whew! I've almost got bitten by a dog!

Hi princess! Woah! That was really a terrifying moment. It's good that you and the baby haven't got bitten. The owners shouldn't really let their dogs be out of the gate or let them loose from the chains if they know that their dogs likes to chase people passing by. I'm really glad that you have survived that incident. Well, you should really warn your neighbors about their dogs. You said, you like to pick up a small stone or pebble to be thrown towards the dogs, but that was not a good idea since it will just make the dogs more furious and angry. The better way is just what you did, just continue walking but keep yourself alert. Well, I was told by my mom that whenever I will be chase by a dog, just pray for Saint Roch or San Roque, the patron saint of dogs. Just keep on pronouncing his name, like "San Roque San Roque San Roque..." or "San Roque help me". I already been chased by a dog too but fortunately I was never been bitten also. Aside from pronouncing the saint's name, there's also one thing I have been thought during those situation, that is to "bite your tounge", just a slight one and keep it that way while you are passing the dogs. Haha! I don't know how it can really helps but still I do that. Another thing which my mom always do is to bring an umbrella all the time she goes out, it can serve as protection. Well, just learn from it and take care of yourself always. God bless! Happy myLotting!

People who have dogs should keep their dogs in their own area, most especially if the dogs are the biting type. There are dogs that really bite and you don't want to take chances.

Of late, most of the dogs I know are pretty friendly. They always come up to smell. I guess that's their way of sizing you up. I'm sure nowadays most of the dogs have had their shots. When I was young-er, I did have experiences similar like yours. And like what you did, standing perfectly still would help you not get bitten.

I've experienced the some thing.i was chased by 3 dogs at once.i ran hard.who had a dog finally came out and saved me. i hate dog.

Hello Princess, I know how you feel, When I was thirteen I experienced that feeling, It really scare the hell out of me and As I grew I've been traumatized with dogs. I'm afraid getting bitten LOL. I'm 19 now and still scared with dogs, but not toy dogs like shitzu, maltice, chihuahua or terrier because they are really adorable compare to Siberian huskie, German shepered, American bulldog these dogs are really huge LOL. just sharing, have a nice day.

Thats pretty scary indeed. Once when i was still small i had the same experiencei im walking going home when a neighbors dog furiously attacked me im lucky enough to dodge it and found some stones to throw at the dog i used all my strength just to hit him. And i did after he retreated a bit i stand up and ran as fast as i can not to mention i still have some stones in my hand just in case he ran after me ;)

Oh..good to know that your neighbor came just right in time. You must warn your neighbor. Here in our place,stray dogs are not allowed and you can even report it to the barangay officials or tanod(guards). You are so lucky dear...thanks God for that.

Hi OP, I am so scared of "askals" or even house dogs. i can't imagine the feeling of being bitten by a dog. i am so scared about the thought of those who suffered from rabies ewwwwww. just the thought of it shakes me. thanks god that you were not bitten. hugs for you my friend!

yes, i've encountered this situation several times, almost every house have a dog in our village, no matter you go to anywhere, you can hear the yip, it is so terrible to walk alone, breeding dog to prevent thief, most of time, the dog can't recognize the discrimination between a good egg and baddy, even bit a familiar sometimes

When I was about 16, I had a friend that had a very large dog. I think it was a cattle dog, but I can't remember for certain. At any rate, I had been to her house and around this dog many times. One day I was walking home with my friend. She had a very long driveway. Her dog met us at the end and was walking back with us. The dog started low growling at me. I immediately told my friend the dog was upset for some reason and I thought the dog would try and bite me. She said, no way. We kept walking and went into her house. I turned to sit down at the kitchen table and the dog grabbed me by the thigh. Luckily, my friend's father was in the kitchen and got the dog off, but I was always very leery of big dogs after that. I kind of got over it, but I still won't approach a big dog without knowing the owners and the dog. Any dog that starts that low growl is getting ready to bite.

Hi pricess. Yes i completely agree. They shouldnt let their dogs at loose. I could imagine how terrified you are specially, you have a baby around. It must have been the summer heat that made those guys agitated and furious Thankfully a neighbor of yours came to your rescue. I have been bitten once when i was a kid and thankfully its our dog and im sure it isnt infected rabies. But we can never be so sure, if you get bitten by one it is best to be vaccinated just to be sure.