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[quote=Anonymous]I've reached a point where if a dog owner is being oblivious and letting their dog range on a long leash, I will get their attention and loudly ask them to shorten the leash. Most people do it upon request, a few people will roll their eyes and refuse, and then I'll take a picture of them and let them know that DC leash laws actually require that dog leads be 4 feet or shorter.

My hope is that if I complain often and loudly enough, it will infiltrate the culture of dog ownership in the city and more people will understand that when walking your dog on city sidewalks, they need to be on a short leash and you should have enough control over them to prevent them from approaching a person or another dog walking past. Yes, even on a narrow sidewalk (especially on a narrow sidewalk). Yes it's a city and being around people and dogs is part of living in a dense area. Which is why it's extra important that people actually manage their dogs and not treat the sidewalk like some free-range dog park.

I'm fine with long leashes in open areas where anyone who wants to can avoid the dog without having to go out of their way. I think it's dumb and probably a sign you haven't properly trained your dog, but you do you.

I know this makes me look like a big old Karen and I don't care. The dog culture in DC has gotten out of control in the last 5 years or so and we need to push back. I *love* dogs and like having them in public spaces (or I used to) but we can't have this many dogs with this many clueless, entitled owners in the same city. Shorten the leash, control your dog, pay attention to where you are and who is around you when you are on public sidewalks.[/quote]

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