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Jacob Campbell's avatar

This article was very therapeutic and showed me how I should handle off-leash dogs as I encountered a scenario getting into a cussing vulgar high decibel argument with a stranger's off leash dog approaching us at Salk Middle School in Spokane Washington on August 19th, 2025. I acknowledge I could have handled this situation much differently after the fact and I'm blessed to be able to read your article and hopefully I can learn and grow from this situation and I'm also grateful by the grace of God there were no injuries or bites from last night's altercation. I thank spirit team for getting involved for halting a potentially more dangerous scenario.

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Patrick D Faerber's avatar

This happened to me tonight (shouting match with an owner of an off-leash dog approaching me and my leash reactive pup). I googled handling off-leash owners and your essay came up. It’s helpful to me and I want to thank you for sharing. Unfortunately, I’ve seen her before and she won’t change her behavior, but I’ll make sure to put my little buddy’s welfare before my ego. Thanks again!

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