How do I get a mockingbird to stop attacking my dog when we go for walks?

The nasty bird dive bombs her. It chases us around the block. I am just waiting for it to peck my eyes out.

the bird is protecting a nest its best to walk somewhere else

Those types of birds are territorial, I think. They attack other birds too! Best bet is take a different route.

A tennis racket sounds like a good option

Stop sprinkling the dog with birdseed before you leave the house?No but seriously that is wierd never heard of any such thing. Do you want to kill the mockingbird? I heard there was a book on that.

a super soaker with vinegar in it.

This is happening to my little dog, it is hilarious cause my dog don't like anything in his territory. He will try to attack the bird and the bird will try to attack him. The only thing I could suggest would be to take an umbrella with you and when you see the bird coming at you or your dog open it up that should scare the bird away.

You can't stop a wild bird from behaving naturally, and it's none of your business. The bird was there first. It won't do it all year around. Walk somewhere else.

It depends on how long this has been going on. Most birds that attack anyone as you go by usually have a nest near by & are protecting that or one of their young out of the nest & in a bush or on the ground somewhere.

That's a tough one - blue jays and mockingbirds are very aggressive when it comes to guarding their nests. Try carrying a BIG umbrella - that might discourage it. And keep your dog close to you on a short leash.