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22-08-2009, 06:04 AM
This happened to me many years ago a young lad followed me and when I turned into my road he said something really obscene I can't tell you what it as it was horrible so I turned round and punched him hard on the chin he stumbled backwards hit his head on the wall and then run off.
You should borrow Ollie he would of sensed your unease and that man would of been backing off. I never worry where I walk with him.
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22-08-2009, 07:21 AM
Originally Posted by Wysiwyg 
I never used to be scared in more remote areas when I had my first 2 big BSDs as they were not very well socialised and used to stare quite intimidatingly at strangers and circle them if anyone looked at all suspicious.
However a few years ago on the nearby common, I had somene come up behind me and he was way too close, when I turned around and went the other way, he kept looking at me, I think if he'd got me into the bushes further on he may have either tried to scare me or assaulted me. Never think it's your imagination Pidge, that guy meant to scare you even if he didn't assault you.
Gut feeling I believe is right in such a situation. Anyone decent would have kept back or passed with a "Morning" or somesuch comment. Or gone a different way.
Wys
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Hope you are OK
Originally Posted by Misty-Pup
This is a good idea, you just got to hope that no one does actually ring you when are you 'talking' to your friend!!!
I am really glad that you and Woody are okay though!
x
Originally Posted by Anne-Marie
Ewww, creepy man.
I guess if you were giving someone the benefit of the doubt you could say perhaps he was just being friendly. But, it does seem odd that he mentioned the fact you were on your own and was almost at shoulder level with you. That certainly would have made me feel deeply uncomfortable and a bit nervous.
I'm glad you said what you did and you were fine. I don't think some men realize how intimitdated they can make a lone female feel - then again, some do
Must admit I have often been glad that it is a Rottie on the end of the lead as opposed to a small breed. Especially so when it is dark. Marius does tend to put people off (poor lad, he'd love a pat!!) - but it does have it's advantages at times. There would certainly be easier targets than me & him lol
Originally Posted by ClaireandDaisy
Euw! Nasty man! I must say I feel completely different walking with my GSD to how I feel with just one of the others.
Originally Posted by honeysmummy
Aw glad you are ok hun x
I had a bloke follow me in a deserted area (no dog) i kept turning around and he was close but stopped every time i did! One of the dogs did a poo on the woody undergrowth bit but i left it cos didnt want to stop. Once i got down to the road and felt safer i waited, turned round to look at him and he said to me...
"I was just making sure you picked up your dogs poo, and you missed one!"
I said "I didnt want to bend over with a creep like you behind me!! "
He went very red....what an idiot, didnt realise how scary he was being!
Originally Posted by SibeVibe
Reading this thread has made me shiver. Really glad your are ok Pidge
Must have been frightening.My OH gets annoyed with me for walking the dogs at silly hours through the woods in the dark. I never tell strangers Jacub is barking because he is unsure. I let them think he will eat them!
Well done on 1000 Tupac's
Got seriously chuffed the other day when I realised I was a 'senior' now 
Take good care of yourself Pidge and have a lovely weekend.
Seoniad.
Originally Posted by Lou
Thank Goodness you're OK
What a creepie man! x
Originally Posted by Moobli
What an oddball!
I posted on here some time in Autumn last year about some guy in a pick up truck giving me the creeps when I was walking the dogs in a VERY remote forest. I am just glad I have four large dogs!
Glad you are ok Pidge.
Originally Posted by queeniefarie
Poor you, he sounds as if he is either a pervert, a bully or totally insensitive to the affect a man has on a lone woman and how frightening it can be.
Take care
Originally Posted by Tillymint
Oooh Pidge that's creepy - gald you are ok though.
I always get unerved on the farm if I see a man without a dog & not jogging (like no man should go for a walk alone!!) I usually fiddle with my mobile & tell Tilly come away as if I didn't she might attack him - even though she's wagging her tail & would prob lick him to death!!
Originally Posted by gsdmad
when im out on my own with sadie i have to say i do feel safe- but then i do KNOW she will protect me- i dont know whether i posted about this at the time....
earlier this year i was driving to great yarmout for an agility comp, i was driving through leicester centre when i noticed i was being followed by a guy in a car behind mine(it was 3.30am so deserted) at traffic lights he pulled up along side me, jumped out this car and opened my passenger side door(sadie was asleep on back seat so he hadnt realise i had dogs in the car) now i dont know whether he was trying to steal my bag or something more sinister but the second the door opened sadie lunged and bit his arm he shreaked, pulled away got back in his car and drove off (all this happened in a matter of seconds)i was in an old banger so he wasnt tryin to steal car lol
just shows that we should be on our guard always- if sadie hadnt been there i dont know what i wouldve don...oh and yoda slept through it all in the back behind the dog guard!
Originally Posted by Merz
Not a good experience for you, but glad you're ok -
Originally Posted by youngstevie
What a nasty man.
I suppose I am one of the lucky ones too, I have two out of three very good body guard dogs.
They would sense before me to be honest.
Glad your ok, perhaps a stiff drink eh!
Originally Posted by tokiayla
That is soooo scary Pidge, and reading other people's stories too.
Glad you are ok now.
Lucky for me people are scared of Stone - most people think he is a wolf!!
Originally Posted by Lynn
Thats scarey. You did the right thing letting him in front of you at least you could see where he was.
This happened to me many years ago a young lad followed me and when I turned into my road he said something really obscene I can't tell you what it as it was horrible so I turned round and punched him hard on the chin he stumbled backwards hit his head on the wall and then run off.
You should borrow Ollie he would of sensed your unease and that man would of been backing off. I never worry where I walk with him.
Woody would have been useless. He would have been wiggling with excitement to see someone that might give him some attention! Silly puppy.
Anyway, all over now. I think it was a lesson to be more cautious which I now will be. Although I'm trying to forget about it now.
Thanks all for your well wishes xx
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22-08-2009, 07:43 AM
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22-08-2009, 12:43 PM
Originally Posted by Lynn
Thats scarey. You did the right thing letting him in front of you at least you could see where he was.
This happened to me many years ago a young lad followed me and when I turned into my road he said something really obscene I can't tell you what it as it was horrible so I turned round and punched him hard on the chin he stumbled backwards hit his head on the wall and then run off.
You should borrow Ollie he would of sensed your unease and that man would of been backing off. I never worry where I walk with him.
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22-08-2009, 12:57 PM
Originally Posted by aliwin
Gladly if I have Molly with me this sort of thing doesn't happen. She really isn't keen on being followed and the instant I feel nervous and it transfers down the lead she goes into low growling mode. So anyone following would have to be off their rocker to even approach me.
What a fright for you tho
, very glad you made it home safely.
It amazes me how many people avoid you totally (even to the point of crossing the road to get past) if you have a GSD next to/with you.
I rarely go out walking without Jess as well, so I haven't been on the receiving end. I can imagine how scared you must have been though
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