Be the person that listens to other dogs & people…
If your dog has a history of snapping, charging, biting, pinning, and/or attacking dogs, don’t be the person that says “they are friendly”
Be the person that recalls their dog before a fight starts
Be the person that listens to other owners, and respects their space and needs
Be the person that notices when a dog or human is stressed and help them out, whether that means recalling your dog and walking away, or having a friendly chat with the owner to see how you can help
If you don’t fully trust your dog or their recall, don’t set your dog up for failure, especially at other people’s or dog’s expense
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Today I had someone say “they are friendly” and then their dog immediately tried to attack one of mine. I stopped it immediately and there were no injuries. I spoke with the owner (no drama, just the truth), and we hiked our separate ways. I just wished they said “sometimes my dog isn’t friendly” and recalled their dog instead. It would have solved everything. I just want better communication in the dog community, that’s all ✌️🐕
