Dog Park Follow Up- Vindication!!

So I took Ramona on her usual dog walk tonight with much trepidation. Last night's altercation has been weighing on me all day. I certainly did not want another incident like last night and at the same time I do not want to be intimidated away from the park which I only use 10 mins in the morning and the evening everyday. As I was making my rounds I ran into the other dogwalker who witnessed the whole argument. I was ready to pounce on him for slinking away BUT he apologized profusely for the other person's behavior and how disgusted he was at what happened. He went on to say that I was completely in the right and that dog has been aggressive to other dogs in the park. Both the guys who walk Jazzy do absolutely nothing about her and he is going to have a talk with the guy who I argued with last night. It was completely uncalled for. I cannot tell you how vindicated I felt. Since Jazzy's owner is friendly with many other dog owners in the park I was worried about my relationship with the other walkers. I feel so much better knowing that there are people who get it.
We talked for a little bit and I expressed that I understand the importance of the dog park and having a safe space to run the dogs of leash. Ramona grew up in off leash parks. Dog parks are safer and the dogs who run at them are better socialized, which is good for everyone. Good dog owners realize that the "unwritten" rules in off leash parks exist for the safety of the owners and their dogs. I am glad that a majority of the nice people who take advantage of Fort Hill understand this and most are very responsible and friendly. No animal lover would want to see a dog get hurt. I hope that Jazzy's owner's do not ruin it for everyone someday.
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