I'm sorry that happened and it must've been scary.

I don't have a dog but I've walked a LOT of them and I'd love to have one. From what I've noticed on MUT's, people can be really irresponsible. I don't get it. If you're walking your dog, communicate with the dog instead of being on the cell phone! The dog doesn't know enough not to get hurt by a cyclist or car so I think it's up to the human to ensure the dog is where it should be.

I run and ride on the same trail. When I run, the dogs are all cute and the walkers don't bother me. When I ride, I realize just how dangerous it is with the dogs running far ahead due to retractable leashes (IF they are leashed) and the people walking all over the trail just not on the side they are supposed to be on.

And no, the pedestrians simply don't get it. Some even think it's funny.