10-24-2012, 01:28 PM
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Originally posted by csgray
afwjam,
Just what am I supposed to do about these supposed adults who bring their dog to an area where many people walk their dogs (mostly on leash or very close to them) and refuse to leash their dog, or even pay attention to what it is doing? I consistently ask them to please call off their dog and explain that neither I or my dogs know that their dog is "a good dog" when it is stalking us. The dog is not really the problem, but while I am in charge of training my students in how to be reasonable conscious people who don't abuse the rights of others, I am not a self appointed teacher of the world, much less adults who are older than me.
With personal freedom comes responsibility, these folks abuse the first by not taking the second.
Carol
If they are breaking the law, call the police. Its a tricky situation, you have every right to defend yourself and if they attempt to hurt you or your property ,you have a right to damages. Since it seems to be a continuing problem and there is no definite damages or wrongs committed yet(unless there is a leash law,I don't know about HPP) I would try and further open a line of communication, you can start with the dog if you feel more comfortable that way. This might be a great opportunity to socialize your dog with theirs and you socialize with them. Maybe through this enhanced communication, lets call it "Friendship", you might be able to persuade them more to your word view on these issues in the future. In the meantime it sounds like a non-issue since nobody has actually been hurt or property damaged.
“Setting a good example is a far better way to spread ideals than through force of arms.”
-Ron Paul