Report the dog and its owner to animal control and the police!

go back and visit with them. I've had more companions than I have fingers and toes and never was one of them agressive. We teach our dogs. Even when we don't know it we teach them. The average dog has the vocabulary of a 4 year old human and the comprehension of a 10 year old. Let to themselves they become The Lord Of the Flies. Raise them as you would a child and they behave like a child.

It would be better to teach them than report them. For them and for any other animals they come in contact with.

Usually when I encounter a free roaming dog I simply face them, put Jack behind me and tell them to GO HOME! You'd be surprised at how well that works.

Of course I'm sure that I'll find the exception to that rule if I keep walking several miles a day . . .

providing that your neighbors are reasonable and open to learning.

I'm glad you were able to protect your dog Jack too. I once got shredded by a Chow. I had him hanging off of my left forearm. The dog had been abused and ended up being put down. I went to the ER and got checked out. Fortunately I didn't need any stitches or anything. They did give my some antibiotics though. Again, I hope your arm heals quickly.

and bandages to keep it in contact with the scratches for the next few days. I've been around the block a few times so a few scratches although deep don't bother me.

tried to ram my front wheel. It was tough trying to outrun a dog on a steep hill.

In any event, sounds like you might need to get things checked out. Good luck.

moving car to get me. Didn't work out to well for the dog . . .

I also had one get wedged between the front fender and tire. Not the best smell I've experienced; a mix of dog hair and rubber. It took the fight right out of him tho.

protection. I'm always amazed at how well all the dogs get along at the beach. I finally realized it's because in the huge open space, there are no territorial indicators of any kind.
Kinda makes you want to eliminate all human borders too!

with chain link. Still a fence but not a wall.

Obviously you are going to need assurance from your neighbor that his dog will not be able to get over your fence ever again, if the aggressive dog gets another chance at all.

I’d get the antibiotics if you can. It might save you from scarring

As for scarring I grew up on a small farm in S Texas and at 75 I'm not the least bit concerned about appearances. I'm way past worryin' 'bout bein' purty.

Like cellulitis!

I would not ignore this bite and yes, that is what it was a bite.

If the op has blood dripping down his arm, it means it was a bite that punctured the skin.

your last sentence.

But you know what to do and that will do the trick.

Do take care!

I'll call later.

For your own health and well-being, avoid infections. In my state, reporting dog bites are mandatory.

I've had more than one run-in with dogs. And know people who have had horrific encounters with aggressive dogs. If the dog came over a fence, don't leave your little dog out by itself.

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Go to the hospital.

I'd counsel you to take it a step further and consult a personal injury attorney - your hospital bills, emotional damage, etc.

Finally, file a police report.

Having a verified 3rd party record and report is essential for future issues and for any further action.

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No kidding.

Get to a doctor would you?

It is required that this dog be quarantined in YOUR state!