[ronaldasten]

I didn't read all the responses but just from the scenario presented I am torn.

I agree Steve was in the right by having his dog leashed and I agree the EB puppy owner was in the wrong allowing the dog to roam free and to approach a strange dog.

That said (and here is where I am torn) if I had a dog that I knew was that DA; then I personally would have my dog securely muzzled everytime it left my property. I would do this solely to protect my dog from any unforseen instances that could arise from other people being irresponsible. People don't leash their dogs, odds are if you leave your property with your dog, no matter how careful you are on at least a rare occasion or 2 another dog is going to pop up off leash and stick it's face in your dog's face.

I know accidents happen and no matter how well you plan you can't always forsee everything; but I feel in this situation it was forseen so Steve could have done more to keep his dog (and others) safe.

I guess I see the fault as split 50 - 50 if that's what you're asking.