Thanks Dan,

& I thought/Know: "And a person that would say that to any person, is definitely not on balance ground at that moment".

Appreciate Your Post!!!

Scott,

Agree with this 110%:
"Will's posture and alertness also play a large role in his image to potential bad guys. Just like the animal kingdom, social predators more often than not look for victims they perceive as weak and easy targets. A person who's walking upright and always scanning their surroundings is not an easy target."

Thank For Your Post, Agreed: "I try to look at every experience as a learning experience, even if it's only a small lesson in what not to do."

You'll do just fine.

Scott, Thanks!

Moral: Don't let guard down; LOL, Mother's Day stoll or not!!
Even in an "empty" looking park!

I usually look like I'm "Up To Something"!!! as I scan, watch, like a security guard!!
Thankful for a site like this, with like minded/knowing dog owners/trainers.

Off Topic:

I know my pic needs to be made smaller. Have to wait on my 17 year old son, later today; he knows about posting/resizing!!

 Quote: Theresa MacDonal

Moral: Don't let guard down; LOL, Mother's Day stoll or not!!

It IS a jungle out there!

People mistake me for security on a regular basis, even with a 4" long goatee.

 Quote: will rambeau

I open-carry a .45 cal while I walk my dogs, which is legal in my state, and oddly, I *never* get hassled.
There's an old saying, "an armed society is a polite society".

You might want to look into getting a CCW and seeking out a good firearms defensive training course, you'll greatly increase your personal security by talking these steps.

May I just say bravo sir. Bravo. I don't own a firearm yet but I will be taking this path eventually. Good day to you.

And hey, in AZ they don't care who has a gun.

Wow!

Hope the dude didn't know you lived around there. I wouldn't walk a diferent route though. I'd continue with your trend. He's not going to do or say anything this time around.

Many owners/people don't counter well to what they perceive as insults. Obviously, you offered constructive criticism but clearly he saw it as an insult.

If you see him again, if you like, walk up to him (make sure park is not vacant) and let him know that you weren't trying to be rude (even if you were). It's a state law to have a dog on the leash in Public property. If you like, appologize for comming off aggressive (though not necessary, but it will calm him).

A lady drove in front of my house the other day, made a U Turn and screamed out at the top of her lungs to Tie up my dog (boxer) or she's going to call the police. I felt offended considering this was in my half acre property and he's well trained and extremely cudley / friendly with all females and children (sorry guys). I told her to mind her own business and that this is not public property. She made a few threats and drove away.

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