[Tw1anJOO]

OK, so i was walking my dog and a loose small dog (dont know the breeds name) was running straight towards my dog. i knew that it was somebody's dog cuz i could hear the tags dingling. but before i could do anything the dog runs head on with my dog and basically jumps at him. my dog caught him/her in mid air and shook the dog a couple times then dropped him when i commanded to do so. the dog then ran huge circles around us and kept barking for like 5 minutes. i have been working vigorously with cyrus not getting excited when other dogs are around knowing he is DA. this is the main reason i walk him at night. just when he was doing great at walking past other dogs without yanking me across the the street. has all this training gone to waste?????? i'm just a little upset. just my luck for this to happen on my b-day.

[tofRobbroolve]

This happens alot in our area. Someday's I wish I could just let my dogs go after the little bastards.

[LoloLibia]

This happens alot in our area. Someday's I wish I could just let my dogs go after the little bastards.

Agreed.

[LongaDonga]

I always punted them before they could get close enough to the Ridgeback. Better to have someone yell at you for punting their pocket pet than have them suing you for your dog killing the fiesty little bastard.

[Tw1anJOO]

I completely agree with u guys......I would rather kick the sh** out of the rat that barks....but he was head on with my dog. didnt wanna kick my baby by accident, either way we have leesh laws. they wouldnt win.

[michael247]

Ugh that crap pisses me off!!! I had a similar situation, except when I got my dog to let go of the small mutt, the owner was shouting at me saying they were going to sue me and yada yada, I told the owner flat out, "GO AHEAD MY DOG WAS ON A GOD DAMN LEASH, WHERES YOUR DOGS LEASH?"

[choollaBard]

!!!!!!!!!!!!

What really gets me is WHY do these people have them off the leash, if one comes up to our dogs that are on the lead, we will still be to blame! And frowned upon for the other persons fault.

Hate it

[LoloLibia]

I always punted them before they could get close enough to the Ridgeback. Better to have someone yell at you for punting their pocket pet than have them suing you for your dog killing the fiesty little bastard.

YES!

Better bruised and afraid of me forever than dead. Although the owners get real pissed when their dog goes flying.

[BruceQW]

Maybe you should try a muzzle while your dog is in public. There's nothing you can do about idiot owners, except not be one yourself.

[michael247]

I do not think muzzling a bully, just because of other idiot owners is fair. As well as its only encouraging a bad image. People just need to be responsible for there dogs. As a bully owner it is our responsibility to teach our dogs to ignore approaching dogs. Its hard and its a lot of work...but its worth it and needed. The story I shared was with a new rescue and I was in the process of working with her when a dog approached and she grabbed it. BUT in general dog aggressive or not, I always taught my bullies "Leave it". All I can say is as long as a bully is being kept on a leash and the owner is being as responsible as possible...and someone else's dog approaches off leash and gets hurt. I would fight it until I win the case...bottom line.

[BruceQW]

I'd say someone's dog being bitten, no matter who's fault (since we ALL know it's always the "pit bull" - refer to the latest case featuring Parrot) it is, is more detrimental to the breed than the mere image of a muzzle. I'd rather have someone assume my dog will bite, which in this case it will, than not.

I'm not saying you wont win the case if sued, that's not the point. The point is to keep from ending up in court to begin with.

I think being as responsible as possible with a DA dog, is fitting it with a muzzle when in public to eliminate 99% of any chance for something to happen. This goes for all dogs, not just bullies. There are too many idiot owners out there for us to not be one as well. We all know there are going to be people who let their dogs roam off leash, nothing is going to change until enforcing leash laws gets strict.

[GoodLover]

hmm... one day sabrina and i went for a walk.there we had fun playing and running around the lake.on the way back to the house there was a small pomerian.the pomerian charged at us barking with its fur raised acting like it was going to do something. as soon as the dog got into grabbing reach sabrina lunged and barked in it's face.the pomerian pissed on itself and ran home.

the end

[michael247]

What happens when you muzzle your dog and an approaching dog doesn't happen to be just a little ankle biter...but in fact a dog who can, and does cause serious damage to your dog because yours cannot defend its self? I've broken up plenty of dog spats, but I don't think I could break up a big a$$ mastiff if it was attacking my dog. I personally would rather know my dog can defend its self when needed. And I would rather just train my dog to ignore such distractions...unless being attacked its self.

[BruceQW]

That's a good point, and I strongly agree with training to be nonreactive! I like to bring pepper spray with me, and I usually walk with a big stick, since I usually have to beat off a few dogs here and there that are after my Chi's.


I'm just a little bitter about being forced to muzzle Tegan, when she wouldn't dare hurt even a mouse. So ignore my tyrants! ^_^"

[opelonafqe]

Something similar happen to me yesterday when me and my dog were walking some random possibly beagle mix charged at my dog full attack mode it didn't get to my dog though it got a round house kick in the face instead.

[everlastinge]

I've been tempted to let the chips fall where they may but then I re-think it over because I don't want a scene in the street.

[pongeystrhjst]

Number one, do not muzzle. It's a bad image all aroung and, on hot days, can cause your dog to overheat (unless it is a basket muzzle).
If a small dog is in full attack mode and charged MJ, Murphy, and I, I'd yoke up both dogs and send that little thing flying. Loose dogs are the reason both of mine are on 4 foot leashes. I also carry pepper spray/tear gas, but I would rather kick the stupid little shit than risk irritating my dogs' eyes/noses/skin. If it's a larger dog, then, sorry MJ and Murphy, but momma's spraying the bastard.
If it came down to it, and the thing came charging and was grabbed by MJ or Murphy (when he's older) before I could yoke them up, then it'd be a combo break stick to get them out of my dog's mouth, and then a punt to get them going. An extra leash (I always have one on me) makes a nice weapon too. One good whack with the steel clasp to the head or ribs, and most dogs will reevaluate the situation and turn tail.
Unfortunately, these things just happen sometimes. It's how you handle the situation that can make the difference.