Proud parent

Took a walk along my favourite river path today. It is signposted but very few people seem to use it and so there's not much disturbance. Was surprised therefore when a dog appeared on the path ahead with a stick in its mouth but no sign of an accompanying human. Next thing I know it approaches me with its tail wagging and then jumps up and sinks its teeth into my arm. Man appears from river (goodness only knows what he was up to but he looked a bit furtive) and to his credit apologised, and then disappeared again. Luckily the skin isn't broken - don't think I'll be frothing at the mouth, but watch this space - but I'm left with a bit of a bruise. Thank goodness for swan babies.