Hi, so this is my first time posting but could really do with some advice. I was walking home yesterday late at night (about 11pm), I live on a small cul-de-sac and has just turned the corner when I saw my neighbour with his dog off the lead. I was walking along the pavement towards my house when the dog comes running up to me, growling. It then bit me hard on the shin.
I was very surprised and taken aback as I was really not expecting it. Realising what happened he called the dogs name, but it jumped up at me again, I was carrying a bag, so I used it to shield my legs. He then came over and grabbed the dog and walked away, saying nothing. I was very shocked and my leg was hurting so I just quickly walked home.
I was wearing jeans and the dog is small so the bite did not break my skin but the area is very bruised and swollen. Had I been wearing shorts or thinner trousers it would definitely have broken the skin.
I really don't know what to do about this. I've had issues with this neighbour in the past so really don't want to rock the boat but I'm concerned that next time it could be a child just walking along. Any advice is much appreciated. X