safe from other dogs?
 

Does anyone else go through this stage of worrying when out on walks that other dogs you meet are going to be ok?Most walks I do other dogs are off leash so I let Tia off but sometimes I pick her up if I think the dog approaching isnt going to be ok, am I being silly?

Anytime there are other dogs off leash while walking, I would NOT ever leave a yorkie off leash. If the other dog is aggressive, you may not have time to leash your dog or pick it up if it is off leash. AFTER your yorkie has been attacked is TOO LATE to decide you should have had more control.

I don't worry, but I am watchful & ready to pick up my guys if I anticipate danger. Stuff happens.

I'm usually not too worried. I took Jackson to a little league ball game for my little cousins baseball game today and there were so many different dogs around. He greeted them all so nicely, even a Belgian Shepperd. There was a puggle, a cockapoo, another Shepperd mix. They were all on leashes though, as was Jackson, but I feel like most people don't bring their dogs to dog parks and stuff if they aren't nice or do well with other dogs. But I'm always on the watch, of course!

I worry. A lot. In fact I am somewhat neurotic. I only have certain places I will walk my babies.

We don't really have off leash dogs in our neighborhood BUT we have a ton of stray cats and there is one cat that is about 2 times bigger than Samson (we haven't taken Harley for a walk yet cuz he doesn't have all his shots and this cat is probably 3 times bigger than Harley). Anyways I am not kidding this cat stalks us when we walk. I have to always pick up Sam until the cat goes away. I believe this cat thinks Samson is a rat I am walking and he wants to punce on him. Even when I try to scare the cat away it continues to stalk Samson.

It is my biggest fear with Pixie..I keep her on her leash most of the time so I can hoist her up by her harness if danger comes our way!
I only let her off in specific areas of my neighbourhood that I know really well and that are not the more popular dog walking areas so I can let her run freely with no worries...it's lovely to see her doing that.
When another dog is aproaching us I have to make a quick assessment..the size of the dog and whether it is on/off leash and of course its body language..does it look agressive at all? You have to have eyes in the back of your head with these little ones...I take NO chances whatsoever...;)

I always walk mine on leash, but you can't trust the other dogs even though yours maybe be perfectly well behaved. I have had to pick mine up before when I would come across a questionable dog. Better safe than sorry.

I'm not really worry about dog's because Bingo don't bark at them but yes i am worried about stray dogs but im more worried about going out with my pups and someone stealing them I live in the bronx and I never had this problem but these are quality dogs the lady that I bought minnie from she has 8 dogs but she had 3 female yorkies she left her dog in her back yard and someone stole her right from her back yard in the bronx and in a beautiful quiet area so im sure it dont matter where u r at but i like to travel with my pups while im with people not alone idk but this worrys me alot....

Hehehe, now I feel a little over the top. Missy is ALWAYS on leash, and I pick her up even when a big dog is approaching who is on a leash too :p

I worry because you never know what's going to happen. You should have your pup on a leash to make it easier to pick up. I'm glad that I have my pups leashed because I had an inccident where a pitbull, that was behind a gate, found a quick way out of the gate and went straight forward to attack my dogs. If I hadn't had leashes on them I wouldn't have been able to pick them up as quick and the injury would have been worse... So having a leash on is a great idea!

I always keep Abby on a leash when we are outside, whether it's to go potty or for a walk. There are quite a few big dogs around where we live and unfortunately the owners let them run loose. (Or just don't know that they are on the run):( Don't want to take any chances.:)

Im glad its just not me then lol although I seem lucky compared to most of you as some countryside walks you can walk for miles and never meet another dog. Thanks for putting my mind at rest.

I live on a farm, technically. Even though we're only 10 minutes away from Annapolis and about a 30-40 minute drive from DC and Baltimore. But, we live on a house on a big hill far away from the road with 3 acres of land. Behind us (basically our backyard) is 60 acres of farmland that our "far away" neighbor owns. In the "country", dogs just run off leash, lol.

My mom's 4 year old cockapoo (who is SUCH a tomboy) runs this place, lol. She's always just had free roam of the yard and goes everywhere - down to the farm to greet the farmer, etc. It's just what we've gotten used to with her. I do let Jackson outside without a leash but he doesn't go unsupervised for more than 3-5 minutes at a time. Him & my moms dog have so much fun together outside and they stay really close by all the time. I can keep a watchful eye through the sliding glass door all the time. I love the fact that Jackson is sort of a farm dog and loves being outdoors. I can totally trust him off leash (however, I wouldn't allow it at a public place with a bunch of other dogs) but it's nice to know he'll be right there beside me w/o a leash. I have two different sides of me - one part of me is very laidback with him and doesn't worry too much but on the other hand, I can be very overprotective as well. For example, my mom and stepdad wanted me to meet them for dinner last night forgetting I had had Jackson w/ me. My stepdad told me to just leave him in the car while I ate and I was appalled! LOL. I would never let that happen.

The farmer owns 3 black labs and they come down by themselves and visit often!

Here's some pics of my "backyard" (I know i'm going a little off topic here!) So yeah, needless to say, the dogs love it.

I would be a little worried!

What - about me?

As I stated, he's usually (99% of the time) always being watched while outdoors. He's been trained to stay in the near proximity and was always on leash for the first month I had him. Trust me - my dog is highly taken care of. He's spoiled rotten and I wouldn't let him do half the things my mother's "farm" dog (the cockapoo) does. So, no, I'm not worried. The black labs that come down from the farm are the sweetest dogs ever. However, I never let Jackson outside unattended with those dogs out there.

I made my post to put my point across how I feel and what level of "protectiveness" I'm in. lol. As I said, I'm the middle of being overprotective and being more laidback. He's also a bigger boy which makes it easier. If he was tinier, he would never be allowed outside without leash.

What, me worry?

Today I was walking Gus.

I saw this little woman with a big dog. I assessed a friendly situation until the woman grabbed, & held onto a nearby sign post. Maybe the risk was her getting dragged by her "friendly" dog. The dog had the biggest mouth I've ever seen, & enough drool to fill a bath tub. He could have swallowed Gus without chewing.

What, me worry?

We have a no-leash law here and animal control does a good job of picking up loose dogs but everybody and his brother has a yard dog and I am always concerned one will get out. I won't even walk Chloe Primrose on one of those extended leashes out of the yard. I'm afraid I won't be able to "reel her in" fast enough if a dog comes out of nowhere. Yes, I worry but I would rather be a little over-protective than have injury to my dog. Keeping her on a leash obeys the law and keeps her safe. What else is there to say.

I always worry. We live by a lake with a dam that gets lots of walkers and people who walk their dogs. Sophie loves to walk there, and that is the best place to walk. But sometimes there are people who have their dogs off leash. Once, a big dog came running at us, and I only had time to pull Sophie up by the leash. She was on a harness, and she was dangling there in mid-aire while I tried to protect myself and her. The owners of the other dog just shrugged it off. I was so mad.:mad: Now I don't go up there very often, and I feel sorry for Sophie, since it is only a block from our house. A block the other way is a very busy street. So I don't want her near there either.

I do the same thing with Bailey (when I do walk him) but lately I haven't been walking him b/c i've been afraid of him biting someone.

Better safe than sorry!!!! I do the exact same thing! I would never have Prince outside without a leash. Why take unnecessary chances?

Phew...glad that I'm not the only one :)

yes i got attached when i was about 15 when i had my maltese he had a big mouth whenever he seen big dog's he barked and i had picked him up to shut up well this stray dog chased me into a bread store and they kicked me out and i went to hide by a gate thank god this guy came to help me i thought i was going to get killed and my dog would not shut up i was so mad lol but thank god my yorkies are friendly but i don't let them go up to a dog unless the owner says its to ok and the dog don't bite..

Yesterday I went to puppy socialization class with Laci, the class is for dogs under 20 pds , well her being a mear 2.8 lbs got me a little concerned, they have a dog trainer in the area to supervise and give you suggestions, well there was a bigger shizu and he kept coming toward her and wanted to play but kept trying to pounce on her, I was nervous and picked her up.. he came over to me and said BIG HUGE mistake, unless I felt her safety was at risk , which is wasnt both dogs were wagging thier tails, to NOT pick her up anymore, he said get on your knees, seperate the dogs with your body and pat my dog gently and say its OKAY, keeping the other dog away from her till it calms down, (we are not talking about an aggresive dog just a hyper one) and let her know that I am here to save you but dont be afraid, he did this 3 times with her and the s**tzu and eventually he played nicer with her. He told me even at a dog park or just walking dont pick her up just seperate them , get down to her level and teach her I am here to protect you but that the dog wont hurt her and she is fine on her own.... :rolleyes:

Well done you. Its easier said then done though right,picking them up is meant to make them insecure, but when big doggie heads my way im sure Tia would say "thank-you mummy"lol:yorkietal

I really feel like I'm over the top now. My husband laughs at me but Sadie stays on leash and nearby and also I carry pepper spray specifically designed for dogs. I bought it at my obedience class. I met someone who's Yorkie was killed in their own driveway by two usually "friendly" German Shepherds. They are just too small and you can't guarantee you can even get them picked up in time. I stay extremely aware of my surroundings when we walk.

I have never (and will never!) let Meg off her leash while we are outside. There is just too much that could happen, and too quickly. It's a dangerous world out there, and Meg thinks she is a huge dog who can explore everything. Granted I live near a city, not out in the boondocks, but Meg is just too precious, so why take the risk. She loves to play with dogs of all sizes, but I will hold her if there is a big dog that I don't trust completely. Even if the big dog think he's playing, he could really hurt Meg!

I'd rather deal with tangled leashes than have Meg off a leash. The thought of letting her off scares me to death.

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ipper....the dog then leaped into the air and grabbed my Zip by the head and shook him. The man commann]ded dog to releash and he did...poor Zip tumbling to the ground...it was awful. Luck for everyone concerned Zip was okay. Zip plays with two other Yorkie playmates for fun and tumble and loves his visits with them.