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99% of the dogs I encounter while walking my little Yorkie are not dangerous to me or to her.

But, just as some people are truly dangerous, some dogs are the same.

My yorkie was attacked by a pit bull last year. I managed to pick her up before he got her, but then, he attacked me.
All I had was my bare hands at the time, but I managed to back him down.
I've been around dogs all my 67 years, and pretty much understand what scares them.
Besides that, he could instinctively tell that I meant him harm.

I go armed now. I have no intention of letting a dog harm me or my Yorkie.
My first approach is to find out if the dog really is a danger. If so, I'll try pepper spray.
If actually needed, I'll use my gun or knife. But only if really necessary.

I agree that some people see any god that approaches as dangerous.
A 1 year old golden Lab barks and runs to us at full speed every time she sees my Yorkie.
Actually, she does present a danger to my Yorkie due to being clumsy.
All I have to do is get in front and make sure she hits me, not the little Yorkie. Then she settles down.

But the pit bull that attacked us is truly a dangerous animal. I would be foolish to hesitate.
Now the pit bull we met at the vet's last week.... I think he wanted to come home with us.