I was just up in the Endless Mountains region of Penna. this weekend and when me and my friend were walking our dogs, we got charged by at least 8 dogs, from a Pekenese to a huge newfie mix. He told me that up there everyone has their dogs loose. I told him I'm not jumping around like an asshole anymore trying to prevent a fight. I'll let the chips fall where they may. MY dog was leashed, MY dog has his shots, MY dog is licensed. (Even though it's a NYC license, reciprocity is given) Lucky for them they never came near us, just up to the property line on the dirt road that we were on. You shouldn't have to find alternate ways to walk your dog off of YOUR property.