'Dogs are a weapon in the wrong hands'

Citizen Gloucestershire, The | August 26, 2008 | Copyright

"I Walk my dog on Plock Court regularly, usually off the lead as he needs lots of exercise. Aas long as I have a ball with me, he is fine. If kids are playing ball games I will put him back on the lead. I have seen dogs on occasions chasing joggers but this is rare. Could one solutions be to set aside certain times of the day for different groups?"

Glaws, Glos

"As a dog owner I have never had a problem. but if they are startled or feel threatened they react as we would. they have got the same feelings as we do. maybe by keeping them on leads it would be better for the dog. People are a lot ...

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