Yes, I have known some fine dogs, and actually had a pit bull run up behind me on a country road a long time ago. He scared me to death, but I thought being friendly might be prudent. He responded to a soft voice and followed me. I had no idea who he belonged to, but he adopted me and became my shadow for about a year. He would even lie down across the front door when I was in the house. He was guarding me. I did love that dog, but he too was liable to attack at any time. He would jump any dog that came around and he went for the throat. I never fully trusted him. My encounter with dogs is limited to those who belong to people I know well.
“My encounter with dogs is limited to those who belong to people I know well.”
Yes, agreed, I think that’s the best advice.
And right now, with the reappearance of rabies I am wary of stray cats too. I used to pet any one I’d see, and got a few scratches along the way. But no more, sadly. I remember having to tell my kid that too, it really made me sad.