dog walkers with sticks

[bluehornet]

why do dod walkers have sticks ?

[bednobs]

i have a stick when i walk my dog because of a hip replacement. Cant speak for all dog walkers though!

[cazzz1975]

only dog walkers have sticks? what type of stick one for the dog to fetch or a walking stick?

[wildwood]

Probably to ward of the untrained dangerous dogs let loose by those one or two braindead owners who give others dog owners a bad name.

[paddywak]

I'm like bednobs and use a stick for health reasons as I had a stroke some years ago and have difficulty walking without one

[daneswalk]

in my case i have what is called plantar facitis meaning i have a bad foot so i need the stick to lean on when walking tina

[Therema]

I assumed the dog walkers i saw with sticks is more of a walkers stick *or whatever theyre called * or maybe as wildwood said incase of the odd untrained dog we come accross

[woofgang]

I carry mine to move donkeys and cows.
Ponies will move away from a waved arm but the donks need more encouragement (waved stick not hit them!) and cows has horns so I like something to wave from a distance.
Btw never let a cow near your car a mate of mine got the side of his car stove in by a cow scratching itself....also mind their saliva its like chewing gum to get off the bodywork

[paddywak]

By the way, the stick I carry when I'm walking Max is a "Shooting " stick that opens out to make a seat that my nieces bought me so I can have a rest when I need and watch Max running about.

[Illyria54]

I have arthritis in one knee so use a stick when walking on uneven ground, also where we walk there are a lot of very steep hills, it's not so bad going up but going down is a bit dodgy, especially if it's raining.

[Avatar]

I assume its to fend off irate countryside lovers who get annoyed watching dog owners let their animal cr4p all over the place.
Not that all dog owners are like that of course, just 90%

[alfieblue]

Hi bluehornet - I sometimes walk with a stick when out with doggie (its not a walking stick if you see what I mean - more of a carved thing). Partly because my back will sometimes give me gip (after serious horse riding accident years ago) and often it comes in useful (when we take different tracks) to hold back brambles and nettles etc to enable us to pass through into the greener pastures yonder and carry on exploring!

Avatar: I understand what you are saying but 90% - that does not bode well. I meet many good doggy owner friends on my walks and we all have our poop bags to hand - if there is not a doggie bin then we take them home. Unfortunately - yes - there are many dog owners (for want of a better word) that turn a blind eye and will not pick up the mess left by their dogs. Its infuriating and irresponsible on their part.

However, I also have to say that humans can be no better! I have seen litter left, nappy bags left, refuse that is all harmful to the beautiful wildlife, horses, foals, swans, etc etc etc that we enjyoy in our area. (Even tho bins are to hand and emptied on a regular basis.

What is the answer? I wish I knew. :o(

[jules77]

Not all dog walkers have sticks, but I do occasionally if I am going somewhere where I know there are deaf dogs that dont know their name and stupid owners who let them off the lead to harrass everyone else.

90% of owners let their dogs crap all over the place, dont think so, feel free to prove me wrong.

[alfieblue]

I agree with you jules77. Its the minority and the ignorant who spoil it for the rest of the responsible owners. If my pup does a poop, then I clear it up - as do others that i meet out walking.

Just wish the minority would get a grip and stop ruining it for the rest of us doggie owners and anyone else who has the misfortune to tread in the mess!

[leelapops]

Oh Avatat, are you a new irritant paid by AB to generate debate? Most on here know my views on irresponsible dog owners, so I won't rise to the bait!

I don't carry a stick when walking Jack-am I missing out a trend?!

[tufty7]

I must admit to carrying a stick when walking my dog , I would undoubtedly use it to fend off any other unruly dog that wanted to have a go, Its not fun when you have to carry your dog home after being mauled by another dog that has not been trained properly by its owner , although sometimes its a 50/50 whether to fend the dog off or attack the owner ....lol