It finally happened

summerhouse wrote:
I 100% agree with the above comment, when I am out walking my dog, and I come across someone else walking theirs, I go out of my way to avoid a meeting. I will shorten up my leash and cross the street or trail. I tell my dog "on by", and he knows that means, ' pay that dog or person no attention.'
I too have heard of the yellow ribbon indicating ' no approach'. I try to live by that motto when out walking.
When I want to socialize my dog with others, I take him to a fenced dog park. Most dogs are in much more ready for social time off leash in neutral territory. I find however,that I do this less and less when traveling. We have our regular group at our home dog park where it is much more stress free!

Clementine has her morning social group of dogs, established pack of dogs much better. Everything from 8 pounds to 80 and mindful owners. Most times just a lot of walking and sniffing with a established group, zero drama.