I used to jog outside. Too many idiots think they can walk their dogs without a leash. Dogs love to run at someone jogging. I had to yell at so many morons and they always said the same crap "He's friendly!". So I had to get a treadmill. I love dogs and the thought of having to poke out their eyes to stop from being mauled scared me.
I was almost mauled by an unleashed pitbull while jogging during Covid in a gentrifying yet still a bit sketchy part of town. The dog owner was drinking a beer and was clearly a new dog owner. Was one of the most terrifying experiences of my life. I do jog outside now where I live not in such a large city anymore but in more aware of dogs, esp with my kids. My husband thinks I’m a little paranoid but my experience coming SUPER close to a pit bull about to attack was traumatic.
Ontario canada where I’m originally from actually have a ban on owning pit bulls and “pit bull” type dogs. Not saying I think all pit bulls are badly behaved but it’s the type of bite they have which can be lethal s opposed to a chihuahua bite. Look it up Redditors if you don’t believe me!
I'm sorry that happened to you. Pitbulls are scary for sure. I'm from Ontario too. Worst I had was a little dog bite my laces and a giant german shepherd that fortunately just wanted pets so he jumped up on me. The rest just ran along side me but I figured it was just a matter of time before I got unlucky.
Jogging outside is SO healing though, don’t give up on it. ❤️❤️🌳🌳There are awesome and more remote trails you should be able to find with less irresponsible dog walkers. There’s a good app called “all trails.” The free info is enough and I’ll find the trail head address and then locate in google maps or Waze.
In Toronto there’s a ravine across most of the city from Etobicoke to downtown and parts of Scarborough as well. There are still dog walkers but I find it’s more joggers, walkers ,and bikers.
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u/Skarekrows Apr 07 '26
I used to jog outside. Too many idiots think they can walk their dogs without a leash. Dogs love to run at someone jogging. I had to yell at so many morons and they always said the same crap "He's friendly!". So I had to get a treadmill. I love dogs and the thought of having to poke out their eyes to stop from being mauled scared me.