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Britster · 10-10-2009, 08:22 AM

Very scary situation - I'm glad everything ended okay.

Can I give you some advice, not to be taken rudely? The KEY element when separating a dog "fight" (which this did not sound like a true dog fight, by any means) is to remain calm. That's very important. Another thing... this was not the Lab's fault by any means. You, the humans, were causing the excited energy. Also, from what I understand, Nicky (not the Lab) started the entire thing. You say he was egging it on and thinking it was play-time. One little yelp should not = freak out mode. I understand we are all protective of our babies, but Jackson will yelp sometimes while playing with little dogs his own size. Sometimes they hurt each other by accident. The Lab sounds like he felt threatened by Nicky and was defending himself. I think the important thing that should be learned from this is STAY CALM. You did a good thing but becoming powerful and telling Cole who is boss, but you can't do it angerly, and yes, you must protect your dog, I agree. Jackson was also bit on the nose by a black Lab and it began bleeding, it happened on our property with my dog on a leash and theirs roaming free. Jackson yelped for a good while and scared the crap out of me, but I tried to remain calm, I didn't hit the black lab, I didn't even raise my voice, I just quickly picked up my dog and got him into safety and took care of him. It's easier said than done but a dog fight will worsen if you have that "OHMYGOD HELPPP" attitude.

AngieC · 10-10-2009, 08:23 AM

Yes this was all a learning experance for me, one of which to never lay hands on in anger. 2 that my yelling during the situation didn't help at all. 3 that I need to be IN CONTROLE NOT LOSE CONTROLE...

point 4 that I learned was, when the kids come home from school... Keep Nicky in my arms till the situation calms down... That much I now know, lol

megansmomma · 10-10-2009, 08:40 AM

[QUOTE=AngieC;2833246]Yes this was all a learning experance for me, one of which to never lay hands on in anger. 2 that my yelling during the situation didn't help at all. 3 that I need to be IN CONTROLE NOT LOSE CONTROLE...

point 4 that I learned was, when the kids come home from school... Keep Nicky in my arms till the situation calms down... That much I now know, lol[/QUOTE

All is well and a lesson learned!

I am glad that Nicky was not hurt AND you now have a better understanding how this event started and how to handle it in the future. Learn and grow

AngieC · 10-10-2009, 08:44 AM

Yep I so totally agree with ya!! I also want to appoligise for comming off nasty... must be PMS comming on lol... but we all love our babies and hollerin during a situation doesn't help matters!!

Soooooooooooooooooooooooooo glad hes ok and Coal is ok too!! Aunt G got out of controle and I is very sorry too

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Originally Posted by AngieC

Yes this was all a learning experance for me, one of which to never lay hands on in anger. 2 that my yelling during the situation didn't help at all. 3 that I need to be IN CONTROLE NOT LOSE CONTROLE...

point 4 that I learned was, when the kids come home from school... Keep Nicky in my arms till the situation calms down... That much I now know, lol[/QUOTE

All is well and a lesson learned!

I am glad that Nicky was not hurt AND you now have a better understanding how this event started and how to handle it in the future. Learn and grow

DaisyMom · 10-10-2009, 09:02 AM

Just wanted to say to AngieC that I also think this has been a really good discussion topic and a learning experience for me.

Years ago, when I was VERY pregnant, I stepped in front of a charging German Shephard to protect my Golden Retriever. Smart? Not really. Instinct? Yep. You just never know what you are going to do to protect the pet that you love.

These postings have given me the opportunity to think about what I would do in a serious situation with my Yorkie in advance, which I hope will lead to a calm attitude on my part if anything bad ever happens.

4doggiemama · 10-10-2009, 10:01 AM

It was pure instinct to protect and I would have done the same thing. Just glad that your little ones are safe. ~Joanne~

diane boden · 10-10-2009, 10:27 AM

You reacted purely on instinct I agree. Small dogs+big dogs+excited kids is bound to = trouble. This is why I stopped taking my two to my sisers house for their Saturday play date with her 2 cocker spaniels [English]. Not because of the dogs but because her youngest daughter gets overly excited and wont sit still and constantly wants to pick the little-ones up. Doesn't listen when told not to as I think she gets a little jelous of the ayyention the dogs get- she has a low level of learning disability- so has trouble with matching actions with words. I'd rather keep my two safe at home. You need to forgive yourself for this little mistake and move on. As Ceaser says, dogs live in the moment.

chestermama · 10-10-2009, 01:41 PM

I would have done the same thing, chester is like my child, glad all is okay

BanditSocks2 · 10-10-2009, 06:12 PM

We all do things in the heat of the moment! I was at a get-together with our doggie daycare, and this American Bulldog went after Bandit. When he had Bandit on his back other dogs got involved and I reached in to grab him out. Smart to reach my arms in growling full grown dogs with their teeth bared? No! But I knew I had to protect my Bandit. When I finally picked him up to take him away from the situation, the dog chased me (I was only walking) and kept jumping on me and growling scratching my back so bad I was bleeding. THe doggie daycare owner checked on him because he had yelped and he's not a yelper at all, and he was fine, just sore on his back leg where the dog had got him. Outside the fenced in area, the bulldog kept staring at Bandit with his teeth bared and staring at him and was totally still, and his owner was completly oblivious. Needless to say he was not allowed to come to daycare anymore! What I learned from that was that I will do stupid things to protect my dog, and I did the right thing by trying to remove him from the situation, but it wasn't the best idea.

10-10-2009, 08:22 AM	#16
Britster Action Jackson ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 17,815	Very scary situation - I'm glad everything ended okay. Can I give you some advice, not to be taken rudely? The KEY element when separating a dog "fight" (which this did not sound like a true dog fight, by any means) is to remain calm. That's very important. Another thing... this was not the Lab's fault by any means. You, the humans, were causing the excited energy. Also, from what I understand, Nicky (not the Lab) started the entire thing. You say he was egging it on and thinking it was play-time. One little yelp should not = freak out mode. I understand we are all protective of our babies, but Jackson will yelp sometimes while playing with little dogs his own size. Sometimes they hurt each other by accident. The Lab sounds like he felt threatened by Nicky and was defending himself. I think the important thing that should be learned from this is STAY CALM. You did a good thing but becoming powerful and telling Cole who is boss, but you can't do it angerly, and yes, you must protect your dog, I agree. Jackson was also bit on the nose by a black Lab and it began bleeding, it happened on our property with my dog on a leash and theirs roaming free. Jackson yelped for a good while and scared the crap out of me, but I tried to remain calm, I didn't hit the black lab, I didn't even raise my voice, I just quickly picked up my dog and got him into safety and took care of him. It's easier said than done but a dog fight will worsen if you have that "OHMYGOD HELPPP" attitude. __________________ ~ Brit & Lights! Camera! Jackson! CGC ETD TKP ~ Follow Jackson on Instagram: https://instagram.com/jacksontheterrier

10-10-2009, 08:23 AM	#17
AngieC YT Addict Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Irvine, PA Posts: 278	Yes this was all a learning experance for me, one of which to never lay hands on in anger. 2 that my yelling during the situation didn't help at all. 3 that I need to be IN CONTROLE NOT LOSE CONTROLE... point 4 that I learned was, when the kids come home from school... Keep Nicky in my arms till the situation calms down... That much I now know, lol __________________ Angie Nicky-12/7/08 ** Rocky-4/7/07

10-10-2009, 08:40 AM	#18
megansmomma Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: S. W. Suburbs of Chicago, IL Posts: 12,235	[QUOTE=AngieC;2833246]Yes this was all a learning experance for me, one of which to never lay hands on in anger. 2 that my yelling during the situation didn't help at all. 3 that I need to be IN CONTROLE NOT LOSE CONTROLE... point 4 that I learned was, when the kids come home from school... Keep Nicky in my arms till the situation calms down... That much I now know, lol[/QUOTE All is well and a lesson learned! I am glad that Nicky was not hurt AND you now have a better understanding how this event started and how to handle it in the future. Learn and grow __________________ “Never argue with a fool, onlookers may not be able to tell the difference.” Mark Twain

10-10-2009, 10:01 AM	#21
4doggiemama Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: KS Posts: 3,290	It was pure instinct to protect and I would have done the same thing. Just glad that your little ones are safe. ~Joanne~ __________________ Joanne Eli ChipperEva Snowboy Rosie(R.I.P. 1996-July 29, 2013) Cocoa(R.I.P 1998-April 26, 2012):

10-10-2009, 09:02 AM	#20
DaisyMom Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Kansas City Posts: 273	Just wanted to say to AngieC that I also think this has been a really good discussion topic and a learning experience for me. Years ago, when I was VERY pregnant, I stepped in front of a charging German Shephard to protect my Golden Retriever. Smart? Not really. Instinct? Yep. You just never know what you are going to do to protect the pet that you love. These postings have given me the opportunity to think about what I would do in a serious situation with my Yorkie in advance, which I hope will lead to a calm attitude on my part if anything bad ever happens.

10-10-2009, 10:27 AM	#22
diane boden YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: england Posts: 676 Blog Entries: 23	You reacted purely on instinct I agree. Small dogs+big dogs+excited kids is bound to = trouble. This is why I stopped taking my two to my sisers house for their Saturday play date with her 2 cocker spaniels [English]. Not because of the dogs but because her youngest daughter gets overly excited and wont sit still and constantly wants to pick the little-ones up. Doesn't listen when told not to as I think she gets a little jelous of the ayyention the dogs get- she has a low level of learning disability- so has trouble with matching actions with words. I'd rather keep my two safe at home. You need to forgive yourself for this little mistake and move on. As Ceaser says, dogs live in the moment.

10-10-2009, 01:41 PM	#23
chestermama YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: washington Posts: 3,383 Blog Entries: 1	I would have done the same thing, chester is like my child, glad all is okay

10-10-2009, 06:12 PM	#24
BanditSocks2 YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Crofton, MD, USA Posts: 1,522	We all do things in the heat of the moment! I was at a get-together with our doggie daycare, and this American Bulldog went after Bandit. When he had Bandit on his back other dogs got involved and I reached in to grab him out. Smart to reach my arms in growling full grown dogs with their teeth bared? No! But I knew I had to protect my Bandit. When I finally picked him up to take him away from the situation, the dog chased me (I was only walking) and kept jumping on me and growling scratching my back so bad I was bleeding. THe doggie daycare owner checked on him because he had yelped and he's not a yelper at all, and he was fine, just sore on his back leg where the dog had got him. Outside the fenced in area, the bulldog kept staring at Bandit with his teeth bared and staring at him and was totally still, and his owner was completly oblivious. Needless to say he was not allowed to come to daycare anymore! What I learned from that was that I will do stupid things to protect my dog, and I did the right thing by trying to remove him from the situation, but it wasn't the best idea.