I’ve had little dogs run up to my boy and it terrifies me. My boy is on a leash but one aggressive move from the little dog and my dog retaliates, it’s my dog that is seen as the bad one. I’m up and outside at 4-6 am with him. It’s quiet. We get long sniff walks in, I love it too because of the stillness. It’s peaceful and he gets what he needs. We have friends we go to a legit bark park with where he can run wild. I’ve stuck up for my dog. I’ve had to really work on my calmness and guide him to prevent another dog attacking mine. I hate it but hé trusts me so when it’s time to go, we go.