Dogs jumping up. What to do?

I’m a dog owner and am frankly appalled that you have to pick up dog poo and that owners just laugh it off when dogs jump up on you. That’s NOT being a responsible dog owner and is incredibly selfish.
If you have a dog (especially a big one) which jumps up at people, it needs to be kept on the lead in public places. So next time a dog jumps up at you, please tell the owner firmly that the dog needs to be on a lead.
I was out walking my dog this morning and a large puppy raced over to me and managed to get its paw in the pocket of my lovely new Seasalt dress - luckily it wasn’t ripped but I was not impressed.
You could also say to those irresponsible dog owners that they are jeopardising keeping the park dog-friendly. You are absolutely within your rights and don’t worry about upsetting them.

My friend was knocked down by a dog and was told off by the owner who said it was her own fault as she turned her back on the dog as it ran towards her! Can't win! The dog us always innocent it would seem ...

I agree - if dogs are supposed to kept on leads in the park, then someone needs to be enforcing that rule. It's irresponsible owners like that who give the rest of us a bad name. My dog was attacked by an off-lead dog just before christmas, which led to him having to have two operations and a vet bill of almost £3000 (luckily he is insured). The woman with the dog - which was a big Mastiff type, by the way - just told my husband 'oh he doesn't like black dogs'. It was a very big dog and she had no control over it whatsoever.

Dogs on leads means just that. It’s very irresponsible of owners of the park to ignore that. I presume you have told them. Dog owners leaving dog poo in a children's playing area is unsafe. The park should be closed for a while with a big sign saying why.

Who owns the area ? They need speaking to, this is a mauling waiting to happen, dogs are pack animals and if off the lead could ‘gang up’ I don’t dislike dogs as I ve said many times before but they are overtaking humans in their level of treatment ( coats, shoes, in restaurants, shops tucked in handbags, pushchairs, prams or as one local has, her dog hanging round her neck like a scarf constantly )
Dogs are animals not people
I would ask whoever owns this piece of land to put up some notices DOGS WELCOME BUT MUST BE KEPT ON LEADS AT ALL TIMES
If young children are playing it’s an accident (or death) waiting to happen

Well, I am a dog person but am appalled that people are ignoring the request that they keep their dogs on lead. Our dog was attacked a few years ago but even though, thankfully, it didn’t make her reactive, my partner is terrified of another dog runs towards him. Same with my SIL and grandson, even though they now have a dog of their own they’re still scared of other dogs. It’s wrong that this is happening to you. Do you have a safe neighbourhood officer at your local council that could help in some way. When our dog was attacked our officer was really helpful ( as he explained to us everyone should feel safe in their neighbourhood and it’s his job to enforce it). We only met him by accident and didn’t know people were employed to do this ( he was an ex policeman and I think he had experience of dog attacks). I get so angry that some dog owners give other dog owners a bad name.

I love dogs ,but I dislike the owners of irresponsible dog owners.
I hate dogs in cafes and restaurants especially when they feed from the table or have treats put on crockery on the floor .

I understand your reservations .
Not everyone wants dogs jumping up at them .
At home , my father used to bang his newspaper on a wall or furniture and shout no and get down.
It's not the best way to train them !
I'd have three or four of them and they had to observe some rules otherwise it was chaos .
I've folded my arms and turned my back on them then when they obey sit they get a reward.

This isn't do easy in a park .
I'd be tempted to get some notices done as you are the key holder for the park .
The notices could outline what is acceptable and what isn't.
Something like :
We welcome well behaved dogs in our park.
Please muzzle your dogs if she or he nips.
Please pick up all poop ,bag it and put in the bag provided.
Please don't allow your dog to jump up at people unless invited - not all of us appreciate it and some of us are unsteady on their feet .

Thank you.

I use an open hand blocking gesture before the dog reaches me, it usually works.
Dogs respond more to body language than actual language.

On the beach dogs can jump you. And as I have dogs I think it makes me more attractive. I can be a little unstable as as I have two new hips. I have a walking pole which I plant in front of me and dogs go round. Perhaps some people have hit out at lively dogs which I have never done but it certainly does the trick

Who owns the park, is it insured? If the insurance policy states dogs should be on a lead the insurance is likely invalidated if they are not.

Firing a water pistol or dog deterrent spray at a dog may cause aggression (from the dog and/or it's irresponsible owner) don't risk it.

The owners need telling, especially if the park is shared with children, sounds like a bad incident waiting to happen.

Down for my dogs means lie down. It would for the majority of well trained dogs. Off is the command if they jump up ( my sons in law aren’t as well trained as my loooy lab and hug him if he leaps for joy when they arrive)

I would not be patient with the off lead, badly behaved dogs jumping up at me, it’s totally unacceptable, a small water pistol right in their face won’t hurt but might shock. It’s not your job to ask owners not to treat other folks dogs. It’s very basic dog ownership responsibility
There’s a k9 spray. Legal and available on Amazon.

Just turn away from them as they approach you, they don’t tend to jump up unless they see you are looking at them?

You could try this - as the dog begins to jump up at you, just lift a knee. You’ll catch the dog on its chest, knock it off balance and it’ll soon get the message to stay down,
I hasten to add you aren’t kicking the dog, just placing a barrier (your knee) between them and you,

I think what you're doinng is fine, you could also say "down" when they do jump on you.

Just a suggestion, but if it's a small park only used by locals maybe you could ask owners not to feed others' dogs treats whilst in the park,only their own dog as needed for training etc. as it does encourage this behaviour and other park users may be scared of dogs - not just you.

Have to say most dogs who approach me in local park are hoping for treats - if I show them empty hands they soon lose interest.