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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Do you have a fear of dogs?[/quote]

I've had dogs lunge and aggressively jump on me, so yes, I view all strange animals as the unpredictable creatures they are. I know not all dogs are aggressive, but it's not up to me to decipher that - it's the dog owner/caretaker's responsibility to be in control of their animal at all times. [/quote]

Just wondering. I don't think the leash will help though. I find my dog on a leash scares the crap out of people even if we are a football field away.

Some people are just afraid of dogs and a leash really does not help with that.

Have you ever heard the phrase you can only control your own reaction to a situation, you can't control others. You may want to work on your own fears, you won't change others. [/quote]

NP here. Hey fuck you. Murder is illegal, too. But that doesn't mean we as a society should just let people murder each other and be all "control your own reaction to the fear!" to potential victims.

Dogs belong on a leash because dogs can and do bite people, and sometimes kill them. I'm not afraid of dogs but that's the facts. You can't decide that you can do whatever you want and others just have to deal with it, unless you're a sociopath.[/quote]

I didn't say we let people break the law, mist posters admit they are afraid even when the dog is on a leash, especially retractable.

You may want to work on your anger, it will eat you alive.[/quote]

What you're failing to comprehend is that it's not that people are afraid of dogs. It's that people understand many dogs have wildly unpredictable behavior, and it's the unpredictability that they are afraid of. There are some great dog owners that have total command of their dog (two-hand leash) at all time, and it's instantly recognizable by their body language that the dog is trained and in control. I have no fear of those dogs. I trust those owners.

But dogs off leash are clearly not under full control of their owners, and much more prone to unpredictable behavior. Leash your damn dog, and train it. Be its boss - a dog is not a cute fluffy toy. [/quote]

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