Dear Editor:
RE: North Vancouver RCMP Seek Dog Owner After Australian Shepherd Attacks Jogger, April 3 news story
A reminder to joggers. It is not very smart to come running up to or behind a person walking a dog and pass them near enough for a dog on a leash to make contact.
Even a non-aggressive dog when startled might lunge. The dog is also protecting its owner.
Your article puts all the onus on the dog and its owner, joggers seem to be immune from any obligation to use common sense. This goes for bikers, skateboarders, scooters, etc. too.
Paul Reilly
North Vancouver
