I own a dog but wouldn't hesitate to defend myself quickly. With certain breeds, you don't get much time to figure out intentions. Some people walk their dog off leash (against code), and think it's just fine when they charge other people (often children) ... "Oh sorry, he just wants to play." I walk mine off leash too, where appropriate, but she's a lab and sticks to me and listens. One time jogging, I had a little ankle biter pester me and I punted it halfway across the street. The lady "walking" it 50 feet away didn't say shit.
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