bonny
Well-Known Member
You sound lovely .....You probably met me on my horse. We live on a farm with several footpaths. I regularly come across dog walkers on our land far away from the footpath and will tell them to go back to it as they have no permission to be where they are, and as it is our farm I can ride where I choose.
I have also been attacked by dogs both whilst riding and unmounted and have absolutely no tolerance for out of control dogs. (Out of control being lack of recall or obedience in any form, not just aggression) My horses dont kick but I have no problem using a dressage whip on a dog that wont leave my horse alone and the owner will get a mouthful from me.
I own a large GSD and several collies so its not like I dont like dogs, they are lovely. BUT I absolutely HATE other people thinking it is acceptable to allow their animals to disturb/upset/attack/approach other people without permisson, whether that animal is 'friendly' or not.. you dont know if that person has fear of dogs, allergies, etc and its your responsibility to manage your animal in a way that doesnt upset others. If you cant control it KEEP IT ON A LEAD!! (and stick to the footpath!)
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