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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I'm going to offer another perspective. I love dogs. I so enjoy watching them frolicking with each other off-leash. But I am conflicted. I have consecutively had 4 giant-breed (150+ lb) rescue dogs who were very protective of me. I spent a lot of time training them and always walked them on a short leash. When other people approached, I would cross the street or get out of their way. On many occasions, an off-leash dog would come running up to us. I had my dog under complete control, but if you let a dog come running up to my dog, I cannot predict how my dog will react. I can't even count the number of times that the owner of the off-leash dog would say, "don't worry, Buffy is really friendly." Well, my giant dog is not so friendly and could eat your friendly dog in one bite. I know Buffy is just trying to play. But my giant dog does not know that. Please do not let your off-leash dog run up to on-leash dogs.[/quote]

You are doing everything right.

I have a small dog who is extremely reactive and guards me as a very high value resource. We have been approached by multiple dogs when we are walking, and often the owners will call out, "It's okay, he's friendly!". I'll call back, "But mine is not!" That usually (usually) encourages them to come get their dog in a hurry.

It is not my fault if your dog rushes us and my dog bites yours. The sucky part is my dog is the one that will probably lose the fight, because she weighs 15 lbs. My dog deserves to walk on a leash in peace.[/quote]

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