although it of course also may happen in normal traffic, dogs, children, bikes, and other joggers suddenly appearing in your path can happen a few dozen times on a long run, if you're in a crowded place.
Dogs are the worst. As a former dog owner I know what it's like to love one, but they're still territorial animals and a considerable safety concern when not properly leashed or fenced. Older runners have even been mauled to death by dogs whose owners didn't see fit to restrain them.
xiaoma|10 years ago