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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I am frequently in Riverside Park and to a lesser extent Central Park where I believe dogs are allowed off leash before 9 am and there are many dog runs. [b]I often see people walking with their dogs off leash in the middle of the day when the park is fairly crowded[/b]. I'm 95% sure the dogs are harmless but as the parent of a child who was very afraid of dogs for years, I do not appreciate this. There is a time and a place. The dog can run around in the dog run or early in the morning. It is not torture for the dog to be on a leash. You might know that your dog is harmless but others don't. And for some, the mere act of an unleashed dog running at them to play is still frightening.

Note that i grew up in the suburbs with a dog that loved to jump on people and wouldn't hurt a soul. So I get the joke.[/quote]

I find this surprising. I rarely see this.

Almost never that I can recall in fact.

If your dd has a phobia, that is something to work on as a parent, no? [/quote]

A) On average I see at least one dog off leash every time I go. Sorry you don't see this. Maybe you aren't looking closely enough.
B) We have worked on the phobia (it is my son, by the way - not sure why you assumed it was a daughter - you know what happens when you assume). My child is now largely over it, partially thanks to a very kind neighbor with a sweet dog who has taken the time to let my son become comfortable with his dog. But my child is not alone in this. Your child has no fears, challenges, or issues? They've managed to overcome having a jerk like you as a parent? If you even found someone dumb enough to procreate with you?
C) There are rules. People who have their dog off leash when they are supposed to be on leash are breaking the rules. There are plenty of times and places where dogs can be off leash. Full stop.
D) Your condescending, patronizing tone is not appreciated. Let me guess. Your precious Rover loves to be off leash and thus the whole world must stop to accommodate you. I think the city has come up with a pretty nice compromise with dedicated off leash hours and dog runs. If you don't like it, move to the suburbs and fence in a yard. Good riddance.[/quote]

Wow, so defensive!

I rarely see dogs off leash in busy areas. Then again, I’m not looking to be angry about a dog off leash that is not bothering me, so perhaps I don’t see them. Perhaps you are overly sensitive to the issue and focus on it?

I see dogs off leash at *less* busy times and/or areas, and I don’t mind them. I’m not the only who appreciates this btw; as I mentioned, there is a community of dog owners who have found each other and who congregate. So you want to ruin it for everyone because your dc has an irrational fear of dogs?

As far as whether it is a dd or ds who has a phobia, who who cares what the gender is? The point is that you are trying to control others because of your child’s needs.

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