I was walking with 2 dogs today (one mine, one a friends) and we encountered 2 bullmastiff-type dogs at a gate between the woods and a field. The other owner called his dogs back but was ignored. I signalled to my dogs to continue walking (in the opposite direction) when the 2 bullmastiffs can hurtling over. I stood by my dogs who had a bit of a sniff and looked as if they were about to walk on when the 2 bullmastiffs became very aggressive towards one of my dogs. My dog tried to hide behind my legs, which meant I got scratched by the other dogs.
I sent my dog across the field (he has a very good away command) and he waited for me at a distance. The owner of the 2 bullmastifs eventually got the attention of his dogs and moved away from us. He apologised and said that his dogs have a tendency to attack if they get within 6 feet of any other dog!
I then noticed that he didn't appear to have a lead for either dog and one wasn't even wearing a collar.
Do you think it is reasonable to contact a dog warden about this incident, even if only to warn other dog walkers in the area?