dogs and walking woman help

[riveree]

Originally Posted by Racelady88

The sidewalk is not considered private property. If the dog is on the sidewalk it is on public property. I don't know anywhere that the sidewalk is NOT considered public property. So if your dogs were on the sidewalk they were not on your property.

Right, the sidewalk belongs to the public. I walk my dogs using the sidewalk and I don't want to encounter any loose dogs, I also don't want to be forced to walk out into the street because someone parked over the sidewalk (also illegal).

The sidewalk is a public right-of-way and your dogs can't be on it unleashed. I would not push it with this lady or the police, in my city, after a few warnings and fines, they take your dog, so it's not worth breaking the leash law.

[Katie1]

There's an old saying 'Good fencing makes great neighbors!'

[LaMadden]

A agree put the babies up for their safety and yours. I would never allow my dogs to constantly badger someone, public or private property. Your dogs, your responsibility.