There was no one about for the first two walks, but on the third walk two men came walking across our path. They were obviously enjoying the scenery and chatting loudly - God I could hear every word as it carried on the breeze! I called the dogs back and again found myself struggling with leads, I think I'll have to go back to using slip leads for walks! We must have been 30ft away but one man raised his stick in appreciation of my getting the dogs back; well hell, Orin was not impressed and barked like hell at him. You know what? I didn't stop him, I read the situation, it was friendly, but Orin saw a stick being raised and I was actually pleased at his response as I do go to the most secluded of places and usually on my own!