Fear Aggression

We had a friend who had a lab. This lab was docile as could be for a lab. One day out of the blue she decided she wasn't happy. Unfortunately there were several kids playing in the yard. Even though they were playing on the other side of the yard, this dog decided it didn't like the commotion. My 5 year old daughter took the brunt of it's displeasure. Besides biting several of the kids, the dog attacked my 5 year old, biting her face several times, tearing a portion of her nose in the process. Many trips to the plastic surgeon were necessary to repair the damage. Fortunately, today she is not afraid of dogs and owns two herself, but it was still traumatic. Yes, the dog was put down by animal control....Still....Please do not take an aggressive dog out in public without proper precautions. Doing what you've described is not only dangerous to others but irresponsible as well. Posting publicly that you are doing so could come back to bite you in the rear if your dog bites someone..while I applaud your commitment to your pet, please be responsible.....Dennis