Bumped a Dog, wondering who was wrong.

[Fab Foodie]

Pet owners very often overestimate the ability of their pets to understand what is being said to them or other ways of providing instructions.

We don’t....we have a Whippet.

 

[classic33]

Is the dog hounding you for compensation?

Making him paws for thought.

 

[fossyant]

It's usually the owner that is an issue, not the dog.

 

[bladderhead]

Is the dog hounding you for compensation?

Enough of your biting satire.

 

[John the Monkey]

Could be making a howling mistake

Maybe there's a claws in your insurance that could cover it.

 

[LCpl Boiled Egg]

Could be making a howling mistake

But it might lead somewhere.

 

[bigjim]

If this was the U.K. I would be asking if the dog was on a lead or not and under control (which is law here) in a public area regardless of the designation of users.

Is that correct about the law regarding a dog under control? I have a nice woodland trail nearby. I used to enjoy a regular 4 mile run/jog along there. I can no longer use it as it has become very popular with dog owners. Most of these mutts are off the lead and out of control. I have been attacked/chased on a regular basis. On my last run I was attacked/jumped on three times so now I have given up. My youngest daughter with my one year old grandchild has also had to give up using this area for a stroll. The risk of dogs running up to him either to play,jump or bite has become too dangerous. I find most dog owners pretty useless.

 

[Slick]

Is that correct about the law regarding a dog under control? I have a nice woodland trail nearby. I used to enjoy a regular 4 mile run/jog along there. I can no longer use it as it has become very popular with dog owners. Most of these mutts are off the lead and out of control. I have been attacked/chased on a regular basis. On my last run I was attacked/jumped on three times so now I have given up. My youngest daughter with my one year old grandchild has also had to give up using this area for a stroll. The risk of dogs running up to him either to play,jump or bite has become too dangerous. I find most dog owners pretty useless.

I don't agree regarding most dog owners, but all dogs must always be under control which is different from being on the lead.

If I was you, I would have a word with your local wildlife officer who will definitely be able to help.