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shiver · 05-26-2009, 02:56 PM

you guy's wont believe what happend to me today.i was walking my baby around the park and a pit bull came i dont know from were and almost ate my baby alive .luckily i pull my baby up so fast but the pit bull started barking at me i was so scare

and the owner of the pit bull was smiling like it was funny.i got so pist off i started arguing with the owner of the dog police came and gave the owner a fine for not having his dog on a leash.my baby and i had a terrible day. my advise to everyone is to look around when walking your furbaby.

tatertot15 · 05-26-2009, 03:00 PM

So sorry you went through this, it can be so terrifying!! But good for you for standing up to them!! That is what everyone needs to do. I can't believe that stupid owner!! He got what he deserved!!

Darlene68 · 05-26-2009, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by shiver

you guy's wont believe what happend to me today.i was walking my baby around the park and a pit bull came i dont know from were and almost ate my baby alive .luckily i pull my baby up so fast but the pit bull started barking at me i was so scare

and the owner of the pit bull was smiling like it was funny.i got so pist off i started arguing with the owner of the dog police came and gave the owner a fine for not having his dog on a leash.my baby and i had a terrible day. my advise to everyone is to look around when walking your furbaby.

Omg! That is frigging terrifying, for you and your little one! Some dog owners are so irresponsible, I glad you are both okay!

yorkiepaws · 05-26-2009, 03:07 PM

I am so glad the owner got a fine. So many people have big dogs that they refuse to put on a leash. A few years ago Laya got picked up and shook by a big boxer. She squealed so loud I thought he killed her. She sort of went limp and he let go. Surprisingly she was not hurt. No puncture wounds, but we do have to be so careful with our little dogs. Same thing, that dog came from out of nowhere. The stupid owner said " oh he just loves to play with little dogs". I almost smacked her!!! A lot of days I just take Laya out in her stroller and we come home and run around like crazy playing in the house. There are so many pitbulls around here. Some seem very nice but after our previous run in with the boxer, I just don't trust them. So glad your baby was not hurt. Just keep an eye out, I can almost guarantee that owner will have that dog off leash again...

shiver · 05-26-2009, 03:13 PM

yes we are both fine but now my baby is scare to go outside.i try taking him for potty and he wont let me take him out the door i will try again tomorrow.

thank you guy's for your concern.

PiePiper · 05-26-2009, 03:15 PM

I'm so happy that you and your baby are all right. I'm glad that jerk was issued a fine. A couple months ago I was walking my baby at a state park. Piper was leashed and we were walking the bike paths. In the distance I noticed a man walking a doberman on one of those retractable leashes. I'm keeping my eye on the dobie as we are approaching and all of a sudden the dobie comes running towards us and the man is not pulling him in. I snatch Piper off the ground and the dobie jumps for her. I don't think he is being aggressive just out of control. Now the dobie is running around me and jumping. At this point I'm totally wrapped in the dobie's leash and the more he jumps the tighter it gets. I'm starting to get really scared and I noticed the guy is laughing and he is totally drunk. Finally the guy gets control of his dog and I get unwrapped. The guy tells me that his dog just wanted TO PLAY!

shiver · 05-26-2009, 03:21 PM

omg that is terrible i think their should be more police in the park some people can't control their dog.

salazark · 05-26-2009, 03:26 PM

I am so glad that both you and your little one are ok. In the obedience class that Sadie and I take they encourage and even sell pepper spray to carry whenever you walk your dog - big or small. The teacher had a labrador that was ruined for ever being a therapy dog because of an attack. The poor thing couldn't get over his fear of other dogs. My husband kind of laughs at me but I won't walk Sadie without it.

Sweet Apple · 05-26-2009, 03:50 PM

Man, that is soooooooo scarry! I had a big dog run up to Apple, the other day, while I was walking her in the neighborhood...I've got one of those velcro harnesses that I can yank her up and have her in my arms, immediately...I'm always on the watch for dogs running lose...I'm glad that dog owner got a ticket...What an irresponsible person to let his dog run lose when there are other dogs around...Thank the good Lord your baby is safe!!!

Maggie & Apple

Patti · 05-26-2009, 04:28 PM

That is so scary. Thank goodness you were able to pick him up and keep him safe. HAving 3 I never walk them alone because I couldn't get all 3 safe if need be,

mamartini · 05-26-2009, 04:31 PM

I am an owner of big dogs and a small dog. I love all of my dogs and I have trained them well. I know that they would never intentionally hurt each other but I will not allow my big dogs around my small dog unsupervised. There are just too many dangers. Even playing they can get hurt. Smaller dogs are just too fragile.

Cutie_Emmy · 05-26-2009, 04:41 PM

Please get some dog mace, it could save your babies life sometime.

Ladymom · 05-26-2009, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Cutie_Emmy

Please get some dog mace, it could save your babies life sometime.

I agree!

I have Muzzle attached to the handle of Lady's leash. You can't depend on being able to save your furbaby yourself. A dog determined to attack will just attack you even if you pick him up.

shawnzeppi · 05-26-2009, 05:00 PM

That is a terrible story, thanks for sharing the warning.

You cannot be too careful, especially if your little one puts on an aggressive show. A neighbor of mine had an aggressive dachshund and there was a German Sheppard in the neighborhood that got loose from its owner and for some reason wanted to attack the little dog. The neighbor swooped up her little dachshund into her arms, and the German Shepard actually bit it when it was in its owner’s arms! I did not see the attack, but I did see the dachshund afterwards and it was wrapped up in bandages like a mummy (and there was a big vet bill to boot, that the German Shepard's owner never did end up paying for as he originally agreed).

Since that incident, I learned to scoop them up fast as I see any trouble. I will also turn around so any big out-of-control dog is not fixated on a target and only sees the back of a person. I am not sure, but think that action breaks the locked in attack behavior.

yorkiepaws · 05-26-2009, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Cutie_Emmy

Please get some dog mace, it could save your babies life sometime.

Where can you get it?

05-26-2009, 02:56 PM	#1
shiver Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: bronx new york Posts: 97	so scared you guy's wont believe what happend to me today.i was walking my baby around the park and a pit bull came i dont know from were and almost ate my baby alive .luckily i pull my baby up so fast but the pit bull started barking at me i was so scare and the owner of the pit bull was smiling like it was funny.i got so pist off i started arguing with the owner of the dog police came and gave the owner a fine for not having his dog on a leash.my baby and i had a terrible day. my advise to everyone is to look around when walking your furbaby.

05-26-2009, 03:00 PM	#2
tatertot15 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Fairfield, Ohio Posts: 832	So sorry you went through this, it can be so terrifying!! But good for you for standing up to them!! That is what everyone needs to do. I can't believe that stupid owner!! He got what he deserved!! __________________ Ashley & Bandit

05-26-2009, 03:07 PM	#4
yorkiepaws Owned by "Lil Rat" Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,067	I am so glad the owner got a fine. So many people have big dogs that they refuse to put on a leash. A few years ago Laya got picked up and shook by a big boxer. She squealed so loud I thought he killed her. She sort of went limp and he let go. Surprisingly she was not hurt. No puncture wounds, but we do have to be so careful with our little dogs. Same thing, that dog came from out of nowhere. The stupid owner said " oh he just loves to play with little dogs". I almost smacked her!!! A lot of days I just take Laya out in her stroller and we come home and run around like crazy playing in the house. There are so many pitbulls around here. Some seem very nice but after our previous run in with the boxer, I just don't trust them. So glad your baby was not hurt. Just keep an eye out, I can almost guarantee that owner will have that dog off leash again... __________________ Mommy to Himalaya and Kitty

05-26-2009, 03:13 PM	#5
shiver Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: bronx new york Posts: 97	yes we are both fine but now my baby is scare to go outside.i try taking him for potty and he wont let me take him out the door i will try again tomorrow.thank you guy's for your concern.

05-26-2009, 03:15 PM	#6
PiePiper Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Connecticut Posts: 759	I'm so happy that you and your baby are all right. I'm glad that jerk was issued a fine. A couple months ago I was walking my baby at a state park. Piper was leashed and we were walking the bike paths. In the distance I noticed a man walking a doberman on one of those retractable leashes. I'm keeping my eye on the dobie as we are approaching and all of a sudden the dobie comes running towards us and the man is not pulling him in. I snatch Piper off the ground and the dobie jumps for her. I don't think he is being aggressive just out of control. Now the dobie is running around me and jumping. At this point I'm totally wrapped in the dobie's leash and the more he jumps the tighter it gets. I'm starting to get really scared and I noticed the guy is laughing and he is totally drunk. Finally the guy gets control of his dog and I get unwrapped. The guy tells me that his dog just wanted TO PLAY! __________________ Mom to Piper & Chipper

05-26-2009, 03:21 PM	#7
shiver Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: bronx new york Posts: 97	omg that is terrible i think their should be more police in the park some people can't control their dog.

05-26-2009, 03:26 PM	#8
salazark Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Alabama Posts: 941	I am so glad that both you and your little one are ok. In the obedience class that Sadie and I take they encourage and even sell pepper spray to carry whenever you walk your dog - big or small. The teacher had a labrador that was ruined for ever being a therapy dog because of an attack. The poor thing couldn't get over his fear of other dogs. My husband kind of laughs at me but I won't walk Sadie without it.

05-26-2009, 03:50 PM	#9
Sweet Apple Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Houston, Texas USA Posts: 2,473	Man, that is soooooooo scarry! I had a big dog run up to Apple, the other day, while I was walking her in the neighborhood...I've got one of those velcro harnesses that I can yank her up and have her in my arms, immediately...I'm always on the watch for dogs running lose...I'm glad that dog owner got a ticket...What an irresponsible person to let his dog run lose when there are other dogs around...Thank the good Lord your baby is safe!!! Maggie & Apple

05-26-2009, 04:28 PM	#10
Patti Donating YT 30K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 35,509 Blog Entries: 6	That is so scary. Thank goodness you were able to pick him up and keep him safe. HAving 3 I never walk them alone because I couldn't get all 3 safe if need be, __________________ Cali Pixie Roxie : RIP Nikki; RIP Maya;RIP my sweet Dixie girl 1/17/08 http://callipuppyscastle.bravehost.com/index.html

05-26-2009, 04:31 PM	#11
mamartini Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Dillsboro, IN USA Posts: 212	I am an owner of big dogs and a small dog. I love all of my dogs and I have trained them well. I know that they would never intentionally hurt each other but I will not allow my big dogs around my small dog unsupervised. There are just too many dangers. Even playing they can get hurt. Smaller dogs are just too fragile. __________________ Loving My Furbabies More Everyday

05-26-2009, 04:41 PM	#12
Cutie_Emmy YT Addict Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 347 Blog Entries: 1	Please get some dog mace, it could save your babies life sometime. __________________ Emmy-Lou, Emmis, Poop, Emmett, he comes to them all! That's my sweet baby boy! R.I.P Mickey Mouse, I will always love and miss you!!!

05-26-2009, 05:00 PM	#14
shawnzeppi YT Addict Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Springfield, va Posts: 457	That is a terrible story, thanks for sharing the warning. You cannot be too careful, especially if your little one puts on an aggressive show. A neighbor of mine had an aggressive dachshund and there was a German Sheppard in the neighborhood that got loose from its owner and for some reason wanted to attack the little dog. The neighbor swooped up her little dachshund into her arms, and the German Shepard actually bit it when it was in its owner’s arms! I did not see the attack, but I did see the dachshund afterwards and it was wrapped up in bandages like a mummy (and there was a big vet bill to boot, that the German Shepard's owner never did end up paying for as he originally agreed). Since that incident, I learned to scoop them up fast as I see any trouble. I will also turn around so any big out-of-control dog is not fixated on a target and only sees the back of a person. I am not sure, but think that action breaks the locked in attack behavior.