What an exciting experience, Cyber ! ! It sounds like that Dobie instantly liked you to break away from his owner and literally jump into your arms. It is a good thing that you realized that the Dobie meant you no harm.
I think if one came dashing at me that fast , I would certainly be questioning my evaluation of the dog's intentions.
Since you couldn't run; I guess catching the dog was about the only choice that you had left to do.
My next question is---- what did the poor (now not-distracted) dog owner say and do while all of this was happening ?
Did he think the dobie was after you, or did he know it was just being affectionate ?
Terrific story ! I have been visualiziing the whole thing while reading your post, Cyber, and I can just SEE that big Dobie vaulting into your arms while everyone looked on in horror expecting to see you torn to bits.
