DT

http://www.rspca.org.uk/adviceandwel...any/unfamiliar

On the three or so occasions where I've had to deal with aggressive dogs just inhibiting the dogs ability to circle behind me has proven to be enough of a delaying tactic for the owner to enter the immediate equation. The feral dogs I mentioned earlier gave plenty of warning signs and I was able to move away.

Many years ago I used to volunteer at a rescue centre, never had a problem with any of them. But that's due to not being perceived as a threat (at least by the time I got near them). I've either owned or lived with dogs for 33 years of my life, again no problems.

Some random dog that gets spooked, their the ones I have problems with. More to the point it's their owners, even more so the owners that fail to read the dogs body language that clearly indicate fear and discomfort at my presence.