Originally Posted by
NOS88
Larry, if you're a responsible dog owner, as you describe, I'll never have a reason to see, react to, or care about your dog. I believe most folks are talking about those dogs that have owners that aren't responsible. I am a dog owner, and a responsible one. However, I understand that my dog is not something others in my community have asked to have in their lives. I fully appreciate that in public places many people do not understand that others may have no desire to interact with their dog in any manner what-so-ever. The behavior described by the OP was irresponsible and perhaps arrogant. I'm hopeful you're not defending their behavior.
If they were in a location that requires a leash, the dogs should not have been running free, you are exactly right. But in that case it is the owners, not the dogs that need the kicking.....
(though I doubt that many dogs would take kindly to that either)
