62. Narrowboat Living - Heart-Stopping Moment on the Ashby Canal.
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 16 ม.ค. 2024
- Paul escapes an intense confrontation on the Ashby Canal tow path as he's greeted by a rather large, intimating dog. At least after that encounter he can enjoy a relaxing narrowboat journey....or can he? As the wind picks up we move, only to find ourselves in a spot of bother after the winding hole. With the boat on the wrong side of the canal, Paul pushes against the wind, grounding Narrowboat, 'Assumption is', in the shallow water leaving Liz to pull the boat as the horses would have done in the olden days!
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Hi guys, totally agree about that German shepherd some people just don't care about what their dogs are doing. I'm sure that bird of prey was a kite😂😂😂 poor Liz having to take the boat for a walk but at least it was on a lead 😂😂
ha ha that really made me chuckle. Yes we are responsible boat owners and we lead our boat! :)
Well done guys coping with the wind !
It certainly was a windy out there. :)
Well done Paul, I am not sure I would have walked past. Dogs should be on a lead on a tow path. Public right of way and very narrow. We live on a Narrowboat and the amount of times a dog has jumped onto our boat. We have a very nervous older cat living on board. Didn’t help that whilst in Newbury he was pinned down on the towpath by a dog running free. The owner just stood there totally bemusedly while I shouted from our boat to get their dog off our cat. Very scary. Love your vlogs and your boat, beautiful.
Yes I agree, we do allow Ernie off lead but only if we can see that no one is around, more for their safety of him jumping up and getting them dirty than anything else 🤣 and we always have him on a lead when passing people, other dogs or moored boats. Even when we sit out with him he is always on his long line ready for me to grab if necessary. Its quite common though I've seen for dogs just to roam around the tow path, I've even had dogs get on the boat. Luckily Ernie was out at the time 🤣 thanks for watching and glad you are enjoying the vlogs 😀 😊
You are very responsible owners and care about the public as well as Ernie’s welfare.
Totally agree with you about the dog. I would have been scared stiff and wouldn’t have been able to move. Unacceptable behaviour from the owner. I though Paul did rather well.
Hi there, yes he did better than I would have. I wouldn't have been able to pass I don't think. Thanks for watching 😊
Hi Liz i totally agree dogs should be on a lead and in control in public places. We live in a forestry and so many people walk their dogs off lead. My little scotty has been attacked by spaniels, whippets, Labrador and sheep dogs and alm the time people happily lets their dogs run free while creating havoc. My puppy became an anxious dog needing dog whisperer treatment. I think you protect your dog better on lead. My rant is now over . 😊
So sorry to hear that, its horrible isn't. I think I've made Ernie a bag of nerves with other dogs as I fed the fear down the line as my previous dog was attack while I was out with him. Ernie is friendly but barks at most dogs because he feels my tension 😏
Years ago we moored at Shackerstone on the Ashby and the owner of the boat in front regularly put his smallish dog out to relieve itself and went back on his boat , he wasn’t very happy when our dog who was on a lead bit it 🦆💕 Also he never seemed to clean his dogs mess up.
Good morning 🌞, watching from Tucson Arizona USA.
Hi there. Thank for watching from Arizona 😀
Great video as ever and you were spot on Liz about that Alsation. Why oh why do people do that? What if there was a kid on the towpath. Well done for bringing this up.
You could probably tell in my voice how annoyed I was at the situation. It makes me so cross when things like that happen. Why own a dog if you aren't going to take responsibility and the correct action for it. Poor paul has come out in a sweat just watching this vlog again tonight!
Well done to you both, getting the boat back on the right track. Hard work !!!!! I totally agree with you dogs should not be on the tow path alone. It’s ok for owners to say oh he’s ok, he’s friendly but not everyone likes dogs, especially when they come up barking at you. That could scare children for the rest of their lives. I get so cross with people.
Thanks Kath yes it could've been a different outcome couldn't it if a child was walking past. 😳
You only have to see the boat to know the owners not too bothered about keeping his dog under control. Lucky she wasn’t aggressive - just keeping guard. Well done for braving it. :)
Certainly were lucky, Paul's braver than me, I would have turned around and gone the road way 😉😄
Paul the "Dog whisperer" haha :) Another great vlog! When you look back at your first trip out in the boat to where you both are now, it's a world apart. Liz get that bloody tiller in your hand drive the boat more! Love how peaceful the canals are in the winter... Stay warm and wrapped up guys a cold snap is on the way :)
You wait Steven till next week..there's a new captain in town 😂 The cold spell has definitely arrived, it's bloody freezing here but nice and cosy and warm luckily on the boat 😀
I totally agree with you on the dogs, Our dog is small and very loving, loves everyone
He is always on his lead so should every dog, be. People shouldn't let their dog roam free to shite anywhere!!
If our dog does a poo we know where to pick up
Don't get me wrong, you'll probably see Ernie off lead a couple of times around the boat but that's only if I check that no one is around and I am with him and watching his every movement, of you get my drift 🤣
I totally agree with you about dog owners! Big or small they should be under control. As well as being scared of the dog I would have been scared of where I was putting my feet! I bet they don't clean up after it!!!
A few years ago when we owned our narrowboat, we were on the KandA. I was walking our dog, Baxter, along the towpath. An alsatian jumped off a narrowboat in a lock and attached itself to Baxter! It took 3 men to get it off. I have never been so scared in my life! I just thank god that it was a sunny day with plenty of people around.
Oh that's so awful Ann l, my previous dog was attacked and you never really get over that do you. I think that's why Ernie barks at most dogs, not because he's aggressive at all but because I've fed the fear of dogs through the lead as I never really have got over it and think that every dog has the capability to attack. That's probably why I like to moor away from other boats in the middle of no where 🤣 As for this dog, we passed where they had been moored a few days after they had moved on and the area was spotless, not a dog mess in sight 😉
@@uponreflection well that is one good thing, especially on towpaths.
My distrust is just with Alsatians. They seem to be getting popular again with a couple in our village. I happily cross the road if I see one coming. I couldn't have walked past that one as calmly as Paul.
Have a good week and look forward to your next vlog
Yes my grandson is not a dog lover .But we had a dog and he got on very well. And my sister had a bigger dog then what we had , but she would not bring it when my grandson was with us.
You can never be too careful around dogs and children can you 😀
Thank you for the video,,,,as always, so entertaining and for us watching,,,, so relaxing! Relaxation has been space since New Years day. We live in the region where the earthquake and tsunami hit - we are around 55 miles, as the crow flies from the epicenter. There was little to no damage to us, but hell it was traumatic!!! The quakes and aftershocks just kept coming and have done since the 1st! My wife - who is Japanese - had never experienced anything like it, I certainly had not! The whole town shook and the power was incredible.... As I say, we were unscathed, unlike the poor people of Noto Hanto....Thanks once again!!
Oh my, thank goodness you and your wife are safe. How awful. I can't even imagine what that must have been like. So traumatic, and unnerving to have experienced it. Stay safe 🤗
Good morning from frosty Somerset I bet Paul was bricking it when he went by that dog I agree with you liz should of been on a lead but look at that boat another good flog liz you were very good on the rope give Ernie a big hug
Hi Roger from Somerset, Ernie has taken his hug and days to thank you 🐾 Paul certainly was braver than I would have been. He watched it last night on the tele and his heart was racing again just watching it 😉😀
Looking forward to next week already, take care guys.
Thanks Mark, see you next week 😉
Completely agree with you! My dog is a rescue & he’d have a meltdown with that dog coming at him! Owners always say ‘don’t worry, he’s friendly’… is he because he’s barking at me! Really irks me! Glad you’re ok! Claire x
Hi there Claire, a long time ago I had an owner of two dogs tell me that they were friendly only for them to run towards my 20week puppy labrador and bite him and lock their jaws on his leg. Awful isn't how some dog owners are. x
@@uponreflection oh no, that makes me want to cry! Poor little puppy. It’s so frightening when dogs bound up to you/ your dog. Obviously it’s not their fault, it’s the owner. Bryher is only 10kg so I pick him up at the first sign of trouble now. He was in a tent with me while I was putting the poles up as another dog came in & bit him. He’s so gentle too, he just gets barked at a lot! I love dogs, most are wonderful! Please give Ernie a cuddle from me! 😊🐶💚 x
@@DreamyDrifter...and_away... so sorry to hear about that, how awful. Ourlast dog, the one that was attacked was so gentle too and didn't bark or anything. Whereas, Ernie who has never been in danger, barks at all dogs but is as friendly as ever. I think I have fed my fear down the lead to him so he now barks at dogs when we pass as I tense up.
@@uponreflection I think I probably do the same! X
Did you see the condition of the boat that the dog lived on? I would imagine responsible dog ownership was not a high priority. Unfortunately I often have to walk by an encampment of rundown/broken down RVs near my office many with pitbulls (I think u call them bully dogs) used as guard dogs some leashed, but not always. Not pleasant! Scary at times. And yes, before people pile on, poor does not equate irresponsible! But dogs that are used to protect ones possessions in such circumstances are not trained guard dogs, but rather dogs selected for their aggressive reputation or appearance. OK rant over !😮
Well handled Paul. Squeaky bum time.👍
It certainly was 😉
It certainly was 😉🤣
Thank for another great vlog....😊
Totally with you on the dogs out alone on the tow path ....dangerous....could of been a child walking along ....😮
What day is it anyway.....me and him indoors never know what day it is now hes retired lol.....have fun guys stay safe xxxx woof woof x
Thanks for watching Loraine. We only keep track of days for the sake of the vlogs being released otherwise we'd be well and truly lost 🤣 I dread to think what could or may have happened if there were children running or walking past 🤔
Well done you 3 take care stay safe.Happy Trails.
Thanks for watching 😀
Well there you go ,even you can get stuck in the canal some times.
Well done, that was a dodgy , shallow part of the canal 😊
Thanks Andrea. Never a dull moment 😉😀
Glad it was a four legged and not a two legged encounter, personal opinion only
That's true in one way I suppose, at least we know with a dog that his weapons are his teeth, unlike the unknown of the two legged variety.
@@uponreflection yup I'll take a big dog over "The Greater Spotted Chav" any day of the week 👍🏻
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The GS owners are fully responsible for their dog, fully agree with your comments Liz, we are dog lovers but have decided not to get another dog whilst we fulfill our floating adventures, maybe we will pass sometime and get a chance to say hi! 👋
Thanks Dale, in all honesty I probably wouldn't have got little Ernie if I would have known then that we would be living on a boat. As gorgeous and entertaining as he is, he does make this life journey a little tricky at times and restricting as we dont leave him alone on the boat so we can only go where he can. Definitely give us a shout if you do see us out on the cut ☺️
Hi Liz Paul & Ernie
Thanks for another great vlog guys, so glad you didn't end up as dog food Paul 😂😂😂
The wind on that bend looked really tricky, great teamwork there
Take care and stay warm
Jane & Martin.
Hey there Jane and Martin. Thanks for watching, the wind gets worse next week when we go into bosworth marina for the Xmas period 😉 Hope your both well 😀
Well said Liz re the dog, bad ownership!!
Thanks Robert. I'm a dog lover but I do fear them somewhat too at times as they can be unpredictable in the wrong hands. 😉
Well done fighting against the wind! It always picks up at the wrong times 😂 You two work so well together as a team! 💪🏻
Thanks guys that means a lot to us, coming from you two pros 😉😀 Our Ernie is still loving sniffing the TV when Rufus comes on 🤣
@@uponreflection aww! are you going to crick? hopefully they get to meet 🐶❤️
@@BoatTime We will probably go just for one day but not sure which one yet, weather dependant but hopefully we will get to meet you guys and the dogs can finally say hello to each other too 😊
Loved it 😄👍😍
Thanks Gary.😊
Hi guys
I couldn't agree more with you about the dog on the tow path what would happen if a child was on the towpath
and tried to stroke it it may well have a bad outcome
You both and Ernie take care and stay safe 👍👍🐶🐶
I know Ronald that's what I thought doesn't bear thinking about it does it. Thanks for watching 😀
Well said Liz regarding dogs on towpaths wandering about on there own.
I love all dogs and yes there fine on the towpaths if they are with there owners. But having a dog run at anybody is not good, big or small.
Plus what owner would let there dogs wander about on there own.
You both done so well getting the biat back round . Great job x
Thank you, it was hard going in that wind but we managed it eventually 😀
Watching from Nashville TN. This is becoming a major problem with owners and their dogs they just do not either care of let them run. The hardest part is if you have your dog with you of what if a Chile was with you and ran up to the dog.
That was my thoughts aswell. Some children may well cry, scream and maybe provoke the dog further, it's doesn't bear thinking about does it. Thanks for watching all the way from Nashville Kim 😀
You are a braver man than me Paul .Deffinately squeaky bum time .o m g 😮All credit to Liz as anchor person,l wouldn’t want to be single hand boater in that wind !
Thanks Anthony for watching. The wind gets worse in the next episode...not even I could anchor the boat 😉
That dog was protecting you through the war zone you have nothing to fear from that dog .Look at that boat it' looks abandon they have no rules in there daily life . But if you have a choice that dog will protect you in that area you'll be safe and get good warning of strangers good or bad. Happy Trails
I agree, my mum and dad owned German shepherd's so I've grown up with them and yes perfect protectors but need to be trained and kept by responsible owners 😉
Yep but the problem with that ownership thing in my experience when dogs go of the rails and some one says who's dog is this there the first ones to through there dogs under the bus .. But that dog was walking the stranger through the protection zone he has set up in his head to the back of his boat and no further. only he knows great dog and smart .@@uponreflection
Well said, Liz! Dog owners are responsible for their animal at ALL TIMES, and by the looks of the boat Brenda lives on, it doesn't look like they have much control over any thing, let alone their dog.
Paul, you handled walking the tow path by Brenda very well, but I can't say as much for the bend in the canal. Not to be rude, but perhaps a few brush up lessons on boating in the wind would help you next time.
Hope your Christmas was a nice one and the New Year brings you all many more happy adventures.
Hey there, hope all is well with you and you had a lovely Xmas and New year. To be fair the wind was about as fierce as Brenda the dog that day 😉 usually we wouldn't have travelled in high winds but needed too to get into the marina for Xmas. But maybe a bit more practise is needed as you say 😀
You need to put your arm outstretched with your outside 2 fingers leading and give it the ol' Crocodile Dundee , works everytime.
Well Paul has the crocodile Dundee hat doesn't he 😉🤣
Was it ‘terrifying though’…. I’ve been 9 years on, haven’t been terrified yet guys… enjoy the life, keep it real, it’s a gentle life… so, your encounter was at the winding hole nr, bridge 44, my dog was on his lead when I met one of the many ‘tribes’ of the Ashby. The blow back I encountered for my dog ‘attacking’ another was venomous and ended up all over ‘idiotbook’. Against my better judgement I reluctantly left the Ashby. Good luck at Bosworth, I do not recommend that place to anyone. Excellent video, it was just like watching one of mine … do take care!
Hi there, it was terrifying for me and I wasn't even there, think you can sense my fear and anger when I'm talking after seeing the video, Paul's certainly braver than me I wouldn't ha e been able to pass that dog and I love dogs but also respect that they are dogs at the end of the day and can be provoked and some can be unpredictable as I found out when my previous dog was attacked, so terrifying is exactly my feeling towards an unaccompanied barking dog. Thanks for watching 😀
@@uponreflection just a little unsolicited advise about ‘Bosworth Marina’… keep people there at arms length, it’s a beautiful place, sadly very tribal. My advice is not malevolent and bares no malice, you guys seem terrific people, please. Don’t get caught up the same way as others, who have recently left there for similar reasons to my own. Do take care. All the very best.
Thanks, we only stopped off at the marina for a few nights over Xmas, just kept boat in there while we visited family. Back out now and on the cut. We were only actually on the boat a night in the marina but found it nice and friendly but as i said we were only onboard the boat for a night 😀
@@uponreflection what a relief, has to be one of the worst places on the system, I’ve been living next to the canals all my life, stay safe, hopefully see you out there sometime …
*Morena Liz, Paul & Ernie, The opening shot from above - With those two boats moored right on the bend, does that make it that much harder to get around with your boat? Dog - I am so pleased that Paul filmed it all. I would also have a long stick (walking stick/pole) to have to at least ward off the dog, (or any dog) as it was aggressive when it came up with its teeth showing like that. A good rant was required. I actually felt Paul's fear, cos I have been bitten years ago by a dog, and Paul had no where else to even try to walk around it, like you would in the city, where you can cross the road!. The drone filming also shows you what is ahead on your travels which will be really helpful for you. Yay, Liz, you & Paul finally getting out of that predicament... Well so next week is full of excitement aye 🙂.*
Hi there Andrea. Poor Paul, he doesn't scare easily, he's braver than I am for sure. That's the trouble with tow paths, there just is no where to go if something does happen and most of time you can't see what's coming ahead round a bend. As for the moored boats on corners, it can make it tricky if the canal isn't very wide or if there is a bridge or something that you need to be inline for but those ones you saw on the drone footage where fine, the canal is wider there than it looks. I've ready somewhere to carry a spray bottle of water to ward off any dogs bit not really sure how effective that would be 🤔
@@uponreflection *Liz years ago when I owned a dog & when I took her out for walks... there were roaming dogs.... so I just carried a metal (aluminum 1inch square) pole. Every time a dog came near I banged it on the ground that also scared the dogs away. The other thing that I got was a small hand held dog thing that when you pressed it... it then sent a high pitch noise that only dogs could hear to scare them off. I had taught my dog it was ok... and so it never worried her. But that dog in question in your video, as it came charging, even I was backing away from my computer monitor. That dog is protecting it's property of the barge.... and I get that... but it these times when you live on a barge and not much room to walk on by... then as a owner, you keep the dog tied up... or kept inside if you are away. I hope this will not be a regular occurrences on the waterways.*
The owners of that troublesome dog clearly do not understand the law; It is a moderately reactive dog, so should not be allowed to run freely on the towpath in case it does get involved in a confrontation with either another dog, or a person. The consequences of a bad incident could go tragically wrong for the dog and be financially catastrophic for it’s owner. To say their dog is protecting the boat is no excuse for their ignorance. Enjoyed the rest of your video though, keep safe!
Yes you're absolutely right.
Glad you enjoyed the video though on a separate note. Thanks for watching 😊
Loved the vlog.
I agree with you on the dogs.
Why dont these arseholes keep them on a lead.
See you next week.
Thanks Jayne, frustrating isn't it. See you next week 😀
Ernie, I'm not surprised you looked worried mate, I was expecting the cry of iceberg ahead and you having to swim for it, it's true 4 legs are better than 2, unless those 4 legs are attached to 2 different animals, hope you got over the trauma and had a woofing great Christmas ❤❤😂😂😂.
Hi there Nigel. I was worried I'd have to swim, I don't like water, so my nerves were high thinking I may need to blow my arm bands up. Love from Ernie. See you next week..Woof 🐾🐾
@@uponreflection you don't have to be mad, but it seems to work around narrow boats, hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and great New Year 💕 , just thought you'd find it a giggle if I sent it to Ernie, 🤣🤣👍👍👍.
Love it except Ernies now asking for wages and admin fees 🤣🤣
@@uponreflection well if you're the Star attraction, as Doddy said, don't forget the taxman, Ernie if you want to be a show man, ps I pay cash, bit of discount, 1🤣🤣🤣😇
@@nigelgregory7308 🤣
Good night Ernie and liz and Paul glad Paul was OK that dog looked scary I get scared of police dogs and the drugs dogs I think they should be tied up in the boat I always try to watch all of your videos of adventures you and your narrow boat please keep safe all the best everyone
Thanks David for continuing to watch our vlogs, we really appreciate it and enjoy reading your comments each week. You have a good week amd hopefully see you for next week's vlog 😊
We got grounded on the Asyby in September, we had to get towed off 😅 , it's far to shallow in parts
Hi Andy, some parts are shallow even after all this rain we've had. A couple of vlogs back we stumbled across a boat just sitting there in middle of canal which had been grounded, quite hard to pull him free 😊😉
@@uponreflection yes I watched it 🍺
Thank you so much for the coffees ☕️ really appreciated 😍
Liz, Brilliant demonstration of how to properly walk on a lead... maybe the non present dog owners can pick up some tips😂😂 All joking aside, "Brenda?" didn't appear aggressive.. ears up and tail up... BUT it's not up to people to know your dog... especially in a public atea.... it's up to the dog owner to control and protect their pet. Imagine if someone were terrified and struck their dog?? Poor dog pays for owners laziness... Love you guys!!!
Ha ha 😂 thank you I like to set by example 🤣. Yes I agree he wasn't overly aggressive but aggressive enough to frighten Paul a little and I wonder if that had been a child that may have panicked, screamed even and unsettled the dog more. Thanks again for watching 😊😉
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Thanks for watching 😀
Ernie is so adorable ❤
He's a little gem and a real character. 😍
Well wasn't that entertaining, strong girl Lizz, I would sh-t myself if I came across that dog, good courage Paul.
He certainly was braver than me too David. I wouldn't have been able to pass it I don't think 😉
We had the same on the tow path last summer, some dog owners just don’t care 🤷♀️
It can be frightened can't it. I try to avoid tow path walks with Ernie, when I can because there is no where to go, you can't move to the side or take a different turning you are literally stuck and most of time can't see what's coming around the next bend. 🙂
Hi Liz,
As the boater, who owns the dog, would be registered with the CRT is there anything that the CRT can do about such occurrences?
Mark
Alberta, Canada
Hi Mark, I'm not sure if I'm honest. Possibly but we or should I say Paul, didn't hang around to get boat licence number 😉
No worries, you guys will probably cross paths with the boat again. Life on the canals is a small world. You may even hear other boaters speak of a similar incident elsewhere. Irresponsible dog owners need to be held accountable before someone gets seriously hurt. Do contact the CRT and see if this is something they can deal with if they have a boat number. Don't let this one incident dishearten you, the canal world is a wonderful one and you guys are SO lucky to be a part of it.
Mark
Alberta, Canada
Thank you.❤
Thanks for watching 😀
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Thanks for watching Edward 😀
We have a Widebeam and have two very big German Shepherds. No one is coming unwanted on to our boat, but I’m mortified that anyone would jest let dog like that loose
On the tow path 🤬 The poor dog is just doing its thing, it’s always irresponsible owners!! 🤬
Couldn't agree more. I grew up owning German Shepherds and love the breed. Actually if I'm honest I prefer dogs to humans 🤣 😄
The dog comes under out of control in a public place ,and the owner risks loosing it if reported,as a dog owner how do you know if your dog will be safe
You have to feel sorry for the poor dog really 😢
I felt sorry for Paul ,I was at work plumbing for the council and the lady had a xl bully in the kitchen ,she insisted it was friendly which it was until it saw me ,,it nearly had a adjustable spanner buried in its skull lol.@@uponreflection
My dog is allowed on the tow path and loves it and looks for new friends to play with or lick them to death😂 but one thing that really pisses me off is dog walkers who let their dog foul by ur boat and don't pick it up.
Tell me about Simon, we've seen a few of them. Luckily not trod in any yet 😉
Maybe it's a good idea to carry a walking stick or a cane just in case
I read somewhere to carry a water spray bottle. Not sure how effective that would be though 🤔
He should not be off a lead on the path and owner should be with it i love dogs but also scared of them as i got attacked by a shepherd when i walked past it when i was 7 great whole in my leg tooth make if you got dogs please be with them there people like me i frezze and tears run down my face i can not move
so sorry to read this Dawn. How awful. Bless you. x
Being on the towpath is an advantage if a dog attacks. If possible, pick it up, they will probably release their bite when all paws are off the ground. Then throw it into the canal. If it's too big or you can't get it to release then jump in and hold the dog under until it stops attacking. People have a definite advantage over dogs in the water. Sounds harsh? Not really the dogs fault? That's not going to help you much when you have a lifetime of disablement and disfigurement. The owner will get a fine.
It's something I hope to never come across, after witnessing my previous dog get attacked it's something that am hoping I never get to experience again 😑
Well it needs to be muzzled. That is not right i would not stay there at all with that dog there .Well it will keep the kids and robbers away . But still not good that it has the run of the path. As i was a dog owner i think the same as you do. It is not right for that owner to do that at all. In my younger days i was working on my bike and i did see a big dog running at me and did not see the owner at all .Well it got me just as next door let there kids out , they scream and went to run bake in there home and it let go of me and ran after the kids . Well that dog let out a howl and ran of as next door hit it very hard in the back end of that dog , never saw it again ever.
That must have been rlvery frightening
Irresponsible dog owner for certain. Glad it turned out ok for Paul.
Paul's sitting here in cold sweats thinking about it all again 🤣 yes the outcome was a lucky one in my opinion and a brave Paul for going past it, I know I couldn't have done that 😊
Im moored 100m from a boat that has an xl bully dog with no collar running free on the towpath. So irresponsible.
Oooh I thought there was a law against that breed now, must be muzzled, licenced etc now 😳
@@uponreflection there is. But I'm not going to be the one to remind them!
@Andy-oz8it to true, It makes so me cross as its the irresponsible owners out there that have caused this law and the whole breed suffers now due to them.
rooming dog on a public tow path ......... looking at the state of exterior of dog owners .........rust bucket........ not sure he cares about any body but himself.....S
To be fair to him, when we past again once he had moved his boat 2 weeks later, the area spotless, no rubbish, or dog mess in sight 😊
One look at the boat the dog came from tells you they dont give a dam about anything or anyone, no rules for them, probably outstay as rules dont apply to scum, sorry some😂
To be fair they did move on after a few weeks and we went past their mooring space again and it was spotless, no dog mess or anything. 😉
Lucky you didn’t have a reactive dog on the lead. The dog should be removed from the owner. Not fair on the dog I agree. Just another irresponsible dog owner.
If Ernie, who barks at every dog was with me, God knows what may have happened. Or if a child walked past, doesn't bear thinking about it does it 🤔
I hate dogs as it is I would not be happy
It's especially difficult on a tow path when you have no where to go, it's not like you can cross over or anything. 😉
Yes I know I try to moor well away from anyone with a dog. But I do hate when they are not on a lead