I Told a Dad to “Get Fucked” Right in Front of His Kids

04.25.11

And I feel terrible about it, but not because he didn’t deserve it.

I went for a morning run at Fryman Canyon. Rather than running a loop I ran up the hill, down a small bit, took a drink of water near the Tree People, danced away from some Wasps (the insects, not the preppy kind) and ran back the way I began.

There are many dogs at Fryman Canyon and almost all of them are on leashes. Ocassionally you’ll spot a much older dog off leash, but the grey around the muzzle is typically a tip off to the fact that the dog is too damn old and tired to chase anything, including housewives who run.

As I was coming down the last hill I took a turn and was stunned to see a Rhodesian Ridgeback off leash, running with some kids and a guy my aged who was holding the leash folded in his hands.

I stopped running because I didn’t need a 75 pound dog that’s been bred to fight lions thinking that we were playing a tackle the housewife game. I ran off the side of the path and said to the guy, “You’ve got to put a dog that size on a leash.”

And he said, “I’m sorry.” And he did nothing.

“That dog is too big to be off leash.” I reiterated.

And he mocked me with an, “I’m sor-ry” and then he rolled his eyes around his bald head.

So told him to “get fucked”, and his kids heard. And I’m pretty sure I did the wrong thing, and I’m really sorry that three kids who aren’t yet teens had to see their dad get talked to that way, but I’m guessing I’m not the only person who thinks their Dad and his entitlement are just disgusting.
Yes, I am aware that snippy little poodles and chihuahuas probably hurt more people than Rhodesian Ridgebacks, but those little fuckers can’t catch me in the hills.

  • http://twitter.com/TruthfulMommy Truthful Mommy

    I think maybe you should have went step further and when he rolled his eyes ( major pet peeve of mine) grabbed the damn leash and beat the man with it.He sounds like he totally deserved it..of course,then the dog would have most certainly attacked. Sucks that you can’t even run in peace without some inconsiderate asshole putting your life in jeopardy.

  • Clayton

    Not sure that was the best choice of words although I can understand the frustration!

    Clayton
    http://www.claytonpaulthomas.com

  • Anonymous

    The fact that he rolled his eyes to you and had that mocking tone…means his kids will find out soon enough that he’s really an asshole. Don’t sweat it.

    I loathe dogs off a leash. My oldest is terrified of dogs and no amount of reasoning or exposure will change her mind. She climbed a picnic table in 2 seconds flat when she was terrified by a pug. A pug that was tied to something so it couldn’t chase anyone. If your pet is supposed to be on a leash, leave it on a damn leash. Not everyone is as fond of your dog as you are.

  • http://www.thejackb.com/ The JackB

    That sense of entitlement is becoming more prevalent throughout society. This idea that we can do whatever we want and it just doesn’t matter is a problem.

    I love dogs but I never forget that they are animals and that sometimes their behavior can be unpredictable. I had a neighbor who used to like to let his Rottweiler roam around unleashed. That dog was quite friendly, but it doesn’t mean that I didn’t pay attention to his behavior.

    It is too bad his kids had to hear it, but maybe it will get through and knock some sense into him.

  • http://twitter.com/Lstanfield01 Lawrence Stanfield

    Those kids were already exposed to their stupid father’s attitude. Maybe they will realize how unacceptable their dad’s response to a genuine concern was.

  • http://twitter.com/mommacansing Momma Can

    I think they either one already know he is a jerk or two… going down the same path his daddy took him. Jerk is a learned behavior. ( insert frown here )

  • Find a real job

    Wow are you kidding me? You call the Servite community ignorant and racist because of the player who uses excessive eye black as intimidation, but yet you tell of a dad running with his KIDS to “get fucked” really who is the ignorant one? Servite community or you the so called housewife who is dumb enough to believe that an 18 year old teenager is racist for using excessive eye black. Get a life please so nobody has to read your crap blogging.

    • Molly

      Hi! Get fucked!

      • Mrspop007

        Hahahahahahahahaha!

  • http://twitter.com/david__wade David Wade

    Where you live they don’t shoot or capture loose, threatening pets? I’ve started this note a dozen times because I know there is no way to say this that people won’t take it wrong. But remember that pets take on the personality of their masters. It just happens. Around here pets guard their masters, and nobody ever expects a pet to attack, but they do. If there is a pet at the scene of a crime out here, the officers usually dispose of the pet before anything else. The owner needs to learn that the leash is to protect his pet from immediate disposal. You city people are strange. But if you would point your gun at his dog, I am certain that he would get the message. If he comes around there often, I would arrange for a policeman to explain the law to him. I’ll bet there are “leash-law” signs there, or your neighborhood watch people can get them put up. Not that I believe a sign or law has ever protected a woman alone.

  • http://twitter.com/rldelaurier Rachel Delaurier

    You did the right thing. Maybe getting closer to him and telling him your thought was a better idea. I am also petrified of all dogs when jogging. But when you smell fear of your own death over your stink of run sweat, emotions run high.

  • Sarah Auerswald

    I HATE it when dogs are off leash! And actually, some of the old dogs are the ones you really have to watch out for – they can’t see as well and can be prone to attack because they’re afraid.

    He was an asshole and I’m sure he rolls his eyes at his kids and wife, too.

  • ColmMcE

    That guy had an interesting response, i wonder why he was so dismissive, probably making sure the dog didn’t maul his kids. You probably should not of talked to him, in the not talking to a bus driver while in motion sense. (I’m Kidding)

    He deserved it, If anything the kids will question their parents behaviour and perhaps make sure they dont get that ignorant dismissive trait.

    You done the right thing.

  • http://www.backpackingdad.com Backpacking Dad

    I would have rolled my eyes at you way hard.

  • Anne

    Just because a dog is big and off its leash doesn’t mean it is an unpleasant, dangerous, hostile, aggressive dog that is out to get you. You, however, sound like a really unpleasant, dangerous, hostile, aggressive woman. I’m glad I don’t know you. I saw your blog publicised through the Burst Media email today as an interesting blog for the “mom” market. The first thing I noticed when I visited out of curiosity was the title of this post. This Mom is definitely not interested in your opinions, and I won’t be coming back.

    Instead of spreading hostility and swear words around the place, why not spread kindness, generosity, intelligence?

    • http://jessicagottlieb.com JessicaGottlieb

      Dogs are just like people. They like to play. Unlike people they don’t have opposable thumbs. Thy have mouths.

      Runners and off leash dogs are a terrible combination.

      I’m going to go ahead and spend the remainder of the day farting rainbows.

  • RRally

    Sounds like you’re just a bitch, if the dog doesn’t do anything or isn’t bothering you then mind your own fucking business ya dumb cunt, if i was that dad id tell you to go get railed by a dick that way you would have something to look forward to in your miserable life, and Rhodesian Ridgebacks are an extremely friendly breed so don’t spew shit when you have no idea what you’re talking about you stupid probably overweight piece of shit.

  • ThisBitchIsACunt

    We all know you want to get fucked by that Rhodesian Ridgeback penis cause you’re just a horny lonely housewife bitch