesting story to share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 Sounds like a Monty Python sketch! But sad - perhaps they couldn't read the sign properly? Whatever- it doesn't sound wonderful.. and hopefully it was a one-off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poodlefan Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 Public dog parks are still public parks for everyone else. Not a very sensible place to have such a gathering but they were within their rights to do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stonecutter Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 Interesting - did they know it was a dog park? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megan_ Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 Hmmm....do they have things called "dog parks" in NSW? Because in Vic all off leash parks are dual use - they are for humans and dogs. Most of the time there are people playing cricket, soccer etc and dogs running around. It works most of the time. That said, if I didn't like dogs I wouldn't go to an off leash park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerRottweiler Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 They were within their rights to use the park, at best, this was inconsiderate given that it was an off-leash area. In terms of dogs not being able to resist food, or approaching people, well, train your dogs properly. If my dog tried to approach a random without my consent he'd have hell to pay for it and he knows it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W Sibs Posted September 13, 2011 Author Share Posted September 13, 2011 (edited) I totally understand it's a public park and that everyone has the right to use it. I think that's why all the other dog owners kept away from them at most part, and try to give them a big space. This park is huge and dogs are use of people on there playing soccer, ride bikes, do some fitness training, fly a kite and couples are often seen on the hills cuddling and stuff. So, majority of the dogs that goes there are pretty good and owners all seem to be responsible dogs owners. Seriously, there rarely any incident at the park. But this is the first time, I've ever seen anyone set up BBQs at the park. I was stunned at that. And, none of them have dogs and most of them were scared of dogs!! Then, again, even the most trained dogs aren't robot and seeing raw steak on a table can be too much for that dog, and the dog will try his/her chances on that steak :p There are signs saying it's off leash dog park, and there is a big signs with all the rules for dogs owners too (there was 3 signs at each entrance of the park).. you can't miss it unless you aren't paying attention, but garbage bins are chain to the pole where the signs are held, so how can you miss it? Edited September 13, 2011 by CW EW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
**Super_Dogs** Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 On Sunday afternoon, I took the Sibs to their favourite dog park. To my surprised, I saw a huge asian gathering at the DOG PARK... they bought their own gazebos, bbq sets, tables, chairs, mats etc. They basically position themselves in the middle of the park where we all had to walk pass. I agree it would be annoying. It sounds like they did not realise. I have to admit the above did make me laugh as I can just picture it in a Brisbane dog park, which are fenced off and are not intended for a 'picnic'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OSoSwift Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 (edited) although it is a park they can use and have every right to, I mean really having a BBQ in an offlead dog park when you are scared of dogs????? Pretty stupid. Did anyone actaully have a quiet chat to them and explain that this park was where people are allowed to have dogs off-lead and sometimes a dog may just run up to them considering they have a yummy BBQ. Surely there are other parks close by they could visit where there were no off lead dogs?? Edited September 13, 2011 by OSoSwift Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W Sibs Posted September 13, 2011 Author Share Posted September 13, 2011 I seriously don't know if they really knew it was an off leash park or not. I'm pretty sure that there will dogs running around when they arrived and set up. There are always dogs in this park, no matter what time of the day or night it is. Not sure if anyone went up to them to talk them, I kept my 2 away from them as much as possible. There are a lot of parks around where I live That's what confused and surprised me when I saw them. What I found amusing is that they bought their own BBQ set, when around the park there is no facilities for bbq. There are no taps, sinks, toilets or anything that shows that this area is a great place for a bbq Maybe I'm weird because before I start any bbq, the first thing I look for is a tap and a table bench before I set up.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerRottweiler Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 Also eating a dog park would gross me out lol. Dog crap everywhere or what? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeckoTree Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 They may think twice before having another picnic in that park if they were put out of sorts by all the dogs running around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W Sibs Posted September 13, 2011 Author Share Posted September 13, 2011 I hope so GT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raz Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 (edited) I dont get it - what's the fact they were asian got to do with the story? Were they cooking bulgogi beef or something? Edited September 13, 2011 by raz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerRottweiler Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 Just a fun fact Raz. I'm pretty sure CW EW is asian. ;). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W Sibs Posted September 13, 2011 Author Share Posted September 13, 2011 It's not important but it was a huge asian group so I said it how I saw it Not sure what they were cooking, but I have to say that a strong smell of Kim Chi hit me as I walked passed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W Sibs Posted September 13, 2011 Author Share Posted September 13, 2011 Just a fun fact Raz. I'm pretty sure CW EW is asian. ;). Yes I am Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raz Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 It's not important but it was a huge asian group so I said it how I saw it Not sure what they were cooking, but I have to say that a strong smell of Kim Chi hit me as I walked passed Well there you go. If they had kim chi they probably were cooking bulgogi. You should have dropped by, introduced your cute dogs and begged for some, CW EW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W Sibs Posted September 13, 2011 Author Share Posted September 13, 2011 It's not important but it was a huge asian group so I said it how I saw it Not sure what they were cooking, but I have to say that a strong smell of Kim Chi hit me as I walked passed Well there you go. If they had kim chi they probably were cooking bulgogi. You should have dropped by, introduced your cute dogs and begged for some, CW EW. Oh, i can't handle spicy food at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerRottweiler Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 Some asian you are! Next thing you'll be telling us you drive perfectly fine and don't stock up on toilet paper :p. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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