Fire Extinguishers have been found to be almost as effective as firearms, and here are some other suggestions. The author, Merritt Clifton, writes on animals of all types and has been collecting stats on dog bites and maulings for over 30 years.
http://www.animals24-7.org/2017/06/25/15-real-life-tips-for-surviving-a-dog-attack/
great article, thanks for posting it.
“Pits and Rotts, together with their recognizable mixes, make up about 7% of the U.S. dog population, but account for 70% of the fatalities and 83% of the disfigurements.”
i guess that answers my questions.
i don’t think i could carry a fire extinguisher with my on walks with my yorkie, but i will start carrying my bear spray. If the problem the article states with pepper spray is the small size, then the larger can of bear spray might be effective enough.