Yea, he only bit because he was hurt and was spooked when I tried to put the slip lead on him. I was expecting it and kept my hands back and let him get my forearm and I was fine because I had a long sleeve shirt and a hoodie on. I've picked up several stray dogs in the past 2 or so years and nearly all of them have tried to snap when I had them cornered. (hehe that's how I wound up with three of my six dogs <3) Because that's all they know to do when they're cornered, it's their instinct. There's nothing more rewarding than grabbing a dog off a dangerous road, wrestling them into your car, both your hearts racing and after it's all over and everybodys calmed down they give you kisses and forget the whole ordeal. That's why dogs are so amazing. Like Cesar says, dogs don't care about yesterday and they definately don't worry about tomorrow. The only thing that matters is right now.
Just a tip for anyone who's ever put in this type of situation.. Once you actually get the dog on the lead, just start walking. Nothing builds trust with a dog better or faster than walking. I wouldn't have been able to pick Walter up if I hadn't walked him up and down the street a couple times while knocking on neighborhood doors. (I hated it because I knew his leg was injured but I knew that he could have been hurt worse if I had immediately tried to force him into my car if he panicked) Once he had trotted around a bit he began walking closer to me, picking up his head and watching me and finally leaning on me to allow me to pick him up. (I covered him with my hoodie anyways just for a safety precaution)
So, just for emergencys like this one I would advise anyone to keep an easy slip lead, a small blanket, a few yummy treats for baiting and a kind patient heart! Just in case!
Oh yea, and if you get the chance take an animal cpr class! I'm registered now and it teaches you so much and it can really save lives. If I needed too I knew how to make a muzzle from a slip lead and how too lift him properly w/ his injured leg. The class is also how I knew to cover his face with my hoodie to avoid bites and how to properly approach him. It's a very rewarding feeling to be educated on how to save and protect not only your own pets but others as well.