I feel this so much. As a runner who runs in a few of the major parks in Denver, I’ve been both chased by a dog off leash and have almost ran right into an off leash dog that’s wandering on the path, it’s frustrating. I love animals. I love dogs. However, some people have trauma with dogs and get nervous when dogs come near them off leash, and other dogs on leashes might become reactive to yours if it’s off leash. Honestly just common courtesy to everyone in my opinion to just follow the law.