Beth Whittaker
You make a very good, valid point. I ride my bike to work everyday on the
bike path next to the Columbia Slough where the bunnies play and the heron
sit. I see dogs off their leash all the time and I TOLERATE it. Why?
Because I have to see these people every day. Some of them are very kind
and pull their dogs back and they might behave others are just a nuisance.
But we both live on this earth together and I think we can get along. But
in a park situation I am afraid that dogs need to observe the laws and be on
a leash. NOT ALL DOGS ARE BAD....but the rules apply to every dog. It is
hard to justify bending the laws for the good and bad dogs that behave etc.
Truth is....it needs to be responsible owners. I kind of wished I could
have spanked the owner of the dog for misbehaving that caused the bike
crash!!!!
Beth
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From: rrr-@aol.com [mailto:rrr-@aol.com]
Sent: Thursday, June 28, 2001 12:58 PM
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Subject: [OBRA Chat] Dogs off leash
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I find it amazing the reaction to dogs off leash. Have you ever thought why
we do it. It is for the simple pleasure, joy and excitement that it brings
to
the dog. The ability to run free. I see it as the same feeling I get from
riding down the street, instead of driving. Do I do this to angry motorist,
no? Do I let my dog off leash to anger other people, no? I do have a
responsibility to keep my dog under control though. But because a few dog
owners and bike owners act stupid, doesn't mean rest off us have to pay for
it. I will continue to let my dog off leash in a responsible manner, because
I love to see her eyes light up when I do. And I will continue to ride my
bike no matter how much motorist wish me off the road, because they find me
annoying. Was the guy an idiot, yes, but not all of us are.
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