whodamiss 0 #1 June 26, 2007 Just wondering what everyone's view on dogs and drop zones are. I personally cannot imagine a DZ without dogs about, but I understand it is not practical or safe at some DZ's. Also, for future reference, where are the best dog friendly DZ's in the US? We may want to travel someday. I like shiny things mmmm.....shiny things Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #2 June 26, 2007 Ultimately, of course, it's up to the DZ management, but I personally have no trouble with dogs that are properly supervised by their owners (which would generally mean a leash). It's when they're running amok in the landing area and getting into gear that I have a real issue. I don't care how cute your pooch is if it's fucking with my gear."There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #3 June 26, 2007 Agreed - most of the pups I've seen around DZs are either voice trained and stay where they're 'set', or on leashes.Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skinnyshrek 0 #4 June 26, 2007 I have sadie trained to walk over lines at the dz..she is a good dog. A good friend of mine showed me the trick .http://www.skydivethefarm.com do you realize that when you critisize people you dont know over the internet, you become part of a growing society of twats? ARE YOU ONE OF THEM? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peregrinerose 0 #5 June 26, 2007 There are a LOT of dogs at our DZ every weekend. The rules are that all dogs must be on leashes and owners must pick up after their dogs. As far as I know there haven't been any problems. Do or do not, there is no try -Yoda Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeForsythe 0 #6 June 26, 2007 How else could my dog jump if she couldn't go to the DZ? Time and pressure will always show you who a person really is! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #7 June 26, 2007 Quote How else could my dog jump if she couldn't go to the DZ? If she's like eener's, she'd just "B" off the house!! Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skinnyshrek 0 #8 June 26, 2007 Quote How else could my dog jump if she couldn't go to the DZ? Hey mike, seriously. Next time i am down there, what r the odds you can take sadie on a jumphttp://www.skydivethefarm.com do you realize that when you critisize people you dont know over the internet, you become part of a growing society of twats? ARE YOU ONE OF THEM? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
faulknerwn 38 #9 June 26, 2007 My dropzone started with just 1 dog and my 2 older (indoor) cats. Now we have 3 coon hounds, a small terrior, a very sweet senior-citizen doberman, and a third 5 lb cat who has all the dogs scared of her and now rules the dz. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freelyflyn71 0 #10 June 26, 2007 Hey Lee...remember when Sadie and AJ (dog in avatar) wrapped up in a tight 69 and licked themselves into a coma last year? Maybe I'm prejudice due to the fact whodamiss is my wife, but the Farm IS the ultimate dog dropzone! There have only been a few close calls...(Brandie) viewable on skydivingmovies.com http://www.skydivingmovies.com/ver2/pafiledb.php?action=file&id=5656&string=farm Somebody make this a clicky for me, I'm not sure how. The Braver the Bird...The Fatter the Cat. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DougH 270 #11 June 26, 2007 My only slight pet peeve is dogs (or kids) that constantly make noise. "The restraining order says you're only allowed to touch me in freefall" =P Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LisaH 0 #12 June 26, 2007 http://www.skydivingmovies.com/ver2/pafiledb.php?action=file&id=5656&string=farm There ya go. Be yourself! MooOOooOoo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skinnyshrek 0 #13 June 26, 2007 i forgot my log inhttp://www.skydivethefarm.com do you realize that when you critisize people you dont know over the internet, you become part of a growing society of twats? ARE YOU ONE OF THEM? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freelyflyn71 0 #14 June 26, 2007 Just make a new one...Skinnyshrek1. By the way, your pond swoop is on the intro...remember?...all my footage! The Braver the Bird...The Fatter the Cat. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sharimcm 0 #15 June 26, 2007 Quote My dropzone started with just 1 dog and my 2 older (indoor) cats. Now we have 3 coon hounds, a small terrior, a very sweet senior-citizen doberman, and a third 5 lb cat who has all the dogs scared of her and now rules the dz. Don't forget the pit mix that Alan took home with him. As for the cat... I guess I haven't been out there since she moved in. "I had a dude tip his black cowboy hat to me after I provided him with a condom outside my hotel room at 3-something in the morning." -myself Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popsjumper 2 #16 June 26, 2007 If I had my druthers, I'd say No Dogs...mostly because the owners don't control them and don't pick up after them. Having to dodge dogshit on the DZ sucks. Having animals crawling all over your gear sucks. Animals marking their territory on your gear sucks. Having a swoop target doesn't suck. My reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
faulknerwn 38 #17 June 26, 2007 That was years ago. And if you just count miscellaneous we have dozens (Maggie, I-Chung). The cat is actually Dave's young cat that I adopted. She has the dogs very scared of her :-) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sartre 0 #18 June 26, 2007 Quote My only slight pet peeve is dogs (or kids) that constantly make noise. You are SO right! Dropzones should be places of peace and quiet. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freelyflyn71 0 #19 June 26, 2007 How'd ja do that? You're sooo my hero!!!! The Braver the Bird...The Fatter the Cat. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeForsythe 0 #20 June 26, 2007 Quote If I had my druthers, I'd say No Dogs...mostly because the owners don't control them and don't pick up after them. Having to dodge dogshit on the DZ sucks. Having animals crawling all over your gear sucks. Animals marking their territory on your gear sucks That is so funny because my dog feels the same about humans, she is tired of you puking where she sleeps, stepping on more lines with two feet than she does with four and she would rather you mark the gear instead of fucking stealing it!Time and pressure will always show you who a person really is! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freelyflyn71 0 #21 June 26, 2007 Goddammit Andy, AJ loves you...guess I'll have to teach him to attack your old balls. You know you love my fuckin' dog...just admit it... The Braver the Bird...The Fatter the Cat. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #22 June 26, 2007 Quote If I had my druthers, I'd say No Dogs...mostly because the owners don't control them and don't pick up after them. Having to dodge dogshit on the DZ sucks. Having animals crawling all over your gear sucks. Animals marking their territory on your gear sucks. Yeah... what is up with all those dogs running around in the hangar?? I say get a perimeter alarm and make all the dogs who are brought to the DZ wear those special collars so if they try to come in the hanger... (BZZZT) yelp! "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freelyflyn71 0 #23 June 26, 2007 Billy, the next time you visit the farm...the large German Shepard will be well trained to chew your face off upon command. The Braver the Bird...The Fatter the Cat. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #24 June 26, 2007 Quote Billy, the next time you visit the farm...the large German Shepard will be well trained to chew your face off upon command. That has been done. Come check my face out when I do show up. Got a really nasty scar when I was a kid, no thanks to a mean German Shepherd that I did nothing to. I can tolerate some dogs and pet them if they come to me nice and want me to pet them, otherwise I prefer they stay out of my way. That said, I'd rather the dogs stay out while people have gear on the floor. When everything's picked up and put away, no problem. "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DougH 270 #25 June 26, 2007 Quote That said, I'd rather the dogs stay out while people have gear on the floor. When everything's picked up and put away, no problem. That sounds completely reasonable..."The restraining order says you're only allowed to touch me in freefall" =P Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
