Dogs On Lead..

[tinkerbell23]

If your dog is off a lead & you see another dog... Do you reattach your dog even if you know your dog is fine with other dogs?

X

[murraymints]

hi Tinks xx don't have a dog but I would do ....do you still have the wee dog you had at mums ?

[murraymints]

pablo !!! remembered his name

[Psybbo]

I would, Tinks

[FrogNog]

I think I would as an act of courtesy. The other owner doesn't know your dog is fine and a loose dog might scare them.

[paddywak]

Unless I knew the approaching dog and owner I always called Max in and put him on the lead even though I knew how he'd react it was the actions of the strange dog that worried me.

[Baldric]

If it was a unknown Dog/Owner then I would, most of the ones we meet are locals / regulars.
Our two aren't that fussed about other Dogs anyway.

[Peaspeculiars]

If the other dog owner has their dog on the lead, then yes - I clip my dog's lead on out of courtesy - the last thing they want is my dog trying to play with theirs and getting their lead all tangled. Or their dog might be on the lead as it doesn't like other dogs. It's just common sense.
If both dogs are off the lead, then no, I let mine stay off the lead and play - 9 .9 times out of 10 the other dog will be fine if it's off the lead (one would hope aggressive dogs are kept on the lead or muzzled as sensible owners normally do)

[jourdain2]

Depends on the dog. My late labrador, no I wouldn't. The current, darling horror very much YES!

[tinkerbell23]

Pablo is well... Spoiled spoiled boy!! I also have my girl Ruby! same
Breed.... Fantastic dog - one in a million!!

Just had a heartstopping moment there two dogs off lead and Ruby off of hers! Biiig park only one exit- they gave chase and she RAN! She always comes back when i shout usually (pocket full of nibbles!!!) and she ran out the park!

Heres me running like a maddy- other owner not too fussed. Found my wee baby on my doorstep! Cant believe it!!! Other dog had ran out infront of a car and the owner ddnt seem fussed? I saw the lady hobblinh a bit. Think she hurt her back in the passenger seat.

Other lady continued her walk with two dogs off lead... Who clearly arent so sociable!!!!!!!

So if i see her again my dog will be clipped back on!'

Three greyhounds were there prior off a lead same as my dog- no problems all friendly.

I need oxygen!! Lol x

[Peaspeculiars]

Blimey Tinks! Glad she was found safe and well - scary day for you - hope a glass of something chilled is currently being had (medicinal only of course ;-)

[tinkerbell23]

I may have to partake in a glass of wine lol!!!

I cant believe she ran home shes still young... 2 soon! Clever lass!

The other dog owner just didnt seem to care.... X

[fairycakes69]

My dog isn't interested in other dogs, normally he is off lead unless we are near a busy road or I see children, ( he doesn't mind them, but some kids are scared of dogs), if I see another dog on a lead and owner looks like they would rather mine was on one then I do so.

[mazie]

I visit my Daughter regularly. She lives near the Water of Leith and we general walk there most days. 99 percent of the dogs are off their leads(and there loads of em)...I'm not good with dogs and it's not a good experience for me :o(

[paddywak]

Though I say it myself Max was a very well behaved old boy and mixed well with other dogs and people but I usually had him on the lead (local bye-laws) and also because he was a big dog and I'd imagine it would be quite scary to see a huge hairy GSD galloping along a path towards you.

[tinkerbell23]

Im a dog lover paddy- my arms would be outstretched LOL!! X

[tonyav]

Yes we do with our choc lab, tinks.

[chaptazbru2]

Yes, I always put my dog back on his led out of courtesy. That woman is a typically irresponsible owner tinks, who sadly gives us all a bad name !