Every now and again when I am out fell running, I encounter a dog which jumps at me (or worse). In my experience, these occasions tend to be accompanied by a range of observations by the dog owner. Here are some examples to get this thread going:
1. "It's OK. He won't bite" [usually said as I'm staring at the dog's sharp teeth and wide open jaw...]
2. "He's just a puppy" [most times, this is said about a huge dog such as an alsation chasing after me]
3. "He's only playing" [ditto]
4. "It's because you're running" [this is invariably offered as the explanation for why a dog is leaping all over me as if it is somehow my fault]

You get the idea. I am sure there are others ..........