[editor-surveyor]

The best posture in dealing with the dog itself, is to get down on your knee to the dog’s level, and don’t act agressive or fearful. Call him.

I run into dogs like this constantly when doing lot surveys, and find that it is not too difficult to overcome the dog’s lack of training. Dogs are not unapproachable, but you have to be friendly toward them.

After you have made friendly contact, the dog is just an annoyance, not a hazard.

As for the owners, they need to be told to control their dog.

[ozaukeemom]

The last thing I would do with an aggressive dog is get down on my hands and knees to be at its level. Making oneself completely vulnerable with a pit does not seem sensible. But, that is me. I would keep my cats inside too.
Trying to communicate with the neighbor should give an idea of how it will go.

[workerbee]

The best posture in dealing with the dog itself, is to get down on your knee to the dog’s level, and don’t act agressive or fearful. Call him.

You forgot: spread your cheeks and put a pork chop on your back.

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