I think I understand what you were saying in response to the post, but would this be considered giving in and letting the other guy win?You could have called animal control or the police and had the person cited.
That said, we should choose carefully on which hills we are prepared to die. My ego would want me stand my ground in such a situation. After all, my rights....his obligations. However, forcing my rights in this situation and possibly causing the incident to escalate is not a wise choice.
If you felt harm was immminent then you should defend yourself against the dog in whatever manner you believe best. Removing yourself from the area before it gets to that point is better, IMO.
Just food for thought.
Until someone stands up to the irresponsible dog owner and he (BG) receives what he deserves, he has winning.
By removing ourselves from places we have the right to be in, instead of defending our right to be there, is not good.
This is not a flame, just food for thought, as well.
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