Once i was walking my Mojo and Byron when a neighbor's chow chow got loose and came running straight towards us. My little tough guys were surprised when that big dog came pushing them...he kinda grabed Mojo with his mouth and Byron just started biting his ear and he let go...i kicked him like crazy and put my dogs in my arms when, finally the dogs owner showed up. I was so upset, and i told him straight out that the only reason i wouldn't call the cops this time was because my dogs were not hurt, but to take it as a warning, because IF there would be a next time, he would be very very sorry
And i mean every word...people don;t understand, animals will do anything to protect their territory so it is up to us owners to make sure they live "peacifully".
As per breaking up a fight, that is what i learned so far: Pull both dogs by the collar, hitting it will only make it mad and most likely he will take on the dog he is fighting with. Also, in some breeds, like pitbull, their jaws actually LOCK when they are atacking, so, even if u hit him to let go it won;t help....i heard from a lot of breeders that they use either a big wood spon or shapened broom stick to force the jaws to open.
Anyways...i always look well before putting my little guys on the floor, even if the cops come ans i can sue the negligente owner...what good will it be if my poor baby is seriously hurt or even dead?
Sorry for the long post...but i just wish that people were more "racional" about this...