I'm so, so upset. I can't handle it :(

[slleipnir]

I think I told you about the other week when some guy grabbed Zeke at flyball and scared him to death?

Anyway, THIS week, I came in early and did some exchange practice with a few other newbie dogs. He did excellent. I was so proud. Then he gets up, and he runs over to "play" with a dog. Uh oh, that's a big no no. That dog doesn't like to play. So I grab him and pull him off "No Zeke, bad!" Then the guys comes up, says "No!" and hits Zeke with his rope....like wtf?! What right does he have to do that? ESPECIALLY since Zeke was pulled off and no longer bugging his dog?! He doesn't know why he was just hit. The guy didn't look at me or say like "control your dog" or anything...which he SHOULD have done if he had a problem. So I bit my tounge so I wouldn't tell him off, and pulled Zeke. I had to go to the bathroom cause I was in tears. I'm so sick of it. It's like, everyone thinks Zeke is this stupid, mean, aggressive dog who will ruin their dogs. The captains KNOW he is like this, so I leave it to them to put him with dogs who are OK if this happens. They all know he isn't 100% yet.

I DO know that him doing this causes a lot of problems. It can ruin dogs. I don't think this dog would be ruined by Zeke. The guy thought Zeke was being aggressive...like so many other people. HE IS JUST OVERLY FRIENDLY...Why can't they get that through their heads. Urg! Someone else screamed when Zeke came up to their dog, someone else said "oh, he's not aggressive?" No, I don't think Zeke has an aggressive bone IN him. Besides, if he can ruin other dogs, which is a big no no, then why is it ok for them to ruin my dog? He is really soft, and the reason he doesn't run fast any more is because this other dog scared him to death.

If there is such a big problem, they should talk to me. They should have more people in the center when he runs. There is so many things they could do if they actually wanted him there.

I feel that I'm just a big problem for them and they don't really want me there. So, I'm throwing in the towel. I can't handle it anymore. My dad knows the guy who hit Zeke, and he says he's a big a******. He is an elitest snob. I'm so upset. Really. I don't know what to do, I've been working so hard wtih Zeke, and he's come so far!

[gemini9961]

It's very unfair to you and Zeke that people treat you and him this way. Some people just don't understand dogs and how dogs act. Just yesterday at the park with Kay, Grant ran up to a smaller dog to greet him and the dumb woman automatically assumes Grant is going to bite her dog. Um no, Grant doesn't bite other dogs, Grant was being friendly, but because her dog was smaller, Grant gets the bad rap. Audrey I wish you well with Zeke and Josie for that matter.

[animal_rescue]

OMG! He did not have the right to hit him! He should have said something to you, if he was upset.

[Roxyluvsme13]

I'm so sorry. They absolutely did NOt have the right to hit Zeke. major (((((HUGS)))) to you.

[Kfamr]

I'm so sorry Audrey. I don't know what to say. There aren't any other places where you can run him in flyball? Maybe talk with the coaches one more time before you really decide to quit.

I know how you feel though. I have the same problem with Nala. You know how she is, she likes to play rough and has a deep, deep bark. Not many people understand that - yesterday I had some snot of a lady give me dirty looks all day at the park, because Nala wanted to play with her dog. She was fine. She just wanted to play. The lady didn't even respond to me when I told her "She's nice, she just wants to play, she won't hurt your dog." And I guess people don't understand the fact that she lives perfectly fine at home with 2 other dogs and many visitors who come in and out.

People just don't understand, thankfully others there did.

[luvofallhorses]

what a jerk!! I'd definately talk to the person who runs this and tell on him. hugs to you and Zeke!

[Alysser]

I just don't understand why he HIT Zeke? It sounds like he saw the problem was taken care of. People are stupid. He had NO right to hit Zeke. Don't give up just yet. I wish you luck and I'm really sorry.

[dukedogsmom]

I just don't understand why he HIT Zeke? It sounds like he saw the problem was taken care of. People are stupid. He had NO right to hit Zeke. Don't give up just yet. I wish you luck and I'm really sorry.

Because he's a hateful excuse for a human, that's why! Audrey, I'm really sorry about all this. Are there any other dog things you can do that don't involve these people? I'm just not sure your fun is greater than the pain that these hateful people have caused. You need to move to Florida and hang out with us. If I were there, I'd give you and Zeke a big, squishy hug.

[slleipnir]

He was really pissed off at Zeke, that's why hit him. (not that it's right) He is a bully, and not a nice person. I'm waiting to hear back from the captains..

There is only 1 club here right now. There aren't any agility clubs as far as I know...and I don't know what else I could do. *sigh*

It upsets me, because Zeke is one of THE NICEST dogs I know! Kay and Val, you met him, now would you say he is a big meany? He doesn't deserve to be hit or picked up off the ground and yelled at.

[Alysser]

Well, I already knew that. Anyone who hits a dog for a reason like that is.

[Ginger's Mom]

I see you say you are waiting for the captains to call you back. Are you just going to talk to them about what they are going to do to keep you as a valued member of the club or are you also going to report the man's actions. You really should he has no right to touch your dog, especially when you are there and have him under control. That should not be allowed within the club, and the captains need to be made aware of the fact that this man is hitting, grabbing etc. other people's dogs. They must have rules about that in the club. He is the one who needs to leave, not you.

[slleipnir]

The time the guy scared Zeke, one captain said "He is just protecting his dog." Uh, from what?

This guy has been with them a long time, and is a good friend. I'm newer, and am not friends. Therefore, it's obvious who will win. I'm not a valued member, I doubt they could careless. It would be great for them if I decide not to come back. They can have their perfect club with their prefect dogs. They care WAY to much about speed and winning. I don't care if Zeke is fast, I want him to run and have fun, that's ALL I care about.It would be nice to win, but I'm not in it to win.

I asked them what they want me to do. If me and Zeke are going to be such a problem, I said I won't bother.

[jackie]

Oh, I hope you don´t give it up especially if Zeke enjoys it.

I would just ignore the guy, and if something else happens, tell him immediately that is is not ok for him to touch your animal.

[slleipnir]

The thing is, so far it's been 2 DIFFERENT people. I just can't handle it. I have never hit Zeke, I just don't punish him that way. The first guy (Forrest) didn't hit Zeke. He just scared him. Which I accepted. Zeke kept getting in his dogs face. The guy tried other things, but I believe it was just HIS way. I do believe he handles his dogs this way as well, and I think he ment the best by it. He is a nice guy, so I didn't get upset. THIS guy (Mike), however, I don't believe I've ever had a conversation with him. I'm really shy around these people, so I'm still working with it. Forrest actually comes up to me and will ask what's going on or whatever. Mike, like I said, doesn't know I exist...which is good...because he is the treasurer for the club, and never adds my name to the list for payments...Anyway, I believe he hit Zeke just because he was angry, he didn't have Zeke best interest in mind at all. He use to be my neighbor, actually. My mom said he is an a$$, and my dad says the same thing. I think I used to ride my bike on their lawn when I was just a kid, and he use to yell at me. I was only really young, so I don't really remember.

So in Zeke's best interest, I will give it up. I couldn't handle someone really losing their temper at him. I would definetly tell them off, and be kicked out anyway. Zeke doesn't know that it is wrong, so there is no point being angry with him. Mike could be angry at ME, and talk to ME. It's MY fault. Not Zeke's.

People just don't like me. Maybe I'm shy and come across being a snob, I don't know.

[GoldenLuv]

I would of rip that guy a new butt and asked him if he would like me to hit him up side the head.. there is no way in heck i wo uld be taking my dog back there no no no no