i was the one who originally posted the dogs in the deer woods post and thought it would be appropiate if i said i had no intentions of starting this.i was just wanting to tell a story of what happened and ask a question about whether the scent of a dog will bother a deer.i by NO means would ever shoot someones dog whether i knew who it belonged to or not.yes it is frustrating when it happens but tomorrow is another day.you never know that dog may push a big buck to you.i do agree that you should talk to the dogs owner and request it be tied up while your in the woods.