Mary I am so glad you are mostly okay! I ride at a park with an open leash section (mountain bike) and it amazes me how clueless some dog owners are. The signs everywhere say off leash dogs MUST be under voice control but only about 50% are, the popular dogs sections I always ride slow but still have had some close calls. I am mindful but still worry about hurting myself and a dog. as a dog lover too I would be so upset for the dog that he might be hurt and has such an irresponsible owner.