You know how certain state parks and nature reserves post signs telling dog walkers to keep their pets leashed, yet some people don’t? They may figure their dog is well behaved enough not to cause trouble, or they know the park is large enough that they can choose trails that keep them away from other people and other pets and thereby avoid behavior problems. But the dog should be leashed, anyway. The rules are not just about behavior toward people and other dogs.
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