I have a largish dog (25 kilos) - we go to the beach (early in the morning to avoid inconveniencing those who are not keen on dogs) and she runs off lead. However, she is good at coming when she is called - if your dog is not, start working on that now.
There are usually large open (vacant lots) that you can also allow your dog to run off lead, IF there is no one else around.
Contrary to popular belief, dogs are not haram (forbidden), but there are certain steps a muslim must take after touching a dog or if a dog touches something a person uses. You can read up on it online. There was an article today in the Peninsula newspaper about how animals are supposed to be treated in Islam.
Basically, just treat everyone you meet (until you know better) as someone who is uncomfortable/afraid of dogs. IMHO it's common courtesy to give way to the people, Hey I love my dog but I won't let her run "wild". I wish more people with kids felt the same way LOL
Signature line > "You can't fix stupid"
I have a largish dog (25 kilos) - we go to the beach (early in the morning to avoid inconveniencing those who are not keen on dogs) and she runs off lead. However, she is good at coming when she is called - if your dog is not, start working on that now.
There are usually large open (vacant lots) that you can also allow your dog to run off lead, IF there is no one else around.
Contrary to popular belief, dogs are not haram (forbidden), but there are certain steps a muslim must take after touching a dog or if a dog touches something a person uses. You can read up on it online. There was an article today in the Peninsula newspaper about how animals are supposed to be treated in Islam.
Basically, just treat everyone you meet (until you know better) as someone who is uncomfortable/afraid of dogs. IMHO it's common courtesy to give way to the people, Hey I love my dog but I won't let her run "wild". I wish more people with kids felt the same way LOL
Signature line > "You can't fix stupid"