
Originally Posted by
jave
If I were you, I'd do this.
1. Take a video of you, with an indication of the date/time from a incorrigible third party like a TV, and a letter of complaint clearly shown with the words, and you dropping the letter into the dog owner's mailbox.
2. Arm yourself if need be against the animal.
3. Make sure that there's a comprehensive video of you getting out and the dog suddenly attacking you and you fight back. Make sure you use reasonable force.
This is in defense in case the owners turn douchebag and decide to harass/complain about you/press charges if you injure/accidentally kill their dog. You have evidence that you tried a reasonable approach and their neglect for it, and that you were acting in defense.