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We were in fla at at camping world. They post signs keep dogs leashed. I had my doxie ON A LEASH . A guy let his supposidly nice golden retrevers with out leashes to walk. Well they spied sugar and came running. Before i could grab her up one had her back in his mouth with me screaming to let go and beating him over his head with my fist. Finally the goof ball owner called them, i yelled if shes hurt he would pay, he had the nerve to blame me, thank GOD she was fine, so yeah it can happen oh so quick |
:eek:...Our other dog Charley is quite large and i wouldnt be able to pick him up...a German Shepherd living down the street escaped his yard and attacked our dog as we walked past..luckily my husband was with me and he managed to get Charley away, but he wont walk that part of the road since.....Umberella from now on..... |
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Jilly, you are a courageous and strong person; I admire your ability to remain calm and determined in a situation you never ever should have gone through (damn these thoughtless at best, uncaring & apathetic owners for letting dogs run loose--any dog). And thank you for sharing insight and experience so we'll be better prepared should the unexpected happen. I know exactly what you mean when you said that dog knew by your tone that you'd kill him, cuz like you and the rest of us, ain't nothing I wouldn't do, ain't no varmint big or small, I wouldn't decimate when it comes to protecting my little Piper. I just think you're quite wonderful! |
No kidding - all dogs should be confined or on a leash but since they aren't, I now know what a vicious one is really like and most of our tools are not much help - in fact, an umbrella wouldn't have worked that time as I only saw the dog a split second before it attacked. (But it sure works when you see the dog before it begins its lunge.) Big dogs can move faster than your brain can process "dog danger" and be on your dog in a second or two from appearance from behind something to first bite, while your brain is still reacting. These big dogs, even the ones we don't think of as powerful and dangerous, once in prey drive, are so dangerous to tiny dogs - even in our arms. I had never seen one that intent on his prey before in my life and truly thought I'd have to fight him again but thankfully it didn't happen. And best of all, Jilly made it with no internal or crippling injuries. And all I did was what any dogowner would do in the same situation. :) |
That was a horrifying story. I almost understand what you mean, this dog's owner told me to go ahead outside because if we went back in my apartment, the dog was going to want to get inside. I've been picking him up and taking him outside, since I never know who's coming around the corner and who I may run into going down the stairs. Another woman in here with a Yorkie told me that I should have told the property manager, but I felt bad. I know that if that dog ever does attack another dog, it might get put down because of its aggression issues. I hope they get him some training so maybe eventually he can be out and about and not cooped up in an apartment all day. I just have to keep a close eye on Reese until I get my own place. |
Hopefully, the dog will get some training and the owner can get control of him. An out-of-control big, powerful dog needs to be on a chest-attached, front-leading or other anti-pull harness if the owner has trouble controlling his pulling and lunging on the lead. There are even leader head-collars that have leashes attached directly to the muzzle strap for the worst pullers there are but hopefully that wouldn't be necessary. Still, if it saves some little dog from serious injury or attack, it would be worth his using one for a while until the dog gets the idea. |
I'd be tempted to show him some of these posts, but people like him seem to know everything and believe people like us are overly dramatic, overly protective, etc. Insofar as not saying anything to your landlord...I admire your compassion toward his dog, but he's risking his dog's life, not you! And how horrible would it be if his dog did, in fact, injure or kill an innocent little canine unit because nothing was said or done sooner...Just giving you a little food for thought, as it were...Also, please remember, an attacking dog doesn't know or care if he's biting his target or the person nearest it....You stay safe, too!!! |
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