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Almost daily, on our walks, we walk past a husband or wife that live a few houses down the block. They walk a large mixed breed and we usually cross paths. As we walk by I always see their dog going crazy and the owners having a really tough time holding on. Last week the husband was sitting with the dog and actually wound up on his back as his dog was yanking to get to us. I always see them screaming, yanking, and one time hitting the dog in the chest. I don't really know the couple, but we have said hello numerous times and their son has pet my dog quite often prior to their new dog aquisition. I always wan't to give them some advice or a few quick tips on how to handle their dog, but I feel out of place. Do you guys think I should speak up? Would you offer pet handling advice to a stranger?

 

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Thank you everyone! Everyones advice makes a lot of sense but I'm still pretty torn. Normally, I just wave when we cross paths and don't stop as to not interrupt them while they are battling. I think I'll try to just say Hello and some small talk the next time to see where they take the conversation. I definitely agree with not giving lessons on collars or handling, I just wanted to give some encouragement and small tips, or even offer to walk together. I'm not sure if he's aggressive per se, it seems more like he wasn't socialized that well, but I can't be sure. Maybe, I should just stay away, but they just seem like a good family and the son really loves dogs, would always run to us when we were walking. I think thats why they got him, not sure if they were really ready, though. Maybe a walk alone would be best, but with my schedule, I like to take my dog whenever I go out.