I don't take anything with me. I don't walk my dogs in my parents area, but when I used to in the area I lived in before I just went by myself. Pepper spray works though if you want to use something.
When I have had dogs come at me whether or not my dogs are with me, I stand firm and yell at the dog "NO!" and I don't turn my back until I know they are off and running the other way. *knock on wood* I've never been attacked, and thats worked with several breeds including pitt bulls.
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