Mike wrote in message
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If you see what you perceive to be as an untrained dog on a lead. Look at
the other end of that lead and you will see an untrained owner.

Mike

Too true! Both dog and owner need training. It most certainly can be done
.... I train my cat (or cats) to behave better than most dogs (and some of
their owners!) I have seen. If you can't train the owner/your friend
(perhaps understandable), then ask that the dog be kept on a lead.
You have a well-tended garden; the least you can ask of your visiting friend
is that they have a well-tended dog.
You may decide to have Diplomacy .. or self-defence classes first!
Good luck .. sounds like you deserve it!
Spider