I had a similar episode a couple of days ago with, believe it or not, a dog. The dog was not texting. But the owner had one of those leashes that lets out more and more leash unless you depress a button or something. I dunno. Anyway, he was unaware of the fact that his admittedly adorable dog was slowly-and then, suddenly, quite rapidly--making his way across the crosswalk. Totally clueless owner, looking at a big ship docking along the river. Space cadet. Dog was just bein' a dog., taking what he gave him. I locked up front and back instinctively and wound up stopped about 18 inches from this Corgi, staring up at me. Scared me to death. Everyone stayed upright. Owner apologized, but lot of good that would have done had I killed the dog and broken my collarbone. I wonder if the Corgi is insured?