dog trainer rant: LEASH. YOUR. DOG. i don't care how well you think your dog is trained (they prob aren't), or how nice you think your dog is (dogs are unpredictable). if you are in a public park, hiking trail etc. that does not EXPLICITLY allow off leash dogs i don't want to see your dog running around without a leash. Never allow your dog to approach other dogs without permission. Your dog doesn't need to "say hi." Your dog doesn't need to play with strange dogs. your dog needing exercise is not an excuse - your responsibility as a dog owner is to find a way to meet your dogs needs without putting them or anyone else in danger. if you can't do that - maybe you don't need a dog. period.
This reminder brought to you by the off leash dog (Aussie - sharing breed to avoid speculations) that jumped my polite not reactive and leashed dog who was calmly walking through a park/school field where dogs are NOT permitted to be off leash. Thankfully my dog is heavy coated and the Aussie just got fur when it made contact with her.









