The owners of dogs

I know that is really irresponsible of the owners. I have a dog, a beagle, and he's not allowed outside without being on the lead - if he does get loose he runs for miles. Our new neighbors have a little bitty dog and it's always coming over here which drives me crazy because it teases my dog that is tied up. I hope this doesn't effect your daughter negatively - that is wonderful that she can walk to work by herself.

I know what you are talking about. Seems like everybody here has a dog, but there are a few who just let them run whereever and they are not all friendly. You can't talk a walk in our neighborhood. It's scary to go to the bus stop. We finally got one of our neighbors to restrain theirs. My middle child is deathly terrified of dogs. She always has been afraid of them but we got attacked by a pitbull three years ago, and now she just runs crying. (Nobody got hurt back then but it was pure luck and a kindhearted stranger's help who managed to fight the dog off). Anyhow, the kids in the neighborhood are aware of this and take precaution. She is fine around their small dogs. But one neighbor's kid decided to send their medium size semi-vicious dog after our girl with the words "Go! Catch her!" So the dog tried, and not only that day, and not only her, but our entire family. We couldn't set a foot outside without that dog being there. We always had to chase it off. So, one day that particular neighbor's kids came and asked why we are mean to their dog. We explained what happened and said we would call the dog catcher if he would come again. Now they finally keep him away. Nobody should have to be afraid to walk the neighborhood, but amazingly enough, everybody seems to think that their dog won't hurt anybody. I can't count how often I hear "Oh! He just barks, but he won't bite. He is a real angel." Yes, until this 'angel' bites. I hope things work out for you and your daughter will have a safe walk to work;)