Keeva was attacked by a Dane...
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Oh whew! That was a close call. I'm so glad she's all right. I would have done the same thing you did....grab the dog off my dog and not think of the possible consequences to myself. In fact, I did do something like that once and did get bitten seriously...big hospital bill. You are so lucky and so is little Keeva that she wasn't shaken or bitten more seriously. I bet you're still trying to burn off that excess adrenalin. Lots of healing vibes and extra cookies to Keeva.
Her Holiness? Shouldn't that be Her Holeyness? 
I didn't talk to her much right then, but they told me she was sobbing in the lobby after we left for the vet's. She left her name and # and asked me to call, and when I did, she told me she had been pacing and sick to her stomach all afternoon. The Dane is a new to them (adult rescue) and she was really frightened.
I really, really think this was a big part of it, just based on the way he moved. I think it was a bad case of predatory drift coupled with a bit of DA.
She's doing GREAT so far - a testament to her sound temperament. She did charge back into the lobby yesterday out for blood for a second, and she has just been all around sharper since it happened, but lots of +R and counterconditioning are already starting to tone it down. No tail-tucked fear, just defensiveness - she's an angry little thing. My boss said, "He's lucky surprised her, or she would have won!"
Little booger was taking treats immediately after it happened, btw.
And she wanted her ball. LOL. Tough as nails, I'm telling you. Her Holeyness is working on a kong right now - she's nuts.
Even on leash, she flips around like a fish on a hook trying to get to the cat or the other dogs. I've just got to keep stuff in her mouth or keep her crated. The vet was like, "You'll have to keep her quiet, which I know might be difficult depending on her energy level." Um, lady... you have NO idea, haha. :yikes:On that note, if anybody has some recommendations on effective, non-prescription quieting supplements (yes, Benadryl counts, LMAO!), I'd really appreciate them. I also need to find a way to cover the puncture on her chest so we can at least go for leashed walks without splashing street gunk into it...
Scary scary!
But the creepiest part (for me) is the vet telling you you have to leave your dog. What? I'm not leaving my seriously injured dog until I know she is being seen by a vet, and even then I would wait in the lobby. Wouldn't they want you there incase it was serious and they had to perform surgery? Weird.
But the creepiest part (for me) is the vet telling you you have to leave your dog. What? I'm not leaving my seriously injured dog until I know she is being seen by a vet, and even then I would wait in the lobby. Wouldn't they want you there incase it was serious and they had to perform surgery? Weird.
Oh, poor Keeva! As bad as those punctures are, I'm so relieved it wasn't worse.
I hope she heals super fast. Give her a treat for me and tell her she has some of the most adorable ears ever. <3
I understand about acting without thinking. When a sweet but completely under-socialized Rottie [breed not relevant except for size reference- Millie's only 30 lbs.] attacked Millie, everything was in slow motion and I just threw myself at them, beat the **** out of that dog, twisted her neck scruff around, just did things I don't even remember very well (and definitely don't recommend), because I was so full of adrenaline.
As bad as those punctures are, I'm so relieved it wasn't worse.I hope she heals super fast. Give her a treat for me and tell her she has some of the most adorable ears ever. <3
I understand about acting without thinking. When a sweet but completely under-socialized Rottie [breed not relevant except for size reference- Millie's only 30 lbs.] attacked Millie, everything was in slow motion and I just threw myself at them, beat the **** out of that dog, twisted her neck scruff around, just did things I don't even remember very well (and definitely don't recommend), because I was so full of adrenaline.