Yes, a walk — plus alcohol and potentially dangerous animal — would totally creep me out too. Good for you for declining. In my case, living in a city of millions, with “exit” routes (via public transit) every couple of blocks, the walk I proposed would’ve been happening in very public environs. If he’d recommended something else that involved a similarly public setting with easy escape options and no pressure for me to consume food/drinks (which might be drugged), I would’ve appreciated that. At the end of the day, I guess we all have different comfort zones. Thank you for sharing your perspective! :)