My strategy is avoiding big dogs completely. I know this is overkill--most big dogs are friendly. But I am not willing to take any chances with dogs that I do not know. I am haunted by little Dior's story, and so many others that I have read on YT. It is a sad thing to have to do, but that has been my choice.
I like the idea of strollers, which provide protection, but I have not gone that route.
I do walk Edie daily--about one mile. I am on constant alert for big dogs, and I often take detours to avoid dogs that I see coming our way. |