Most of the "Loose" dogs on the mup just get in your way so it has taught me to go slow past them. There is the occasional one that from the attitude and noise it makes you know could be trouble but there are also the ones that want a bit of a run. Most go back when the owners call them but some stay with you for some distance. Had one several years ago that the owner did not control and made no attempt to call the dog out of my way. The owner was somewhat on the Lardy side and this was not far from a car park. Obviously drove to the car park- let the dog out for a run and was waiting for the dog to get back in the car.

Well the dog wanted exercise and ran along side me. The owner called the dog and the owner needed exercise more than the dog. Rode for about 1/2 mile with the dog alongside me and when i looked behind the owner was puffing up the trail. Pointed the dog back to its owner and it ran off into the woods. Rode off leaving the owner with more exercise than she had had in years and the dog enjoyed it too.