Are you afraid of zombies as well? I mean, man. I walk my dog in a park where unleashed dogs are common despite the town's leash law. I keep mine on leash for fear he might run in front of a car, but let him approach the loose dogs and say hello. He enjoys this more than any other part of the walk. I think you need to buck up and quit wishing the world to meet your own apparently paranoid mindset. It is relatively easy to know by body language what a dog's intentions are and you, with your fear, make yourself and your dog a tempting target for any really aggressive dog you might encounter. I feel sympathy for your husband obliged to run to rescue his childish mate.
Are you afraid of zombies as well? I mean, man. I walk my dog in a park where unleashed dogs are common despite the town's leash law. I keep mine on leash for fear he might run in front of a car, but let him approach the loose dogs and say hello. He enjoys this more than any other part of the walk. I think you need to buck up and quit wishing the world to meet your own apparently paranoid mindset. It is relatively easy to know by body language what a dog's intentions are and you, with your fear, make yourself and your dog a tempting target for any really aggressive dog you might encounter. I feel sympathy for your husband obliged to run to rescue his childish mate.