The Jack Russell was definately a reason to have dogs neutered, my goodness, he could bonk for Britain. Poor Woody, he kept looking up to tell me what was going on, me saying " NO, leave it " Yet again, no lead appeared. One of the girls eventually ran up and said sorry, carried him back to the group, then put him down upon which he high tailed it back to Woody, This scenario carried on for some distance, I just carried on walking with ours on leads. Eventually I thought what the heck, let them both off, Willow just ran in front out of the way. Woody stayed close, the J/R then came back for another try, Woody having had enough turned round and gave him a right ear bashing, not to bite, just to warn him off. Hurray, the group swung into action at last and retrieved their dogs, I think it was obvious I wasn't best pleased.
Walk then resumed to a lovely jaunt.
We walk the canal at some point each day, the dogs know the routine, anyone approaching they come back to me, sit into the side whilst people, bikes etc. pass by. The number of users that tell me "what good dogs, aren't they well behaved" is great, I feel that I must have done something right. Just wish other folk would sometimes be so considerate. There, my moan for the day.
I still believe dogs should be on a lead in confined spaces such as tow paths etc., open fields are different, however one thing about tiny yappers they can be easily launched preferably in the direction of the drink 
