Pepper spray or a gun, the gun being the safer bet as even if it’s attacking and could overcome the spray, it’s a lot harder to overcome several bullets or shotgun round.
A shotgun would be great but I think a 22 (10 shot Ruger) will work with a Dog. I know a 22-250 works.
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