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charly · 08-14-2009, 01:34 AM

l'd picked Rockie up immediately. I was at a popular nice beach here in southern calif; as l was walking and carrying Rockie a man approached with his dog, not a very big dog at all. The man said my dog wants to play with your dog. Well before he could react his dog lunged up toward Rockies face
growling l immediately snatched Rockie backward. l was shocked oringinaly, then really mad. Of course, he was very apologetic but the dog could have done some damage if not for my reaction. Accidents do happen!.

Sweet Apple · 08-14-2009, 04:30 AM

Pick Him Up!!! And every single time!!!...There's plenty of time to socialize in a safe environment w/dogs you know...Also carry Pepper Spray, in the event you need to use it...You can get it at most Auto Part Stores...I get mine @ O'reillys...Also, I use a velcro mesh harness than I can just raise up Apple w/o having to even bend down, in an emergency...

Chrisann · 08-14-2009, 06:47 AM

Hi all. and thanks for the replies..yes I do think picking up Dustie is best for now...but why do so many people see an open space and immediately let their dogs off a leash to run off...They can't be in control of their pets at a distance and most dogs are friendly I expect..but just get too excited for a little pup...Even another yorkie came bounding over on the beach..I thought o.k. a Yorkie..he will be o.k. with mine..but he really became too much and started snapping...so again I picked him up...The owner saw his dog but never called him back...It happens too often here in the U.K. We have numerous incidents with dogs and children...

It is a shame that a few spoil the pleasure of walking our pets and make me ever fearful..even in our local parks.

Chrisann x

MollysMum54 · 08-14-2009, 08:01 AM

I have actually threatened to kick 2 big dogs who were unleashed and circling Molly. I shouted 'get them away now or i will kick them!' The owner quickly put them on leads and muttered somthing rude. I really wish people didnt act so irresponsibly, but sadly they do. You just cant take the chance with small dogs.
I have a friend who had a small yorkie who died when a big unleashed german shepherd almost bit her head off. It happened in seconds. My friend didnt have the time to pick her little one up.

08-14-2009, 01:34 AM	#16
charly Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: So Ca Posts: 2,376	l'd picked Rockie up immediately. I was at a popular nice beach here in southern calif; as l was walking and carrying Rockie a man approached with his dog, not a very big dog at all. The man said my dog wants to play with your dog. Well before he could react his dog lunged up toward Rockies face growling l immediately snatched Rockie backward. l was shocked oringinaly, then really mad. Of course, he was very apologetic but the dog could have done some damage if not for my reaction. Accidents do happen!. __________________

08-14-2009, 06:47 AM	#18
Chrisann Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Midlands Posts: 162	Hi all. and thanks for the replies..yes I do think picking up Dustie is best for now...but why do so many people see an open space and immediately let their dogs off a leash to run off...They can't be in control of their pets at a distance and most dogs are friendly I expect..but just get too excited for a little pup...Even another yorkie came bounding over on the beach..I thought o.k. a Yorkie..he will be o.k. with mine..but he really became too much and started snapping...so again I picked him up...The owner saw his dog but never called him back...It happens too often here in the U.K. We have numerous incidents with dogs and children... It is a shame that a few spoil the pleasure of walking our pets and make me ever fearful..even in our local parks. Chrisann x __________________ Chrisann

08-14-2009, 04:30 AM	#17
Sweet Apple Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Houston, Texas USA Posts: 2,473	Pick Him Up!!! And every single time!!!...There's plenty of time to socialize in a safe environment w/dogs you know...Also carry Pepper Spray, in the event you need to use it...You can get it at most Auto Part Stores...I get mine @ O'reillys...Also, I use a velcro mesh harness than I can just raise up Apple w/o having to even bend down, in an emergency...

08-14-2009, 08:01 AM	#19
MollysMum54 YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: England,UK Posts: 1,176	I have actually threatened to kick 2 big dogs who were unleashed and circling Molly. I shouted 'get them away now or i will kick them!' The owner quickly put them on leads and muttered somthing rude. I really wish people didnt act so irresponsibly, but sadly they do. You just cant take the chance with small dogs. I have a friend who had a small yorkie who died when a big unleashed german shepherd almost bit her head off. It happened in seconds. My friend didnt have the time to pick her little one up.