I couldn’t agree more! Thank you! My dog is intelligent and loyal and as a herder, has no desire to be anywhere but by my side. I always keep him on a leash because of the selfish assholes you speak of.
Obviously, your dog did not rip MY little pug to shreds because your letter implies that your dog is alive and well and living with you. Your child is afraid of dogs, yet you have a dog? An attack dog? I agree that there are many lazy, inattentive, rude, selfish, and cruel people out there with dogs. They put their animals at risk through stupidity and a misguided sense of entitlement. If your dog mauls my dog, I will not rest until that dog is removed from your care. Hold that leash tightly.