save Duchess from a dog attack

[yavenay]

So I'm walking my dog and an older man and his dog were walking in the opposite direction walking towards me. I know this man as I see him walking his dog all the time so I am familiar with him and his dog. No cause for alarm right?



However I slow down because I notice he was holding his dog's leash rather loosely. Whenever I walk Duchess and see another dog, I always look to see how the owner is holding the leash in case of stuff like this happening. At this point Duchess and I were still a distance away. So I proceed with caution as I am familiar with this man and his dog but from a distance I can tell this man wasn't gripping the leash tightly at all and before I could turn around and go in a different direction, his dog got loose and came full speed toward us



Because I was distance away, I was able to scope Duchess up and cradle her in my arms. Immediately I turned by back towards the dog keeping my back facing the dog while he was trying to get to Duchess. I couldn't tell if he was just overly excited and wanted to play or if he was truly being aggressive but while I was trying to keep my back towards him (basically we were spinning in circles) I could hear him growling and he did nip me but I don't think it was intentional and it didn't break the skin. I think my arm just got in the way of his open mouth because he didn't make any effort to bite down. I must of walked at least a block before I felt comfortable with letting Duchess walk on her own.



The one thing that pissed me off the most was the owner's reaction. Now to be fair he is an older dude probably in his 80,s but he didn't make any effort to come get his dog. He didn't even call his dog to come back. I had to basically maneuver my way to this old man where he could reach his dog. I will give him the benefit of the doubt because of his age but I feel like if he is capable enough to walk his dog, he could of tried to get his dog.



In the past this dog would just see Duchess and bark at her and than go on about his business. He is always on a leash and is never walking around on his own. But for some strange reason he seemed really aggressive today.



Anyway, I had been contemplating getting a fence. The only reason I haven't gotten a fence yet is because I don't plan on staying and I don't want to spend a lot of money on this house. Oh well, Duchess is safe and okay and of course she was ready to fight if she had too.



So how was your day?

[Lovetodream88]

Good thing you were noticing that he wasn’t holding the leash well. I get concerned when I see these huge dogs with people who can’t control them because it could turn bad really quick. If your going to walk your dog you should be able to control it or otherwise look at alternatives. Glad everything turned out ok.

[yavenay]

I always look at see how people hold their leashes. There's a beautiful cane corso that lives down the street from me but his owner always has a very tight grip on the leash. He has the leash wrapped around his wrist several times


Kids always make me nervous when they walk big dogs.

[Marna1957]

Originally Posted by yavenay

I always look at see how people hold their leashes. There's a beautiful cane corso that lives down the street from me but his owner always has a very tight grip on the leash. He has the leash wrapped around his wrist several times


Kids always make me nervous when they walk big dogs.

Hmmmm? I could be wrong, I should look this up.... but are Corsos the Japanese Dogs that they have THREE people holding leashes per dog in the Conformational Show Ring because of fighting????


We had our dogs out on bicycles, our GSD hooked to the Springer Attachment and Katy in the basket. A YOUNG girl was walking a Pit Bull. Dad was pushing a kid on a little bike, back about 30 ft...... We held our breath, it went well, passed no problems.

[yavenay]

Originally Posted by Marna1957

Hmmmm? I could be wrong, I should look this up.... but are Corsos the Japanese Dogs that they have THREE people holding leashes per dog in the Conformational Show Ring because of fighting????


We had our dogs out on bicycles, our GSD hooked to the Springer Attachment and Katy in the basket. A YOUNG girl was walking a Pit Bull. Dad was pushing a kid on a little bike, back about 30 ft...... We held our breath, it went well, passed no problems.

The cane corsoe definitely has an intimdating look but when we see him, we cross several streets . The owner knows how scared people get when they see him so he has this extra thick collar and leashed that is wrapped around his wrist several times. Fortunately I almost never seen him. I think in the last year I've only seen this cane corso once.

[matese]

I had to google the breed, that's a big mean looking dog. Unbelievable that man made no attempt to get his dog. If the man is to old to get his dog, then he shouldn't have a dog that size. Thing is, encounters like this can cause our dogs to fear larger dogs or cause ours to want to defend themselves by wanting to fight it. Thank god things turned out ok. Scooping Dutches up and putting your back to this on coming dog was a wise thing to do.

[yavenay]

Originally Posted by matese

I had to google the breed, that's a big mean looking dog. Unbelievable that man made no attempt to get his dog. If the man is to old to get his dog, then he shouldn't have a dog that size. Thing is, encounters like this can cause our dogs to fear larger dogs or cause ours to want to defend themselves by wanting to fight it. Thank god things turned out ok. Scooping Dutches up and putting your back to this on coming dog was a wise thing to do.

exactly, Duchess has always been intimidated by big dogs. The old man just stood there and just watched. He made no attempts to come get his dog. At the time I wasn't sure if the dog was just being friendly and just wanting to play or being aggressive. Between Duchess growling and barking and this dog growling and trying to get to Duchess I couldn't tell. Anyway better safe than sorry.



I've always practice in my head what I should do in situations like this. Guess it finally paid off.

[nanajoy]

When Beauregarde was just a puppy, I had him in my arms and a rottweiler came around a corner and charged at us. I was able to keep him safe, but I got a bit mauled in the process. I was close enough to get to my car, but got scratched, then bitten, during my attempt to open the door. Scariest thing ever!

[matese]

When I had my pack of 3 girls, they were not tiny, I had several encounters in campgrounds where dogs that were supposed to be leashed (campground rules) would come running at me and my girls, I would scoop all 3 up, a total weight of 36 pounds lol, I would always turn my back while SCREAMING someone get this dog. I would keep turning so this dog could not sniff my dogs, I had a fighter, the smallest one of my pack, my concern always was, even if this dashing dog was friendly, my fighter could incite a friendly dog. Cody is a aggressive boy, not that he has ever fought, and I don't know if he would actually "start" a fight, but in a situation as you had he would, with not a doubt in my mind would go after a dog if he was in my arms and some dog was able to sniff him.

Perhaps his dog was friendly and the man knowing this made no attempt to get his dog, but what that jerk doesn't realize is YOUR dog may not be dog friendly and things can turn ugly real fast. With a dog that muscular you nor Dutch's would not come out the winner. If that were ME, I would have blasted that man "after" he got his dog.
I'm just happy neither you or Dutches were harmed, but a horrible and scary experience for you. Thankfully you make yourself aware of everything around you, smart and wise lady

[yavenay]

Originally Posted by nanajoy

When Beauregarde was just a puppy, I had him in my arms and a rottweiler came around a corner and charged at us. I was able to keep him safe, but I got a bit mauled in the process. I was close enough to get to my car, but got scratched, then bitten, during my attempt to open the door. Scariest thing ever!

It was very scary although I wasn't scared while it was going on, only afterwards.....adrenaline I guess. This dog wasn't as big as a rottweiler but he definitely looked like either a boxer mix or pitbull mix.



One of the things I have noticed is that Duchess seems a little bit more clingy. She's not clingy at all, very independent and not the most affectionate yorkie. I don't think she is being clingy is because of the "attack" but I think it's more gratitude???? It's like she knew I protected her and it's her way of thanking me? I dunno, that's what it seems like to me.

[Marna1957]

You are kinder than I am. I would/have/do YELL, "Get Your Dog Please!". If they do not do this in a hurry, I say again, "Get Your DAMNED Dog Please!".


We live on the Katy Trail. There are Laws that dogs must be leashed on the Trail. There was a couple that would walk with their Golden Retriever off leash, we saw them often. Nice folks. We would wave. But the dog started coming into and pooping in our yard.....daily. So the next time I saw them, I went out the back door came around the house and Yelled, (the trail is about 150 yards from where I was standing) "Call Your Dog Please! He POOPS In Our Yard!". I have not seen them again. Perhaps they walk the other way. Perhaps they think I am mean. I have dogs, I am out in the yard with my dogs, I don't need their dog too. So, honestly, I don't care.

[matese]

Originally Posted by Marna1957

You are kinder than I am. I would/have/do YELL, "Get Your Dog Please!". If they do not do this in a hurry, I say again, "Get Your DAMNED Dog Please!".


We live on the Katy Trail. There are Laws that dogs must be leashed on the Trail. There was a couple that would walk with their Golden Retriever off leash, we saw them often. Nice folks. We would wave. But the dog started coming into and pooping in our yard.....daily. So the next time I saw them, I went out the back door came around the house and Yelled, (the trail is about 150 yards from where I was standing) "Call Your Dog Please! He POOPS In Our Yard!". I have not seen them again. Perhaps they walk the other way. Perhaps they think I am mean. I have dogs, I am out in the yard with my dogs, I don't need their dog too. So, honestly, I don't care.

LOL, you are kinder then me, the word PLEASE would never come out of my mouth lol, I would have been SCREAMING that the entire neighborhood would have heard me. When the safety of my babies are at risk due to a dog approaching or being right there, I SCREAM. I never want my pup ever harmed. And, your dog better never poop on my property, I am not shy with my mouth. If I can clean up after my dog, so can they.

[yavenay]

Originally Posted by Marna1957

You are kinder than I am. I would/have/do YELL, "Get Your Dog Please!". If they do not do this in a hurry, I say again, "Get Your DAMNED Dog Please!".


We live on the Katy Trail. There are Laws that dogs must be leashed on the Trail. There was a couple that would walk with their Golden Retriever off leash, we saw them often. Nice folks. We would wave. But the dog started coming into and pooping in our yard.....daily. So the next time I saw them, I went out the back door came around the house and Yelled, (the trail is about 150 yards from where I was standing) "Call Your Dog Please! He POOPS In Our Yard!". I have not seen them again. Perhaps they walk the other way. Perhaps they think I am mean. I have dogs, I am out in the yard with my dogs, I don't need their dog too. So, honestly, I don't care.

I definitely said something to him and he did apologize but I was so pissed. the dog was on leash. it's just his owner wasn't holding the leash tightly and he got away

[lilgidget]

Originally Posted by yavenay

I definitely said something to him and he did apologize but I was so pissed. the dog was on leash. it's just his owner wasn't holding the leash tightly and he got away

In other words, the man did NOT have his dog under his control. If he had been, the dog would not have been able to break lose.

[yavenay]

Originally Posted by lilgidget

In other words, the man did NOT have his dog under his control. If he had been, the dog would not have been able to break lose.

No he didn't. He's in his 80s and if he can no longer control his dog, than he definitely needs to stop walking him and have someone else walk him before he does this again and bites someone or gets hit by a car or runs away and gets lost.