as the nice weather approaches, people are out with their dogs...things you dont want happening 10days before a marathon. getting attacked by a dog whilst running. friend and i were running along, near jacksons boat, past 2 ladies, "excuse me can you let us past", "sure no worries, dont worry about dylan up ahead if he goes for you just say no". erm, no I dont think so. he went for us, friend escaped unscathed, i got snapped and clawed at, thank god it didnt break the skin, nice bruise on my calf. not as lucky as the next runner who came passed, they actually had blood drawn. be careful out there everyone!
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What sort of dog was it?
Its irrisponsible owners like that who get myself who (well I'd like to think) i was responsible a bad name.
Hope your injuries not too bad now Clairster If you got bruising try arnica cream (boots/Superdrug) good stuff! Always have tube in the first aid kit!
Many dog owners let their dog off the lead so that the dog can get more/better exercise - clearly, if the dog can run more freely it can explore its surroundings (stimulating all its natural senses) as well as being able to chase sticks etc. The freedom is good for the dog. The challenge, as we have all seen, is to let the dog run if appropriate situations and this is where some (a minority in my experience) owners fail. Provided that the dog is UNDER CONTROL, there should be no problem but they all have the potential to be agressive so caution needs to be the watchword.
I'll note in passing, then leave it there, that I have had many experiences recently when owners have spotted me running and either called their dogs in or thrown a stick for them to chase in the opposite direction. I find that saying thanks when people do this helps us all.