That’s how I feel. I was with all the pit-bull supporters here until I took my maltipoo on a walk around Greenlake a few weeks ago. Lots of dogs there. Some very friendly, some less so, but nothing “bad”. Then I walk towards the mens room at the south end of the lake and I get within a foot of a guy’s pit bull and it tried to tear my dog apart. If I had had a gun, I’d have shot it, no questions asked. My dog jumped out of the way just in time and was shaking and scared to death.
Next time I go there I will bring one of those mini-baseball bats. The dog leash will be in one hand and the bat in the other. Any dog that makes a move of that type towards my dog will get it right across the side of the head. Again, no questions asked.
A pitbull is so stupid that even a baseball bat upside the head might not stop it. I saw one chew a baseball bat in half, not to mention a car bumper.
Make sure it is made out of solid metal.
Get the metal version and a good can of pepper spray...
Doggie gets the bat, owner gets the spray
I carry a long Maglite on my walks; Less obvious than a bat, and probably more effective. You can buy crenulated heads for them.
Actually, you can go into any farm supply store and buy a cattle prod fairly cheap.
They come in several lengths.
I’d say a 4 footer would be most practical.
The extra benefit is that if the owner gets “upset” about you zapping the attacking dog, you can nail him, next.
They both survive it and learn valuable lessons.