'Why do so many dog owners assume everyone is happy to have their pet invade their personal space? Especially children.' ✍️ Michelle Morgan Davies writes for MetroOpinion
‘Don’t worry, he’s friendly!’ a kind stranger shouted as theirbounded over excitedly to greet my two boys, Greg, five, and Finn, two, as we walked along the coastal path.
Even when the owner had sauntered slowly over and casually clipped the lead on his spaniel, he didn’t apologise for distressing my son.As if our understanding of the temperament of his dog was more important than the comfort of my child.I’m sure the dog was lovely – he certainly looked it, with his sweet curly fringe and soft long ears trailing behind him – but why do so many dog owners assume everyone is happy to have their pet invade their personal space? Especially children.
You might argue that my son needs to toughen up but his fear is the result of countless inappropriate, frightening and infuriating encounters with unruly dogs and their useless owners while we explore our hometown of Barry, SouthThere was the dog that barrelled onto our picnic blanket, knocking over 10-month-old Finn over. Then it came back for a second time and stole my wrap. That was when I lost it.
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