I surprised a woman and her dog as I rounded a blind bend in the trail. I see hers wasn’t leashed either. I’m abeam already saying a pleasant hello when I notice her eyes go wide and it dawns on me that my lagging dog has popped into view. “Oh he’s awright”, I try to defuse any perceived anxiety. “Oh it’s him I’m worried about”. She makes an unsuccessful lurch. “BASIL will attack anything…”, and sure enough he’s now running flank to flank with mine who must out weigh this charger 2:1 easy. Well. I’m thinking. I know what would break him of that. Turn em’ loose!