Smokey the shepherd mix is on leash by his owner’s side. He stands calmly as his owner chats with another morning walker. Suddenly, an unfamiliar dog appears, headed in Smokey’s direction. Fortunately, the medium-sized dog is also on leash, because although Smokey is friendly with people, he’s not always so welcoming with other dogs. As the dog-owner team approaches on the narrow walkway, Smokey lunges. His owner hasn’t been paying attention to either dog, and the leash slips

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