Because this is an area where dogs are supposed to be on a leash.
Long history of friction between birdwatchers and dog owners, that’s why there are specific off-leash areas.
If someone is going to LIE to the police, break the law, and abuse their dog (the way she picked it up) I sure as hell don’t want them having anything to do with my portfolio.
They dislike dogs.
They despise cats.
They fear ferrets.