Greyhound Owner Says “No” to Leash Greeting at New York Park, but Husky Owner Refuses to Back Off, Starts Recording and Follows Her Until Strangers Step In
NEW YORK — A quiet afternoon at a New York park turned tense when a woman with a Husky refused to accept “no” from another dog owner who did not want her greyhounds to interact with other dogs.
The dog owner, Rimma, who shares her pets on TikTok as @milothepencildog, captured much of the encounter on video.
Sitting Quietly With Her Greyhounds in an Empty Spot
Rimma said she was relaxing with her two greyhounds in an empty area of the park when another woman walked over with her Husky.
The woman immediately wanted her dog to meet the greyhounds.
“Can He Say Hi?” Met With a Clear “No”
The woman asked if her Husky could say hi. Rimma answered “No.”
Rimma explained that she does not do leash greetings with her dogs and clearly wanted to keep her space.
Woman Questions Her and Insists the Husky Is Friendly
Instead of accepting the answer and walking away, the woman began questioning Rimma about her decision. She repeatedly insisted that her Husky was friendly, as if that should change Rimma’s mind.
Stranger Sits Nearby, Raises Her Voice and Starts Recording
The situation quickly escalated. The woman sat down near Rimma, raised her voice and began recording her with a phone.
Rimma’s video shows the woman standing close by, filming and angrily refusing to leave the area.
“Leave Us Alone! I Don’t Want to Say Hello!”
Rimma eventually lost her patience and told the woman firmly, “Leave us alone! I don’t want to say hello!”
She explained that her dogs are not friendly toward other dogs and told the woman she needed to let it go.
Woman Praises Her Dogs, Then Criticizes Her for Not Socializing Them
The woman told Rimma she had “very nice dogs”, but then scolded her for not letting them socialize with other dogs.
As Rimma tried to walk away, the woman followed closely behind, prompting Rimma to scream, “Stay away from me!”
Nearby Parkgoers Step In to Help
A group of people nearby noticed what was happening and came over to help. Rimma told them, “This lady won’t leave us alone.”
One of the parkgoers told the woman to leave Rimma alone and warned that she could go to jail if she kept harassing her.
Husky Owner Finally Leaves the Park
After being confronted by the group, the woman gave in and left the park with her Husky.
“No Is a Complete Sentence”
Viewers overwhelmingly sided with Rimma. One commenter wrote, “No is a complete sentence,” asking why people struggle to understand that.
Another admitted Rimma handled it better than they would have, saying they would have escalated the situation. A third pointed out that the whole confrontation happened simply because Rimma set a boundary and did not want to socialize.
Why Many Dog Owners Avoid Leash Greetings
Many trainers and owners avoid on-leash greetings because dogs can feel restricted or stressed while leashed, which can lead to reactions or fights. Some dogs, including certain rescues and greyhounds, may also be uncomfortable around unfamiliar dogs.
Respecting Boundaries at the Dog Park
- Always ask before letting your dog approach another
- Accept “no” without arguing or pushing
- Give space to dogs that seem nervous or reactive
- Never follow or film someone who has asked you to leave
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