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Mom to Hot Rod · 10-07-2009, 03:47 PM

Wow, good for you! We have had similar things like that.

CouversMom · 10-07-2009, 03:50 PM

Wow... good thing for that harness!! Couver would have reacted the same way... They think they're invincible!!

AprilLove · 10-07-2009, 05:41 PM

That is so scary!!! Thank goodness she is alright

I was walking my Maltese many years ago and had a very similar experience, and shudder whenever I think about it. I know how scared you must have been.

Good you are both ok!!

Sweet Apple · 10-07-2009, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Lexi Rae

early this morning while walkin lexi before going to work around 630am,
still dark out, waiting for her to do her business, strolling down my own block, out comes 2 other dogs running like crazy to get lexi.. omg!!! i just spotted them while they were like2 feet away from her.. the owner, a neighbor was then screaming for them.. i swooped lexi up so so fast and turned my back against them, didnt care about myself at that time.. lexi was going nuts in my arms. thank god for my quick thinking and thank god for that harness, i was able to get her up to my chest area and hold her there tight as hell. i guess
10 lbs felt really light at the time.. all my strength was in that leash.
my neighbor appologized, but dam it, keep your dogs on a leash . whats wrong with people?

Thank goodness you do the harness thing, and so do I...I've had the same experience, twice, and both times it was a dog, on the loose...I carry Pepper Spray, too, but haven't had to use it...But like you, I wish people wouldn't let their dogs run loose But, wow, those harnesses are, literally, life savers!

KimberlySRN · 10-07-2009, 06:34 PM

First off... I am so glad Lexi okay.

It is very sad and scary that people think it is okay to let their animals roam. I have two stories that scared me to death in the last few weeks.

The first was with my dads short hair pointer. He is a great dog and listens to my dad like no other dog I have ever seen. We went swimming at o e of the lakes. We are walking the shore line trying to pick out a picnic area. Well suddenly I hear some lady yelling (like hysterically) for her friend to pick up the dogs. They had two pitbulls off lead running around. The one was younger and super sweet but the other charged us. We stood in front of my dads dog (who was on the lead) and yelled at the dog and he got scared and the owners picked him up. About 5 minutes later they let him go again! And the next thing we hear are the people yelling for us to pick up our dog cause their dog will attack. My dads dog heard him coming and got ready to strike at the dog and my dad told him to stay and it was crazy he just stayed put at a heal and the other dog kept charging. We did the same and stood in front of him and yelled at the dog stopping him in his tracks... He hesitated them went for it again abd we did the same and finally they got him. I was so upset with these people. It is already crazy to bring a dog that has attacked people and pets ( they told us) out on leash but to let them loose is insane! We could have gotten hurt and our dog... We don't think about it at the time, but it could have ended very bad.

Then Lace a few weeks ago on a trail. They already want to ban dogs from using the trail because people refuse to leash them. We were walking at the end of the trail that has a nice incline. I heard something and I just felt the need to pull Lace into my arms. A big dog came charging at us and I grabbed her leash and pulled up as I turned. The dog jumped all over me almost knocking me down the hill!!! Mean while the owners yelling out that he won't hurt us. I was so mad... I told him that is the reason they don't want dogs on the trail! Control your dog! What if I would have been a child ( many parents take kids there as young as 5 and 6). I was so upset. People don't realize their dog may not mean to hurt us or our animals but they can.

nyteacups · 10-07-2009, 09:57 PM

horray for you lexi your lucky to have such a good mommy

angeleyes · 10-07-2009, 10:12 PM

I always keep Belle on a harness when we are outside. I don't trust any one else to keep their dogs leashed. Funny how our little ones just fly up into our arms but then want to get loose to get that big dog.. My husband is an x-cop and he bought me a spray that I carry just incase, even if I get Belle scooped up another dog may still try to jump at her or at us. The spray really works. Also, there is a dog repeller that is a small hand held unit that has that high pitched tone that only dogs can hear. I have used that to chase dogs out of our yard. They work and they are only like $10.00. I lost my mini Schnauzer last year, I can't even imagine loosing Belle, they are our babies and we protect them with everything we have.

cheryl19 · 10-08-2009, 02:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ritzydaisy

The same thing has happened to us a couple times. I am so nervous walking my dog. It makes me so mad when people think leash laws don't apply to them.

It P****s me off too. I see it all the time and how many times have you heard OH my dog is friendly he wont hurt your dog

Thank god for that harness

4doggiemama · 10-08-2009, 04:38 AM

I was walking my 4 doggies when an off-leash dog charged us. To this day I do not know how we got by without anyone being bitten. And this man knew his dog was mean, even to humans.

teacup0819 · 10-08-2009, 05:09 AM

I am so glad to hear both you and your yorkie are okay. This happened quite a few years ago to my dad while he was walking our mini schnauzer (on a leash I might add). Two large dogs attacked them, knocking down my dad and taking our mini out of his arms. My father charged the dogs and eventually got our schnauzer back, but not until they had injured him. He survived, but was never the same. People just don't understand....leash laws are for everyone. Harnesses are great!

misslissa · 10-08-2009, 01:06 PM

i had a experience very similar but sorta funny
to walk to the local library where Gatsby and i go for story time we take a back ally that is between two streets so it is backyards on both sides and a dog in every yard i swear so we go past a yard that has dogs that scare me to death and i always pick Gatsby up to walk past the dogs wear boxer mixes this day as we walk past the bigger dog puts his two front paws on the fence and just jumps right over i was terrified the dog jumps up on me and i started screaming gatsby wiggled and wiggled and i couldent keep a hold of him and he ended up on the ground he looked at the dog much bigger than his five little pounds and growled the dog layed down rolled over and showed his belly!! i couldent control myself i started to laugh the owners come out and got him and told me his name was boston(bo) and he spent the first five years of his life bullied by thear late toy poodle i was so relived and now when i walk to the library i sneak bo treats and have become good friends with his owners but when i hear stories like this i think what if bo had been mean or aggressive i most likely would have lost gatsby
im glad everyone was okay

Blessed · 10-08-2009, 01:19 PM

Oh my goodness!!! I was so nervous just reading your post, Praise the Lord you both are in one piece ~whew~ I haven't walked my babies in so long because of that, big dogs scare me to death in the first place (I was badly bitten as a very little girl by my best friends dog). And to see a dog coming at my babies? Good Lord, I am a wreck just thinking about it!
I have no clue as to why people don't know their babies better, I mean, if I knew my dog would run upon seeing another dog (my maltese? never.. my GiGi the terror? I'm afraid she just might the lil stink pot!), YOU BET SHE WILL BE HARNESSED AT ALL TIMES WHEN ACCESS TO THE FRONT AVAILABLE!

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10-07-2009, 03:50 PM	#17
CouversMom and Khloe Mae's too! Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Eastern Washington Posts: 14,732	Wow... good thing for that harness!! Couver would have reacted the same way... They think they're invincible!! __________________ Michelle- mommy to Couver and Khloe Mae! http://yorkiehavenrescue.com/

10-07-2009, 05:41 PM	#18
AprilLove My Three Hearts Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Wrapped around their paws :-) Posts: 7,190	That is so scary!!! Thank goodness she is alright I was walking my Maltese many years ago and had a very similar experience, and shudder whenever I think about it. I know how scared you must have been. Good you are both ok!! __________________ MaryKay AprilLove Wubs Moosie R.I.P. Bailey & BitsyRoo

10-07-2009, 06:34 PM	#20
KimberlySRN Twins=double the fun! Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: California Posts: 2,981	First off... I am so glad Lexi okay. It is very sad and scary that people think it is okay to let their animals roam. I have two stories that scared me to death in the last few weeks. The first was with my dads short hair pointer. He is a great dog and listens to my dad like no other dog I have ever seen. We went swimming at o e of the lakes. We are walking the shore line trying to pick out a picnic area. Well suddenly I hear some lady yelling (like hysterically) for her friend to pick up the dogs. They had two pitbulls off lead running around. The one was younger and super sweet but the other charged us. We stood in front of my dads dog (who was on the lead) and yelled at the dog and he got scared and the owners picked him up. About 5 minutes later they let him go again! And the next thing we hear are the people yelling for us to pick up our dog cause their dog will attack. My dads dog heard him coming and got ready to strike at the dog and my dad told him to stay and it was crazy he just stayed put at a heal and the other dog kept charging. We did the same and stood in front of him and yelled at the dog stopping him in his tracks... He hesitated them went for it again abd we did the same and finally they got him. I was so upset with these people. It is already crazy to bring a dog that has attacked people and pets ( they told us) out on leash but to let them loose is insane! We could have gotten hurt and our dog... We don't think about it at the time, but it could have ended very bad. Then Lace a few weeks ago on a trail. They already want to ban dogs from using the trail because people refuse to leash them. We were walking at the end of the trail that has a nice incline. I heard something and I just felt the need to pull Lace into my arms. A big dog came charging at us and I grabbed her leash and pulled up as I turned. The dog jumped all over me almost knocking me down the hill!!! Mean while the owners yelling out that he won't hurt us. I was so mad... I told him that is the reason they don't want dogs on the trail! Control your dog! What if I would have been a child ( many parents take kids there as young as 5 and 6). I was so upset. People don't realize their dog may not mean to hurt us or our animals but they can. __________________ Kim Anakin Bella

10-07-2009, 09:57 PM	#21
nyteacups BANNED! Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: new york city Posts: 81	close call horray for you lexi your lucky to have such a good mommy

10-07-2009, 10:12 PM	#22
angeleyes YT Addict Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hugo, MN USA Posts: 325	harness for puppies I always keep Belle on a harness when we are outside. I don't trust any one else to keep their dogs leashed. Funny how our little ones just fly up into our arms but then want to get loose to get that big dog.. My husband is an x-cop and he bought me a spray that I carry just incase, even if I get Belle scooped up another dog may still try to jump at her or at us. The spray really works. Also, there is a dog repeller that is a small hand held unit that has that high pitched tone that only dogs can hear. I have used that to chase dogs out of our yard. They work and they are only like $10.00. I lost my mini Schnauzer last year, I can't even imagine loosing Belle, they are our babies and we protect them with everything we have.

10-08-2009, 04:38 AM	#24
4doggiemama Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: KS Posts: 3,290	I was walking my 4 doggies when an off-leash dog charged us. To this day I do not know how we got by without anyone being bitten. And this man knew his dog was mean, even to humans. __________________ Joanne Eli ChipperEva Snowboy Rosie(R.I.P. 1996-July 29, 2013) Cocoa(R.I.P 1998-April 26, 2012):

10-08-2009, 05:09 AM	#25
teacup0819 ♥Luv my Trixie Belle♥ Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 3,010	I am so glad to hear both you and your yorkie are okay. This happened quite a few years ago to my dad while he was walking our mini schnauzer (on a leash I might add). Two large dogs attacked them, knocking down my dad and taking our mini out of his arms. My father charged the dogs and eventually got our schnauzer back, but not until they had injured him. He survived, but was never the same. People just don't understand....leash laws are for everyone. Harnesses are great!

10-08-2009, 01:06 PM	#26
misslissa YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: canton ohio us Posts: 1,574	i had a experience very similar but sorta funny to walk to the local library where Gatsby and i go for story time we take a back ally that is between two streets so it is backyards on both sides and a dog in every yard i swear so we go past a yard that has dogs that scare me to death and i always pick Gatsby up to walk past the dogs wear boxer mixes this day as we walk past the bigger dog puts his two front paws on the fence and just jumps right over i was terrified the dog jumps up on me and i started screaming gatsby wiggled and wiggled and i couldent keep a hold of him and he ended up on the ground he looked at the dog much bigger than his five little pounds and growled the dog layed down rolled over and showed his belly!! i couldent control myself i started to laugh the owners come out and got him and told me his name was boston(bo) and he spent the first five years of his life bullied by thear late toy poodle i was so relived and now when i walk to the library i sneak bo treats and have become good friends with his owners but when i hear stories like this i think what if bo had been mean or aggressive i most likely would have lost gatsby im glad everyone was okay __________________ Don't say I love you unless you mean it, but if you do say it a lot. People forget.

10-08-2009, 01:19 PM	#27
Blessed Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 136	Oh my goodness!!! I was so nervous just reading your post, Praise the Lord you both are in one piece ~whew~ I haven't walked my babies in so long because of that, big dogs scare me to death in the first place (I was badly bitten as a very little girl by my best friends dog). And to see a dog coming at my babies? Good Lord, I am a wreck just thinking about it! I have no clue as to why people don't know their babies better, I mean, if I knew my dog would run upon seeing another dog (my maltese? never.. my GiGi the terror? I'm afraid she just might the lil stink pot!), YOU BET SHE WILL BE HARNESSED AT ALL TIMES WHEN ACCESS TO THE FRONT AVAILABLE! __________________ Happy Thanksgiving Cathleen, Shy'la & GiGi