I'm so sorry you hurt your ankle trying to get away from those awful dogs. Shame on that owner.
Have you tried walking with the button-opening umbrella to open suddenly with a whoosh and hold between your dogs and oncoming dogs to dissuade them. It has worked for me every time I've used it. They usually back off and go the other way but if not, at least they don't get past it and you don't get so scared knowing it will keep your babies safe. I think a dog would have to be rabid or in the full red zone to try to get past seeing that big black thing open, blossom out before them with that noise and keep coming with such force & determination as to get through it.
Use the RICE protocol on that ankle ASAP, doctor if gets really painful/swollen, toes go blue or white, etc.
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