althought its not really an irrational fear, it was developed over years of being barked at/chased/attacked by dogs.

"oh, its just being friendly, it wont bite you" the owner chearfully shouts as his mutt has me pinned up agast the wall.

it other people are allowed to walk around with a rabid beast on a bit of string then i shout be allowed to walk around with a crossbow :mad: