why don't you go for a visit without your dog and see how the shepherd is like. like you say, it could be a sweetheart. rather than cut your walks out and be in fear all the time you should go and find out.
the other one that is trying to break the fence down, I would not like that either. I think I might even pay a visit to them too and see if there are any times that they do not have it in the yard and let them know your fears and concerns.
worth a try any way.
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