The attack in the family-friendly suburb has the shaken 26-year-old concerned that a small child could be next.

Last Thursday, Hayley Campbell was walking her two dogs, when they were “rushed at” by a unleashed Blue Heeler.

The dog tussled with Ms Campbell’s Bull Mastiff Winston, who wears a muzzle in public, scratching him on the face. 

“I’ve got good control with them but with the muzzle on he wasn’t able to protect himself,” she said. 

“I wasn’t sure who the dog was running at first, I was also concerned if my dog was starting to get hurt badly, I’ll have to get in and try and break it up.”

The attack only stopped when the Blue Heeler’s owner, who had been watching from their front yard, called the dog off. 

The case was immediately reported to a Wagga Council ranger, and Ms Campbell also shared her frustrating experience on an Estella Facebook page.

“I had inboxes from other women wanting to know where it has happened, because they are terrified it is going to happen to one of their little dogs,” she said. 

“People are worried that it is going to be a child next, and are fed up that it is happening so often.” 

The mauling has left Ms Campbell anxious that it could happen again, and she actively avoids the dog’s home. 

Moorong Veterinary Clinic’s Rosemary McKean said it was vital owners train dogs to respond to voice commands.

Verbal control means owners can call their own dogs back from attacking others, and also protect their pets from being bitten, she said.

“If your dog does get into a bit of scrap you want to use your voice rather than getting in between the dogs and potentially getting injured,” Dr McKean said.

Ms Campbell’s tale comes after a Kooringal woman was viciously attacked while defending her pooch earlier this month. 

Rachel Kirk required emergency surgery for lacerations on her wrist after trying to protect her West Hyland Terrier from being ripped apart “like a fluffy toy”. 

Owners face a fine of $250 if their dog is found roaming.

If their dog attacks, the fine is $550 and the matter could be referred to police.

Roaming animals can be reported on 1300 292 442.