I was bitten once on the knee by a dog in Montreal many years ago. He was on a leash but the lead was long enough that he could get to the sidewalk where I was walking. I didn't know it was there until it bit my leg. Kinda all done in three or four seconds. I killed it by putting my arms around its neck and cutting off its air. I may have broken its throat or neck because it was dead in under what seemed like two minutes. It was a mutt (50 pounds or so) with an attitude. He just happened to meet a human with an attitude.

I am a dog lover although no longer a dog owner. Sorry, but I lived on reserves and in settlements where dogs either behave or cease to exist. As much as I love the creatures, I have no sympathy for any animal that gratuitously attacks people. Period.

As for festivals, I don't think the dogs are there for the music. So, why cart Rover along? Working dogs are another matter entirely.

That's all I have to say about it.

PS I've lived around dogs for most of my life.