Traumatic Walk

[Sarah86]

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Just back from a horrible walk with Penny. We went a slightly different route as the main road I cross was too bust so we walked further down and went up a different street. I heard these 3 school boys say something like oh its jumped the fence, next thing this big dog, it looked something like a cross between an american bulldog and staffordshire bull terrier came running across the road and made this horrible growl noise and went straight for Pennys face :rant:

Luckily she jumped back in time and I pulled her away, it almost bit her right in the side of her face. I know you have to try and stay calm in these situations but I was panicking thinking what do I do, the school boys shouted I should kick it, but since it wasn’t attacking then that’d be a bad idea. So I tried to slowly walk away making sure her face was not in contact with it at all, not even letting her look at it. Ended up standing on dog poo. I just wouldn’t go away, and there were a few moments where it had that look it could attack again.

I am so grateful one of the school boys went to the owners door and told them their dog was out and tried to bite Penny, the lady just shouted across is she alright? no apology or anything and a man came and got it. I really didn't know what to do for best, so I just walked away. My legs were like jelly and I felt I could just cry looking at Pennys little face and what could have happened. Its such a shame as Penny is such a friendly little dog and loves all dogs, she was terrified at all this with her tail between her legs and hunched over. Got home and my mum and dad are really angry about this that the dog was able to get out and do this.

I really thank the school boy that went to the door as if not it could have went for her again. She is now in her bed and getting lots of cuddles :huggles:

Sorry for the rant just had to get that off my chest.

 

[meddling]

Oh you poor pair - horrible experience for you - glad the lad acted sensibly for you :huggles:

 

[code_veronica]

I got attacked in my local park.

Me and pip were walking in on our normal route when this staffy ran at us growling, so i scooped pip up in my arms and kept faceing it and not letting it go arround the back of me. the owner then stood there just calling it "stop it you bad boy" in an i dont give a flip tone of voice. then the dog jumped up and snapped at pip, but it bit me!

then the owner procedid to chase it round my feet for a whole minute before catching it!

I ended up with nerve damage in my hand luckily it heald very quickly.

I know i shouldn't have picked pip up but that dog was meaning to do dammage and it didnt affect her reaction towards dogs.

Plus as a pup she was bitten on the nose by another staffy.

Its a shame for the dogs as with the propper training staffys are wonderfully friendly.

I wish people would take responcibility in training there dogs and if you have a dog that attacks, for heavens sake keep it on the damn lead!!! :rant:

 

[Trish]

omg im so glad your both ok :huggles: it isnt worth thinking about what could have happened

 

[Sarah86]

Ive never had to experience this, but ive read so much of it on here. People really need to be more responsible. This dog had escaped from the garden I keep thinking what if those boys hadn't been there to go to the door, what if the other dog of the same breed had jumped the fence too it would have been like a pack and what if it had went into serious attack mode the only way would maybe have been to let her off her lead, but then there was the risk of getting hit by a car.

I think whats worse, and as you said code_veronica, half the owners of dogs doing things like this just don't care :rant: Sorry to hear about your experience and im glad Pip is ok.

 

[Schmick]

I always carry a small can of Aerosol in my pocket for such occasions. :thumbsup:

Apparently the aggressive dog dose not like it one bit and backs right off, haven't had to use it yet, probably because at the first sign of an aggressive dog or even one I'm not sure about, I go into Super Alpha Dog mode so it knows in no uncertain terms that I mean business.

This might not pay off one day and the Aerosol will be put to the test, I let you know how things turn out.

The Aerosol can trick was a tip from a very experienced dog handler from our City Dog Pound and Dog Obedience Club

A friend of mine has a Whippet and he experienced the same thing as you did Sarah86 and code_veronica and now he is having a real battle trying to keep him calm around other dogs on their walks.

Hope you don't have any lasting side effects :luck:

Remember, your the ALPHA DOG. If you're at all nervous they will pick up on it. :unsure: :unsure:

 

[*Lesley*]

What an awful experience for you both I hope you are both ok :huggles:

Well done to the school boy :thumbsup:

I was in my garden the other day and this dog was running up and down the street for ages next minute the dog was attacking a dog out with its owner, its an old dog and very placid the man had to kick it a few times to get it off his dog, it was awful to see but he didnt have any alternative,then this woman sauntered up the street and dragged the dog down the road (w00t) no apology or anything :angry:

 

[k4tie-d]

thats really horrible, and it could have been alot worse, you were lucky the boys were nice and sesabile to go get the owner, i know a few groups would just stand and watch or worse laugh

i hope your both ok :huggles: :huggles:

 

[Whippets4eva]

What an awful experience for you all, I'm so glad Penny is alright , :thumbsup:

give her lots of :huggles: from us.

Sonia and Jesse xx

 

[Sarah86]

she has been getting lots of cuddles, luckily it never managed to break the skin on her face. When we were out another dog passed us and she was fine with that so hopefully she will be able to brush this off. It was probably me who was more shaken after all this my legs felt like jelly :lol:

My mum was thinking of phoning the school just to show appreciation, as the younger school kids are often getting alot of bad press and only bad things reported. I really appreciate that school boy being brave and going to the people door.

 

[Seraphina]

Yes i also do the Alpha thing and so far that stopped in their tracks couple of very aggressive dogs that went for us. I have to say my girls handled the situations very well, they just stepped behind me, peeping out on the side of my legs while I fended off the attacker. One was a sharpei, absolutely covered in scars who chatged at us with her teeth barred and all hackles up. She would have bitten if I did not stand up to her, she was obviously not sure of me, but when i started to retreat she immediately became bolder.

Schmick, Aerosol spray will certainly deter dog but if you spray it in the dog's eyes you can blind them. What sort of aerosol do you use?

 

[Schmick]

Schmick, Aerosol spray will certainly deter dog but if you spray it in the dog's eyes you can blind them.  What sort of aerosol do you use?

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Only Dewatering Fluid, CRC, RP7 that sort of thing

I get it in my eyes all the time working with it, I've had some really big hits. So far it hasn't done me any harm - wait a bit - come to think of it , that does explain how my kids have turned out. :- "

Anyway I would not suggest anyone spray it directly into any dogs eyes, it's just the unexpected hiss that the dog encounters and the shock of all the spray that puts the dog off and gives you the upper hand. The dog thinks gee thats a big hiss it must have a mighty bite. (w00t) (w00t)

 

[Nessa28]

Schmick, Aerosol spray will certainly deter dog but if you spray it in the dog's eyes you can blind them.  What sort of aerosol do you use?

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Only Dewatering Fluid, CRC, RP7 that sort of thing

I get it in my eyes all the time working with it, I've had some really big hits. So far it hasn't done me any harm - wait a bit - come to think of it , that does explain how my kids have turned out. :- "

Anyway I would not suggest anyone spray it directly into any dogs eyes, it's just the unexpected hiss that the dog encounters and the shock of all the spray that puts the dog off and gives you the upper hand. The dog thinks gee thats a big hiss it must have a mighty bite. (w00t) (w00t)

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I was out with my 17 month old whippet Albie only a couple of days ago when he was attacked by two jack russells - on separate occasions. Both were farm dogs and as we passed the first entrance to the farm yard the dog came running out, teeth baring and barking. I just tried to walk really fast but the next thing I knew the jack russell was on top of Albie with Albie on his back. I shouted really loud and tried to do the alpha dog 'thing' at which the dog ran back into the yard. It was a scary moment though and really upset my 8 year old daughter who was in tears. No sooner had we recovered from this when we walked around a couple of corners, past another farm yard when 3 dogs came running out into the road as we passed. The jack russell really went for Albie - but my shouting again seemed to do the trick. If Albie hadn't been on the lead it would have probably been fine as he can out run nearly anything but that isn't the point. He needs to be on the lead when we are on the road. These owners should be aware of what is happening and ensure that their dogs are kept off the road - it really insenses me that we are unable to take a quiet country walk without feeling intimidated. It was horrible to see my normally confident happy little boy with his ears down and tail between his legs. I don't want to have to change my route just to make sure we don't pass these farms but that might be the only answer.

 

[tracy]

truly horrible event

when my girls were attacked by a staffie it left me feeling scared to walk them for ages.

i am still nervous when i see other dogs and will walk another way to avoid them.

the aerosol idea is a great one - i need to think of something that i can carry with me.

 

[FifeJillandIan]

she has been getting lots of cuddles, luckily it never managed to break the skin on her face.  When we were out another dog passed us and she was fine with that so hopefully she will be able to brush this off.  It was probably me who was more shaken after all this my legs felt like jelly  :lol: My mum was thinking of phoning the school just to show appreciation, as the younger school kids are often getting alot of bad press and only bad things reported.  I really appreciate that school boy being brave and going to the people door.

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I'm not surprised you're feeling shaken up Sarah - that must have been a horrible experience. I think it's a great idea to phone the school - most of the time people only phone up to complain about pupils so it would be lovely to phone them with something positive.

take care and I'm sure lots of extra whippie cuddles with Penny will make you both feel much better :huggles:

Jill

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