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SilkyPooMama · 07-30-2013, 02:55 PM

Do you guys feel safe walking your Yorkies or other small dogs around the neighborhood? Do you carry any sort of weapon in case a problem arose with a larger stray/loose dog?

I had a really serious incident with some pit bulls and my papillon a couple years ago. I don't want to get into details because my heart starts racing anytime I think about it- but my dog was almost killed and almost lost an eye. The whole thing ended up costing about $1,100. It was super serious, and the only reason he didn't get killed is because I jumped in between the 3 larger dogs and grabbed my little dog and ran into my car. The dogs still tried to attack us through the car window, so I just rolled up the window as fast as I could. Make a long story short- the 3 dangerous dogs are still living next to my mom and the humane society and cops have done NOTHING. We even involved the head of the NE Humane Society. (He even came to the home). And our city council representative even came to my mom's house to discuss the problem. But nothing has been done. Obviously the owners of the dogs know someone "higher up" or something. They don't take care of the dogs AT ALL, and it's a really shame my mom and papillon have to deal with them as neighbors.

Anyway- I'd like to carry some sort of a weapon or something to protect myself from this happening with my Yorkie/Silky-Poo. He won't be living next to those dogs, BUT I do have pit bulls living behind me in my current house. Yes, there is a fence but dogs can jump fences quite easily. I also know everywhere you go around here has TONS of large dogs.

I don't want to deprive my new puppy of walks, but I also don't want him to be in danger. What do you guys do to prevent dangerous situations?! Do you carry any sort of protection for you and your pets?

Also- I apologize if the pit bull thing seemed like a bit of a "rant", I just get really worked up anytime I think about it.

And yes, I do discriminate against those types of dogs and nothing anyone says could ever change my mind.

Any tips for making sure my dog doesn't become the victim of an attack would be greatly appreciated! He WILL NOT be outside without me, but I'm not much protection against a huge animal without a weapon of some sort!

07-30-2013, 02:55 PM	#1
SilkyPooMama Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Nebraska, USA Posts: 49	Safely Walking Small Dogs Do you guys feel safe walking your Yorkies or other small dogs around the neighborhood? Do you carry any sort of weapon in case a problem arose with a larger stray/loose dog? I had a really serious incident with some pit bulls and my papillon a couple years ago. I don't want to get into details because my heart starts racing anytime I think about it- but my dog was almost killed and almost lost an eye. The whole thing ended up costing about $1,100. It was super serious, and the only reason he didn't get killed is because I jumped in between the 3 larger dogs and grabbed my little dog and ran into my car. The dogs still tried to attack us through the car window, so I just rolled up the window as fast as I could. Make a long story short- the 3 dangerous dogs are still living next to my mom and the humane society and cops have done NOTHING. We even involved the head of the NE Humane Society. (He even came to the home). And our city council representative even came to my mom's house to discuss the problem. But nothing has been done. Obviously the owners of the dogs know someone "higher up" or something. They don't take care of the dogs AT ALL, and it's a really shame my mom and papillon have to deal with them as neighbors. Anyway- I'd like to carry some sort of a weapon or something to protect myself from this happening with my Yorkie/Silky-Poo. He won't be living next to those dogs, BUT I do have pit bulls living behind me in my current house. Yes, there is a fence but dogs can jump fences quite easily. I also know everywhere you go around here has TONS of large dogs. I don't want to deprive my new puppy of walks, but I also don't want him to be in danger. What do you guys do to prevent dangerous situations?! Do you carry any sort of protection for you and your pets? Also- I apologize if the pit bull thing seemed like a bit of a "rant", I just get really worked up anytime I think about it. And yes, I do discriminate against those types of dogs and nothing anyone says could ever change my mind. Any tips for making sure my dog doesn't become the victim of an attack would be greatly appreciated! He WILL NOT be outside without me, but I'm not much protection against a huge animal without a weapon of some sort!