To demand people keep their dogs away from me on the seafront

[TigerPath]

I'm sick of random dogs coming up to sniff me and DS or getting under my feet. All dogs make me nervous even small ones. And I hate it when they cock their leg on my pram wheels

So now when a dog comes up to me or just before it reaches me I shout to the owner (politely but firmly) 'please keep your dog away from me/my pram'
Most oblige but a number are rude! Yesterday a woman retorted crossly 'but it's the sea-front'. I replied 'they should be on leads' and got a mouthful of abuse. There is a bloody great sign saying 'dogs should be on leads on the promenade'!! I wouldn't care if people kept them to heel but I don't want them touching me, my pram or tripping me up

AIBU??

[FarrowandBallAche]

No not all dogs will snap, snarl, growl etc when confronted with certain triggers.

That is just not true. You have made yourself believe this because of what happened as a child.

[AppleSetsSail]

Rosebud fair enough - I respect your need to have some distance from dogs. To be clear, I already assume that people are going to be upset if my dog (who is obviously not dangerous - she's a golden retriever puppy) runs up to them so I am vigilant when she's off the lead. I'm envious of dog owners who are able to stand around chatting because I'm constantly scanning for people or children she might jump on.

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