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Well behaved Dogs on the course??

Pin-seeker said:
Well that's the owners fault,not the dogs.
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Of course it is and I agree but not everyone wants their family pooch trained to Crufts standard. He was happy to let his dog run around on the common and it was only an evening knock. He wouldn't take it out in a comp as it would have been too distracting. To be honest the thing was so damn stupid and a joy to be with it didn't matter
 
pauldj42 said:
Only with you, love the excuse a dog that doesn't require extra long walks every day, you mean because you can't be bothered, but then again you described the dog as Lazy,
Please enlighten us, what is this breed that doesn't require much exercise and is lazy?
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It's a French bulldog.
Notoriously lazy.
Happy with frequent short walks,as appose to say a Labrador or springer that requires long walks.
You really don't know much about dogs do you?
 
The French Bulldog, like many other companion dog breeds, requires close contact with humans. They have fairly minimal exercise needs,[10] but do require at least daily short walks
 
Pin-seeker said:
The French Bulldog, like many other companion dog breeds, requires close contact with humans. They have fairly minimal exercise needs,[10] but do require at least daily short walks
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Nice of you to google it to prove your point, almost as if you don't know your own dog.
 
Pin-seeker said:
It's a French bulldog.
Notoriously lazy.
Happy with frequent short walks,as appose to say a Labrador or springer that requires long walks.
You really don't know much about dogs do you?
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So me not knowing what kind of dog you own says a lot about my knowledge of dogs! Please explain that pearl of wisdom!
 
HomerJSimpson said:
Come on gents. Not sure this is really adding much to the thread is it. Blimey - Homer the voice of reason. I'm off for a lie down in a darkened room
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Yeah you're right, last post from me, I admittedly don't know much about French Bulldogs so I googled them, weirdly they're known as a loyal dog who likes to to please their owners and are easy to train.
Quite obvious there is a massive difference between owners like Snelly (who I may not agree with but respect the time, effort and devotion he has obviously given his dogs) and others on here.
 
Its ludicrous to suggest dogs should be allowed on the golf course.

dont wear a cap in the club house
and whilst you're at it, don't wear golf clothing either.
dont put your shoes on in the car park.
dont walk on another fairway whilst someone on another holes green is putting.
dont even whisper either.
if you even think about wearing jeans you can sling yer hook.
dont play off the 10th even if the course is Empty,
and for gawds sake don't for one minute think you can play in groups of 4 in a comp, even if you are in the last group out.
make sure you wear your blazer in between funds when eating a sandwich in the restaurant in between rounds
if you are a child you must only play between certain times, and women must use a separate bar.

did you say you had a dog? You did?, no problem feel free to bring your dog with you whilst you play, even though they may poo in the rough, or bark, or scare other members,

you can't make it up.
 
pauldj42 said:
Yeah you're right, last post from me, I admittedly don't know much about French Bulldogs so I googled them, weirdly they're known as a loyal dog who likes to to please their owners and are easy to train.
Quite obvious there is a massive difference between owners like Snelly (who I may not agree with but respect the time, effort and devotion he has obviously given his dogs) and others on here.
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I hope your hangover isn't too bad this morning :D
 
robert.redmile said:
Its ludicrous to suggest dogs should be allowed on the golf course.

dont wear a cap in the club house
and whilst you're at it, don't wear golf clothing either.
dont put your shoes on in the car park.
dont walk on another fairway whilst someone on another holes green is putting.
dont even whisper either.
if you even think about wearing jeans you can sling yer hook.
dont play off the 10th even if the course is Empty,
and for gawds sake don't for one minute think you can play in groups of 4 in a comp, even if you are in the last group out.
make sure you wear your blazer in between funds when eating a sandwich in the restaurant in between rounds
if you are a child you must only play between certain times, and women must use a separate bar.

did you say you had a dog? You did?, no problem feel free to bring your dog with you whilst you play, even though they may poo in the rough, or bark, or scare other members,

you can't make it up.
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Drunk posting is usually a bad idea. Just saying.
 
There is only one reason for dogs to be on a golf course, and that is purely because their owner "wants to bring my dog".

It can only be potentially detrimental to other golfers and the golf course.

As much as I normally like dogs, there's a time and a place, and a golf course sure as heck is not the place.
 
Ethan said:
Drunk posting is usually a bad idea. Just saying.
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no, don't drink.

My points are valid - we seem to have got things a bit mixed up imo.
Allowing dogs on golf courses seems to go against all the other rules that are designed to protect members from having their ideas on what is right and wrong protected.
I'd be much more offended if my ball landed in a dog turd than if someone was eating a sandwich in the clubhouse, in between rounds wearing golf gear.
just saying.
 
pauldj42 said:
Another example of you missing the point!! How much fun would your mother-in-laws dog had if you'd of made it sit next to you while you put the fence up instead of him being allowed to potter about, they are completely obedient on the course and don't move more than a few yards from the owner, ie not potter about!
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Your the one missing the point, you clearly stated that a dog would be happier chasing a ball. Working dogs don't chase balls does that mean they are bored? Dogs are pack animals, they are happier with company and that includes pottering around, or plodding along after the "master" on a golf course.

You are the one who has lost sight of the argument, I'll just leave it as your in the NO camp.
 
Jacko_G said:
Your the one missing the point, you clearly stated that a dog would be happier chasing a ball. Working dogs don't chase balls does that mean they are bored? Dogs are pack animals, they are happier with company and that includes pottering around, or plodding along after the "master" on a golf course.

You are the one who has lost sight of the argument, I'll just leave it as your in the NO camp.
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This is not about working dogs, it's about pets, some may be also working dogs, if you wish to discuss the merits and training and owners of working dogs, start a thread in out of bounds and crack on, I have nothing but the utmost respect for working dogs and the time and effort the people who work with them put in, don't make this discussion to be more than it is to fit your agenda.
 
pauldj42 said:
This is not about working dogs, it's about pets, some may be also working dogs, if you wish to discuss the merits and training and owners of working dogs, start a thread in out of bounds and crack on, I have nothing but the utmost respect for working dogs and the time and effort the people who work with them put in, don't make this discussion to be more than it is to fit your agenda.
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Ive seen many pets on the courses that allow dogs and these have been well behaved and all pets.

my two are gun dogs and are well behaved and don't bark, but the courses they have been on, its been on a lead.

And like most good mannered dog owners, i pick up their poo on a golf course and elsewhere.
 
Took my beagle to golf with me today.

Picked up her poo, and even took a watering can to 'water' the area she we'd on just in case someone's ball rolled through it. 😂

Even took her in the clubhouse!
 
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