Reply #9: I had one of those bull cops approach my dog which I tied to

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a bike rack before going into a convenience store. It was sort of a routine for us. We would both get our exercise, then I went in for a drink which we both would share if we needed it. Like I said, it was a routine. You saw me and my dog heading for the convenience store and you knew what we were going to do. I would tie her up for not more than the 3 to 5 minutes it took me to retrieve the drink and get back. She whined and barked when I was gone (I think she was abandoned as a pup) and I hope to get her confidence long enough to break her of that habit. However, she's a sweetheart and would pipe down if anyone gave her attention.

So, one time this bull cop approaches us as I tied her down. "Do you mind if I pet her?" I said, no, she's friendly. When I got back the cop said my dog growled at him. I knew he was lying. My dog has never growled at anyone under those kind of circumstances. She doesn't even need a sedative when they clip her nails at the vet. But I saw his agenda.

I stopped taking those walks when we tried to go back again and I saw him and his buddy waiting on a side street waiting to give out speeding tickets. I saw him just as he looked at his buddy, said something, then they both headed off in the direction of the convenience store.

That was it for me. Incredible the number of ways these people try to curtail your outside activities.