(((Anika))) that is super-scary!! Although your pug maybe a sweetie, any potential attackers don't necessarily know that But still... I wouldn't count on it. Jeez be careful going out there early morning - I'm scared even reading there's a killer about near you.

Can you let your pug out the garden or something, and then go for a proper walk later? Maybe there's a more public place you could go, like a park? Any chance you could go with someone?

I'm impatient with meds too.

Please take care!!