I wonder what the purpose of the leash law is? Is it to keep dogs from jumping up on other people? I found, when walking my retired racing greyhound that lots of times people would just charge up to her and start patting her on the head, petting her...despite my protests that she was a newly adopted racer and her disposition was unknown. Most unnerving was the parents that would just allow their kids to run over to her and hug on her! I would end up struggling to pull my dog away and begging the parent to restrain their child!
To keep the dogs under control, of course.
You need a special leash for greyhounds, don't you - given their sleek head and all?
The leash laws are to cut down on dogs running free, getting hit by cars, yes, jumping on people and other dogs, and a whole lot of other reasons. It's a good law in an inperfect world, however, as dogs need to be able to run free for exercise, and many dog owners lobby for this right.
In your situation, you may actually think about getting a "working dog: please don't touch" coat, as that will stop most people from just running up and petting.
But as time goes on, I sure hope your new doggie friend becomes acclimated to people very soon. Best thing, actually, is to create opportunities for her to have as much human contact as possible.
We could propose a leash law on them!
My daughter loves dogs. But she has been taught since she was a pup to always ask the owner first if she can approach a dog. It's just common courtesy and common sense.
hmmm, perhaps a leash for the wife every time she walks by a shoe store!