Prob should include this in the 'workplace story' thread, but has a certain place on this one. True story; once worked on a giant IT project for HMRC in the days before it was called HMRC. Customs officers got seconded to us for a month at a time to test the new system. This one Scottish guy...
Can I suggest you take the simple precaution of carrying a tennis ball in your pocket. At the first sign of dog approaching, simply wave aforesaid tennis ball around while yelling GOOOOD BOY! Chuck the ball in one direction while legging it in the opposite direction. Job done! :moo: