That's very useful information Bonzo, thank you. (And how is Dreamy by the way?)
Round here in this village there are dozens of dog-walking residents, and usually they abide by the rules. But even the friendliest of dogs sometimes insist on jumping up to greet me, covering my trousers in mud!
I do like dogs, but have never owned one. I like to pat and speak to them, but jumping up at me? No.
Actually, a huge boxer type of dog burst into my bungalow the other day when I opened my front door. His owner was nowhere to be seen. He inspected every room in my house, grinning at me in an amusing way. (He was very friendly,luckily - no growling or biting.). Then he exited onto my front lawn and left me a giant heap of smelly poo to clear up. Now that IS unacceptable. However, a neighbour grabbed him and read his tag thing, then phoned his owner on her mobile. He was taken home immediately.