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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Gilwen" data-source="post: 2475746" data-attributes="member: 1871">If your wife decides to go the spray route my advice would be to buy a few extra cans and make sure she can use it properly and to be up wind when spraying it (i know sounds obvious but you would be suprised how many ppl actually nail themselves and not the bad guy/thing) and then when she is comfortable about how to use it have her place it where she would have it when walking, then have her get it out and spray it as quickly as possible. Also, prepared for the after effects of the mace because you will most likely recieve some form of dose from it.The main thing is to keep a level head, don't run, do try to calmly leave the area, acting aggressive towards an unknown animal is usually a bad idea especially if the animal thinks it is donminate, keeping yourself a non threat is usually the best course of action. Watch for signs of aggressive behavior from the animals that can tell you the difference between an attack and let's play. Every situation is different. I have personally had both the "I am gonna kick your a$$ dog" and the "Ok i am not gonna hurt you just let me leave" approaches work.  BTW most dogs consider not only their yard and sidewalk theirs but also part of the street.Gil</blockquote>