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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]No, nobody came straight out and said that, but there were several who were trying to shift the blame to the parents, just like you are. Nobody should ever have to approach a dog owner to put their dog on a leash where it's the law. People shouldn't have to deal with this, and they wouldn't if everybody behaved reasonably (i.e. put their dog on a leash). That's why there's dog parks.[/quote]

I'm one of the PP dog owners.  And I do agree with you that dog owners should follow the rules.  I wish that all dog owners were responsible, because those that are not give the rest of us a bad name.  That being said, these rude people do exist (just like rude people exist in all walks of life, unfortunately), and the OP asked how to approach someone when she encountered the situation.  I think there was a great suggestion by another PP with a reasonable response on how to confront someone without looking like a crazy or causing unnecessary trouble.  I don't understand why people are getting all riled-up, rather than just helping out OP with her question.  
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I'll tell you why, I was bitten in the face by "super friendly" dog when I was 5.  The dog was off leash and told my parents how "friendly" the dog was.  I'm sure she was.  However, when I was playing with my ball and the dog wanted to play with it, she went to grab it from me.  The dog was off leash and her owner couldn't control her.  When I saw what the dog was going for, I grabbed my ball and the dog bit me.  In the face.

Sure, the dog was just doing what dogs do.

However, if the owner had the dog on the leash, she could have pulled the dog back.  But, no....it was a "friendly" dog who never bit anyone.

Two things I learned:

1.  If a dog bites a child you can have that dog "put down" (which means you can have the dog killed)

2.  If your dog comes at my child and it's not on a leash I will kick your dog.  You are breaking the law and I will be in my rights to protect my child.[/quote]

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