update regarding dog attacks

I have walked the neighborhoods of many Mexican cities and many of the beaches over the past 10 years with and at times without my small Mexican poodle-cross who we rescued in Zihuatanejo 8 years ago. Mostly, the "guard dogs" who are either on rooftops or behind gates never make a peep when persons without dogs walk by. Add a dog of any size, or any personality to the equation and those dogs will react aggressively each and every time. Luckily, they can't "get you" as they are restrained. People visiting Mexico with their companion pets need to know that many dogs in Mexico have not been socialized to be with other animals and owners must be wary at all times. I'm not "blaming the victim" as there are clearly problems with those dogs in La Madera,and their owners very unresponsive attitude that needs to be corrected. But I have learned that even dogs who initially appear to be not aggressive change when they smell and "read" that you have a new dog on the block. Sad but true!