Today, I was walking down the street when a police officer started walking behind me with his dog. I sped up and tried to cross the road. He took this as suspicious and got the dog to take me to the floor. I've been afraid of dogs since I was 5. FML
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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, I was threatened with arrest for refusing to accept a citation for having a dog off leash in a park. It wasn’t my fucking dog! It was a very friendly stray that started following me on my morning walk. I tried to explain myself but the dog wouldn’t leave my side or stop barking at the cop. FML
Today, knowing very well that I need to be more active, I went for a walk. It quickly turned into a sprint when I was attacked and chased by a dog. FML
Today, I got mugged while walking my dog. He seemed to be OK with it. FML
Today, I was walking my dog when a lady approached me, commented how beautiful she was, and asked to pet her. I obliged and next thing I knew I was pushed to the ground and maced. She made off with my dog. The police is unable to locate them. FML
Today, I took my dog for a walk. He became friendly with another dog, and I reached down to pet them both. Suddenly, an old woman ran up to me and whacked me with her cane repeatedly. Apparently, her previous dog had been kidnapped by a woman who looked a lot like me. FML
Today, I got pulled over by the cops for swerving a lot while driving. I tried to explain that my dog bit the back of my neck, but as soon as I opened my door to show him the bite marks and the dog, he ran out of the car. I still can't find him. FML
Today, I went for a walk. I was repeatedly barked at, and almost attacked, by nearly a dozen dogs. I have cynophobia from being nearly killed by violent untrained dogs on several occasions, so just hearing a dog bark gives me severe heart palpitations. I'm not kidding when I say I almost had a heart attack. FML
Today, I came home on crutches. My dog was immediately afraid of them, and came running towards me, growling and barking. She ran right into me, knocking me over. FML
Today, I was walking my dog when I tripped on the leash, dropping his treat bag. He snatched one, looked at me, and ran full speed in the opposite direction. I had to chase him for three blocks, yelling his name. He thought it was a new game. FML
Today, I was walking my dog when another dog barked at him. My dog ran, pulling me with him. I fell to the ground in pain, with my hand still holding the leash. FML
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iAmScrubs 19
Yes, I would've preferred it if was something more gentle that had taken me down as well. Maybe a turtle perhaps? Or a sloth?
davidisbeast 12
That sucks .... Maybe you should've told the cop
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mrjude 3
Can you sue people for excessive force over there? If so, do it.
biggman024 0
This is fake. Walking faster and crossing the street is not probable cause to sic a trained police dog on you. Either you did something else or you're making this up.
dancerguy5 4
That is technically against the law. Using a dog to attack someone is deadly force on the force of use continuum. Take it to court if you got any injuries
kiakia0131 23
The cop probably thought the OP was running because he had something to hide... he wouldn't just assume that the OP is afraid of dogs.
creepin 3
No, the use of a dog is not considered deadly force. In most US states it is equivalent to using OC spray or a baton. I would hazard a guess that the UK is similar. Another thing to remember, UK police have much greater powers when it comes to stopping, questioning, and detaining/arresting people than do American police officers. You cannot apply the same principals of criminal law that we have here to an event that occurred there.
nachtfee 9
If he didn't tell you to stop before sicking the dog on you, that's excessive force and he could get in trouble. If he did tell you to stop, it sucks that you were afraid but not cooperating just puts you in a more threatening situation.
kimiNi 2
Damn that sucks I know how you feel about the dogs scary!
kafir 3
13 - you look kind of emo. looks like you should do us all a favor and cut deeper. OP - go volunteer at a shelter. being afraid of dogs is no way to live. you are missing out.
Youwish1 0
I hate people that spread lies like you. It didn't happen and you are a liar.
kafir 3
13 - grow up. OP - you should go volunteer at a shelter and get to know some good dogs. being afraid of dogs is no way to live. you are really missing out.
Bloodywolf20 9
Cynophobia sux balls man Im sorry Your best bet to get over it is to find a big stray an stare it down -Carry pepper spry just incase-
life2007 0
Never ever just run. You should've stopped and talked to the cop about your fear. If you're too chicken to do that walk slowly across the street. Sucks you're afraid of dogs but YDI when you don't take proper precautions to not end up as fido's chew toy.
180CS 2
Please differentiate speeding up (as in fast walking) from running. They are not the same thing. I have an idea, how about the cop says "stop," or try's to catch up to the guy, and THEN if the guy bolts (instead of saying he's afraid of dogs) sick the dog on him? I think the only idiot here is the cop...and anyone who doesn't recognize that overcoming a phobia usually requires psychological counseling.