How horriably scarey for you all.
I snatch Milo up whenever we encounter an unknown dog---big, small, doesn't matter.
There's this big Golden in the neighborhood that will NOT stay in his own yard or listen to his people.
Every time I hold Milo away in one arm while holding his collar awaiting his owner to come get him.
Every time he tells me his dog is harmless and I smile and nod.
I won't take any chances just so he feels better.