What to do what to do???

[Mybabe4me]

Hi there Everyone,
I have a dilema.. Most of you know me and how I am with my little guy Babybear.. Well my husband came home from work today for the 10th time in a month and told me about this little yorkie about half the size of Babybear(he weighs 12.5 pounds and loosing)running up and down the road. This is the 10th time my husband has stopped to make sure this baby didn't get hit..He has a home because DH says he has a different coat on everytime he sees him and he is wearing tags but he can't get close enough to get him.. This morning he almost had him but a lady pulled up and started talking to DH about how this little one is going to get killed if he keeps getting loose.. I think she thought the yorkie was Hubby's.. Now what scares me is we live right near a bridge that is about 10 feet off the ground with a good flowing water under it..This poor little guy is going to get hurt and it kills me to know this.. Hubby and I keep say who ever owns this pup must not really care if they are letting him run loose like that.. Hubby did follow the pup off the road and up a driveway but then backed out and came home..
Here is my question..First let me stay I am a very outspoken person.. And believe me when I see this person if ever I will be giving her/him a lecture..
1. Should I let Hubby catch him and bring him home then go and confront the ower?
2. Should I let Hubby catch him/her and call the dog catcher and have them fine the owner and lecture him/her?
3. Should we just keep letting this little one run?
I am so scared for it's safety.. I can not believe someone could be so careless with thier pets.. Most of the time when Hubby sees this yorkie it is with a great dane.. The last few times it has not be..Hope the Great Dane did not get hurt or worst hit..
Thanks for lettting me vent..

[BLEU BOY BARBER]

Sweet Val I just wanted you to know I read your post and I would have hubby get the baby and then YES go confront her ...

I know you are upset frustrated and concerned and want to give a piece of your mind but do it tactfully....

I know you will cause you are a absolute "SWEETHEART"

Much Love
Vic

[Mybabe4me]

Vicki,
You are such a sweetheart.. Thank you very much.. I just can't understand how someone can do this with there baby.. And it is so cold up here and so much snow if it was snowing a that pup was loose a plow could come by and it would be the end to a sweet little baby.. Yes you are right I am so upset...
I will keep the yorkie if she does not want it anymore.. I am sure the little one would make a perfect playmate for Babybear someone his size..

[Nancy1999]

Well, definitely not three. I think if I went to the trouble of catching the dog I would be tempted to put the "fear of God" on the owners.

[Brookef18]

I think the key here is to be kind. You can say the same thing in so many ways. In a situation like this it is important to come along side this person, and educate them. If they feel like you are blaming, angry, Lording over them they will shut down and not hear one word you say.
Speak out of love and care and you will get much farther. Let them know you have a Yorkie too and talk about how much fun they are... If you start off friendly you will be received as a friend. Hope it goes well.

[For My Coby]

Originally Posted by Brookef18

I think the key here is to be kind. You can say the same thing in so many ways. In a situation like this it is important to come along side this person, and educate them. If they feel like you are blaming, angry, Lording over them they will shut down and not hear one word you say.
Speak out of love and care and you will get much farther. Let them know you have a Yorkie too and talk about how much fun they are... If you start off friendly you will be received as a friend. Hope it goes well.

Excellent advice .

This is how you have to approach a parent who is abusing their child ("I sure know how frustrating these kids can be", etc.). Just like here on YT, people listen better when information is delivered respectfully. ..... Now that being said, there is no guarantee how your information is received (but it will still be processed better after you leave if you are respectful). You can only control how you give it.

How wonderful for you guys to look out for this little one. I hope and pray that your confrontation goes well.