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The original was posted on /r/maliciouscompliance by /u/West_Bike6088 on 2025-05-31 05:30:42+00:00.
So this happened in our local park. There’s a big field where people walk their dogs, sign says dogs must be under control, leads recommended.
I usually keep mine on a lead, he’s an older collie, not aggressive but doesn’t like being bounced on by younger dogs. One day, a bloke with a hyper spaniel walks past and tells me... Bit pointless walking a dog if you’re just gonna keep it on a lead, mate.
I explain that my dog prefers it, but he cuts me off and says... Just let him off, he’ll be fine. That’s what this space is for.
Alright. Next day, I let my dog off. Sure enough, spaniel comes bounding over, all energy. My dog, clearly not in the mood, flips him onto his back and stands over him like a bouncer at closing time.
Spaniel runs off yelping. Bloke glares at me.
I just smiled and said, Off lead zone, remember?
Didn’t see him again for a while.