We took our dog to Shrewsbury. I'm pretty sure he liked it, lots of tail wagging and looking pleased with himself. Lots and lots of people seemed happy to see him. Loads of adults stopping to say hello to him, hardly passing a word to me or who ever was walking him at the time. So I guess for lots of people dogs are welcome at festivals. Perhaps if you find their presence so difficult you should only go to festivals where dogs are not allowed? That way you are not taking away any thing from people who do like dogs around.

I know there are a few cases of people getting bitten by dogs, but I would bet there are many more cases of people being harmed by drunks, so that would appear to be a more pressing issue if you are interested in protecting people. I don't like being around loads of drunk people, so even though I like real ale I don't go to beer festivals. Cars on sites are also a major risk, so perhaps your attentions should go there too.

Or ban dogs and see the number of people suporting folk festivals drop by a fair amount.