I'd say it really depends on the situation: knowing the dog and the people in the vicinity, and being in a position to accept responsibility if anything goes wr

I'd say it really depends on the situation: knowing the dog and the people in the vicinity, and being in a position to accept responsibility if anything goes wrong. But there's also a question of what we want to optimize for: maximize the average pleasure of the people nearby, minimize the worst-case displeasure of anyone nearby, or some mix. I.M.E. people differ on what that ideal balance is.