It's been another scorching weekend, and the parks have been packed with families. And it's been perfect weather for taking your dog for a walk.
Many dog owners love to take advantage of the wide open green spaces in parks to exercise their pets. And when they exercise their dogs, a large proportion of owners like to take them off their leads, so they can let off steam.
But what if your unleashed dog bothers one of those families playing in the park? What if your reassurance that your soft old Great Dane is "only being friendly" when he's got his paws on the shoulders of a terrified nine-year-old girl who's scared of dogs doesn't really cut through?