Stupid and panicked I am so mad at myself, I took Quincy for a quick short walk before it got to dark in the neighborhood, and it happened. My worst nightmare I feel so stupid and cruel. There was a young boy about 7 years old playing in his yard with his 3 legged Golden Retreiver off leash. Now I did not realize this until I can from behind the parked truck the Golden came after Quincy immediately I had NO time to think and I just lifted the poor thing into the air (strangling him) cause I did not have his harness on as soon as I could I cuddled him in my arms. I am so mad at myself and the man who owns that dog. I just cried the rest of the walk home I think he's ok he wasn't limping or bleeding I was so scared. i don't even want to take him for walks anymore. |
Oh, it's ok. everyone makes mistakes. you were just trying to protect him. Just try to keep him on his harness more often |
We had the same thing happen when these ladies were walking their husky dog (off the leash). He came whipping around the corner growling and I had just time to tug on Mabel's harness lifting her in the air and into my arms. Darwin was still on the ground and I was ready to kick the husky but we also had Zain, our protector, who is about 120 pounds of fluff and attitude - the dog almost ran into Zain and then the other dog wasn't so tough and hightailed it out of there. Not exactly sure how it would have gone without Zain and hope we never will have to find out. Now, this wouldn't be a problem if people in towns were responsible and kept there dogs on a leash - wish people would take them to the bush to let them run loose!!:mad: |
will never walk him without the harness again what makes me madder than anything is the parents were no where around just the boy and the dog makes me kind of wonder if they knew he was out front my husband said the other day he caught the dog because he was running loose in the neighborhood and the little boy was trying to catch him NO parents around then either |
It isn't going to change. People will continue to allow their dogs to run loose. A person needs a head on a swivel these days. Don't forget the harness from now on. I had to pick Kacee up once just by swinging the leash up to get her in my arms fast. I know how it scared you, but I'm sure your lil one will be just fine.:) |
I felt so bad we got home he hid under the bed for an hour |
I'm sure he is fine. I know you are thinking that you could cause CT but that is something that will not happen quite as easily as you are imagining. He's safe and unharmed. Give him an extra smooch tonight and surely don't let this stop you from walking him in the future. Enjoy your walks and use a harness for walks in the future. |
I am glad Quincy was ok. That is so scary. |
Thank you all so much I feel a little better (still feel stupid though). But I think I was worried about his throat and if I did damage anything. But he did have a good appetite tonight and ate all his food so I think he's over it alot quicker than I am. Again I appreciate the support. My husband an my son were fussing at me saying I was being over dramatic but they were not there. I feel better seeing him sleep peacfully next to me so he does still love me so I DO feel better! |
Our neighbors 2 mix breed dogs came out of no where and went after my 3 year old son. My yorkie (Dutchess) saw them and protected my son. She attacked both of their dogs and as soon as I got my son in the house I went out with a broom and got little Dutchess. She was fine. I took her to the vet and no injuries. But the other 2 dogs had lots. I am very thankful for my little girl. She may have saved my sons life. |
Don't beat yourself up! We have all done that in the panic moment. I am just glad that Quincy is ok. |
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. |
You were definitely not stupid.... stupid is the Golden's owners having him out off leash. You did a great thing... quick reflexes that saved your dog's life! You were put in a position where you had no choice. Just make sure the harness fits him, I've had a few slide out of them. Even with a harness on, when you have to jerk them up to get them out of harm's way, the pup may still have the same reaction yours had tonight. It's so unnatural for them, I think it hurts their feelings more than anything.... plus they pick up on their owner's panic and anger at the time... just a confusing situation for our little ones to be in. In my eyes.. you're a hero! |
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Once the danger has passed, a common reaction to the adrenaline overload is all over the body shakes, which subside as the body returns to a normal state. Also, you may get a flood of emotions, the 'what if's', and generally unsettling feelings. These flood your consiousness after the fact because your brain turned them off when you were threatened by the other dog. When the situation ends, the brain turns the emotional center back on, and you get flooded with feelings. Then you sort things out and begin to feel better. What the body goes through in these situations has been compared to what happens to an athelete running a race in the Olympics. Overly dramatic??? I don't think so.... |
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