Effective control

I have had several frightening experiences on Bellerive Beach (in the area that is supposed to be dog free). Walking alone at 9 months pregnant having a large dog jump up at my waist was awful...the owner, when he appeared, told me the dog was “just playful”...but experiences like that really leave you feeling shaky about all off-lead dogs. I have had plenty of occasions of dogs running at me or my family only to be told “he/she loves kids”... that’s not effective control. Off lead dogs make it hard to relax and feel safe.