(a guide)

how to avoid off-lead greetings

part 2

Build up a 'u-turn' cue, so that if an off-lead dog approaches, you and your dog can quickly change direction and head away from the trouble before it happens
If an off-lead dog approaches, you're within your rights to make up a story that will deter the other person and dog from approaching
If an off-lead dog approaches, get weird. Dance around, make strange noises, discourage the approach by being the sort of dog owner noone would want to go near
If an off-lead dog approaches, wear a disguise so that neither the dog nor the dog owner see you as something to interact with
If an off-lead dog approaches, place a decoy dog on the ground and quickly escape the dog park while the other dog and owner are otherwise occupied
If an off-lead dog approaches, create a diversion to draw attention away from you and give you enough time to escape. Mention Pedro Pascal
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