Dog on a leash

[Feuer Frei!]

Sounds like you got a grudge against cyclists rather than a possible adherence to council by-laws. (If they are in fact present, which we don't know in this case)
You haven't said if the woods are privately owned or council land.

Please post more details when posting polls, it's hard to vote on something when there are absolutely no details other than a cyclist telling you to leash your dog.


The poll is useless since it all depends on where you live and the council laws.

[Armistead]

Leash laws are for a purpose, abide by them or find a place you can let your dog run free.

[HunterICX]

Most of the time on a leash, since I'm being held responsible for his actions I rather not risk to ruin all what's right about the dog for 1 moment where it did something I didn't expect which may ruin it for me, the dog himself and in a worst case scenario a victim.

an example was with our old shepard who has been trained to a level of that of police dogs and it stuck to our legs like glue without a leash but one night when my dad walked with it he chased a cat crossing the street (usually when cat crossed and he didn't do anything whether by command or not) this time however he did chase not listening to commands to come back and got hit by a car. Luckily all that was needed from the vet where a few stitches on his paws.

Kept him on leash at all times myself only to let go for bit during playing fetch keeping an eye out on my surrounding if anyone else showed up. He obeyed well but my dad was the Alpha for him.

[Bilge_Rat]

Depends on the circumstances, my dog Lola is a 10 pound Shih-Tzuh, scared of her own shadow who sticks to my side like glue. If there is ever a problem, I just pick her up, so I rarely use a leash even when one is required.

[fireftr18]

Originally Posted by Tribesman

That hits the core of the issue, a bicycle is a vehicle, a cycle lane is designated for use by vehicles.
It appears from the OP that this is a clearly marked cycle lane.
A road is used by vehicles, would the OP have his dog on the road without a leash?
No real difference is there?
So lets weigh it to see if the complaint makes sense
I was on the sidewalk , my dog went in the road to greet some dogs, people using the road objected that my dog was in their way, they could have gone round the dog, what is wrong with these drivers?
On balance the complaint seems to make no sense.
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In my area, any trail designated for bicycles is a shared path also for pedestrians and pet walking. A leash is required for pets. We don't have any bicycle only paths.

Originally Posted by fireftr18

In my area, any trail designated for bicycles is a shared path also for pedestrians and pet walking. A leash is required for pets. We don't have any bicycle only paths.

The last part is what is important.
Yes on shared paths bicycles must give way to horses, wheelchairs and pedestrians. Its a speed thing just like roads.
But what are the rules about pedestrians on the shared path with animals in tow?
Leashed isn't it, as it is a path shared with vehicles.

[Betonov]

Originally Posted by Tribesman

But what are the rules about pedestrians on the shared path with animals in tow?

We're talking about dogs here. The human is the one in tow

[AVGWarhawk]

Originally Posted by Betonov

About cyclists. They're arrogant little jerks (got a better word but it's NSFW

And I thought it was just me who thought this. Most where I live believe the entire county should be a bicycle utopia. They have very little issue acting out about it.

[Jimbuna]

Originally Posted by Betonov

We're talking about dogs here. The human is the one in tow

That is certainly the case when I've got the pup out on a walk

[Sailor Steve]

Originally Posted by Bilge_Rat

Depends on the circumstances, my dog Lola is a 10 pound Shih-Tzuh, scared of her own shadow who sticks to my side like glue. If there is ever a problem, I just pick her up, so I rarely use a leash even when one is required.

Some people keep the dog on a leash. Others keep it in a pocket.

[Platapus]

Originally Posted by Bilge_Rat

my dog Lola is a 10 pound Shih-Tzuh

We are talking about real dogs. Not dogettes.

[Aktungbby]

Originally Posted by Aktungbby

Well bottom line, is there a "leash law" or not? On the other hand a bicycle IS a vehical...and failure of a vehical to yield to a pedestrian is also a violation as one poor fellow found out when he rode into me in full kit while in a crosswalk, on the job, in San Francisco: so the game can go both ways.

I googled "Pedestrian vs bicycles on share paths" and the results are remarkably similar for many states and municipalities. Big rule 1: Bicycles are vehicles! Know the path rules

You might be surprised to learn that use of shared paths and footpaths is covered in the Victorian road rules. Some of the key rules appear below:
What is a shared path?
A shared path is designed to be used by both pedestrians and bike riders. Signage indicates that the path is a shared path.
Up to what age can children legally ride on the footpath?
Children under 12 years are allowed to ride on the footpath. Adults who accompany children can also legally ride on the footpath.
Who has right of way on shared paths and footpaths?
If you are riding a bike on a shared path or footpath you are required to give way to all pedestrians.
Do I need to keep to the left when riding on a shared path or footpath?
Yes, it is a legal requirement that you ride on the left unless it is impracticable to do so.

[Jimbuna]

Originally Posted by Platapus

We are talking about real dogs. Not dogettes.

Careful or I'll let this mean bugga give you a nasty lick

If you are riding a bike on a shared path or footpath you are required to give way to all pedestrians.

Yes, but what has that got to do with the price of cheese?
The question is not about giving way to pedestrians, it is about if a dog has to be on a leash on a shared path.
And the answer is, of course it does.
So was the cyclist in the right? Yes.
Was Raymond in the wrong? Yes.

[AVGWarhawk]

Originally Posted by Tribesman

Yes, but what has that got to do with the price of cheese?
The question is not about giving way to pedestrians, it is about if a dog has to be on a leash on a shared path.
And the answer is, of course it does.
So was the cyclist in the right? Yes.
Was Raymond in the wrong? Yes.

Is it posted dogs are required to be leashed? If not the answer is not of course. For the dogs safety I would recommend a leash. However, at the end of the day, cyclists(at least in my area) have a personal vendetta with drivers and people on their bike paths. They believe they are saving the environment one pedal at a time.