tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3543082260652276010.post7138942336626558534..comments2024-02-07T00:59:48.956-08:00Comments on Pooch Smooches: No Mirth Today - The Worst Walk I Ever TookJackie Bouchardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05854479764528604256noreply@blogger.comBlogger55125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3543082260652276010.post-11224007956467443162014-08-13T11:41:56.232-07:002014-08-13T11:41:56.232-07:00Wow. I'm reading this in August 2014 and my ja...Wow. I'm reading this in August 2014 and my jaw is hanging open. You showed unbelievable restraint. That is the scariest story I've heard in a while. I'm so glad you and Rita were okay.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01088617183777496464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3543082260652276010.post-61983316812226865352014-08-13T10:45:59.620-07:002014-08-13T10:45:59.620-07:00Oh my! That is incredibly crazy and I'm so sor...Oh my! That is incredibly crazy and I'm so sorry you had to go through that-I'm at a loss for words. But I do hope you never have to see them again!The Diamond Dogshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16370148890773200611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3543082260652276010.post-87194251764728872782014-01-22T19:58:40.463-08:002014-01-22T19:58:40.463-08:00I went back a few times right after and we didn...I went back a few times right after and we didn't see them. Then I waited until the summer was over and went once in the fall, when it was quieter again, but I was stressed the whole time, so decided it wasn't worth it. If Rita had a 100% (or even 95%) reliable recall, I'd go back, but she doesn't and I worry about her getting in to trouble. We're going to sign up for some more training classes and maybe we'll feel okay about going back some day. Not sure... I should do a big follow up post I guess, cuz there are lots of other factors as well. Jackie Bouchardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05854479764528604256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3543082260652276010.post-59011898425356258822014-01-22T19:39:37.596-08:002014-01-22T19:39:37.596-08:00Forgive the salty language, but HOLY SHIT.
My jaw ...Forgive the salty language, but HOLY SHIT.<br />My jaw dropped and remained there for this entire story. I hope you've been back and not let them detract you from nice dog walks, but I also hope you haven't run into them since. That is truly terrible. To hit you? To spit on your friend?! WHO DOES THAT? And over something that was so ultimately trivial and harmless. People. Seriously. What's wrong with them?<br />I have no idea what I would do in a situation like this. I'd rather not find out. But I think you handled it as well as possible, given the circumstances.<br />I just... can't believe some people.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12364446893438331613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3543082260652276010.post-53127777675368681812013-06-18T21:36:55.697-07:002013-06-18T21:36:55.697-07:00Thanks, Cat. It's been a little hard to go bac...Thanks, Cat. It's been a little hard to go back, but so far so good. Hopefully it stays that way!<br /><br />It's nice to know we have the support of folks and to remember that there are more good people out there than jerks! Jackie Bouchardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05854479764528604256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3543082260652276010.post-45719156097922682302013-06-18T21:20:47.159-07:002013-06-18T21:20:47.159-07:00Oh, Jackie!
I am just completely appauled!
This...Oh, Jackie! <br />I am just completely appauled! <br />This would stress me out so much, I am glad that you are going back to the beach for your walks, though. I think those are important for both YOU and Rita. <br />I cannot believe that people can be that mean...it's beyond words and I think that if this happened if I was walking Jozi, I WOULD completely lose it on the other individual. <br />It breaks my heart that people can be so mean and physically extract violence to another. I also do feel sorry for any women and any animals that are around these men. <br />Please take care of YOU and Rita and take a few deep breaths and know that you have lots and lots of support out there for you and how you handled those bullies. <br />Peace, barks and treats forever...<br />Cat and Jozi Cathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14447976185238052323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3543082260652276010.post-44357782411380157812013-06-17T11:07:59.397-07:002013-06-17T11:07:59.397-07:00Hi Diana - thanks for leaving a comment. I've ...Hi Diana - thanks for leaving a comment. I've still been quite stressed about it. Tend to think about it at night and then can't sleep. It was all quite ugly. Today at the beach, I saw this BIG dude in the distance, and I thought it was one of them and my heart started pounding. Luckily turned out to not be them. It will be a long time before I can relax on our walks there. :\Jackie Bouchardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05854479764528604256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3543082260652276010.post-40074485166986185452013-06-17T00:13:54.527-07:002013-06-17T00:13:54.527-07:00I know this post is a few days old but I didn'...I know this post is a few days old but I didn't have a chance to comment until tonight, and I wanted to because the whole situation was weighing on my mind. I don't know if I've said it here (I'm more of a lurker, than a commenter :) ) but I grew up in San Diego. When you mention a place or post an outdoor picture your stories become very vivid to me. Normally that's a good thing. But hearing about someone beating a dog and hitting/spitting on people at Fiesta Island... that nastiness and cruelty breaks my heart. -I- feel violated, can't imagine how you feel. Hopefully time is making it better. I'm glad there was witnesses and hopefully those men won't return.Dianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07604640545102122431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3543082260652276010.post-65494215772572351912013-06-15T13:28:31.400-07:002013-06-15T13:28:31.400-07:00I must say, I'm pretty annoyed with the cops. ...I must say, I'm pretty annoyed with the cops. They really made it seem like it wasn't that big of a deal and we should let it go. I hope I never see them again!!Jackie Bouchardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05854479764528604256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3543082260652276010.post-18147031183699250802013-06-15T09:59:34.461-07:002013-06-15T09:59:34.461-07:00Oh my heavens I'd be raging...Once I had a jog...Oh my heavens I'd be raging...Once I had a jogger who actually kicked Gizmo out of her way...I caught up with her and kicked her back...That was probably the worst walk we've had but nothing as awful as yours...Bravo for you for plan on going back and not backing down to bulliesGizmoGeodoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10770657468488836570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3543082260652276010.post-48692731062918033372013-06-14T22:10:03.622-07:002013-06-14T22:10:03.622-07:00I am still shocked and disgusted after reading wha...I am still shocked and disgusted after reading what you and your friend went through. No one should be treated like that. I don't understand why that man wasn't charged with assault for hitting you and also for spitting. Different laws I suppose. I've never had a serious incident like that and I hope I never do and certainly hope that you never, ever encounter them again. Stay safe.acd6packhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05377057535245112797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3543082260652276010.post-45381439321968639382013-06-14T14:44:09.477-07:002013-06-14T14:44:09.477-07:00I'm the same - fairly timid, but don't pus...I'm the same - fairly timid, but don't push me! <br /><br />A quiet rural area sounds really nice right about now! <br /><br />I'm glad the story didn't seem too long. It's probably one of the longest posts I've ever written. And no fun pooch pics!! :\Jackie Bouchardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05854479764528604256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3543082260652276010.post-46949164696902323962013-06-14T13:25:58.220-07:002013-06-14T13:25:58.220-07:00Oh my god, this is just simply awful. How scary a...Oh my god, this is just simply awful. How scary and stressful for all of you. I am a quiet timid person but when I get pushed too far, I really lose it, and I would have reacted just like you did. I probably wouldn't have pressed charges either.....it just seems like it would have dragged the whole thing out, and put you through even more stress. I live in a quiet rural area and don't even encounter a lot of people or dogs when we walk. Seems like a good thing to me after hearing this! Though if I had a beach to walk on, I would certainly want to. I hope you can avoid these a-holes in the future and not have to deal with anything like this ever again. I am just glad it wasn't even worse, though it sounds like it was certainly bad enough! BTW, I get more long winded than I intend in a lot of my posts....but you had me enthralled in your story, and it didn't even seem long!Jan Khttp://www.wagnwoofpets.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3543082260652276010.post-74236847123139484132013-06-14T11:56:11.017-07:002013-06-14T11:56:11.017-07:00Have been a bit shaken up and did not sleep too we...Have been a bit shaken up and did not sleep too well last night still rehashing it, but we went back to the beach today. Can't let the bullies win!Jackie Bouchardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05854479764528604256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3543082260652276010.post-68819558856552584442013-06-14T11:55:29.228-07:002013-06-14T11:55:29.228-07:00Yeah, a terrible person indeed. At the end, even h...Yeah, a terrible person indeed. At the end, even his buddy was realizing how out of control the one guy was and trying to talk him down. Insane. <br /><br />I think these were some seriously low-IQ individuals. Like neanderthal-level!Jackie Bouchardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05854479764528604256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3543082260652276010.post-7172672511183895152013-06-14T11:54:25.900-07:002013-06-14T11:54:25.900-07:00I wish there was a Go-Away island too!
Thanks fo...I wish there was a Go-Away island too! <br /><br />Thanks for stopping by. Scary about the screaming and threats from the neighbor. I've had some folks email me similar stories. What is with people being so quick to rage??? Frightening. Jackie Bouchardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05854479764528604256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3543082260652276010.post-80164788624787907502013-06-14T04:42:49.678-07:002013-06-14T04:42:49.678-07:00OMG Jackie. When you said you had had a bad week, ...OMG Jackie. When you said you had had a bad week, I had no idea. That is frightening, scary, upsetting and sad all at once. I am so sorry you and your friend had to even encounter these guys (although, given your experience and how irrational they were, I suspect someone else would have experienced it down further on the beach). <br /><br />I have had one altercation with a guy who lived in our duplex (in college) on whom I had called the cops because he was having parties and playing loud music every night. He was screaming and pounding and threatening me and my roommates. The incident left me shaking. I can only imagine how this left you. <br /><br />I wish there was a "Go-Away" island we could send these people to so we never have to encounter them again. You're right about the world being such an angry place these days and that people are so quick to rage these days. I am so sorry this happened to you. :(Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3543082260652276010.post-32411228864910630072013-06-14T03:29:45.149-07:002013-06-14T03:29:45.149-07:00OMG so sorry to read what you went through. Some p...OMG so sorry to read what you went through. Some people are worse than idiots. They don't deserve to be dog owners and I can't believe that the guy hit you...<br />Hope you're not to shaken up by it all xxMisaki @ misadventuresofMisakihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12495659749225421880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3543082260652276010.post-70663787832074802582013-06-13T19:24:04.266-07:002013-06-13T19:24:04.266-07:00Holy crap. I cannot believe this a**hole hit a dog...Holy crap. I cannot believe this a**hole hit a dog... and then hit you! What a terrible person. I'm glad that you weren't seriously hurt. That is truly scary and it's insane that someone thinks that they can do that. What is wrong with people?Pup Fanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17539666792034242448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3543082260652276010.post-3238171774183917872013-06-13T16:26:00.310-07:002013-06-13T16:26:00.310-07:00Yeah, San Diego is usually quite safe. I've ne...Yeah, San Diego is usually quite safe. I've never really been in a situation where I felt afraid of someone here. Although we have a lot of crazy, aggressive drivers here, off the road folks are usually a little more mellow. <br /><br />Honestly, I wonder if these guys were visiting? There are so many out-of-towners here in the summer, it's a possibility. I hope so! That means we're less likely to see them again. Jackie Bouchardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05854479764528604256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3543082260652276010.post-85220041166373823142013-06-13T16:23:59.284-07:002013-06-13T16:23:59.284-07:00It's such a bummer because I used to go there ...It's such a bummer because I used to go there by myself all the time. I liked to go alone, because I could run/walk with the dog, whereas when I go with a friend we stop and talk and it's not as good of a workout. <br /><br />But, nope. No more going alone for me. :(Jackie Bouchardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05854479764528604256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3543082260652276010.post-69136166285992518802013-06-13T16:19:36.711-07:002013-06-13T16:19:36.711-07:00So surprised when we read you FB post. Usually SD ...So surprised when we read you FB post. Usually SD is pretty safe (well from our friends'stories who lives there). Awful what happened to your friend. Well, hope you had a better day today. Lots of Golden Woofs, Sugar n momGolden Woofs! SUGARhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15060075282499486355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3543082260652276010.post-14130220215322682262013-06-13T16:12:43.987-07:002013-06-13T16:12:43.987-07:00this isn't just a "worst walk" this ...this isn't just a "worst walk" this is horrific. This is terrifying. I am in complete shock, disgust, horror, I was terrified.<br />It is scary to think that 2 people are walking around like that. What scares me more is that they could have a gun with them.<br />These are NOT normal people.<br />Please do NOT EVER go to that area again by yourself!Cat and DOG Chat With Carenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02666719374831725417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3543082260652276010.post-70214296883116957762013-06-13T15:56:57.769-07:002013-06-13T15:56:57.769-07:00Honky. Opps. Was that an autocorrect?
Hope to ne...Honky. Opps. Was that an autocorrect? <br /><br />Hope to never be in that situation again. Not fun win a crazy person is screaming at you, let alone hitting you. Ugh. Jackie Bouchardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05854479764528604256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3543082260652276010.post-23740981026218707542013-06-13T15:55:44.994-07:002013-06-13T15:55:44.994-07:00I'm hoping it will be the worst one ever. I ho...I'm hoping it will be the worst one ever. I hope to never have a worse one!Jackie Bouchardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05854479764528604256noreply@blogger.com