True, but everyone has a different comfort level with different types of dogs and dog behavior. It is a dog owners responsibilty to control and protect the dog and strangers from situations that would be regretted. I own a rottie/st. bernard mix if I am walking her down the street and I notice someone who is nervious of her wiggly happy go lucky behavior I will cross the street and avoid that situation. Every person that owns a dog should not only be watching their own dogs behavior but also other dogs and people to prevent an uncomfortable encounter. Also I have encountered dogs with what was thought to be a happy greeting to find out it was the opposite. There are a lot of under socialized dogs out there that don't even know their own language.Originally Posted by littleindiangirl
I agree, but like I said before we should at respect the space of others. Not everyone is a dog person or comfortable with large breeds. We shouldn't say that the OP is wrong in his story. Yes it is his side, but his side is the most important. He doesn't feel safe with his kids and his own dogs. That is all that matters. I have work with dogs for a few years and my wife still does. Even though we feel comfortable with our knowledge of dogs and behavior we still find ourselves in situations with off leash dogs in public we don't feel safe in. Dog owners need to be responsible and respectful of others and obey the leash laws. They are their for a reason, and off leash dog parks are their so people have a chance if they choose to interact with other dogs and people in off leash situations. Dog ownership is easy it just takes a little bit of respect for the others around you.All dogs have different barks and levels of excitement, and if the owner says they are being friendly, perhaps they are.We shouldnt all assume that this one side of the story is the only truth.
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