Does your dog bite?

So, my dog is pretty well trained. Potty training, great recall, dog and kid friendly, doesn’t bark (at all), and is pretty obedient. But she does pull on the leash a little, which isn’t an issue normally.

However, with me and my spouse preparing to have kids… I thought it would be good for her to learn “heel.”

So I went online and ordered a gentle leader, and when I got it the next day my husband asked:

“What if people think she bites? She’s not a bad dog”

At the time, I dismissed the idea because she doesn’t show any signs of hostility whatsoever.

Today, while training/walking her around our neighborhood a man comes up to us and says to his dog:

“OH MY GOD, let’s go. That dog must BITE”

I immediately told him “SHE DOESN’T BITE, It’s a training leash”

“Then WHY DOES SHE HAVE A MUZZLE?” he asks.

I tried to explain that it’s different from a muzzle and that it’s for obedience training… but he seemed like he couldn’t care less.

It’s bugging me so bad because I want to keep trying new training ideas with her..! but I don’t like the feeling of others assuming she’s dangerous.

Any ideas?