Mikey almost got full-on attacked

[Karen]

It is good she is well trained enough to listen when the owner calls her. Maybe you could suggest she get a tie-out for the dog for when she wants to let her out, just so others with dogs know she cannot make it all the way to the sidewalk.

[happylabs]

Wow, you are not over-exaggerating at all. I would be VERY upset. The owner needs to keep the dog on a leash with collar. VERY irresponsible on her part!!!

Poor Mikey. He wanted to be friends! Pick him up and give him a cuddle for me please.

I would talk to the neighbor. Next step would be call the authorities.

Do you live near a road at all??? I would never let my dog out like that without a collar/leash.

[Queen of Poop]

I'm so sorry you had such an awful encounter with that dog. At least she listened, but not before scaring the crap out of you - not fair. I'd speak to the woman if it would do any good, otherwise just always keep your guard up when passing by.

Glad you're both ok. Give Mikey a big hug, it'll make you both feel better.

[Scooter's Mom]

I'm glad Mikey (and you!) are okay. Things like this is why I get my hubby to walk Jadie, I am so scared of something happening and not being able to defend her.

[chocolatepuppy]

Very scarey! I'm glad Mikey's ok. This is the reason I don't walk my dogs, other irresponsibly owned dogs. Mine do have a fence, but I'd love to walk them. Can you try and avoid certain houses, maybe a different route?

[Freedom]

Geepers! Walks are supposed to be fun, not stressful. Can you take a different route and avoid this house? I know that may not be possible. What about the other side of the street? Do you have treats with you on walks - maybe tossing one will distract the dog in another event. I hope you've calmed down, by now.

You know, Mikey's reaction probably also helped calm the other dog.

I'm glad you and Mikey are fine.

[Roxyluvsme13]

Like I said on Facebook, this is awful. I'm really glad Mikey is okay. But I agree with you, if you have a dog aggressive dog, and you know about it, put the dog on a LEASH! People can be so stupid sometimes.

I have the stray dog (and cats!) problem here, at least be glad there was someone to call that dog off of Mikey, with Brennan we just have to run or kick at the dog or something to get it to go away :/.

I'd report this woman to someone and get her cited to obey the freakin' leash law or I'd take another route if you could.