My dog attacked by another dog

BECKIN1507

hope you and your dog are ok now. I personally would go back to the house and tell the owner that you are concerned that this could happen again and can they assure you that the dog will not be allowed to escape again. If they can't or are unwilling to do anything then say you will take the matter further. Maybe also meeting the dog under different circumstances will help you, as you'll probably find the dog is a big softie like most rotties.

My rottie got attacked by a yorkshire terrier when he was around 7months old, he's never forgotton this and is terrified of small dogs. The dog grabbed his cheek and would not let go. I hope your dog will not be scared of other dogs now, it could well have been that the rottie was attacked and now doesn't like dogs and chooses to attack before been attacked. The rottie has such a bad name that people jump to conclusions, it's such a shame as most of them are big teddy bears.
To anyone that thinks rotties are nasty dogs come and meet mine! He'll soon change your mind

orlao

OP

I hope your dog (and you) make a full recovery. It shouldn't have happened and TBH, I would allow the full force of the law on such an irresponsible owner. Yes, I know accidents happen and dogs can get loose but in that case, surely a decent person 1) apologises, 2) pays any expenses incurred and 3) makes bl00dy sure that it doesn't happen again!

Many years ago one of my terriers was attached by an akita - this dog meant business and was standing over my girl, just sinking her teeth in - and I have to admit that I hammered this dog to get her off my dog and luckily the 'worst injury' I suffered was a bruise on my wrist when I dragged my dog from under this dog. She had tried to grab back the terrier as I pulled her from underneath but as soon as she connected with me she let go. Still a nasty bruise through a heavy jacket and jumper and a cracked watch face but it does show that even an attacking dog isn't always person aggressive. The owner of this dog was a nutter who encouraged the dog to savage anything in sight but even with that upbringing she was a safe with people...

BTW, those that are slating Rottweilers - in my case, the JRT is the one who is muzzled in public and on a long line at ALL times because he can't resist taking a chunk out of other dogs. He is fine with people and probably the most reliable dog I've ever had with kids. The Rott is the one who walks to heel without a lead and has instant recall but then I have put 8 years of hard work into training him.

Please remember that it's irresponsible owners that have out of control dogs - of all breeds. Just as you would resent being called a drink driver just because some drivers drive over the limit I resent being being lumped in with irresponsible dog owners.

gettingready

orlao wrote: »

OP

in my case, the JRT is the one who is muzzled in public and on a long line at ALL times because he can't resist taking a chunk out of other dogs.

Good to know that - it is always the small dogs, especially JRT size/type that have a go at my 40 kg Zara.

Zara can be dog agressive and for this reason she is on a lead if there is a chance of us coming across a dog she does know.

She is brilliant with all people/kids/cats but can be funny with SOME dogs.

But I hate people comparing dog on dog agression with dog on human (adult or child) agression - those are 2 different things.

dizziblonde

orlao wrote: »

OP

I hope your dog (and you) make a full recovery. It shouldn't have happened and TBH, I would allow the full force of the law on such an irresponsible owner. Yes, I know accidents happen and dogs can get loose but in that case, surely a decent person 1) apologises, 2) pays any expenses incurred and 3) makes bl00dy sure that it doesn't happen again!

Many years ago one of my terriers was attached by an akita - this dog meant business and was standing over my girl, just sinking her teeth in - and I have to admit that I hammered this dog to get her off my dog and luckily the 'worst injury' I suffered was a bruise on my wrist when I dragged my dog from under this dog. She had tried to grab back the terrier as I pulled her from underneath but as soon as she connected with me she let go. Still a nasty bruise through a heavy jacket and jumper and a cracked watch face but it does show that even an attacking dog isn't always person aggressive. The owner of this dog was a nutter who encouraged the dog to savage anything in sight but even with that upbringing she was a safe with people...

BTW, those that are slating Rottweilers - in my case, the JRT is the one who is muzzled in public and on a long line at ALL times because he can't resist taking a chunk out of other dogs. He is fine with people and probably the most reliable dog I've ever had with kids. The Rott is the one who walks to heel without a lead and has instant recall but then I have put 8 years of hard work into training him.

Please remember that it's irresponsible owners that have out of control dogs - of all breeds. Just as you would resent being called a drink driver just because some drivers drive over the limit I resent being being lumped in with irresponsible dog owners.

As someone who owns a dog that's had the misfortune to be attacked twice in the space of a few months by Jack Russells (the "oh they're small so don't need to be trained" dog of choice locally) - thank you for accepting that small things also have pointy teeth and an attitude on occasion. Most of the owners of the ones who've been doing the attacking around here refuse to accept their dog could ever be at fault because my dogs are larger so it MUST be their fault. Thankfully our attacks were in the winter, when the dog had a coat on - so the coat took the bites rather than the skin and no harm was done - apart from to my dog's mental state, and my nerves!

orlao

dizziblonde wrote: »

As someone who owns a dog that's had the misfortune to be attacked twice in the space of a few months by Jack Russells (the "oh they're small so don't need to be trained" dog of choice locally) - thank you for accepting that small things also have pointy teeth and an attitude on occasion. Most of the owners of the ones who've been doing the attacking around here refuse to accept their dog could ever be at fault because my dogs are larger so it MUST be their fault. Thankfully our attacks were in the winter, when the dog had a coat on - so the coat took the bites rather than the skin and no harm was done - apart from to my dog's mental state, and my nerves!

gettingready wrote: »

Good to know that - it is always the small dogs, especially JRT size/type that have a go at my 40 kg Zara.

Zara can be dog agressive and for this reason she is on a lead if there is a chance of us coming across a dog she does know.

She is brilliant with all people/kids/cats but can be funny with SOME dogs.

But I hate people comparing dog on dog agression with dog on human (adult or child) agression - those are 2 different things.

I understand the frustration;) I really don't believe that the size or breed of a dog is any excuse for having them out of control, let alone having a pop at another dog. I do get some funny looks though - little, fluffy dog with the Hannibal Lecter head gear and big, "killer" Rottweiler lolloping along off lead beside us...

calicocat

I'm sorry but really feel the need to add something to this however haven't managed to read all but the beginning posts.
My dog had his jaw CRUSHED by another dog and ended up a bit of a psycho so deffo agree with what I think was krlyr post,also agree that u cud never have got ur dog out had that been a full on attack,it's impossible to do in that situation unless u have had a lot of experience.
My dog (norwich terrier) due to my not understanding how this had affected him ended up 'going in 4 the kill' first with just about every dog he came across,and I'm dam sure half of this was fed right down the lead by me to him,so u need to really look at how you deal with this too.
Don't make the mistake I did,it took me and maxie years to get over it(prob more me and because of me)
But in the end and after many years I got to know from a mile away if he saw a dog he was gonna attack,plus he ended up on a lead way more than needed.
And believe me,terriers stick up 4 themselves,from previous terrier and GSH owner.
But I do get you,was same at time myself,but wish I hadn't been.

calicocat

Just wanted to add ,breed makes no difference,I've had GSD that r like putty in your hands and small dogs that r killers in small fluffy coats,plus u can never really know what a dog is gonna do to a child,coz u also don't know what child is gonna do to dog.

calicocat

Ha......have just read 'hanibal lecter gear'............sorry but having had a 10 inch tall killer before find that really funny,and apt.
Don't mean to minimalise original post tho.

vax2002

many years ago my King Charles was attacked by a dalmatian with a £240 bill.
I sued the owner of the other dog in county court and the case was a very easy win.
The owner of the dalmatian refused to pay so I went for an order for bailiffs and he had his car taken by bailiffs and sold at auction.
That wipe the grin right from his face.

willing2learn_3

Peterward2008 wrote: »

Hi all

I was walking my Jack Russell (on a lead) this morning when a rottweiler escaped from its garden and attacked him. I managed to pick him up and get him away before any damage was done but he still has puncture would in his tail and bruising and grazing elsewhere. I got him to the vet who cleaned it up, gave him antibiotics and pain killers. It could have been a lot lot worse.

The vet cost naturally but what worries me is if the dog does this to another dog or person again. I went to the owner who did not apologise or has not offered to pay the vets bill. I have also lost a days work as a result.

I am angry as it was implied I should walk my dog elsewhere. But why have a gate flimsy enough to let a dog escape.

The dogs ok and will be fine but it was one hell of a fright and I was I lucky it didn't get hold of my dog by the neck.

Any thoughts?

(Actually this is more of a therapy post as I am still pretty shaken myself.)

Hi there

I'm so sorry this happened to you and your dog!!!!! I haven't read the rest of the thread so apologies if i repeat anything others are saying....but this happened to me and my jack russell pup. Two german pointers tried to rip him in two. He was such a trusting little pup too (he's fine now and is an adult) that he wagged his tale as they ran over. It was heartbreaking.

I was just recovering from a bad case of asthma and a chest infection and it was my first day out with the dog in 2 weeks. I managed to pick my dog up eventually when they dropped him - they then ran at me and I hit out at one of them to let it know i would fight it off to protect my pup. It then ran back to it's owner.

The owner then started shouting at me for 'striking' her dog and followed me all the way home. I was living with my parents at the time and she kept saying 'i'll tell your parents!' like i was some kid. I ignored her because i thought that my pup hearing me argue with her would just cause him more shock. I got him through the door and both my parents came out due to the noise of her shouting and told her to get off the property.

I had told her that i was ill also as i was walking back to the house, i told her i only hit out at the dog because i thought it was about to mawl me.....told her i had asthma and couldn't cope with all this and she said 'i hope you drop dead!'

The vet said they would have killed him if they hadn't have dropped him and I managed to pick him up. Vet fees cost us £85 and we never got it back from the woman. I called the police but due to being at work my parents followed it up and it didn't really go anywhere.

Nowadays they have been ordered to keep their dogs on leashes as there have been other attacks on animals.

My jack russell pulls to get at their house now especially when he hears them bark - 'let me at 'em!!' He's adult now and hates them, he's never forgotten.

Anyway - sorry to go on but just to say I totally understand the shock involved - it all happens so quick as well. These people have got to control their dogs....my dog is always on a lead and is always being approached by dogs without leads....the owners say 'don't worry he's friendly' when their dog approaches me and I have to say 'yes but do you know if mine is?' My dog is but he reacts to being approached because of those dogs in the past.