I took the girls out this morning for a walk before church as it was cool out. On the way back, this lady came the other way with this huge black dog.(it look like a malamute/lab mix) The dog was pulling her and clearly in control. Her dog looked like he wanted to eat mine, so I picked up my girls when they came by. As the lady walked by, she said in a condescending way, "well, that's one way to handle it." What she said made me mad,:angry: but I did not respond. I feel like I did the right thing. I'm just wondering how you or your fluffs may have responded. Thanks.
Your response was wise. :thumbsup: I have read about so many dog attacks online this summer and heard about so many locally, too. Scary! I carry pepper spray on my walks, now. We have a lab in our neighborhood that has always been super friendly to everyone. Last year, a gal and her Bichon approached the Lab....like every other day....she was petting the Lab like all the other times. Out of nowhere, he snapped. As she was petting him, he tore into her Bichon. Nobody could stop the attack. The Bichon did live, but, had a long and awful recovery physically. Emotionally, I'm sure the attack affected her Bichon, too.

So, now, I won't take any chances, period. I don't let any other dogs approach mine. I just can't take the risk, I've heard too many horror stories.
Also, a terrier mix approached Cody a couple of years ago...tail wagging. The owner said, "oh, he's a sweetheart," the next thing I know he jumps up on Cody's back and kicks him in the back hard one time! Oh, I was so upset. Thank goodness, Cody was okay. But, I learned any size of dog and any seemingly sweet temperament, I don't trust it. I literally say to people, "please, keep your dog away from mine."