24/07/2019
‘Don’t worry. He’s friendly!’ We’ve all heard it being called across the park... usually accompanied by that person’s dog hurtling at high speed towards your on lead dog. 😢
If you see an on-lead dog while walking your dog, please give the other dog plenty of space.
However friendly YOUR dog might be, the other dog is on a lead for a reason. He might be elderly, nervous, recovering from an injury, illness or surgery.
He might be newly adopted, in training or just not interested in meeting other dogs close up.
Whatever the reason, please be respectful and give him space. If your dog is off lead, please recall your dog, and if necessary pop your dog back on lead for a few moments until you are a safe distance away.
Don’t try to force any interaction (human or canine) as without knowing the other dog’s history, you might frighten him, set him back in her training, or even cause him physical harm.
Our public green spaces are there for everyone to use and enjoy, so please be respectful of other park users including those individuals who need space.
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Thank you.
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