How Do You Stop a Dog?
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otolith said:
Parker was trying to play with a pug the other day. Pug was trying to bite him, but just coming away with mouthfuls of fluff (Parker needed brushing). Didn't seem to occur to him that he was being attacked 
That's great.I have to be very careful with Logan he's the friendliest dog in the world until one snaps at him then it's ww3
He never starts it. I keep him away from little dogs and terrier types now where I can.
It's a shame. Only the other day a man walked up with two jack russles. Logan was playing nice with an Irish terrior that Logan loves playing with. I asked him if hs dogs were freindly he said oh yes wouldn't hurt a fly.
Next thing one is snarling at the Irish terrior I said I though you said they were freindly. "There are they just grumble"
Hmm I got Logan put him on the lead and walked off. If it had done it to him Logan would have used it as a chew toy
and the bloke would be blaming me no doubt.He loves playing and I love watching him. There is nothing better but I'm a bit on edge at the moment with him. There are just too many idiots around here.
My jack russel got attacked by a stray dog, i had to try and prise its mouth open with my hands to get it off - i ended up getting bit myself. my hand wouldn't stop bleeding... i took my dog to the vet but i couldn't be bothered going to the hospital so i put a stitch in it myself to close it up:
Pesty said:
He never starts it. I keep him away from little dogs and terrier types now where I can.
Always them, isn't it? There was one at puppy class that always made a bee-line for Parker, often ended up hanging off his throat or his ears. He only ever snapped back at it once, but could quite easily have eaten it. He's just a big softie really, which is a good trait in a large dog, I think.Yes it is very good.
When Logan was a puppy he was attacked a few times. I don't know whether that has something to do with it or it's just that he's getting older and his natural traits are coming through. Or he's just been attacked too many times and he's had enough.
For instance there are three bichon frise things a few houses down. For the last 6 months whenever they walked past on a lead they go mental savage snarling beasts.
Logan would just look at them as if to say what's their problem. Now he's different. Same thing he sees them tail starts wagging he wants to play. They see him go bezerk, then he goes bezerk. I'm pretty sure he'd eat them.
The lead seems to be a trigger for a lot of dogs and snarling is a trigger for him.
When Logan was a puppy he was attacked a few times. I don't know whether that has something to do with it or it's just that he's getting older and his natural traits are coming through. Or he's just been attacked too many times and he's had enough.
For instance there are three bichon frise things a few houses down. For the last 6 months whenever they walked past on a lead they go mental savage snarling beasts.
Logan would just look at them as if to say what's their problem. Now he's different. Same thing he sees them tail starts wagging he wants to play. They see him go bezerk, then he goes bezerk. I'm pretty sure he'd eat them.
The lead seems to be a trigger for a lot of dogs and snarling is a trigger for him.
Grab them by the back legs is the best method in an emergency. Our terrier has a rock solid grip and wont let go of a tennis ball , if I grab him by the back legs then he releases it immediately and couldn't bite me either if he was that way inclined.
Best overall method is to avoid walking your dogs near other problem dogs, most people don't have that luxury though, I'm quite lucky as there are quiet fields near me, I can see other dog walkers from miles off and then avoid them if needs be.
Sprays can work to an extent, but they might work with some dogs and not with others, if a dog is really "going" for your dog then spraying them with an off the shelf product isn't going to be much good. Plus you would need the warning to get it out and ready, thats if you remembered to bring it in the first place! There are some owners near me that are over cautious and protect their dogs like little children, screaming warnings if you go anywhere near them!
My dogs come across quite aggressive (they like to play loud!) so most people avoid me, if I thought there was going to be any trouble either way I would just stick them both on a lead and confidently walk away from the issue.
I'm spoilt though, I live in a nice area and see the same owners day in day out and we all try hard to get on. I used to live in not so nice area and there would be lots of great owners and lovely dogs and a few "damaged" dogs with problem owners. I remember once when a dog came and tried to attack ours it all happened so quickly I got a split second to respond, the dog charged through our extender lead and snapped it in two! Somtimes you get prior warning , most of the time it kicks off so quick you dont.
Ultimately if I thought my dogs were going to be attacked, I would try and defend them myself by kicking out at the dog and grabbing its hind legs, I'd rather risk a dog bite than mine get attacked.
Best overall method is to avoid walking your dogs near other problem dogs, most people don't have that luxury though, I'm quite lucky as there are quiet fields near me, I can see other dog walkers from miles off and then avoid them if needs be.
Sprays can work to an extent, but they might work with some dogs and not with others, if a dog is really "going" for your dog then spraying them with an off the shelf product isn't going to be much good. Plus you would need the warning to get it out and ready, thats if you remembered to bring it in the first place! There are some owners near me that are over cautious and protect their dogs like little children, screaming warnings if you go anywhere near them!
My dogs come across quite aggressive (they like to play loud!) so most people avoid me, if I thought there was going to be any trouble either way I would just stick them both on a lead and confidently walk away from the issue.
I'm spoilt though, I live in a nice area and see the same owners day in day out and we all try hard to get on. I used to live in not so nice area and there would be lots of great owners and lovely dogs and a few "damaged" dogs with problem owners. I remember once when a dog came and tried to attack ours it all happened so quickly I got a split second to respond, the dog charged through our extender lead and snapped it in two! Somtimes you get prior warning , most of the time it kicks off so quick you dont.
Ultimately if I thought my dogs were going to be attacked, I would try and defend them myself by kicking out at the dog and grabbing its hind legs, I'd rather risk a dog bite than mine get attacked.
Edited by TwistingMyMelon on Tuesday 22 April 15:52
I have ultimately decided to give up taking our dog (which is small and cute) up to where my parents live near Liverpool as she just seems to attract every feral beast from miles around when we walk it anywhere near by. My mother carries a can of bear spray which my brother brought her from the US when she walks their lab after it was attacked about 12 months ago. I have suggested it may be better used on the owner than the dog or, potentially both. I am also a bit worried that she risks a "carrying an offensive weapon" type charge if caught with it although as a 75 year old grey haired old lady with a sorry tale of a dog being mauled I doubt any jury would convict....
Pesty said:
Yes it is very good.
When Logan was a puppy he was attacked a few times. I don't know whether that has something to do with it or it's just that he's getting older and his natural traits are coming through. Or he's just been attacked too many times and he's had enough.
I would think a working breed of farm dog needs to be able to stick up for himself. And something that herds bulls needs a bit of attitude!When Logan was a puppy he was attacked a few times. I don't know whether that has something to do with it or it's just that he's getting older and his natural traits are coming through. Or he's just been attacked too many times and he's had enough.
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