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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I don’t know if the dog is vicious or not but I don’t want one running at my toddler.  Obviously the law and park regulations clearly state that the dog must be leashed but the only park near our house has a big lawn that dog owners love to let their dogs run free in [b](even though there are two dog parks within 50 feet - one for small and one for large dogs). [/b] If a dog charges my toddler, what can I do?  Today I scooped him up quickly but can’t easily do that if we’re on our blanket.

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Has a dog charged you?  If so, did you notice the time?  Most people are creatures of habit and if you notice them at 8:30am you come at a different time.  This is what I do when I want to avoid dogs walking my dog. I go on off times.

Just an FYI on dog parks.  Dog parks are more for humans than dogs and they can be unsafe for dogs.  I know humans think you can put together different dogs with different training and temperament  and expect harmony but you can't.   This is why some people meet up at the dog park with people/dogs they know that get along. Otherwise, the majority of people bring their untrained dogs and things can go bad very quickly.

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Isn't the above  re dog parks the exact argument for NOT allowing dogs  loose on some random lawn. For info, we have  two dogs, never do dog parks, and keep our dogs leashed where the law requires. Sick of the entitled dog owners making us all look bad.[/quote]

I'm not arguing for unleashed dogs just mentioning that dog parks are not safe as the pp thinks.  Some people meet their friends/dogs and let them off leash super early or late when no one is around.  If the dogs know each other and are trained than it is safe.  There is something to be said for the benefit of the dog to have this experience but, I do understand people's fear.    I myself would never do it without knowing my dog is 100 percent recall.  There should be a way to compromise.[/quote]

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