I had a scare once with Maddie being attacked by a big dog...no, it wasn't a pit, and I can't remember the breed he was, maybe a german shorthair... but he was supposed to be so gentle and never hurt a flea and Maddie and my daughters yorkie had been around him before and never a problem. This particlar time, Maddie was simply standing there looking at the dog when the dog suddenly lunged at her and started to attack. She was wearing a harness and I pulled very hard on her leash to get her away and the other dog's owner was pulling his dog off of her. I have never been so scared and I have to say Maddie was so traumatized. She is very scared of strange dogs now and I will NEVER leave her on the ground with a strange dog around! She plays with dogs she has grown up around, but as far as me thinking she has to be socialized to play with strange dogs, I just will not take that chance on her being injured or killed. Another worry is them being stepped or jumped on by a large dog...they could end up with broken backs or legs. I just don't think it's worth the risk. I also don't care if people think I'm overprotective...I'd rather be that than sorry! |