Ed. Note: Last year an off leash dog attacked a beaver (that had to be euthanized) in Rock Creek Park, Park Police were looking for info.
“Dear PoPville,
I was running in Rock Creek (Saturday) when I had a moment that kinda ruined a glorious day: an unleashed dog chased me off the trail, barking and snarling, with flecks of saliva hitting my legs as I danced back into the bushes. I was sure I was going to get bit and mentally calculating which part of my body should take the brunt.
Finally the owner, who had been walking about 50 meters ahead on the trail, with her back turned, came rushing over with a leash and some muttered apology about how this never happens.
My plea: please respect the signs in Rock Creek and leash your dogs. In my years running in the park, I’ve seen too many dogs dart into the bushes chasing wild animals and get lost, end up fighting with other dogs and even try to bite people on the trail. Let’s do what we can to share the space together.