Recently, I was out for a walk early in the morning in Huletts when I encountered an unleashed dog. The dog was unfriendly and quite aggressive and rushed me, barking and snapping. It ignored all commands from its owner to respond. This is a perfect example of why dogs always need to be leashed.
Part of the universal appeal of Huletts, is its safety and the “caring spirit” of the community. Young children and wildlife abound. What if the unleashed dog had encountered a child and a child had been bitten or scratched? What if the dog went after a another animal and was bitten by that animal?
The owner of the dog was clearly ignorant of, or simply disregarded, the rules of numerous Huletts Associations that require dogs to be leashed. By doing so, this person showed little concern for their neighbor’s safety or that of their dog by allowing the animal to be unleashed. The owner’s response to me was that they did not expect to encounter anyone on their morning walk.
I share this story to highlight the importance of keeping pets leashed and under control. The purpose of having a “leash rule” only works if people follow it.