Many years ago, I was walking my standard poodle puppy on a leash when she was four months old and a little chihuahua dashed out and sliced up my poor puppy's underside before I could manage to get my puppy up into my arms. I was shocked that such a little dog could do so much damage and it scared my poodle so badly, she was never the same again. She was always fearful and terrified at anything new. It reminds me of the growth cycles mentioned about Yorkies, where they go through a real timid time again at about four months. I always grieved that I could not have protected my sweet puppy better, but she was so big already, I couldn't just swing her up into my arms--especially with a nasty little chihuahua hanging onto her skin from below! I hope your little dog turns out to be okay. I get very frustrated with inconsiderate dog owners who allow their aggressive animals free to cause torment to the sweet innocent others. |