I live in a nice suburban neighboorhood. Many people have dogs. Most of the people have electric fenses, traditional fences (wood), or keep thier dogs leashed when outside. There are several, thouhg that do not do anything. I have a small Caviler King Charles Spaniel. When I take her for walks I know there are streets to avoid because in the past the free roaming dogs have come up to us. My dog is very shy and will run around me. The free roaming dogs wll usually chase her and it's very scary.

Yesterday while taking her for a walk a neighboor yelled- "hey buddy! get back here." I turned to see a small white dog running at us. Since it was about hte same size as my dog I thought I'd stop it from running into the street. Instead it snarled and lunged at my dogs neck! In the scuffle I was able to get my dog up, but buddy was still snarling. The owners came by and laughed and said "I'm sorry, and told her dog not to do that again" Said owner then picked up her dog and placed it back on her lawn. (again, no leash, no fence).

So what do you redditors do about the freeroaming dogs? tl;dr: My dog was attacked bu tunhurt by an off leash, unfenced dog.

Edit: I have no fence, but my deck has gates. My dog sits and suns herself on the gate, but is not allowed anywhere outside without a leash. She has broken off leash once (the leash broke) I think she felt the sudden loss of resistance and stopped (she was chasing a rabbit). After that I always check the leash before taking her out.

Edit 2 I once saw a very small yorkie puppy cross the street to "greet" us. I chased it and caught it. I called the owner and it turns out we were in the owners yard. So basicly the owner lets her dog roam free and it crosses the street byitself all the time!