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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]It's illegal to walk your dog off leash on trails.

It's also incredibly, incredibly selfish of an owner to do so. If any strange animal approaches me, I will not hesitate to pepper spray or hit/kick it right away, and am not going to wait until a lazy owner comes along saying their dog is "friendly."

There was a case locally a few years ago, where a man shot someone's off leash dog, and he was cleared, because he had a right to protect himself and his family without waiting for the lazy owner to make some excuse.[/quote]

Would you attack a dog that is walking along minding its own business?[/quote]

Of course not. A dog running up to or towards other people is not "minding its own business" though.

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A dog could run up and still not bother you[/quote]

Holy crap are you truly so self absorbed to think that letting your dog go up to people, doesn't bother them??
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Being merely “bothered” is not an ethical reason to assault or kill a dog. Inventing a bunch of excuses about being afraid for your safety is a transparent ploy. You are sitting here premeditating the assault that you plan to commit even though you have no specific knowledge of a real threat.[/quote]

I've had a dog on a moronic retractable leash jump and clamp my arm, while I was running. I was a good 6-8 feet away from it and its owner, but retractable leashes are just the stupidest thing as far as safety goes. I'm not waiting for tha tto happen again, and it is not up to me to wait to find out if your dog is just "playing" or not.

Your dog, your responsibility.

Do not expect others to care more about your dog than you. If you don't want to be responsible with it, don't expect others to be psychic and put up with your poor handling over your "friendly" dog. Stop making excuses for your laziness.[/quote]

No, if you attack my dog that didn’t pose a threat then it will be your responsibility. You are the one playing “psychic” by attacking before you are at any risk.[/quote]
No one has to wait until your dog bites them.  If your dog is off leash and charges at someone, they can reasonably view it as a threat.  Period.  And people who have been attacked or are with small children or otherwise vulnerable people are quite likely to be highly reactive. If you love your dog, keep it under your control at all times.[/quote]

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