Sidney in a dog fight!
Yesterday Sidney and I were on our usual morning walk in the neighborhood. There is a house we pass right by where they keep their dog, a brindle pit mix, tethered to a tree. Every morning he rushes the fence at us, snarling, only to be stopped short by the tether.
Yesterday, as we walked by, I noticed he was at the far end of his yard, and a lady (I assume his owner) was with him. I think maybe she had just let him out of the house.
This dog came rushing at the fence. Before I knew it, he was through the fence and on SIdney! I started screaming at the owner to get her dog, and SIdney's leash was wrapped around the mailbox post and he couldn't get away. He want into fighting mode ... I'd never seen him bare his fangs before! He looked pretty scary. As I got Sid unwrapped from the mailbox post, the pit mix kept lunging at us, Sidney kept protecting, and I kept screaming and trying to wave him off.
A lady driving by stopped and was also trying to order the dog away, and the owner came out to try to get her dog. She was calling him but of course he wasn't listening. I don't know if it was my yelling, Sidney's fighting, or the owner's calling that got him to back off long enough for us to get farther up the street. The owner was apologetic and both her and the lady that stopped asked if we were ok. It was so scary! I even carry pepper spray and I was so panic-stricken that I didn't even try to use it.
I checked Sidney all over and couldn't find any bite marks. I couldn't even find any slobber. I told the ladies I thought he was ok and we continued on our way. My throat was raw from yelling and Sidney kept looking back over his shoulder, like he was worried that the other dog (his name is Shadow) was coming after us again.
He was so brave.
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Comment by Kristen on February 19, 2012 at 4:39pm
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This happened to me too! I was walking my two corgis and this yellow mix dog who is usually tied up, was loose in the neighbors' yard and they have a short fence and it jumped the fence. Well, I picked up the smaller female corgi but the dog attacked my male who just dodged the attack. I yelled and attempted to walk up to the front door to get the owner. A car passing by pulled over with horn blaring to help me. This noise caught the teenage kid's attention and he came out to get the dog. When he opened the gate the other dog came out and started attacking us! Honestly? The people who live here tie the dogs up but I believe the young kid was in charge and didn't know any better. I too was very shaken up and will not go that way again. Luckily I believe the corgi butt fluff fended off any bites and my baby wasn't hurt. You should report this dog and owner so that no one else gets hurt! Glad you and corgi are ok.
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Comment by Teresa Gilpin on February 17, 2012 at 5:59pm
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I am so, so sorry! This would be my worst nightmare! I am glad you are both okay!!!!
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Comment by Natalie, Lance &Tucker on February 17, 2012 at 5:53pm
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Geri, Im sorry you and Sidney had to deal with this, how scary!!!
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Comment by Lois B. Allen on February 17, 2012 at 4:38pm
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Geri, I'm so sorry for your fight situation and thrilled that neither of you were hurt. Sidney seemed to have performed well in defending you both. Its too bad that he had to.
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Comment by Laura and Tommy Jefferson on February 17, 2012 at 1:53pm
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So sorry, Geri!! Glad you both are ok!!!
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Comment by Joanna, Rainy and Calvin on February 17, 2012 at 9:36am
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Thanks goodness you are both OK. How scary for all involved. You are right, Sidney was very brave!!
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Comment by Sandy Stickney on February 17, 2012 at 9:03am
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Hey Geri, how scary. I am so glad that Sidney was not hurt.
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Comment by Bev Levy on February 17, 2012 at 8:22am
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How scary!! I am so glad that you are both OK. Extra treats for Sidney.
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Comment by Rachael & Waffle on February 17, 2012 at 8:10am
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I'm glad you're both okay and no one got hurt!
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Comment by Beth on February 17, 2012 at 8:09am
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John, it's true that often of dogs don't make contact, they didn't "mean it". However, I've also seen dogs out for blood who were so wound up they mis-judged the attack and missed. If predators don't always hit prey (when surely they meant it--- in fact, many hunting missions are unsuccessful) it makes sense that fighting dogs don't always hit their target.
I think that rule applies more to dogs who know each other and squabble in close quarters. Two different times Jack was charged by a dog who mis-judged; one didn't realize how massive his neck is and didn't get a hold, the other got a mouthful of pants fur.
Geri, how very scary. Sydney probably would have left if he could, but since he was cornered he defended himself. I've seen Maddie rolled twice by other dogs (corrections, not fights). One dog really pinned her down and she kept snarling and growling. The other knocked her over but didn't hold her and she squealed and ran. His fighting back in this case probably made the situation better, since it made the other dog have to regroup and think about it.
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