Be a Respectful Dog Owner
I've just about given up walking my dog in the Passive Use Park behind the Seekonk Library. Too many times a peaceful outing is interrupted by an unleashed dog charging at us from out of the woods. Amusingly, the animal is often pursued by a breathless, no doubt, well-meaning, owner chasing after it exclaiming, "It's OK, he's friendly!"
But simply saying "It's OK," does not actually make it "OK." Because for some people--those who are afraid of dogs, or allergic to them, and even for those of us who simply don't wish to be bothered by a strange dog--it is definitely not OK. The park was meant for everyone to enjoy and no one should have to risk being suddenly confronted by a loose pet. That's why it is posted, that all dogs must be on a leash
Being a dog owner of many years myself, I completely understand the appeal of having a place where my dog can run free. It's fun for dog and master. But the park behind the Seekonk Library is not that place. Until there is such an area, I urge fellow dog owners to be respectful of others--and the law. I, for one, would like to return and walk in peace.
Brent Gilliam
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