OP, I’ve a had dogs for years, including a rescue right now who is unpredictable when meeting other dogs (so we don’t let her). I think a good general premise is to not assume that any dog you encounter is friendly and wants to meet, but rather assume the opposite - that the other dog is not friendly and you should plan to keep a distance until you get to know the local dogs and learn which ones will like to greet your dog and which ones won’t. The number one reason to do this is to protect your dog - you don’t want it be attacked and then have behavioral problems as a result. There are a lot of dog owners who don’t actually know dog behavior, haven’t trained their dogs, can’t control their dogs, and/or will let their dogs meet your dog even though it has a history of aggression. Just go slowly - you’ll make dog friends over time.

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Anonymous wrote:This is why people should walk their dogs on the right, so humans are always a buffer. Whether it's a buffer to other dogs or people passing you or going in the opposite direction.

It makes zero sense to walk your dog on the left, unless you live in England.

Dog on the left on the parking strip, human on the left side of the sidewalk

Voila, buffer.

In the UK? Yes. In the US? No, you stay to the right and keep your dog on your right. It's common sense.

Dog on the left. I like to prevent her from running onto the street. Just like my kids.

Anonymous wrote:You should take your dog for a walk every day. Backyard is not adequate.

It's funny you say this. Because I hear that there are mats that are made for dogs to poop on that can stay indoors. I see it coming when people treat their small dogs like cats and keep them at home and never let them out.

One more dog walking etiquette: Please pick up your dog's poop. You wouldn't believe how many dog owners are careless about that.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This is why people should walk their dogs on the right, so humans are always a buffer. Whether it's a buffer to other dogs or people passing you or going in the opposite direction.

It makes zero sense to walk your dog on the left, unless you live in England.

Dog on the left on the parking strip, human on the left side of the sidewalk

Voila, buffer.

In the UK? Yes. In the US? No, you stay to the right and keep your dog on your right. It's common sense.

I think you're confusing people with cars.

Ah, so YOU'RE the jerk constantly going the other direction on sidewalks, paths, trails, etc. Walking on the right is basic pedestrian etiquette.

Yes, I'm the jerk who thinks people can figure out that if someone is taking up 1/3 of the sidewalk and keeping her dog off the sidewalk and people's yards, other people can figure out that they should walk on the other 2/3rd of the sidewalk. I'm the jerk whose dog was trained to heel on the left, just because that's how dogs are typically trained, and because it's safer when you're walking without a sidewalk to walk against traffic and to have your dog as far as possible out of the road because dogs are less visible than people.

I'm whose dog will be two people away from any dog we pass on the sidewalk, assuming -- and this is a safe assumption for most trained dogs -- that the other dog also heels to the left.

Enjoy being mad about this for the rest of your life! You seem to enjoy a good bout of indignation. I enjoy having a mannerly dog who doesn't bother rational people.

I always move my dog to the side of me that is further from the other dog or person we are about to encounter on a sidewalk in case their dog is unfriendly or the person is afraid of dogs (my dog has also randomly jumped at people playfully) - always on a short leash. If I want to see if they’d like to interact (the dogs), I’ll ask their owner if their dog is friendly first and then let them pass or play. But also agree with PPs, a dog should be walk everyday, even if you have a large yard. If you have another dog, you can reduce it to a few times a week since they can play together.

At least she told you the dog was aggressive. Some people know it but are reluctant to tell people and then you find out the hard way. Not good.

Anonymous wrote:You should take your dog for a walk every day. Backyard is not adequate.

This! A dog should be walked everyday. A yard is not a substitute. Basic 101 knowledge.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This is why people should walk their dogs on the right, so humans are always a buffer. Whether it's a buffer to other dogs or people passing you or going in the opposite direction.

It makes zero sense to walk your dog on the left, unless you live in England.

Dog on the left on the parking strip, human on the left side of the sidewalk

Voila, buffer.

In the UK? Yes. In the US? No, you stay to the right and keep your dog on your right. It's common sense.

I think you're confusing people with cars.

Ah, so YOU'RE the jerk constantly going the other direction on sidewalks, paths, trails, etc. Walking on the right is basic pedestrian etiquette.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This is why people should walk their dogs on the right, so humans are always a buffer. Whether it's a buffer to other dogs or people passing you or going in the opposite direction.

It makes zero sense to walk your dog on the left, unless you live in England.

Dog on the left on the parking strip, human on the left side of the sidewalk

Voila, buffer.

In the UK? Yes. In the US? No, you stay to the right and keep your dog on your right. It's common sense.

I think you're confusing people with cars.

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Anonymous wrote:This is why people should walk their dogs on the right, so humans are always a buffer. Whether it's a buffer to other dogs or people passing you or going in the opposite direction.

It makes zero sense to walk your dog on the left, unless you live in England.

You need to take a break. I've seen you write this on many pet related threads. You're a bore. No one cares.

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You didn’t do anything wrong, but I’d give her a bit of a break. As someone who owned a dog-aggressive dog in a city, it’s extremely stressful.

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Anonymous wrote:This is why people should walk their dogs on the right, so humans are always a buffer. Whether it's a buffer to other dogs or people passing you or going in the opposite direction.

It makes zero sense to walk your dog on the left, unless you live in England.

You need to take a break. I've seen you write this on many pet related threads. You're a bore. No one cares.

No, this has been posted by many people before. It's basic common sense and courtesy. Which I'm thinking you deliberately avoid because you're so desperate for attention and to not appear a bore.