I have a reactive dog. He is only 40 odd pounds, this is true, but it's pretty much all muscle. Thus, the prong collar. Not ideal, but it is necessary. It's not that he's super aggressive (although he is hit-or-miss with the encounters he'll respond positively to), it's that when we're out for a walk, it's just that - a walk. It is to exercise and get some energy out. For us, walking is neither a casual nor a social activity. So please don't encourage your dogs to come greet mine. I tightened up the lead and CROSSED THE STREET. What does that tell you? Also, I, as a responsible dog owner, have full control of my dog in public. I noticed that you are using a retractable leash, and that your dogs, both of them barking and snarling, were pulling your arm. I don't know if you saw since it was dark and you were trying to restrain your charges with coos of "it's not playtime, let's go"...my dog may have moved a step but was quickly corrected back to heel. And he didn't make a sound. It has taken some time and work to get to that point, and I'd appreciate you keeping your yapping fluffballs out of my dog's space so we can walk. Thanks so much!
Sincerely,
This writer.
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