Not a good day....Advice Please?

[Black Feather]

I think the course of action I'm planning to take is:

1) Talk with my family. I already have a good review of the barn rules from my sister. I also asked sis if mom allows the farriers dog to run loose when I'm not there. If the answer is no, then great, if the answer is yes, then I'm going to have to have a chat with mom and go over the rules with her.

2) Post the barn rules around the property. I was thinking of placing them on a power pole along the side of the driveway so EVERYONE sees the sign when they come to my place. Asking nicely just doesn't seem to work anymore *sigh*

3) Look into a new farrier as a back-up plan. There are farriers around, but 'good' ones are not that common. If there are 12 farrier in a radius of 200 miles, I'd say 3 of them may be ok-good quality.

We've had this particular person for 6 years now and she does good work. The dog only came into the picture about a year ago when she adopted him, and yes, I have made it clear that my dog is not good with other dogs and I don't want her dog loose on the property. She has asked once or twice in the past at the end of the day if she could let the dog out for a bathroom break *Note: asked permission*. This I was ok with as she asked and I was able to put my dog in.

When she steps over the line of asking permission and just letting the dog jump out of the truck when she arrives, that's WAY over the line.

At this point I'm going to push back to the level of, "no dogs and if you have to bring the dog up, it can stay in the truck". You can stop at the side of the road on the way home for the dogs bathroom break.

I think my reminder was clear enough the other day. What made me so darn mad was how close it came to a confrontation with my own dog...I was a hair from letting her out of the house and that would have meant a fight. No and-if-or-buts about it, especially in the confines of the horse barn, there would have been nowhere for the other dog to run ....and the first horse was already in the barn waiting to be worked on. That just would not have been a good situation. Fighting dogs, freaking out horses.... no it would not have been good at all.

I think I've come to the conclusion in my own mind that I will give it another chance to keep relations with the family calm. My mom would completely stress out if we had to find another farrier, and there's another situation I don't want to deal with.

I think the farrier is the sort of person who is reactionary. I called her out on bad behavior and I don't think she liked it. I actually wouldn't be surprised if she did apologize when she is out next time when she's had a chance to think about it. Then again. I wouldn't be surprised if she doesn't...I give it a 50/50 chance. As for the dog, I also give it a 50/50 chance that he's with her on the next visit.

I really appreciate the words of advice. I thought I was being unreasonable trying to enforce the rule of my own place.

Urban Coyote

 

[Rusty Hills Farm]

Am I wrong to be angry? I don’t want her dog or my dog to get hurt if they get into a fight, and I want to keep my chickens safe. It’s a simple rule that I make perfectly clear....what is wrong with people that they feel entitled to do what they want anyway??

Simple solution: find a new farrier. They are not that hard come by. Personally I do my own trimming. I got tired of having my horses bullied, trimmed short, etc. Or having them show up late by 2-3 hours as though no one has a busy schedule but them and then being impatient when the babies are restless from being stalled for all that extra time and now don't want to stand.

Farriers and vets are NOT my favorite people. If something goes wrong, let it be MY fault. Somehow I can live with that a lot easier than when it's someone else's blunder. Maybe because I know I am always doing my best and not just blowing smoke, so if it goes bad it's not from my lack of trying or caring. Can't always say that with the vet and the farrier.

Oh, and NOBODY brings loose dogs on my land. Won't tolerate it.

My babies and my rules.

Yeah, I'm a crotchety ol fart!

 

[Rhett&SarahsMom]

There was a trainer/boarder at the first place I kept Rhett at that had a Vizla puppy. Not neutered. No training. Should have been(both owner and dog)

The minute that dog was let out of the truck it would take off running and barking. Didnt matter what was around. The barn cats all hid. wild birds(except the darn barn swallows) would disappear. The property owners dog would go to the house. My daughter would refuse to get out of the truck.
Dog would "chase" whatever vehicle pulled into the yard. was allowed to jump on people. Pee'd on EVERYTHING. Just ran loose like a fool. It even went out on the track while horses were training and chased the horses! Owner did nothing. Just laughed.

I went back to see my friends that are still there a few months ago. Low and behold other trainer shows up. No Rocky. After he left I asked the guys what happened to the dog.

Dog had gotten out of the truck as usual. But there was a new horse in the barn. Horse just happened to be on the cross ties. Dog came bombing through the barn. Horse spooked and sat on the farrier. Farrier was ok, but ticked off. Dog ran through again, but farrier was ready and working on a dif horse. This horse kicked out and nailed the dog. Split it's skull right open and killed it instantly. Luckily it wasnt the farrier or anyone else that was around hanging out and talking.

Guy bought another dog. But keeps it in the truck, so far.

I would NEVER bring my dog to another persons property.
It is rude and there is no excuse.

I hope it all works out for you.

 

[ksacres]

We've got dogs but would never let them out on someone else's property without their consent. You've got every right to be peeved.