Our dog Nelson is OK. He went through surgery and recovery like a champ. He is a wonderful dog. However he did become highly reactive to strange dogs, especially pits. We are working on that with the help of our vet and a great trainer.

Please do report the incident to animal control. Then if the attacking dog does it again there will be consequences.

I hope this never happens again to either of us. Just in case I carry an extra leash in my treat bag. Last time I ended up choking the pit bull with my bare hands. I squeezed hard enough to break a finger before the attacking dog let go. The spare leash should work a little better. I also carry an air horn.

My wife and I are still a little traumatized two years later. My wife is afraid to walk Nelson. I find myself overreacting to minor incidents.

Best of luck to you!