We’ve all heard the saying, ‘let sleeping dogs lie.’ But what happens when someone decides to untie your dog while you’re running a quick errand? This dog owner experienced just that and couldn’t help but unleash their anger. Let’s dive into this dramatic tale!
Daily Walks and Errand Runs ♀️ ️

An Unexpected Encounter

Dodging the Conversation ♀️

The Unbelievable Sight

Confrontation Time!

Losing It on the Lady

Feeling Guilty?

The Dilemma

Edited: Dog Leash Hook Up Spot

Edited 2: Learning About Dog Theft

Edited 3: The Lady’s Job

Edited 4: Pandemic Context

A Dramatic Tale of a Dog Untied
This dog owner’s routine walk turned into a heated confrontation when an older woman untied their dog outside a grocery store. The woman claimed she moved the dog to a drier spot, but the dog owner couldn’t help but feel like they were witnessing a kidnapping. Though they later learned the woman worked at the store, the owner still wonders if they were in the wrong for yelling at her. Let’s see what the internet has to say about this tense situation…
Leaving dogs tied outside stores can lead to dangerous situations
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Leaving dog tied up alone in public place: bad idea

Dog owner receives tough love and canine advocacy for leaving dog tied up.

Commenter warns against leaving dogs unattended, replies defend OP.
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Dog owner left dog unattended, stranger untied it, both are at fault.

Dog owner and stranger both at fault for untied dog

Dog owner criticized for leaving pet unattended, stranger unties pooch
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Don’t leave your pet tied up unattended. YTA called out.

Dog owner’s irresponsible behavior leads to explosive confrontation

Dog owner and stranger both at fault for untied pooch

Dog owner criticized for overreacting to people wanting to pet dog
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Dog owner learns a valuable lesson about leaving pets unattended
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Leaving dog unattended and yelling at helpful woman? YTA

Dog owner rightfully defends leaving dog tied up outside store

Leaving dogs tied up outside shops is normal in some places

Commenter calls out dog owner for being rude and irresponsible

Dog owner gets called out for leaving pet outside stores

Bike racks are for bikes, not dogs.

Dog owner and stranger both at fault for unleashed pup
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Commenter changes their judgement after learning more information.

Debate over dog owner’s responsibility and potential consequences.

Dog owner defended for leaving pet outside store, common practice.

Dog owner criticized for tying dog to bike rack, stranger criticized for untying it.

Commenter warns dog owner of potential danger, uses cautionary tone ⚠️

Leaving pets outside unattended: cultural differences

Dog owner’s negligence leads to explosive confrontation

Commenter advises OP to apologize for yelling at well-intentioned employee

Dog owners defend tying up dogs outside shops, question kidnappers’ existence

Dog owner rightfully calls out entitled stranger for untying pooch

Leaving your dog alone outside can attract trouble

Dog owner feels guilty for leaving their tied-up dog unattended.

Fiery response to dog owner sparks heated debate

Dog owner receives harsh judgement for leaving pet unattended.

Commenter calls out dog owner for irresponsibility

Commenter calls out dog owner for being the a**hole

Dog owner and stranger both at fault for untied pooch

Dog owner criticized for leaving dog tied up alone. YTA

Dog owner overreacts to worker who untied their pooch

Dog owner gets called out for leaving pet unattended outside

Neighbor unties dog, YTA calls her out for kindness

Dog owner gets called out for leaving their pet unattended.

Leaving dogs unattended can have dangerous consequences.

Leaving dog outside in cold makes ESH, stranger could’ve communicated better

Commenter calls out dog owner for irresponsibility and negligence

Commenter calls out dog owner’s irresponsible behavior.

Dog owner criticized for leaving dog tied up, warned of theft risk.

Commenter calls out dog owner for irresponsibility and condemns stranger’s actions.

Dog owner and store employee both at fault for leash mishap

Dog owner defended for untied pooch, questioned for dog’s behavior.

Dog owner criticized for lack of responsibility and socializing skills

To pet or not to pet? The etiquette of dog ownership

Leaving your dog unattended in public places is risky

Leaving dogs unattended in public? YTA according to commenter.

Beware of dog theft: the lucrative business of unscrupulous people

Dog owner gets called out for leaving dog unattended in public

Cultural differences in dog ownership practices spark debate

Dog owner called out for not using designated area. YTA

Dog owner and stranger both at fault for explosive encounter

Dog theft during pandemic is a rising concern. ESH.

Dog owner receives advice on proper leash etiquette.

Aussie dog owner and stranger both have good intentions

Dog owner and stranger both at fault for untied pooch

Dog owner criticized for leaving pet unattended, ESH/YTA verdict.

Leaving dogs tied outside stores: societal norm or controversy?

Dog owner gets called out for leaving dog unattended outside

Dog owner receives harsh YTA judgement for leaving dog unattended.

Dog owner criticized for leaving pet outside, defended by commenter.

Dog owner criticized for tying dog in wrong spot at store.

Stranger unties dog, gets rightfully scolded by owner

Purebred dog left unattended, stranger unties it, both TA
