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We have leash laws too that so many people ignore. It is a big source of my frustration that I can't safely walk my dogs in most places, including our neighborhood.
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Originally Posted by momofonly  So what do you all do when you meet another dog? I have a feeling I'm making him more nervous by picking him up, but I don't want a nasty confrontation or dog fight. |
Picking up our dogs is terrible for training, but necessary for safety. I will not allow my leashed dogs to greet an unleashed dog, especially larger dogs I don't know.
Even when the other dogs are leashed, I observe them and their humans before I allow a greeting.