My dog was attacked on the street.

meames_2

Silver mist, I am so sorry. I hope your dog is ok. Do go and see the owner later today.

silvermist05

Thank you meames. I do hope you and Fudge are ok. I just can't describe how awful it was my 8 and 9 year old daughters were witb me at the time. I will speak to the owner when my husband is home. I hope lady who's dog attacked yours does the right thing.

Person_one

meames wrote: »

Thanks everyone. Fudge us a rescue too and is mostly very good he will bark at other dogs on a walk (although in this case we didn't see the dog until it had hold of him) and we are working on that and going to dog training twice a week when we can. I don't know his history so can't take chances and I am trying to be responsible.

I will chase her for the money, and will mention the dogs trust liability insurance.

I took fudge out to the bottom of the street for a very short walk as I want him to try an carry on as normal. It was very slow with the limping but the biggest change was his demeanour which was much more nervous understandably.

Luckily I booked today to work from home anyway, but it means so I can keep an eye on him.

Don't let fudge feel nervous, he will be taking his cues from you so if you act confident and normal and don't give him any cause to worry he will be reassured and get his confidence back really quickly.

Don't let this incident affect him (or you) long term.

mellymoo74

Person_one wrote: »

Don't let fudge feel nervous, he will be taking his cues from you so if you act confident and normal and don't give him any cause to worry he will be reassured and get his confidence back really quickly.

Don't let this incident affect him (or you) long term.

You need to be careful, my OH is still badly affected by the attack before Christmas (the state of his hands and legs probably doesn't help) and this has increased my girls reactive behaviour. It is hard though I walk our two now and OH just takes them out the front for widdles this seems to be helping a bit.

brovahelpa

2 yrs ago my girl a Border Terrier was attacked by a couple of what looked like Pit Bull crosses when I was walking her (leached). They were ahead of their owner, who promptly called them off so I was lucky that no serious injury occurred. It took place in a recreation ground where children could have been. It terrified me and my dog when I thought what could have happened. I reported the incident to the police and they weren't interested.
My girl may not have been physically injured but she has been mentally scared. She's always on the outlook for other dogs, and is very frightened of big dogs. Her general behavior is a nervous one. That's her legacy of the attack. And this is a little dog without a nasty bone in her body, if she gets frightened she bolts.

heartbreak_star

Awh poor Fudge! No advice to add but I too hope he gets better soon

HBS x

paddypaws101

Could you try and turn this negative experience into a more positive one? Actually choose to go back and visit this woman and her dog and definitely encourage her to join a training class to make sure her dog does not carry on this kind of behaviour?

meames_2

I have been to see her ( to gve her the bill).

However, I have told her about the Dogs Trust 3rd Party Liability as she can't afford full insurance.

I have told her about the dog training sessions that are only £1.50 a go, Her : "can't get there I'm a single mum I can't drive"
Me ; " The bus will drop you off about 5 mins walk away"
Her : "no, I'm a single mum, no one to look after the kids"
ME : "They encourage you to take your kids and get them involved in the training".
Her ; "Oh, erm, it is difficult, I'm by my self, only me and no one to watch the kids, I only work part time"
Me; "i would take you but there is no way your dog is getting in the car with mine, but you really should consider it".

I don't think she really wants help.

I went to dog training last night, he is definitely 'getting in first' and barking at any dog. The trainer said he did really well considering because there must have been 30 dogs there last night. I think that will just take a bit of time.

Person_one

Well done for going over.

She probably felt a bit on the spot, and there's no denying it would be difficult to get on the bus with several kids and a dog!

You may have planted a seed though, you never know!

Energize

She sounds like a right chav. Hope you contacted the police about her dangerous dog.