What gives anyone the right to tell me I shouldn't walk my dog if he doesn't like other dogs?

My rescue dog is desexed, microchipped, registered, fed, walked daily, loved, and spoilt rotten.

He loves humans of all shapes and sizes, but doesn't like dogs. It's not like I haven't tried to socialise him. Who knows why he is like he is?

I'm sure I'm not the only one who's been injured from other uncontrolled dogs running up to leaded dogs. Dog owners, if a dog is on a lead it is so for a reason. Have some respect for the animal and owner – control your dog and have it on a lead.

M Main, Otumoetai.