A dog owner who was told his Japanese Spitz needed to be muzzled has shared a video of an argument with the man making the demand, drawing mixed reactions online.<\/p>\n
Facebook user @Tokugawa Rei shared the 60-second video on public group Singapore Dog Lovers on March 18.<\/p>\n
He said he was walking his dog near Block 65 Circuit Road at about 4pm<\/a> that day when an elderly man began taking photos and videos of him and insisted the dog should be muzzled.<\/p>\n In the caption, he said he called the Animal & Veterinary Service (AVS), which confirmed that a muzzle was not required. However, the man continued arguing otherwise.<\/p>\n \u201cI called the police next and this guy got scared and walked away after yelling and screaming and claiming his life (was) in danger,\u201d Tokugawa Rei added, urging fellow dog owners not to be intimidated by such claims.<\/p>\n The post has garnered more than 267,000 views, 1,100 reactions, 250 comments.\u00a0<\/p>\n Many netizens supported the dog owner, with some criticising the elderly man\u2019s actions.<\/p>\n \u201cGreat job standing up for yourself and your dog!\u201d one commenter said.\u00a0<\/p>\n Some even joked that the man should be muzzled instead.<\/p>\n \u201cThis old man, just kaypoh (busybody). Nothing better to do. Probably dog hater. I walk my Japanese Spitz and never muzzled (it). Please muzzle the old man,\u201d one netizen wrote.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cI think this guy needs to be muzzled as the dog is already leashed. I only hear the voices of these two arguing but hardly a whimper from the dog,\u201d another added.<\/p>\n Others claimed the man had behaved similarly before. <\/p>\n \u201cThis is not the first time he\u2019s done this,\u201d said a Facebook user. \u201cHe did the same thing to me, came right in front of my dog and I to video us.\u201d<\/p>\n Several also shared similar encounters in their own estates.<\/p>\n \u201cMy estate got one girl (who) also harassed me like that.. My dog is a smiley corgi,\u201d said a Facebook user.<\/p>\n Another added: \u201cMy estate has a guy like this too! He went out of the way and wrote in to CC to complain.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n Not everyone sided with the dog owner, with some pointing out that he also filmed the man.<\/p>\n \u201cTBH, both of you are the same, you took his video too!\u201d one commenter said.<\/p>\n Others felt he should have ignored the situation.<\/p>\n \u201cNext time when people take photo, just smile, do (a peace sign). Make the photo nice and casual. Don’t waste time,\u201d one wrote <\/p>\n However, some defended his actions, saying it was important to stand up against such behaviour.<\/p>\n \u201cPeople for nothing scold your baby girl, ask her to be muzzled when she has done nothing but being furry and cute, you can walk away just like that? You are not a dog owner then. Don’t join the fun please,\u201d the netizen said.<\/p>\n One commenter summed it up humorously: \u201cBoth of you should be muzzled.The dog is silent but you two are barking.\u201d<\/p>\n Under AVS guidelines, dog breeds such as Rottweilers, Dobermans, German Shepherds, Bull Terriers, Mastiffs, and their crosses need to be muzzled in public. The dog in question, a Japanese Spitz, does not need a muzzle.\u00a0<\/p>\n Have something to say? Join in!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n See something interesting? Contribute<\/a> your story to us.<\/p>\nNetizens divided<\/h2>\n
Some say both parties at fault<\/h2>\n
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