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MyTrixie143 · 05-26-2013, 04:05 PM

What a rotten day!! Today started out well, the sun was shining and it was warm, the perfect way to start a day. Well then I decide to take the dogs to the off leash dog park. My mom went with me. She had Daisy (border collie mix) and I took Destiny and Trixie.

It was going well, the dogs were having a blast playing with the other dogs there. There were bigger dogs there so I wouldn't let Destiny down until they left because it is too much of a risk for a 5lb dog. Then a couple comes in with a chi, a puppy (some small breed) and a pitbull. They immediately set the chi down to go about its way. Within minutes a medium size dog goes after the chi. They got the dogs separated thankfully no harm done. It should have ended there but the male owner was livid. Started threatening them, called the cops. Threatening them that he was going to have their dog put to sleep and then calls his pitbull over and tells it to attack the dog!!

Thankfully the other dog owners got their dog out before anything else happened because I will tell you the pitbull was twice the size of the medium sized dog.

We decide to leash Daisy as we didn't want her involved. So we are waiting there sitting on the bench because they happen to be blocking the only exit. Then, this couple's puppy comes over to where we are sitting. Daisy sniffs the little puppy and the puppy's protector (the pitbull) goes after Daisy!! I knew it was going to happen because I am constantly reading their body language but as I was saying pull her back the dog attacks, there wasn't enough time to divert the attack. Of course Daisy fights back, who wouldn't? The guy wasn't grabbing his dog, I had my small dogs with me and didn't want them to get in on the fight because sometimes a frenzy will happen where all dogs will get involved and Destiny could have easily gotten killed if I had not had her on my lap.

I know how to separate a dog fight but Daisy was being wedged under the bench and this dog was coming full on. So I did what you're never suppose to, I got in the middle and pulled the other dog off. Luckily I got the other dog off with only a few minor bites that just barely broke the skin. But then the male owner comes over and starts threatening us saying it was Daisy's fault. Went so far as to say he was going to call over friends to mess us up. Really?!

So what should I do? We waited there for over an hour for the cops to show up, they never did and what do you expect on memorial weekend? So I just got his info so I could have proof that his dog at least had his rabies since I was bit.

I am so angry because he had the nerve to say it was Daisy's fault. Daisy was freaking leashed, his dog came to us and started the fight!! Daisy was just sniffing the puppy, the puppy wasn't even scared, it was a friendly mutual greeting. I want this guy banned from the park. Clearly he trains his dog to attack any dog that pertains a threat to his small ones and I feel that is a threat to the public. How can you take your dog to a public place having trained it to be so protective and to attack on command? I don't think there would have been an incident had it been just Daisy and the pitbull but the pit felt it had to protect it's family member.

For the record, I love pitbulls, it is their stupid owners that screw them up. I'm sorry this is so long, I am just so angry at this guy, is there anything I can do to make sure his dog isn't allowed in public or atleast not allowed to bring his pit and another of his dogs at the same time? I really wish they had a separate area, one for big dogs and one for small dogs.

I hate conflict with a passion but I am really worried that other dog owners pets who go to this park are in danger.

MyGirlSasha · 05-26-2013, 04:14 PM

Is Daisy okay?!? That's so scary!!

MyTrixie143 · 05-26-2013, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by MyGirlSasha

Is Daisy okay?!? That's so scary!!

Yes she is fine. She isn't your average border collie because she is mixed with something big. So she is about 85lbs, the pit was taller but I would say they were equal in weight. I was able to separate them before any harm was done to either dog.

I just thank God that Daisy was there and was the one involved not the others. What if Trixie was the one sniffing the puppy? Trixie is only 15lbs still a lot bigger than that puppy but the pit would have easily killed her.

Fritz n Sophie · 05-26-2013, 04:32 PM

That is just too terrifying! I can't imagine how you were feeling.

kjc · 05-26-2013, 04:34 PM

Glad everyone is okay. Did you get checked by a doctor? This is the reason I don't go to dog parks.

Yorkiemom1 · 05-26-2013, 04:34 PM

I just love dog parks..................
Do you or your babies REALLY need this type of socializing???? Thank God the attacking dog did not get ahold of your baby..........

MyGirlSasha · 05-26-2013, 04:40 PM

I used to take my bigger dog Kiki to the dog park. I don't anymore though because there was constantly dogs fighting then owners fighting and it was just too much. I recently found out though that there's a few dog parks here for small dogs only, I might take Sasha and Binky one day and see how it is.

Anyway, I'm really glad no one was seriously injured. I'd definitely reconsider going back, unless you find a way to get that guy banned.

joeyyy2010 · 05-26-2013, 05:12 PM

Isnt there a sign that says aggressive breeds are not allowed? The only park I ever took Carley to, there was a sign. And it was enforced. I would be stopping by the police dept to make a report, just in case this guy comes around again. Threatening you?!?!? What a JERK! I probably wouldnt have been able to control myself! Clearly he teaches his animals to be just like him, calling the bigger guys for back up instead of settling matters himself.
You need to get checked out, and file a report! Also, let the local animal control know about the incident, so maybe if there are no signs at the dog park, some can be put in place. A dog park is for FRIENDLY dogs, not mean bullies (no offense against the breed).

MyTrixie143 · 05-26-2013, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Yorkiemom1

I just love dog parks..................
Do you or your babies REALLY need this type of socializing???? Thank God the attacking dog did not get ahold of your baby..........

Socializing no but exercise yes. We took Daisy and Trixie for the exercise. We only have about 3/4 an acre so not much running room for a big dog and both are big runners. This was a big fenced area that gave them advantage to fully run which is just wonderful to see. They spent most of the time running and loving every second of it. We've had lots of great experiences at dog parks, most owners are responsible and dogs are well behaved. It is a shame that one person can ruin it for the rest of us.

Destiny was just there because she threw a fit that I wasn't taking her. She was in my arms the entire time except when it was just her and a golden retriever puppy in there. When it happened she was in my arms and I pushed her onto the bench beside me so I could grab the other dog. I didn't dare trust her on the ground with big dogs around and I think that was the chi owner's biggest mistake thinking their little ones could be safe running around with unknown dogs 5x bigger than them.

I don't know if we will ever go back but Destiny will never go there again, even being in my arms is too much of a risk and I shouldn't have let her guilt me into in the first place.

Lovetodream88 · 05-26-2013, 06:52 PM

I would never go to a dog park that didn't have separate areas one for big dogs and one for small dogs. Our two dog parks have signs that say no pit bulls. I personally would file a report with the police and if you go again and see the guy pack up and leave. No offense to pits but its not just them but certain dogs I will not let around Callie and the puppy pits scare me worse then the adult ones because they don't know there own strength and there was a pit puppy that came in the small breed section and I picked up Callie an we left. That guy is trouble and needs the cops called on him. I would also see a doctor about the bites to have proof in case you need it no matter how bad the bites where.

Yorkiemom1 · 05-26-2013, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by MyTrixie143

Socializing no but exercise yes. We took Daisy and Trixie for the exercise. We only have about 3/4 an acre so not much running room for a big dog and both are big runners. This was a big fenced area that gave them advantage to fully run which is just wonderful to see. They spent most of the time running and loving every second of it. We've had lots of great experiences at dog parks, most owners are responsible and dogs are well behaved. It is a shame that one person can ruin it for the rest of us.Destiny was just there because she threw a fit that I wasn't taking her. She was in my arms the entire time except when it was just her and a golden retriever puppy in there. When it happened she was in my arms and I pushed her onto the bench beside me so I could grab the other dog. I didn't dare trust her on the ground with big dogs around and I think that was the chi owner's biggest mistake thinking their little ones could be safe running around with unknown dogs 5x bigger than them.

I don't know if we will ever go back but Destiny will never go there again, even being in my arms is too much of a risk and I shouldn't have let her guilt me into in the first place.

Yes and there seems like there is always one around! YOU need to have the bites seen if they broke the skin...you at least need a tetanus shot if you havent had one in the last 5 years....I would report the dog to Animal Control....I am just thankful he didnt get your little dog.....that could have been a horrifying site....

lynzy420 · 05-26-2013, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Yorkiemom1

I just love dog parks..................
Do you or your babies REALLY need this type of socializing???? Thank God the attacking dog did not get ahold of your baby..........

Verbena · 05-26-2013, 07:32 PM

Are you ok? I would have left the park and drove to the police station. I would tell them the whole story including the people before. It should not matter what day it is the police should have come. I would definitely have those bites looked at. I feel so bad what happened

BabyGirl Rosie · 05-26-2013, 07:35 PM

Oh my gosh! How scary! What a shame the cops never showed up. Wonder how many other times this guy has done this. I think I would avoid going to that park again.

crazydoglade · 05-26-2013, 07:44 PM

I know a lot of people like dog parks but akso know of 2 dogs killed at them. One,a chi was hit by a car when someone let her out of the fenced area. Another a 5 lb maltese was attacked by aussie mix. The next day and almost $2000 later the poor baby died. No sympathy from the owner. Her opinion was that the maltese was too small nd noisy. He dog didn't like that. Why were they there with a dog that doesn't like other dogs. I'm so sorry this happened to you and am glad your dogs are alright. I'm sure there are good parks but am not willing to risk injury or illness. Also as others have said get your bites checked. I was bitten by a chi in a training class( not my dog) and ended up having cellulitis needing surgery to drain it, daily packing and lost 3 weeks of work.

05-26-2013, 04:05 PM	#1
MyTrixie143 Mom to 6 Beautiful Furkids Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 5,409	Dog attack, what to do? What a rotten day!! Today started out well, the sun was shining and it was warm, the perfect way to start a day. Well then I decide to take the dogs to the off leash dog park. My mom went with me. She had Daisy (border collie mix) and I took Destiny and Trixie. It was going well, the dogs were having a blast playing with the other dogs there. There were bigger dogs there so I wouldn't let Destiny down until they left because it is too much of a risk for a 5lb dog. Then a couple comes in with a chi, a puppy (some small breed) and a pitbull. They immediately set the chi down to go about its way. Within minutes a medium size dog goes after the chi. They got the dogs separated thankfully no harm done. It should have ended there but the male owner was livid. Started threatening them, called the cops. Threatening them that he was going to have their dog put to sleep and then calls his pitbull over and tells it to attack the dog!! Thankfully the other dog owners got their dog out before anything else happened because I will tell you the pitbull was twice the size of the medium sized dog. We decide to leash Daisy as we didn't want her involved. So we are waiting there sitting on the bench because they happen to be blocking the only exit. Then, this couple's puppy comes over to where we are sitting. Daisy sniffs the little puppy and the puppy's protector (the pitbull) goes after Daisy!! I knew it was going to happen because I am constantly reading their body language but as I was saying pull her back the dog attacks, there wasn't enough time to divert the attack. Of course Daisy fights back, who wouldn't? The guy wasn't grabbing his dog, I had my small dogs with me and didn't want them to get in on the fight because sometimes a frenzy will happen where all dogs will get involved and Destiny could have easily gotten killed if I had not had her on my lap. I know how to separate a dog fight but Daisy was being wedged under the bench and this dog was coming full on. So I did what you're never suppose to, I got in the middle and pulled the other dog off. Luckily I got the other dog off with only a few minor bites that just barely broke the skin. But then the male owner comes over and starts threatening us saying it was Daisy's fault. Went so far as to say he was going to call over friends to mess us up. Really?! So what should I do? We waited there for over an hour for the cops to show up, they never did and what do you expect on memorial weekend? So I just got his info so I could have proof that his dog at least had his rabies since I was bit. I am so angry because he had the nerve to say it was Daisy's fault. Daisy was freaking leashed, his dog came to us and started the fight!! Daisy was just sniffing the puppy, the puppy wasn't even scared, it was a friendly mutual greeting. I want this guy banned from the park. Clearly he trains his dog to attack any dog that pertains a threat to his small ones and I feel that is a threat to the public. How can you take your dog to a public place having trained it to be so protective and to attack on command? I don't think there would have been an incident had it been just Daisy and the pitbull but the pit felt it had to protect it's family member. For the record, I love pitbulls, it is their stupid owners that screw them up. I'm sorry this is so long, I am just so angry at this guy, is there anything I can do to make sure his dog isn't allowed in public or atleast not allowed to bring his pit and another of his dogs at the same time? I really wish they had a separate area, one for big dogs and one for small dogs. I hate conflict with a passion but I am really worried that other dog owners pets who go to this park are in danger. __________________ A dog is a furry person! http://www.dogster.com/?300866 Tracey and the gang DestinyHarmonyScamperGracieLillieKiwi Hershey Peppi

05-26-2013, 04:14 PM	#2
MyGirlSasha Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2013 Location: Bakersfield, California, USA Posts: 445	Is Daisy okay?!? That's so scary!! __________________ ~Jess~ Sasha Binky Kiki https://www.facebook.com/sasha.hickman.52

05-26-2013, 04:32 PM	#4
Fritz n Sophie YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Kennesaw, GA, USA Posts: 582 Blog Entries: 1	That is just too terrifying! I can't imagine how you were feeling. __________________ Libby, Mom to Fritzand Sophie

05-26-2013, 04:34 PM	#5
kjc I♥PeekTinkySaph&Finny Donating Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Posts: 18,866	Glad everyone is okay. Did you get checked by a doctor? This is the reason I don't go to dog parks. __________________ Kat Chloe Lizzy PeekABooTinkerbell SapphireInfinity

05-26-2013, 04:40 PM	#7
MyGirlSasha Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2013 Location: Bakersfield, California, USA Posts: 445	I used to take my bigger dog Kiki to the dog park. I don't anymore though because there was constantly dogs fighting then owners fighting and it was just too much. I recently found out though that there's a few dog parks here for small dogs only, I might take Sasha and Binky one day and see how it is. Anyway, I'm really glad no one was seriously injured. I'd definitely reconsider going back, unless you find a way to get that guy banned. __________________ ~Jess~ Sasha Binky Kiki https://www.facebook.com/sasha.hickman.52

05-26-2013, 04:34 PM	#6
Yorkiemom1 Rosehill Yorkies Donating YT Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Houston Texas Posts: 9,462	I just love dog parks.................. Do you or your babies REALLY need this type of socializing???? Thank God the attacking dog did not get ahold of your baby..........

05-26-2013, 05:12 PM	#8
joeyyy2010 Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: tampa Posts: 705	Isnt there a sign that says aggressive breeds are not allowed? The only park I ever took Carley to, there was a sign. And it was enforced. I would be stopping by the police dept to make a report, just in case this guy comes around again. Threatening you?!?!? What a JERK! I probably wouldnt have been able to control myself! Clearly he teaches his animals to be just like him, calling the bigger guys for back up instead of settling matters himself. You need to get checked out, and file a report! Also, let the local animal control know about the incident, so maybe if there are no signs at the dog park, some can be put in place. A dog park is for FRIENDLY dogs, not mean bullies (no offense against the breed). __________________ Rebecca Joey Carley

05-26-2013, 06:52 PM	#10
Lovetodream88 Yorkie mom of 4 Donating YT Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaPlata, Md Posts: 23,247	I would never go to a dog park that didn't have separate areas one for big dogs and one for small dogs. Our two dog parks have signs that say no pit bulls. I personally would file a report with the police and if you go again and see the guy pack up and leave. No offense to pits but its not just them but certain dogs I will not let around Callie and the puppy pits scare me worse then the adult ones because they don't know there own strength and there was a pit puppy that came in the small breed section and I picked up Callie an we left. That guy is trouble and needs the cops called on him. I would also see a doctor about the bites to have proof in case you need it no matter how bad the bites where. __________________ Taylor My babies Joey, Penny ,Ollie & Dixie Callie Mae, you will forever be in my heart!

05-26-2013, 07:32 PM	#13
Verbena Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: with my flying monkeys Posts: 15,620 Blog Entries: 7	Are you ok? I would have left the park and drove to the police station. I would tell them the whole story including the people before. It should not matter what day it is the police should have come. I would definitely have those bites looked at. I feel so bad what happened __________________ Teri . . . Galen Jameson Frazier Seraphina Luna Rosencrantz, Saber Tooth Tiger, Pussy Willow Pandora Guildenstern

05-26-2013, 07:35 PM	#14
BabyGirl Rosie I ♥ my girls! Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: With My Yorkies Posts: 18,980	Oh my gosh! How scary! What a shame the cops never showed up. Wonder how many other times this guy has done this. I think I would avoid going to that park again. __________________ Momma to three sweet Yorkie girls Rosie Marie, Mikki Leigh , and Lily Mae Grace!

05-26-2013, 07:44 PM	#15
crazydoglade YT Addict Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: california Posts: 405	I know a lot of people like dog parks but akso know of 2 dogs killed at them. One,a chi was hit by a car when someone let her out of the fenced area. Another a 5 lb maltese was attacked by aussie mix. The next day and almost $2000 later the poor baby died. No sympathy from the owner. Her opinion was that the maltese was too small nd noisy. He dog didn't like that. Why were they there with a dog that doesn't like other dogs. I'm so sorry this happened to you and am glad your dogs are alright. I'm sure there are good parks but am not willing to risk injury or illness. Also as others have said get your bites checked. I was bitten by a chi in a training class( not my dog) and ended up having cellulitis needing surgery to drain it, daily packing and lost 3 weeks of work.