Originally posted by aly
I was at an aggression workshop just yesterday. Your definition of vicious is not exactly correct. I think we all agree the dog is dog aggressive, no one argued that. However, you are complaining that a woman was walking her dog on a leash and your dog bounded up to them off leash ... in an on leash park. I just can't see the logic of the complaint.

I agree that people should keep dog aggressive dogs out of OFF LEASH parks, but other than that, as long as they are on leash, they should be able to go for a walk in the park. What if Juneau was dog aggressive? You say he needs his exercise. Would you never take him on walks and leave him in your home? No, I am pretty sure you'd be walking him.
Aly, I totally agree here: "However, you are complaining that a woman was walking her dog on a leash and your dog bounded up to them off leash ... in an on leash park. I just can't see the logic of the complaint."

Whether it's a bylaw or a "real" law, it's still a law. Like I said in my first response, if I was afraid in that situation, I would want Garth to protect me. I don't disagree that perhaps the dog needs some training so it isn't so violent, but that doens't mean the lady who was following the rules should be punished.. she was the one who was abiding by the laws.