Jogger
Why don't they move out of the way? They can. But they usually run straight ahead, which is easy for us to calculate. Our dog doesn't. In sport, by the way, the following rule applies almost everywhere: the slower runner gives way. But if everyone shows a little consideration, no one breaks a sweat. This means that we call the dog over, put it on a leash if necessary, and we can also expect the jogger not to kick the dog if it jumps in front of him because we saw it too late.
Why don't they just stop?
Many dog owners ask this question when they meet runners on the paths. The answer is simple: it interrupts the running rhythm and ultimately also interferes with the build-up of fitness. Especially if it happens more often. It is therefore sportingly fair to call the dog over so that the runner is not endangered by tripping over the dog, possibly being bitten in an emergency or being forced to interrupt his run because he knows about the risks or because he is afraid. Free-roaming dogs, by the way, are the biggest nuisance for runners. Frequent complaints to the authorities lead to increased controls and ultimately to an extension of the free-range ban! Therefore: Be nice to each other.