Worn out Fences

I have always loved animals.. especially Dogs!
Well a month ago I was walking to the bus w Hayden and my friend and we noticed all the worn out fences and the scary looking dogs behind them. We made it safely there though so don't worry........ but, now this is the exciting part. I decided that I was gonna get some exercise (never a good idea) and walk up the big hill behind our house. I said good by to Kendra and headed home. I got to the top of the hill and saw my neighbor walking his dog on a leash plus a body harness. I should know then. Anyway I said to him " that's an awful lot a leash for one dog." then he stopped we talked about how big his dog is getting (great Dane Norwegian ridge back mix) HUGE. I said "he's friendly right?" stuck the back of my hand twrd his nose and .......... well he jumped up and I leaned back just enough to feel his breath on my face but not his teeth on my lips. I spun around and put my arm up just as he jumped and snipped again but this time he got my arm. Well I was spinning so Yea!!! the teeth that did go in got pulled through my flesh AWESOME! My neighbor grabbed him (not knowing he had got me) and kept apologizing I know how it is when your dog is misbehaving (we own 2 boxers) so I bravely said "Oh, its totally okay I understand " cujo jumped at me again and I said "Well I'm gonna go" I turned and walked speedily away hearing him scold his dog in the background. My arm was on fire. never in my 27 yrs (lol) have i been bitten. I got to the corner and burst into tears.. full on sobbing... I text Brian and bawled all the way home. Brian of coarse being logical and grownup told me I had to go back and tell them their dog bit me. (i hate confrontation) luckily when I got home they were in their backyard so I was able to just talk to them over our fences. AWKWARD.. They are great neighbors and I hate situations like that. Well good new is.. I LIVED!!! and I learned not all scary things are behind fences and just because something looks safe doesn't mean it is!