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corranhorn6565 t1_izsbian wrote

Reply to comment by noblemintlad in Positive and truthful vibes only by teedotjay39

Yea I don't know how effective it would be. I've been walking 3 or 4 times and had dogs pull towards me in a non friendly way. Depending on the owner it seems like they don't exactly have control. Occasionally, children holding leashes for dogs larger than them.

I've been bit by a dog before so I'm probably just not trusting. Everyone's dog is the most friendly loving playful thing. Until it isn't. That being said on the flip side there are a good number of really well trained dogs walking around.

P.s. I have owned and intend to own dogs again. Just saying people in general don't necessarily have well trained, adjusted, non reactive dogs.

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S4mm1 t1_izskeof wrote

I have a very very reactive rescue and the number of terrible dog owners in Columbia is the worst I've ever encountered. I have to carry pepper spray too because of people's out of control animals. People with friendly dogs often don't train them well, I guess because they don't think it's a big deal.

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Wx_Justin t1_izsviaq wrote

The owners at the dog parks are the worst. They sit there and pretend nothing is happening when their dog is harassing other dogs, and then they have the audacity to tell you to leave when the other dog has had enough

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