Stupid and panicked

[YorkieZoo]

You had a normal human reaction....don't beat yourself up over it. Not everyone has the opportunity to stop, evaluate, think, before taking an action and this proves that completely.

Sometimes we all have to make a snap decision and react accordingly. I can remember a couple of times as a kid when we were in the car (back in the mid-70's) and mom would do the arm across the chest thing to us if someone pulled out in front of her. 9 times out of 10 the arm across the chest was worse than us sliding out of the seat! (no she wasn't a bad mom, times were different and the seatbelt thing wasn't like it is now with booster seats and the like! )

Great job for protecting your baby!

[dcon1958]

Thanks everyone he is fine today back to his old self although he does stick to me alittle more often this evening I feel better tonight also. This weekend I plan on asking the man who owns the dog if he heard what happened with his dog and mine? My husband feels he had no clue the dog was off leash outside with his 7 year old. Husband thinks son is doing this on his own without mom and dad knowing.

[ladyjane]

Originally Posted by boopster

Wonder if you should give the parents the benefit of the doubt... Maybe they have no clue what the little boy were doing. Although who in their right mind would let a child that young play outside unsupervised?

But maybe after you've calmed down, you or your husband-whoever can stay coolest - should drop in on these people and express your concern about the danger to both dogs. The retriever could charge right in front of a moving vehicle. Appeal to THEIR self interest.

Excellent advice!

[yorkieusa]

That's a good idea. I'm glad he's ok, if a little clingy, and you're feeling better, too. Things like that can scare you to death.