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09-05-2015, 07:36 AM | #1 |
YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Ohio
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| I Feel Terrible teddy followed me to the mailbox like usual but he was picking on the mini chihuahua that was in our yard so I picked it up and saw our neighbor and talked to him about his little girl then his Boston terrier snuck around the corner and attacked Teddy he cried and waited at the door so I took him in and found a tiny bite by his privates so I gave him his bath now I'm so shaken up this isn't the dogs first attack on the neighborhood either I promised myself I wouldn't let him get hurt now look
__________________ Yorkies may be small but their hearts and attitude are big! |
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09-05-2015, 09:21 AM | #2 |
YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Lake Geneva, WI
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| We try to do everything we can to protect our little ones...and we try to anticipate possible hazards, et al, but guess what, things are going to happen! You can feel bad about what happened, but please don't feel guilty!! Teddy wants you to be happy just as you want it for him! As long as he's ok, so should you be...! But listen, I react off the charts when it comes to Piper, so who am I to be saying anything?! Bless your heart for having so much love; I totally get that, too! |
09-05-2015, 10:29 AM | #3 |
Rosehill Yorkies Donating YT Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Houston Texas
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| I am just way too cautious to allow my dogs out in the front yard, or anywhere, that they are not secured....they are right by me on leash or in my arms....I would be totally spastic with one of my babies running around unsecured and out of reach, in the front yard....especially because I know we have other dogs walking around and you just never know about other dogs attitudes! Even my own dogs attitudes vary....but from the meekest (the ones that would be subject to getting attacked by neighbors dogs running loose) to my boldest (the ones that will take on anything regardless of size or demeanor), any encounter could be disastrous for my babies....a risk I am not willing to take! |
09-05-2015, 11:15 AM | #4 |
♥ Love My Tibbe! ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: D/FW, Texas
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| I believe I would explain to my neighbor I would be reporting the dog bite to AC as the next bite could be to a baby, little child or immune-suppressed person. A dog's mouth is filled with germs and your little guy likely needs vet attention to his wounds, maybe preventative antibiotics. Are both your little guy and the biter current on vax's? AC needs to check that out, or quarantine the dog to be sure he's rabies-free and school your neighbor on proper restraint of her dogs. No dog actual attack and bite should be ignored, even from the tiniest biter.
__________________ Jeanie and Tibbe One must do the best one can. You may get some marks for a very imperfect answer: you will certainly get none for leaving the question alone. C. S. Lewis |
09-05-2015, 11:34 AM | #5 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Wildwood, Florida
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| My Penny was on her leash with me and being petted by a neighbor's little girl when another neighbor's daschund attacked her. Scared me half to death. Now we have just bought a place in a 55+ community where everyone must walk their dogs. People want their dogs to be friends but it really worries me when a larger dog comes near mine. |
09-05-2015, 11:39 AM | #6 |
Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: E.Stroudsburg, Pa.
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| Poor sweet Teddy, I hope he's ok. Never, never, never have Teddy off leash. I don't care how well behaved a dog may be off leash you never know what can trigger it. Cody will take on a Bullmastiff reason I raised the back yard fence.
__________________ Joan, mom to Cody RIP Matese Schnae Kajon Kia forever in my A House Is Not A Home Without A Dog |
09-05-2015, 12:09 PM | #7 |
YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Ohio
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| He snuck out with me to get the mail so that's how he got out I'm pretty sure the neighbor is vaccinated I keep checking the bite he's been feeling normal since I bathed him and I never let him out front unless he's leashed for a walk unless he follows me somewhere like today he escaped to follow me to get the mail so I didn't see a problem as he cares too much about the new mulch to go past the end of the fence on the side separating the neighbors yard and he's never been exposed to too many dogs just when he's leashed and we are somewhere like the groomers or at the nature trail I walk him of the owner asks to allow their dog to sniff I'll hold his leash tight and allow it and he loves it he will sniff and wag his tail to any dog willing to sniff him back! But yea there's only a tiny tooth mark on his private part I've been checking when I give my required belly rubs It's just hard not being fully in control and I'm so glad my neighbor was outside at the time his dog attacked so he can get him off quicker I wouldn't risk getting bit too plus he's used to breaking his dog off like a while ago I had a chocolate lab puppy on his first walk and he was attacked I couldn't manage to kick their brick like dog off him so I screamed my lungs out till they came out and beat him off
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09-05-2015, 12:33 PM | #8 |
Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: E.Stroudsburg, Pa.
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| If you know your neighbor has a crazy dog, and you know Teddy tries to sneak out and seems he's very successful at doing this, it is up to you to make sure he doesn't go out with you for the mail. You need to train him to STAY when your open your door. Today a bite to his pvt. parts, tomorrow a gash to his throat. My last girl weighed in at 17 lbs, not fat, just a very big yorkie, she was a sweet docile little girl, loved all animals, all dogs big or small. The last thing I would have wanted to happen to her is for another dog to attack her, I know she would have fought to defend herself it's only natural for dogs to do this, I wanted her to stay sweet so I never put her in a position where she could get attacked, like being off leash. I know it's cute to have your baby walk with you to get the mail, but you never know what's lurking around a corner. Please be careful in the future with this neighbors crazy dog being loose.
__________________ Joan, mom to Cody RIP Matese Schnae Kajon Kia forever in my A House Is Not A Home Without A Dog |
09-05-2015, 12:43 PM | #9 | |
YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Ohio
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09-05-2015, 12:52 PM | #10 |
YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: prescott valley az usa
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| Sounds like this dog needs to be reported to animal control especially since he is a repeat bitter. I know it doesn't sit well for neighbour relationships but that owner needs to get a clue to control her dog or suffer the consequences. I hope your baby is alright. |
09-05-2015, 01:01 PM | #11 | |
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09-05-2015, 02:44 PM | #12 |
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| The owner does need to control the dog- but reporting to ACO for one incident is not cool either. I won't call them unless I am repeatedly attacked by a dog or if I have to use my stun gun on it. I own two dogs who have pretty nasty histories. So I know what it's like to see your beloved companion turn into a snarling demon. I know what it's like to have ACO come to your house and how much money it can cost to do rabies exams even on a vaccinated dog. If this is an ongoing, repeat problem- I'd start by asking them to confine the dog, either with a fence or leash, and if they do not, THEN call ACO. |
09-05-2015, 02:59 PM | #13 | |
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09-05-2015, 05:15 PM | #14 |
YT 1000 Club Member | I would dab a touch of antibiotic cream (slightly different from the ointment) on it a couple times a day for a few days. Just don't let him lick it off. I keep a tube of it for my doggies in their grooming bag just in case I need it for something. It will help keep out infection. Keep an eye on it and make sure it doesn't look infected. I am sorry this happened to you. I have a neighbor that has a huge black lab that is not nice. He will charge at me and try to attack me. If I have my big dog with me he will back right down, but if it is just me and the little dogs he will come after me (not the dogs). The neighbor is a really nice guy, but he has no idea what his dog is like when he is loose and he just lets him out the door and doesn't watch him. I wish people would take more responsibility for their pets.
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09-05-2015, 06:29 PM | #15 | |
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