Orange County has a leash law. Your dog must be on a leash in public. The only exception is if your dog has been fully obedience trained and reliably responds to voice commands. We have multiple people in Delaney Park who seem unaware of this. It’s for everyone’s safety, including your dog’s. Watching your dog be hit by a car, or a speeding e-bike, is not something you want to experience. Getting sued if your dog bites someone may, or may not, be something you worry much about.
KAREN LEVEL: 9/10
REVIEW: This Karen is on a mission to enforce the leash law in Orange County, and she’s not afraid to call out those who dare to let their dogs roam free. Safety is her top priority, but she also wants to make sure everyone knows she’s a responsible dog owner and doesn’t want to get sued.
SCORECARD:
Entitlement: 9/10
Indignation: 8/10
Audacity: 9/10
Unreasonableness: 9/10
PERFORMANCE: 8/10 She may not have the best delivery, but this Karen is determined to make sure everyone follows the leash law, even if it means being a bit of a buzzkill.
VERDICT: This Karen may have good intentions, but her overbearing and self-righteous attitude is enough to make anyone want to let their dog run free.
OPINION: Karen’s concern for safety is admirable, but her approach could use some work. Maybe try a friendly reminder instead of a scolding next time.
BURN HER RESPONSE: Hey Karen, maybe instead of being the leash police, you could focus on training your dog to actually listen to your voice commands. Just a thought.
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