Bruh, dogs gunna FAFO if they step up to me. I used to get into pissing contests with my coyote/collie, even pitbulls aren't that aggressive by comparison.
I can't expect Yakumo to understand but you gotta be the alpha. Ofc if there are 3 or more, they have a fighting chance but you maim or injure one and they scatter.
You can't show fear or even lose ground, take it to them, knee to the nose, thumbs to the eyes.