I suffered an attack on one of my other small dogs a few years back and have been on pins and needles ever since when I walk my dog.
On the advice of a long time member here at YT I started carrying a large pop up umbrella when I take Gracie for a walk. It serves to startle any attacking dog away and also protect Gracie as I try to avert any further entanglement. I would not go out in a neighborhood with other dogs without some kind of defense. There are too many people who have no control of their dogs. I have had people open their front door and their dog just run out at us. You just never know. You can't be too safe. |