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Originally Posted by Kate  I used to walk my little Yorkie, on a leash, but am finding that big dogs come out of nowhere. I just got a Yorkie magazine, and it says that a big dog, esp. dogs like Labs, will attack a small dog thinking it is a rabbit,etc. After all, they are hunting dogs.
The article said under no circumstances should you ever let a big dog sniff a small dog, even if the owners are with their dog and say their dog is safe.
They tend to go for their necks, and one bite, and they are gone.
I am afraid to walk one dog, let alone two. Even if I pick Sadie up in my arms a big dog will still circle us. I am not very tall, and I felt scared and threatened enough that I won't walk her at all, unless friends are with me.
Otherwise, she stays in my yard.
I don't know what to tell you, but I would not walk any dog unless you have
another person with you. Even that does not mean it is safe. |
I read that too! I refuse to let someone's big dog meet my baby. People just don't understand that things can happen and animals are too fast compared to humans. Austin has two outdoor shopping malls that a lot of people go to and take their small dogs for a walk. There are bowls of water placed outside many of the stores and some stores have free small treats (but I'm picky about that LOL) Both shopping malls also have plenty of restaurants with outdoor patios that the small dogs can go too as well.
Maybe you can find something simular in your area, at least once or twice a week. This way you don't have to worry about those big dogs coming around the corner.