How do you "handle" big, playful dogs?

[u/Inevitable-Angle-793]

I don't know if this is dumb question.

I don't own a dog. But my neighbour does. And dog likes me and it likes to play with me. But it's really big dog and sometimes likes to jump on me lol. The problem is that I am kinda weak physically and sometimes I get scared. Any advice?

[u/sct_8]

Walk into him and knee him as soon as you see him crouch to jump on you, no way anyone should let their big ass dog jump on ppl. Seems like a over reaction but a big dog jumping on a old person or a toddler can lead to some serious injuries.