There are some pretty ferocious dogs in my neighborhood. He hates that vacuum with a passion. It's a helpless feeling, when a 75 pound hairy brute with huge teeth is coming at you and your dog. Usually, they're inside a fence or chained up. There are new and effective products that are made to stop a dog attack, without blinding or injuring another dog, as would pepper spray.

The last thing I need is to worry about is how to stop a dog attack from some of these neighborhood bullies. I've seen all kinds of situations where dogs seem friendly, and then when they get close to your and your dog, things escalate out of control. My pal Zac is a mini schnauzer who weighs in at about 23 pounds.

My little buddy is small, but he's not afraid of anything that wears hair. Do you worry about aggressive dogs as you go out for your walk or morning run. However, if you start the vacuum cleaner, that's a different story. One of the best remedies is a small can of deterrent spray. I've been in some pretty scary situations with dog fights.

The immediate reaction is "How the heck am.