Please Keep Them Leashed!
You'll have to excuse me if I seem pissed... it's, well, because I AM. Some may agree with me, some may not, and this writing may sound harsh, but it's because I am upset and angry at the moment. Why?
Because my dog was viciously attacked yesterday by a dog that was not leashed.
Many areas have laws that state ALL dogs MUST be on a leash. These laws exists for a reason. They were not created to be a nuisance. Their purpose is to protect yourself, your dog and other people and their dogs as well. Vash and I were on our regular pre-dinner walk. We walk a similar route everyday. The route ALWAYS incorporates this same block, right up the street from our house. We have walked in front of this particular house many, many times since getting Vash. The dog that attacked Vash is ALWAYS OFF LEASH. My fiancee did point out to me, that the owners seem to get nervous whenever we walk past their house with Vash when their dog is out. I never thought anything of this. Why should I? I am just minding my own business, walking my dog. But yesterday I found out the reason for their anxious behavior. As I walked by their house, I saw the dog. Not sure what breed it is- I just know it is 3 times the size of Vash and outweighs him by at least 60+ pounds. Vash, as usual, had his nose pointed to the ground, looking for things to eat (he really enjoys cigarette butts...). The attack was completely unprovoked. My dog never made eye-contact with theirs, never even SAW it. The next thing I knew, this huge animal was on top of my dog, biting, snarling, growling. Vash screamed and yelped in pain and fear. For a second, I just stood there, I was SO shocked. After that split second though, I jumped between them screaming and yelling (and probably cussing too....) The owner ran over and yelled/grabbed at his dog. It lasted all of maybe, 7 seconds, but it was enough to cause problems. I quickly checked Vash out and he wasn't bleeding, at least that I could see. The owner of the vicious dog did ask if Vash was ok, and he did apologize...but honestly....that is not enough. My puppy could have been seriously injured physically, and mentally...who knows what role this incident will play in his psycological development...
Needless to say, I stomped off and gave him a stern warning: "Keep that thing on a leash! You're asking for a lawsuit!"
I re-checked Vash when I got home, but he was really fidgity, so it was difficult. When my finacee got home soon after, he checked him also, then we called the police. Yes, I filed a report. The officer said he would give the owners a warning to keep their animal on a leash, and if I saw that they were not complying, I should report them. Which I will. Physically, Vash seems ok. But he is VERY nervous and anxious now- he barks at everything, even common/everyday things. I hope he is ok, and does not become fearful of other animals because of this.
I just ask: please, regardless whether your dog has behavioral issues or not, keep them leashed. For your sake, AND for everyone elses'....
Because my dog was viciously attacked yesterday by a dog that was not leashed.
Many areas have laws that state ALL dogs MUST be on a leash. These laws exists for a reason. They were not created to be a nuisance. Their purpose is to protect yourself, your dog and other people and their dogs as well. Vash and I were on our regular pre-dinner walk. We walk a similar route everyday. The route ALWAYS incorporates this same block, right up the street from our house. We have walked in front of this particular house many, many times since getting Vash. The dog that attacked Vash is ALWAYS OFF LEASH. My fiancee did point out to me, that the owners seem to get nervous whenever we walk past their house with Vash when their dog is out. I never thought anything of this. Why should I? I am just minding my own business, walking my dog. But yesterday I found out the reason for their anxious behavior. As I walked by their house, I saw the dog. Not sure what breed it is- I just know it is 3 times the size of Vash and outweighs him by at least 60+ pounds. Vash, as usual, had his nose pointed to the ground, looking for things to eat (he really enjoys cigarette butts...). The attack was completely unprovoked. My dog never made eye-contact with theirs, never even SAW it. The next thing I knew, this huge animal was on top of my dog, biting, snarling, growling. Vash screamed and yelped in pain and fear. For a second, I just stood there, I was SO shocked. After that split second though, I jumped between them screaming and yelling (and probably cussing too....) The owner ran over and yelled/grabbed at his dog. It lasted all of maybe, 7 seconds, but it was enough to cause problems. I quickly checked Vash out and he wasn't bleeding, at least that I could see. The owner of the vicious dog did ask if Vash was ok, and he did apologize...but honestly....that is not enough. My puppy could have been seriously injured physically, and mentally...who knows what role this incident will play in his psycological development...
Needless to say, I stomped off and gave him a stern warning: "Keep that thing on a leash! You're asking for a lawsuit!"
I re-checked Vash when I got home, but he was really fidgity, so it was difficult. When my finacee got home soon after, he checked him also, then we called the police. Yes, I filed a report. The officer said he would give the owners a warning to keep their animal on a leash, and if I saw that they were not complying, I should report them. Which I will. Physically, Vash seems ok. But he is VERY nervous and anxious now- he barks at everything, even common/everyday things. I hope he is ok, and does not become fearful of other animals because of this.
I just ask: please, regardless whether your dog has behavioral issues or not, keep them leashed. For your sake, AND for everyone elses'....
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Comment by Katie on September 3, 2008 at 11:09am
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This happened to me when I first moved into my neighborhood. My dog was attacked by my neighbors boxer. It came up from behind and startled us both. Since I was badly bitten by a boxer, I already had issues with this breed. But I couldn't get this dog off of my female! The owner ran over and pulled her dog off of mine. A few weeks later it happened again- but as it was drizzeling, the owners weren't outside. I kicked the dog off of mine and it ran away. I put my dog away and went over there in the rain. I asked them to please keep their dogs on a leash or in the back yard and not running loose...and then he proceeded to tell me how it was my fault my dog was attacked. He ended up looking like the butthead and his wife had to tell him to back off. He later apologized and I have not had a problem since- but I keep my dogs on the leashes all the time!
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Comment by Sarah C. on September 3, 2008 at 10:59am
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How scary! Something like this happened to me the other day, thought it didn't culminate in an attack. I walk my dog really early, 5am-ish. Someone was out mowing at that ungodly hour (pity on their neighbors) and their dogs were out. The two dogs stalked us all the way down their block, and the owner didn't even call them back. Very scary.
When my puppy had a start about Fireworks she was very worked up for a day or so. We just let her alone when she was titchy and she came out alright. She's not even gunshy anymore.
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Comment by Lou Ann Lemaster on September 3, 2008 at 10:51am
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POOR VASH!!!!! I sure hope he doesn't stay nervous like that. You'll know, as soon as you take him for a walk, and go near that house.
That is one reason I can't walk my dogs in my neighborhood. There is a person who has a white german shepherd that they let out for it to do it's business where ever it wants. When we first bought our house, my husband was working in the back yard and this dog actually charged and hit the fence!!!! It has come pretty close to me, that I've gotten in the habit of keeping a large pipe within reach if I see it outside.
Calls have been made to Animal Control (rumor is, they're buddies) and seemed to be pretty much ignored. Although, recently, we haven't seen too much of it running around outside. So hopefully, that has taken care of the problem.
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Comment by Natalie, Lance &Tucker on September 3, 2008 at 10:26am
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Oh my gosh....I am sure that was so scary, poor Vash! I agree all dogs should be leashed. Thank goodness the dog did not cause any physical harm hopefully Vash will recover and be fine around other dogs.
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Comment by Ginny and Diggory on September 3, 2008 at 10:08am
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Poor Vash! How scary! I'm glad he's ok, though...
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