Sorry to hear that.
You might want to consider picking up some pepper spray. You will probably never use it but it might make your wife feel a bit more secure knowing it is an option.
I got one that clips to your pocket from BassPro. I bought it after the dog and I were cornered by 2 aggressive dogs while walking in a neighboring subdivision. We sat there in the middle of the street surrounded by these dogs who ran out from someone's yard. The homeowners never even bothered to come out and get their dogs under control.
I can't defend my dog against 2 mean dogs so if they had attacked we would have been in trouble.
Don't want to use it, and won't unless a dog actually nips at us, but I am afraid its only a matter of time. Maybe then, the owners will learn to keep their dogs under control.
take your pup somewhere else for romping. go find some trails in a nearby forest (behind your house or other parks, etc). let her have some fun without having to worry about those dam uncivilized dogs in the hood.
nothing better than finding a completely deserted, wide open space and taking off the leash and letting her fetch, run, jump and explore to her hearts content. oh, I do miss those days.
also, you know the importance of socialization for the dog. take her to Seaside for walks, or other spots outside of your neighborhood where you shouldn't run into roaming dogs. I'm sure you already do this often.
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