Dog attack
On Monday evening, my sweet Cody was charged and attacked by a Rottweiler/mix while on his leash. The Rottie picked him up and shook him...this happened twice before I could get him off Cody. The boys walking the dog were no match for the dog's strength. It was AWFUL. Cody was flipping around and screaming in pain as though he'd been hit by a car. I was devastated. After having him checked out, and a night of upset and tears, we knew he was alright. Back to normal by morning, but I was traumatized. The Rottweiler/mix was a brand new adoptee from the local shelter. He was 100+ lbs. and stood tall. The lady that owned him called the next morning and said that they were taking him back....seems he'd growled in the face of their 5-year-old son that next morning. They hadn't even had him 24 hrs. Lesson: Be sure to do all your homework before getting ANY dog....especially a rescue. Know it's history (hopefully the previous owners were honest with the shelter), and be sure to get a dog you and your kids can handle. Also, on my end. I will consider carrying pepper spray in case of future attacks. It was not an experience I want to re-live.
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Permalink Reply by Anna Morelli on
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Glad Cody is OK and you too. IMO, you cannot live your life in fear, walking with pepper spray and baseball bats for the life of the dog, the psychological price is too high. All is well, thankfully, in spite of the terrible looking circumstances at the time it happened. If you let this affect your whole outlook, the rottie mix will have done more damage than occurred that day. I would be thankful, move on and not look back. That's what Cody did... a well balanced little guy!
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Permalink Reply by Jeannie on
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I had a Corgi who was attacked by his dad when he was about a year old, about 6 months before he came to live with us. He had fear-agresion issues we worked on for the rest of his life. Since Cody is so young, (and amazingly cute, by the way) it might be a good idea to start an obedience class just as a chance to get him out and about in a safe environment. Puppy manners classes are fun for both the puppies and their people, and I would't want this to come back and haunt him later.
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Permalink Reply by Di, Pazu, and Mochi the Bunny on
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His own puppy father attacked him? Wow... I didn't think that was possible.
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Permalink Reply by Bev Levy on
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How scary!! I am so glad that both you and Cody are OK. I also find it awful when I see children walking a dog way too big for them. Can't figure out what people are thinking when they allow it, I see it often when we are camping in state parks and always head in the other direction with my dogs.
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Permalink Reply by Jane Christensen on
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We were so lucky when we got Tank but the shelter had him in obedience classes and in a foster home, I know many rescues can't afford that. How scary...even a dog the size of a corgi can do damage if they really are aggressive. Thank goodness you are all okay and I do feel sorry for that poor woman although it was a poor decision on her part.
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As a side note, often the "protection" breeds can be aggressive especially while leashed. Never a good idea for someone too light weight to walk them. I have an adult neighbor that was walking her 3 boxers once and they dragged her across the street to try to get us. She was able to brace herself on a mailbox. I have never seen her try all 3 again fortunately! My doberman can be unpredictable while leashed but is a "pussy cat" off leash. I have done a lot of training to get her to focus on me when a strange dog runs up.
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Permalink Reply by Beth on
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Bev, I agree and I think unfortunately well-meaning dog advocates have worsened the issue by insisting that a dog is a dog is a dog and that a "bad" dog is a result of a bad owner. The thing is, protection dogs were bred to be protective and being a responsible owner means recognizing that they are more likely than, say, your average Beagle to perceive someone as a threat and respond accordingly. The dog isn't being bad, he's being what he as carefully developed to be--- your protector. It's very important to socialize all dogs, but especially important to socialize the heck out of protection breeds so they know how to differentiate normal human behavior from a true threat.
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Permalink Reply by Sheila Maly on
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Our corgi,kharma, was attacked at a state park. People think they can just let their dogs run free. Two young boys were suppose to be in charge of this dog. It was a large mixed breed. He jumped right on her, she was leashed. I couldn't even see her. I was able to pull the dog off and then the Mom of the two boys thought she should yell at me because I suggested to the two boys they get control of their dog or use a leash. It makes it hard to go camping or anything like that with your dog because a lot of people are so irresponsible. I try to keep a positive attitude but it is hard when there are so many stories like this. At least the family in your case took that responsibility and hopefully that dog can get the help it needs.
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Permalink Reply by Ashley Byers on
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Omg I am so sorry you had to go through this! I am glad Cody is ok!
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Permalink Reply by Cindi & Twinkie on
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Horrible story but a good lesson.
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Permalink Reply by Kathleen Unsell & CODY on
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Well, three and 1/2 weeks later....the family that had adopted the rottie/mix got a little dog that looks just like the other one but is 1/100th it's size!!! So funny! It's a little mix of some sort but looks like the other dog! Hilarious. She weighs about a pound! Now my Cody looks like a rodeo clown trapping around this one. They met and played together right away! Good ending...also the rottie got a home too!
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