OT: And you thought the world was sane...

[Wardad]

Several times during our walks I have had to protect my little dog. My wife was walking him alone one time and had a run in with a pit bull.

Picking up the little dog and holding him up high helps, if help is nearby.

I have had to kick some of these attackers. They are easily distracted by hands. A good snap kick connecting the top of the foot to the bottom of the jaw will adjust their attitudes quickly.
I had to threaten one twice to get him to retreat.
I may have broken some doggie jaws.

I have found pepper spray to be much more effective and not harmfull. I have even seen it done on COPS against some dangerous drug dealer dogs.

Pepper Spray the dog and wait for it to blink once. They become pretty sulky and retreat.
I wish that punk skate boarding kid who lost control of his dog had also attacked me. I should have pepper sprayed his mouth.