Originally Posted by Topspinmo (Post 2400139)

No different than pack of humans walking blocking diamonds lane or MMP. When traffic approaches more than one walking together should file in single file on edge not hog whole lane putting themselves in danger.

Originally Posted by BBBnWitty (Post 2400269)

Same with cyclists

Originally Posted by Betty Wagner (Post 2400284)

I have had 7 dogs and when walking and people are approaching, I move aside, have my dog sit and wait until they have passed. Same for bike riders. Usually the give me a thank you.

Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby (Post 2400124)

Why euthanize a dog whose owner has chosen not to train it? Maybe euthanize the owner, and let the dog have a better home.

As for me, I'm not afraid of dogs. I'm respectful of their "territory" which includes a perimeter around whoever is on the other end of the leash. If I'm passing someone walking their dog, I just pass them. If they're in the middle of the sidewalk - well unless they have a corso or St. Bernard, there's still probably enough room for me to pass them on one side or another. I ignore the growls. They're warning me not to get cozy. I'm not intending to get cozy, so I just keep walking and minding my own business.

I've been lunged at by three dogs in my entire life, never bitten by any. The first that lunged at me was a chihuahua. He snapped his jaw toward me. I put my hand across its lower jaw, palm facing down, and clamped onto it. The dog was 100% helpless at that moment, and whimpered until I was damned ready to let it go. And then it scurried away from me like the little freakish dog-rat that they are.

Second was another chihuahua. They're just nasty creatures. Same response, same reaction.

Third was a Ridgeback. It was my fault, I reached to pet her without asking permission from her handler. She lunged in defense. I backed off and sat on the ground, head down, submitting. She took a few sniffs, and ignored me again, and all was well.

Originally Posted by Normal (Post 2400279)

Actually cyclists should be in the road obeying traffic patterns and laws.

Originally Posted by CybrSage (Post 2400307)

Bicycles are allowed on the multi-modal paths in The Villages, Florida. These paths are designed for non-automotive traffic such as bicycles, golf carts, pedestrians, and skaters.

Originally Posted by Normal (Post 2400311)

They are, but should yield right of way to all pedestrian flow whom have less options.

Originally Posted by Bill14564 (Post 2400313)

You have that backwards.

Pedestrians should be walking against traffic on the MMPs so they can see traffic coming and ensure their own safety.

Bicycles have far fewer options for movement than a pedestrian.

In the end, both should put aside feelings of entitlement and just make good choices.

Originally Posted by Normal (Post 2400123)

Pepper spray seems to deter aggressive animals. These people have the dog park to walk their animals in.

Originally Posted by airstreamingypsy (Post 2400249)

I almost spit my coffee out, he thinks Bobcats are going to attack him?

Originally Posted by Betty Wagner (Post 2400284)

I have had 7 dogs and when walking and people are approaching, I move aside, have my dog sit and wait until they have passed. Same for bike riders. Usually the give me a thank you.

Originally Posted by Ignatz (Post 2400219)

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Originally Posted by Rocksnap (Post 2400222)

You carry pepper spray when walking TV? I’m impressed! I do when walking in the woods, if panthers or bears are a threat. But in the concrete jungle? Ok, ok. New York, San Francisco and the like it would be a good move. But on a TV sidewalk?