I learned my lesson...

[chachi]

I know this is really tragic. I walk my dogs where others do and now I don't know if I will ever trust another dog that approaches. Something so simple can end up so tragic so quickly.

[sunshine22]

Many years ago, my dad lived on 5 acres. He had a very sweet male Chesapeake Bay retriever. His neighbor let his little male Yorkie run around loose and oftentimes it would come over to my dad's house.
My dad would call the neighbor politely and say your dog is over here, you need to come get him.
The Yorkie's owner was over confident with his dog and said things like he's little but he's really tough. He could take on your dog.
Well it wasn't long before the inevitable happened. The Yorkie came over to my dad's house and his Chesapeake Bay retriever was outside. The Yorkie approached the big dog by growling and the big dog just chomped down on the little dog and killed it instantly. My dad witnessed it and felt terrible but it wasn't his fault. It was the Yorkie's owner for not protecting his dog.
Let's try to keep them safe from bigger dogs.

[ssguzzy828]

I have a shepherd who wieghhs at least 105lbs. Even though he is extremly a well tempered dog I can tell when he has had enough of macy and i seperate the 2. The shep goes down stairs and macy stays upstairs where i can keep an eye on her. I know he wouldnt outright attack her but i dont want take the chance cause macy can be a lil brat sometimes towards him. Sometimes i think she has no fear that lil 2 1/2 lb ball of fur gets really fiesty at times lol.

[babi1542]

I would have been terrified! I am glad everything turned out okay.

[vainchick5]

Sometimes I think I'm too paranoid or too overprotective. But after reading about the lost angels I realized I should be, I have reason to be. Since Coco is getting her last set of shots next week, I thought I will put her on a leash, since the weather is nice, and just let her discover the driveway for 5 minutes. She is having a great time just running in circles around me on the driveway when I notice a german shepard, running loose in the street, and a pit bull across the street (neighbors dog, always lose, never tied up). I just picked her up as fast as I could, grabbed my nephew and went inside. Who knows what could happen. My dad went next door and told our other neighbors that they need to be more careful of their german shepard, because he had escaped. I would tell the across the street neighbors to tie their dog up but they're moving already. I just get so mad when people don't consider other peoples pets or property. I'm so glad that Maddie is ok. Was the owner of the big dog nice about it at least?

[lovmyyorkie]

Originally Posted by Diego

I really thanks him by purchasing him something that he wanted for a little while but he had not enough money to buy it .

As I said , I'll buy a new carrier for my walks with the girls . I think the girls will be safer in this and can take fresh air . I can have it in black , blue or green .

This weekend I was at the Pet Expo in Pamona and my friend bought a pet stroller, I loved it. I looks just like a baby stroller so it doesn't attract much attention.

I think if your going to walk them in the park or street this is very safe, easy to push with a basket on the bottom to put their things and it also had a cup holder

[MeganS]

Originally Posted by Julie1

Obviously you have to keep them safe but I must say not all large dogs are going to attack small ones. Many large dogs live happily side by side with tinies with no problem at all, in fact the tinies rule the roust at home Very glad to hear you little one is OK.

i agree. very happy to hear maddie is ok that could have been disasterous.
would you find it easier to trust a owner if they said there big dog has yorkie friends? just wondering. i'm so glad she is ok thats the last thing we need around here is another tradgedy.

[yorkieusa]

I can't help but think that big dogs see prey when they look at these little dogs or perhaps it is mostly hunting dogs. I've wondered about that, but we had a big dog once that was very, very protective of our little chihuahua. Who knows? All dogs are different, I suppose.

[Diego]

Originally Posted by lovmyyorkie

This weekend I was at the Pet Expo in Pamona and my friend bought a pet stroller, I loved it. I looks just like a baby stroller so it doesn't attract much attention.

I think if your going to walk them in the park or street this is very safe, easy to push with a basket on the bottom to put their things and it also had a cup holder

Thank you for the suggestion of a pet stroller .

[fourdez]

I know there are many big dogs who could not harm a fly... but..since I don't know who they are I take no chances. The minute I see I big dog coming towards me (even if they are leashed) I pick Desi up. I know what it was like to shed tears because a big dog "that would never hurt a fly" chomped down on my little Maltese killing her instantly. Better safe than sorry.

[Mya's_Mom]

That must of been very scary for both of you. I can imagine her little heart was pounding and your blood pressure was up. I am happy she does not have any broken bones or cuts.

[lovmyyorkie]

Originally Posted by Diego

Thank you for the suggestion of a pet stroller .

Your Welcome

I myself are looking like crazy for the best buy right now. The one I like so far I found for $ 110.00, but I'm still looking.

[Connie]

Thanks for all your replies! I always pick up Maddie when I see a big dog also. I don't want to imply that I think all big dogs are going to attack, but I just don't want to take a chance. The reason I let her stay on the ground this time was because she'd been around this dog before and never once had he shown any aggression towards her or the other pups and I felt pretty confident at the time...but...as I said earlier...never again. I will be holding her in the presence of any big dog. I love the stroller idea, but Maddie loves her walks...actually walking. Maddie is doing fine and thanks you for all your well wishes! I am thankful to all of you too!

[Connie]

Originally Posted by Diego

I am very glad that maddie is okay . Yesterday afternoon , I was walking with Zsa Zsa in my arms and Jade on leash when I heard " attack " , I just had time to grab Jade and saw a Pittbull coming at me . I was with a friend , my friend reacts by giving a kick at the dog's jaws . The dog was so surprised and run to his so-called owner . This morning , I'll go to the stores and purchase the pet carrier that I saw the other day .

My gosh Diego! I'm so glad your babies are okay! That person who said, "attack" has to be one sick dirtbag! He should be arrested and certainly should not be allowed to be a dog owner! I'm glad your friend was with you to protect not only your babies, but yourself also!

[Shanatink]

I am so sorry that happened and I am glad she is okay. And thank you for sharing that story with us. I am really learning how important it is to keep and eye on my babies at all times.