What do you think of dogs running loose in your neighborhood?

[jeannia2]

I am happy pet owner. I love my dog. She is my companion. I make sure she has shots and properly feed, etc. But when I take her out to walk her there are always loose dogs just running the neighborhood. That just really irritates me. I make sure my dog has a lease always. I know it is my responsibility to make sure she doesn't scratch or bite anybody. She is a sweet dog, but you don't know how they will react to strangers. What have other owners encountered?

  I just love dogs. It hurt me when so many dogs are neglected when a owner has him or her. If I could take in the stray dogs that come around my house I would. But there no way you can do this. Dogs has the right to get everything they need in shots, food and shelter by their owner. It irritates me also to see so many stray dogs rooming around. To all animal owner keep your pet safe . Give there shot!!!

[Jess71903]

I love dogs but get nervous if they are running loose. you never know how an animal may react to you...they may be frightened and bite or scratch even though they truly are a lovable and nice dog. Would you ever call animal control if you saw the same dog loose multiple times?

[betreed57]

I am happy pet owner. I love my dog. She is my companion. I make sure she has shots and properly feed, etc. But when I take her out to walk her there are always loose dogs just running the neighborhood. That just really irritates me. I make sure my dog has a lease always. I know it is my responsibility to make sure she doesn't scratch or bite anybody. She is a sweet dog, but you don't know how they will react to strangers. What have other owners encountered?

No dog shouldrun lose in no neighborhood. Dog have attuides too so you never know what type they have, Children think all dogs are friendly and they dont know the danger of a dog running loose.

[potluck6]

don't like dogs running loose they can get hit by a car i remember once twodogs were running on a busy high way and the lady who couldn't run very well herself was having a heck of a time. they were small dogs and everyone stopped someone finally was able to catch them all was fine but scary while it was going on

[sdenimandlace1]

Every animal I have had has been a stary that was dropped, mine only go outside with me their little, the big dog is always on a lead when he is out of the backyard. Even as far out as we live it is not always possiable to walk him for other people dogs running loose

[1goodputter]

We have a leash law in my county,city.  I do not like to see dogs running loose in the neighborhood due to the harm that can come to them, namely traffic, and disgruntled neighbors wanting to kill dogs running loose and getting ionto garbage and etc.

[gamerpeeps]

Yes, dogs running loose in the neighborhood is not a good thing, especially if the owner is not around. I have a very well trained Akita and when I'm out working in the garage or gardening out front, she is not on a leash. BUT she doesn't leave her "space", ever, even when another dog passes by she just looks at them. She has boundaries and she just wants me in her sight. It's my property and she doesn't leave it, therefore, I'm comfortable with her not being on a leash. I've had this dog for 10 years, I know her. Someone passing by does not know my dog and I can see how they may be anxious so I do reassure them if they are freaking out.  It's not the dogs running around loose I get so upset about as it's the owners that *bleep* me off that don't take responsibility to "care" for their dogs. If they don't train their dogs or pay attention when walking them, they SHOULD be on a leash.

[gamerpeeps]

Oh, a PS here.... I Do have my dog on a leash when we are out walking. The boundaries are gone and that's when things unpredictable can happen. I am a responsible dog owner.

[fc2]

time for the dog nabbers to pick loose dogs up. perhaps cesar milan if he's in your neighborhood

[fc2]

worse thing about loose dogs is their owners letting them crap all over your yard and not pick up the dog crap. there ought to be a crap law for abusive dog owners. atleast cats bury their droppings 

[Sendmicheck]

Dogs running in the neighborhood is not a good thing.  I remembered a few years ago I went for a walk and stray dogs attacked me and my small children. 

[tammypete]

That is something that annoys me to no end.  I can't understand why some people even have pets.  We live in a neighborhood where its not tolerated much.   We have always had our dog on a leash when we go for walks and such.  I don't know why others don't do the same. 

[gamerpeeps]

Some people should not be pet owners just like some people really should not be parents. It is a responsibility and I wish more people would be better pet owners and parents!

[fc2]

Some people should not be pet owners just like some people really should not be parents. It is a responsibility and I wish more people would be better pet owners and parents!

Thank U 

[constance312003]

There are two many running loose where I live.  They make a lot of noise and messes in my yard.