please keep your dogs on leash on the the multi-use pathways

Over the last couple of weeks I have noticed a big increase in people allowing their dogs to go off leash on the pathways.

You can't control how people will react to an unknown animal when it runs up to them, especially without their owner nearby. I don't know your dog, I don't know their triggers, I don't know what they want. It's not a phobia, but I have a mistrust and fear around dogs since I witnessed my sister get attacked by a "service dog".

I also noticed that more and more dog owners are getting offended when I tell them I don't want their unleashed animal near me.

If you want your dog to be off leash, as they should have time for that, there are designated dog parks for that. Or your own yard.