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Barbara Woodhouse's Love Child
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Mad Doug Biker said:In short yes, dogs should be on the leads at all times, but a dog owner doesn't know who and who not doesn't like dogs also.
I don't see what it's got to do with who likes or dislikes dogs tbh. I love dogs but don't trust any other than my own or those of the people I regular exercise my dog with.
I've got a staffy/lab cross who a lot of people mistake for a pitbull type.
I often see people (with dogs) turn back or cross the road when they see us coming. So, is that because they don't like dogs?
I regularly bump into a fella with 2 mastiff type dogs and they scare the crap out of me as they are aggressive and allowed to roam off the lead. We have to stop dead and still and wait for him to get the leads on. Luckily, we haven't had a blind corner incident yet. I feel this is totally out of order but it's nothing to do with me not liking dogs in general. I've tried friendly chat but he seems intent to make our early morning walk a fairly unpleasant experience. I have decided to take another route although I do feel 'why should I?'
My dog walks to heel unless I let her have any lead extension and I always walk her to heel whilst passing others or to sit when bikes or joggers go past. I'd expect any other owner to have the same respect and control - wishful thinking I know.
Oh and don't get me started on my favourite subject of dog shite!
BTW, your 'tripod' sounds cute - any pics?