Here we go again, a frenzy on dogs. We are never told by the media what was done to provoke the dog, teased, hit or whatever. Or are we to assume that all was well & it was the dog who suddenly thought 'Time I bite someone, haven't done so for a while.” Apart from flight the dog's only defence is a bite. Unlike some humans who readily grab a rifle from the Ute, or a knife or other sharp object. Some Education from the parents would be a help. As a dog walker myself I have been pursued by children, despite my efforts to stay ahead, wanting to touch the dog. On the other hand I have been asked if the child could pat my dog. Then I sit and stay my dogs and supervise the petting and everyone is happy. Regarding the idea of all dogs out for a walk being muzzled, what a Bejohn Peke or say a Chihuahua, all muzzled. It all comes down to being a responsible owner and having control of the dog.

A Rittey, Tauranga.