What should you do if your dog is attacked?

[Roxy's CD]

LOL@ drama queens ROFL

I agree. A correction, like a gentle grab of the neck because my dogs are being pushy, is no big deal to me.

But if, as we were in the above mentioned situation, being full on attacked, (Hades did have a gash, a small one, but nontheless a gash on his leg) now that I realize fleeing usually will only put you and your dogs in more danger, I will do anything and everything to protect my dogs.

At first I was just so scared, and hoping they would leave... Then I got angry when I saw my dogs reactions... Why should my dogs be absolutely terrified and put in this horrible situation because someone didn't feel like making sure the gate was latched?

Yes, I do love all animals, but if it comes down to what could be a bad situation for my dogs:

I LOVE MY DOGS MORE. Period

 

[oriondw]

You did the right thing.

If a dog is full on attacking you, it leaves you no choice but to stop it.

 

[casablanca1]

I'd say that an important thing is to not shorten up the leash. When you shorten your leash though you may intend to do good by getting your dog out of the way it also means he cant move around to defend himself. 6ft is restriction enough, he doesnt need you to make that any shorter.

I have agonized over just that thing because with the really bad dog attack I've had, I had shortened my dog's leash so tight to get her behind me, away from the POS dog attacking her, that when that rotten pig of an animal did get around me, Hen was essentially being held against my leg, very handy for it to grab. But on the other hand, I think that if Hen had been on a looser lead, there's a good chance that it could have killed her because instead of having to grab her from beneath, on the throat and dealing with a huge collie ruff, it would have been able to shove her down onto the ground and get at her belly or the top of her neck. In some cases, one dog can't defend itself because there's a terrible mismatch of size and weight, or simply of intent. A viciously aggressive dog has a huge advantage over a dog that's just defending itself.

 

[oc_spirit]

True there is size to consider and certain variables but a lot of people doubt the ability of their dogs and themselves. OC has shown no aggression to other dogs and lets them bully him and has been attacked without much defense out of him but I would never put it past him that if he truly felt threatened that his life is at stake he would tear into the attacker. I wouldn't put it past any dog not to do that no matter how wimp-ish they seem. It's the instinct to SURVIVE. And if the dog puts off enough of a show, even if they seem outmatched, and you're right along next to them putting on a show it's amazing how many supposedly "big, tough, aggressive dogs" will back down and leave you alone. If you're panicy though and irratically trying to fend off the attacking dog, they may not take you too seriously which is why they keep attacking. Does that make sense?

 

[oriondw]

Next time, if need arises try this:

Roll the leash around your palm in a way that one strand is on top of your palm and two strands are on inside of your palm so it forms a sort of a loop.

The other hand should be put through the leash loop and hold onto the leash itself.

This will give you very good control of dog and dog will be on very short lead.

If the need arises for dog to be on full lead, simply release the loop by opening the palm.

Perfect technique for control in undesirable situations.

Most of the time I use this to restrict my guy from taking out dogs who charge us, but it leaves me option to release momentarily. I can make a pictorial of this Not sure if my explanation is well explained.

If the situation requires the dog to be on long lead, simply open the palm.

 

[Renee750il]

Makes good sense, Orion. That's essentially what I do when I see a dog - or a person - stupidly showing a desire to bite off more than it can chew . . .

 

[Miakoda]

I have agonized over just that thing because with the really bad dog attack I've had, I had shortened my dog's leash so tight to get her behind me, away from the POS dog attacking her, that when that rotten pig of an animal did get around me, Hen was essentially being held against my leg, very handy for it to grab. But on the other hand, I think that if Hen had been on a looser lead, there's a good chance that it could have killed her because instead of having to grab her from beneath, on the throat and dealing with a huge collie ruff, it would have been able to shove her down onto the ground and get at her belly or the top of her neck. In some cases, one dog can't defend itself because there's a terrible mismatch of size and weight, or simply of intent. A viciously aggressive dog has a huge advantage over a dog that's just defending itself.

Not always (so take comfort in that). An outright aggressive dog is fighting because he enjoys it.......it's fun for him. A dog fighting to defend itself is fighting for one reason & one reason only--it's life. I've seen many more dogs that were on the defense when in a fight and/or come out of one with less damage because in it's mind it had more to lose.

EDIT: However, in the case of small dogs vs. larger dogs, no amount of defense is going to help.

 

[max76]

Hi Babbatd, Whats a shock pistol?? Ijust use an old fashioned bottle with some stones in the bottom.