To think this dog walker should have apologised

[andsmile]

Walking down a wide lane with DS (8) and DD (2.5)

DD walking right next to me (not holding hands - dont knnow if that may be relevant)

A small black dog like a border collie came bounding up to my DD and jumped up at her, she stumbled back a bit but got her footing just as I reached to the side to catch her. The dog jumped twice more. I didnt feel I should touch the dog and picked DD up. The dog was wet. I did not know if this dog was indeed friendly - but I suppose in hindsight it was if off lead.

We have been out a lot in parks etc and Ive been teaching DD wait, be gentle whilst asking owners if it is ok to stroke their dog and showing DD how to let the dogs sniff her first to say 'hello'

So I was a bit pissed off that this owner recalled her dog after several requests, didnt ask if DD was ok (she was aside from dirty paw marks up t shirt which didnt bother me really) or acknowledge anything at all. She was too far away to see DD about 15 meters.

This lane is a main thoroughfare (tarmac) for bikes, families and walkers. There are two large play parks either end of it, and both have large carparks and eatery places - so it is always busy with a variety of users.

AIBU to think it would be polite just to check/say sorry about that or some sort of acknowledgement.

I keep my dog on lead when around others. She loves every one, wants to say hello, can forget her manners and would love to lick and lean on you.

I don't understand why smaller dog owners think this is ok but as a big heavy breed owner I know no one wants a Rottwieler running at them or their children.

I'm confident with our recall when it's just us but I can't be 100% if she spots a child the same height etc as DD, I recon she would be off to say hello! Hence why she stays on lead with teats to hand to distract her.

Yanbu, the dog clearly wasn't under control so shouldn't have been off its lead in the first place. What if it had jumped up on someone elderly and knocked them over, it doesn't matter if it's 'just saying hi', dogs can hurt people by jumping up on them.