If he is out in the front yard and we (my son, two small dogs, myself) walk by, the dog (a golden retriever) lunges at us barking visciously and snarling. He is not playin' around. Almost everytime this has happened, an adult is in the yard with him. She calls his name repeatedly, sort of laughs, says, "He won't hurt you! His name is Buddy! Just call him by his name...." She's having to yell over the commotion... At first I was pretty good natured about it. After all, I have a little bad-ass, too, only she is small and leashed and I have control. Anyway, this has happened at least three times over the last week. It is apparent that this dogs owner does not control him nor does she take his behavior very seriously. I am becoming concerned. I have an eight year old son who is learning to ride a bike (I know, a little late) and he needs to feel safe. (He's like the family safety officer) When I first moved to this neighborhood I learned to avoid walking in front of this house because the dog would stand in the road growling and barking with teeth bared. Now I need to use this area because there is less traffic. Any advice?