[gemy]

I have only scooped razzle up once and that was when a rottie came out to attack two off lead Yorkies, And my big boy magic went out to the end of his lead and roared at him. Razzle was going crazy in defence as well. I scooped him up because if a fight ensued razz man would not fair well. Thankfully the rottie turned and ran away, a BRT in full roar is an awesome sight.

Never again have I walked my Yorkie and a brt together. I cant effectively both protect.Razzle and help out in a dog fight!

I know so many toy breed owners think they are doing the right thing with holding them up in their arms, but that is a dangerous situation. You are off balance with only your legs to defend you both. I have posted in a few places some ideas.

1. Keep distance. You see a dog coming, short haul in still on a loose lead your dog, maybe even to one foot away from you.

2. If a dog any dog walks on a flexi lead avoid them like the plague. Especially med to large dogs.

3. Learn situational awareness, scan your surroundings. No pressure it becomes routine after a time.

4. Never hesitate if a dog is coming in agresiVely to use your feet to push that dog away!

5. Know what actions and or dog breeds or people trigger your dog, the you make sure you create the space while you work on your. Dogs behaviour.

6. And finally truly get to know your dog and their body language. And I will tell you here small dogs darting running and other beghaviouRs will incite prey drive in most dogs, and in particular breeds that have an in built prey drive"