That's possible, but I THINK Nick raised up before they collided, because he was pretty much on top of the taller dog. I do know he had a pretty good hold on the other dogs leg. I didn't hear a snapping sound, but there was a lot of other noise around, traffic & such. It all happened so quick, it's hard to be sure of all the minor details. DH is pretty upset that his boy got hurt tho. He may try to find the gal and get some money out of her, and make darn sure she knows her dogs better never be off leash again.