Thank GOD we have a STATE WIDE leash law here in Tennessee! The dog owner is ALWAYS responsible for what the dog does, yes even WAY out in the country!
BTW, Your yelling should be dirrected at the dog, not the owner, (you are trying to stop a threat). Laws should be there to "keep the peace". In order for that to happen they have to be used and sometimes the police just don't want to be bothered with that whole "protect and serve" thing!
I would tell you how we handle that kind of dog here, but there are too many folks that think all dogs should be cuddled.
