Dog got attacked

krlyr

Not much use in Summer, but in Winter one of those umbrellas that pop up at the push of a button can be good - spooks the dog and acts as a shield between you, plus not too bulky to carry.
Another method that can work is to throw a bunch of treats in the oncoming dog's face. Not guaranteed to work but soft treats aren't going to harm the dog when they hit its face, and the actual act of feeling something hit their face is a distraction - and hopefully they will realise it's edible and then be distracted by hoovering up the scattered treats, giving you time to spin 180 and bolt out of there.

Jay_Tee

krlyr wrote: »

Not much use in Summer, but in Winter one of those umbrellas that pop up at the push of a button can be good - spooks the dog and acts as a shield between you, plus not too bulky to carry.

Is this the sort you mean?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bO8G5zsQohg

zaksmum

The only problem with throwing a handful of treats at an aggressive dog is that there could then be ANOTHER fight over the food.

I want something that the other dog will be scared off with, not encouraged to hang around viewing me as a food source. I heard a powerful water pistol is a good thing to carry to ward off other dogs - they're just coming into the shops now. Might get one of those.

krlyr

zaksmum wrote: »

The only problem with throwing a handful of treats at an aggressive dog is that there could then be ANOTHER fight over the food.

I want something that the other dog will be scared off with, not encouraged to hang around viewing me as a food source. I heard a powerful water pistol is a good thing to carry to ward off other dogs - they're just coming into the shops now. Might get one of those.

The idea is that a) you do it as the dog approaches (so it's at a distance and your dog can't reach the food) and b) you turn around and leg it, even if it involves un-elegantly hoofing it out of there as quick as you physically can.
Like I said, not guaranteed to work and not for every situation, probably more useful with the errant neighbourhood latchkey dogs or friendly pup wanting to say hello rather than the dog-with-a-mission but if you have nothing else to hand and no other escape plan then it can be worth a try (don't know about you but if I don't intentionally take out treats, I usually have a stray handful in my pocket from last time anyway)

sazzybum

Hope you're both ok there. xx

zaksmum

sazzybum wrote: »

Hope you're both ok there. xx

Thanks sazzy, we're ok, Lucy's reluctant still to go out for a walk - she's a dog who never forgets a trauma!

I took a walking stick out with me tonight and if that Akita had shown up again I'd have been ready for him...fortunately he didn't.

Lucy's still limping but not as much, and she's not licking the bite as often either.

She's nearly 9 and so gentle herself, I hated to see her hurt for no reason.

How are you doing anyway sazzy?

vicx

zaksmum wrote: »

I know it's illegal, but I feel like carrying a stick when I take her out now in case the damn dog comes at her again.

Two dog walkers from my street carry a stick on their walks in case another dog is loose and attacks their dog. I didn't know it was illegal to carry a stick in case of a dog attack. As they say, you learn something new every day!

A few year ago when my two other Yorkie's were here, I had them both out for a walk and a Staff type dog came from no where and ran towards me. I picked both of my dogs up but it jumped up and grabbed one out of my arms and pinned him down. I was hysterical, I really thought he would be killed. Luckily my dog managed to escape unhurt and ran home. Since then I have always been scared when I have two dogs out for walks at the same time.

Yesterday I have my two pups out for walks over the fields when I noticed two Staff type dogs running out their garden and back in. Their owner must have been throwing the ball. Now I know they might be friendly dogs but I am always scared seeing dogs off the lead since my other dog was attacked. I had to turn back the other way before my two pup's noticed other wise they'd have barked and the dogs may have darted over.

My two have 'little dog syndrome' they think they are bigger than they are and bark at every dog - It sounds like a vicious bark but they do waggle their tail at the same time (little yappy things!) and I'm always frightened another dog will come darting over to them. I had them down the beach today and they were the only two dogs that were on the lead, again I was scared that the other dogs may have darted over or felt threatened at my two yapping at them and attacked but my OH was walking them with me for once so at least I'd of had some help managing two.

I hope Lucy feels better soon. I would ring the dog warden again and ask if they could get in touch with the owner to notify him of his dog attacking another dog. If he is not aware of it then he will continue to let the dog wander, whereas if he is informed it might make him keep the dog in his own garden in case the next dog or even child is not so lucky next time.

zaksmum

Vicx, I know how you felt, such a worry when you see them being attacked. I really thought the Akita had done for Lucy.

My neighbour used to carry a stick when he walked his dog and a police car stopped, the cops got out and asked him why the stick. He explained his dog had been attacked previously and he wanted to be able to protect his dog.

The cops said in that case, it was an offensive weapon (!!) and they could prosecute him for carrying it.

After that he carried a baseball bat which he would say was to hit balls for the dog to retrieve, but really was to swipe any dog that attacked his dog.

The owner couldn't care less that his Akita attacked Lucy. He doesn't give a damn about anybody!

rising_from_the_ashes

vicx wrote: »

Two dog walkers from my street carry a stick on their walks in case another dog is loose and attacks their dog. I didn't know it was illegal to carry a stick in case of a dog attack. As they say, you learn something new every day!

zaksmum wrote: »

My neighbour used to carry a stick when he walked his dog and a police car stopped, the cops got out and asked him why the stick. He explained his dog had been attacked previously and he wanted to be able to protect his dog.

The cops said in that case, it was an offensive weapon (!!) and they could prosecute him for carrying it.

Really disappointed with your dog warden's attitude .... ours are absolutely brilliant.

Re sticks ..... well, it's not illigal to have a walking stick. I've used one for a long time (problems with foot) and after I had my op I will admit to feeling a bit vulnerable without it (even more so now I don't have Ben with me either) so I've resorted to taking it with me when I go for walks (I do use it as it does still help the foot) and I feel safer for having it.

(((hugs))) to Lucy ...

vicx

zaksmum wrote: »

Vicx, I know how you felt, such a worry when you see them being attacked. I really thought the Akita had done for Lucy.

My neighbour used to carry a stick when he walked his dog and a police car stopped, the cops got out and asked him why the stick. He explained his dog had been attacked previously and he wanted to be able to protect his dog.

The cops said in that case, it was an offensive weapon (!!) and they could prosecute him for carrying it.

After that he carried a baseball bat which he would say was to hit balls for the dog to retrieve, but really was to swipe any dog that attacked his dog.

The owner couldn't care less that his Akita attacked Lucy. He doesn't give a damn about anybody!

One of my neighbours carrys a walking stick with her. I always thought it was to help her until I mentioned to another neighbour recently that I am always scared when out for walks with two dogs in case another dog comes darting over. He mentioned that our other neighbour carrys a stick in case of a dog attack and I should do the same. Since then I have noticed she doesn't use it to help her walk so could be classed as an offensive weapon but she is in her 60's so don't think the police would pay any attention to an older person with a stick than if it was me in my 20's!

Another neighbour carrys a normal stick cut from a tree, it is about the size of a walking stick or bigger yet she has never been stopped but I imagine she would be if she was walking out in the open with passing cars and not over the fields which are just at the end of our front garden.

My dog that was attacked died 5 year ago so it must be about 6 year since he was attacked and it is still fresh in my mind. I was always frightened when I had my other Yorkie and King Charles out together after the attack. I don't know how I managed the 3 out together but saying that they were very good on and off the lead whereas the two little monkeys I have now bark at everything, even blowing leaves so I am a little more scared that other dogs off the lead will run over to me or feel threatened at my two barking.

How is Lucy doing? Have you managed to get her out for walks?