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Thank you so much for all the replies to my question. Although people have differing views as to what they would do, the one constant string is that carrying a weapon entails lots of responsibility and very fast dicision making. We are indeed accountable for the outcome of our actions. What I did that day was to turn to face the dog, charge the dog and shout at it as loud as I could. The sucker turned tail and ran away whimpering. In a way I am glad I was not carrying as I might have shot the dog first and regretted it later. I am still learning what to do, when to do it and to trust my instincts. It would be easy to be spooked into not carrying but that is not what I want. It is my right to carry and I want to be able to protect myself if it is indeed really needed. So for now I will read and learn and trust I will make the right decision when it really becomes neccessary.
Live in peace but act when needed.

So here is the deal. You are walking from your house to the cluster mailbox 50 to 75 yards down the street to get your mail. You are ready to head out for a while so you are dressed and ready and 'carrying', but want to get your mail before leaving. All of a sudden an above mid sized dog comes charging up the street towards you, teeth bared and growling big time. You cannot be sure of its intent but know it cannot be good. What do you do?
Please post your comments to this situation. Thanks.