Well, I will tell you one thing i learned over the many years i am "owned" by yorkies: I AM A FUSSY MOMMA!
I walk my little kids at the beach often, by myself, with husband, with family friends, does not matter, everyone knows our "protocol".
Every time we get closer to any larger unkown dogs , larger than ours, we pull away... i have been called names for doing this but i rather be safe than sorry !
Another day it happened at Revere beach, hubby and i and 3 furry kids staying in line at the Kelly's stand, comes a guy with a "sniffing" boxer, i withdrew first and made sure the owner noticed i am not 'for business" and my husband followed the procedure. The guy felt offended but i took the blame for being a little b**** my self... i really do not care, better to be sure than sorry. It turned out the boxer was sweet and dumb dumb friendly and we made "amendments" afterwords. Now, my doggies are the friendliest towards kids, elderly and anyone who offers a smile ... they just "go for it" and i allow it ! But with bigger dogs i rather be safe than sorry , and your story just confirms it to me ! I will keep my ways ... hah hah ..
XOXO
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