I am a runner in a rural neighborhood. Many of my neighbors let their dogs out off-leash in an unfenced yard. For the most part, the dogs don't roam much. But they do sometimes come running toward me, barking with barred teeth and raised hair (especially if my dog is on-leash with me).
My question: What's the best way to handle this situation to avoid being bitten or attacked? And should my approach be different depending on whether I'm alone or with my dog?
My question: What's the best way to handle this situation to avoid being bitten or attacked? And should my approach be different depending on whether I'm alone or with my dog?