u/Independent-Math-561

We were at Puhinui reserve yesterday and there was quite a quite big dog off lead and the owner was barely seen (we saw the two of them get out together of the car). Due to past experiences I am terrified of being attacked again. My dog and I have been in a situation where we were surrounded by 3 dogs and I had to pick him up and literally kick the other dogs away until the owner called them away. I’ve also nearly had my hand torn off by a dog. I love dogs with all my heart but seeing a bigger dog off lead triggers something in me to get the hell out of there.