Dogs off leash at the coast - good or bad?

Summary

If you're a dog owner, you know how happy it makes your pooch to be let off the leash to roam free on a sandy beach.  But what if you're not a dog owner and you just want to enjoy a nice stroll along the coast?  Do unleashed dogs make you a little nervous?

Story Published: Sep 5, 2008 at 8:26 PM PDT

Story Updated: Nov 21, 2008 at 1:47 AM PDT

Dogs off leash at the coast - good or bad?

If you're a dog owner, you know how happy it makes your pooch to be let off the leash to roam free on a sandy beach.  But what if you're not a dog owner and you just want to enjoy a stroll along the coast?  Do unleashed dogs make you a little nervous?  Should dog owners use a little pet etiquette and keep Fido leashed?

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