I always carry Muzzle (mace for dogs). You never know if a loose dog is friendly or not until it is too late. If he isn't, picking your dog up is not going to help. An aggressive dog with attack while you are holding your dog and you will be injured, too.
We have a very strict leash law here and I will report people who constantly violate it. If the dog is a nuisance, not dangerous, I will usually speak to the owner first. I try to be polite and approach it like I am concerned the dog is going to get stolen, hit by a car, etc. |