Thats it, ive had enough. Trod in dogs mess 3 times in the last two days doing quotes in peoples gardens, and to cap it of, went to see a job today where the lady had a little terrier. came straight out to me, said hello, all very friendly. Went into the back garden and she let it come straight out into the garden, whilst i was measuring up the fence. Next thing i know, excruciating pain in my right calf as the little ball of yappy fluff sunk its teeth into my leg. Painful is not the word. I had to pull the thing off me and she struggled to control it.
Why cant people keep their dogs under control when you come around to see them. Its as if they are oblivious. I've gone to quotes before where they've stood in the garden talking to me, whilst the dogs have been jumping up at me, virtually at face level and done nothing about it.
From now on dog goes away or i dont do the quote.
as you can tell im rather irritated and sore, hence the rant!!
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My life experience todate shows about 2/3 of dog owners do not have a clue, they love their dog, but their dog walks over them, and to boot they dont know how to be responsible.
Sadly - It means I walk away from over half of jobs with dogs on site, mowing crap, standing in it, and being bitten just are not worth the hassle
Don't move to Ireland if you don't like dogs. I was playing with four of them in a client's garden & they don't have a dog :) i just mow around dog mess - they soon get the hint. If I were bitten then I would prosecute the owner of sue them.
If you are nervous of dogs then it's worth learning about them. The Dogs Trust have lots of info on their website. Dogs can tell if you are nervous & see it as aggression by you, so you are more likely to be bitten.
I came on here tonight with the intent of posting this question. However it is well covered. What do people think is a good deterring price as in a warning caveat for being covered all over from head to foot with 'sweet violets'? This is after the second top to toe splatter from the same garden, the piles being hidden until too late. This involved a 7 mile trip home,plus washing down clothes, boots and machinery - you know the scenario. grrr.
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