I walk my dog between 5am and 6am every morning and am appalled at the amount of people who let their dogs off the leash to run around while they are being walked.

If these people are too lazy to hold them then don't take them out of the yard.

I have a leash on my dog constantly. I don't wish other dogs to run up to me and my dog and I don't want my dog to fight at any time, but I do carry a walking cane and will use it if needed.