I've had a dozen or so minor wounds from minor dog bites that healed up fine. It's not that you're wrong, just using ... lets say hyperbole.
dogs dont know anything about uniforms. they read body language and smell hormones, pheromones, etc. it sounds like you work with dogs, so surely you know it is significantly important to approach unfriendly, angry, or anxious dogs WITHOUT a focused, anxious intent expecting violence - like a cop would, breaking into someone's yard.