Frustrated Doggo Owner Settles Score with Chihuahua Owner Who Invades the Big Dog Park Area, Resulting in Car Being Towed and a $300 Fine

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    My local dog park is easy and convenient for me to use, and it's even more convenient because my brother lives in the house that is next to the dog park, with his grassed side yard being directly on the other side of the dog park parking lot. The dog park regularly runs out of parking spots, and there are clear signs on the edge of my brothers yard that say "no parking on grass- vehicles will be towed at owners expense.".
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    Can't follow the rules at the dog park? I might not be able to fix it, but I can make it expensive.
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    I regularly visit my local dog park with 2 of my dogs. We have a great neighborly relationship with several of the regulars, and it really is a highlight of my day to go to the dog park. (I always make a joke that I'm going to just stop bringing the dogs at some point because I think I get more out of it than they do.) My local dog park is easy and convenient for me to use, and it's even more convenient
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    because my brother lives in the house that is next to the dog park, with his grassed side yard being directly on the other side of the dog park parking lot. The dog park regularly runs out of parking spots, and there are clear signs on the edge of my brothers yard that say "no parking on grass- vehicles will be towed at owners expense.". Well, due to this little familial perk, I have taken to just parking on his grass because my brother said I'm more
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    than welcome to, and it keeps a spot open for others who may need it. This will be important later. So, about 2 months ago, somebody new decided to begin using the dog park with their 2 chihuahuas, and they immediately broke two rules-first, they didn't leash in the area that is leashes only. Second, they brought their Chihuahas into the big dog area.
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    I politely told this lady that she needed to take her Chihuahas out because they were snapping at several dogs, including my hound dog who is not real smart, so my hound dog wasn't getting the message, and the Chihuahas were getting really aggressive to the point that one of them tried to bite my dog. She responded by telling me to F f. I left and went over to my brothers house and made sure my dog was OK. He was.
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    This continued for several weeks, her dogs in the big dog area, without leashes from the car to the gated area, But I was a little upset that even after calling the county no one was holding this woman accountable to the rules. Finally, I decided to just change my schedule. So, I staggered my time of going to the dog park, and I started getting there so I could leave when Chihuahua lady arrived. She came
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    at the same time every day (I did too, it isn't uncommon for people to have specific dog park times), and I was able to avoid most interaction. That is, except for the one I was looking forward to. So, one morning I had the boys leashed back up on the way out, and as we were walking to my car, there wasn't any parking available. I
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    saw Chihuahua lady pulling in. She was looking for a spot, and I said to her "I guess you can park over on that grass once I leave" She says "I didn't think that was allowed" I said "Oh yeah, I park there all the time, just wait for me to pull out and take the spot". She said "thanks! Wow! I appreciate it". So, I pulled out, I saw her pull in right behind. me, and I called my brother (who works from home) and let him know that somebody had
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    parked on his grass. I asked him to call up the tow company and have them towed, and ask them to come quick. He was a a little puzzled as to the reason for the urgency, and I explained the situation, and who this was. Well, he calls me back 20 minutes later and says that the car is hooked up to a wrecker and that there is an angry lady screeching at the tow tuck driver telling the tow truck driver that she sees people park there all the time. At this point, my brother went outside and explained
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    that the only car that is ever there is his brothers, and that his brother is the only one allowed to park there. AND that he saw her pull in this morning when his brother left- directly behind him. The lady continued to scream, and the tow truck driver said "if you pay the unhook (?) fee of $300, and the owner agrees to it, you can just move your car." Well, my brother is a nice guy and figured my plan had gone far enough, so he agreed. The lady had to shell out $300 right there in front
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    of him, and the tow truck driver unhooked her and took off. She looked at my brother and said "your brother is an a ole", got her dogs in her car, and drove off. And even though that lady still won't change her ways, at least I got to feel a little better about the situation.
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    tinakane51 - 2 days ago When I was younger I had 3 Portuguese water dogs who were so chill and got along with everyone. I can't tell you how many times I had to get my dogs put them on a leash and take them home because of some AH whose dog was also an AH. And the ones who brought their dogs let them off in the park and
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    then sat on park benches and yapped with other people not paying attention to their dog's behavior at all. If I ever won a Powerball or millions of dollars I would love to have a really cool dog park that was a subscription and the dog had to pass tests and the park only admitted members.
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    LamorianQueen 1 day ago I hate dog parks. Too many idiots not using it properly that it prohibits me and my dogs from using it at all because I have to advocate for their safety. A members-only dog park sounds so refreshing. I'd be more than happy to go through any and all tests that ensured my dogs would be safe and respected and so would others.
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    MultiColored Mullet 1 day ago Someone I know brings her intact unvaccinated dogs to dog parks all the time. I'm sure other people do the same. If I ever have a dog, I will not ever be bringing it to a dog park.
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    9lobaldude · 2 days ago Karen's bitting more than she can chew
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    kraggleGurl · 2 days ago Weary of idiots at the park. Parents sending small kids alone to the small dog area to pet dogs like it's a petting zoo. I have sent kids back to their parents so many times. They wouldn't have any clue if their kid got bit or anything else. Last week a kid carried a stuffed toy into the park, dogs run up on the toddler.
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    platypuspup - 2 days ago This is why I only go to unfenced dog areas now. The dogs have to be recall trained, people have to pay better attention, and poorly behaved dogs tend to sprint up the street enough times that bad owners stop coming. It's not 100%, but our fenced dog park got to the point where almost everyone going was like this lady.
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    errrnis · 2 days ago I cringed so hard reading she brought the into the big dog area. A few months ago someone I didn't know at my park - were members only - brought their toy something in the big dog side. We told her it wasn't a good idea but we were brushed off.
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    My dogs are fine (I also have cats), but another one of the dogs there had a prey drive. The dog was fine, but it was really awful to try and stop. That lady did a horrible disservice to her dogs. Ffs.
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    • PoppingCandy3 · 2 days ago Thats great I wish people would follow the rules though. SO many dont. I was visiting my parents over christmas and my hubby, my mum, and I went to the dog park with her little Tibetan cross. Sweetest dog.
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    I was holding him while my mum went to the bathroom. Well.... There was this guy playing with his dog in an ON LEASH area as if it was an off leash area. The dog went into the female bathroom where my mum was and bailed her up. My mum is terrified of big dogs cause she was a cked as a kid by one.
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    Mum was screaming, i started running down and I saw the owner just laughing as his dog was trying to jump at my mum. (My mum has bad knees so has a walking stick). Mum yelled at the guy and he didnt give the light of day to her. Luckily there were two other very nice gentleman near by and got there before I did. Told the guy with the dog to grow up and restrain his dog.
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    Never went back there. Mum was so shook up and cooper(mums dog) was confused as to why he had to be carried to the car.
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    • SuperCulture9114 2 days ago Should have used the walking stick on the dog. That's self defense.

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