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Worm got attacked by 2 dogs tonite... I couldn't believe it.
There is a middle school down the street in a pretty good, decent neighborhood. A lot of people bring their dogs there after hours. Just last week, we discovered a group of super responsible dog owners who bring their dogs there for off-leash play at the same time, and there's a big group of ~15 dogs that play together.
We were heading there, and before we got to the group, there were 2 large golden retrievers/golden doodle/labradors...? that were next to their owner by the drinking fountain. they looked like they wanted to play and i assumed they were friendly (my fault, shoulda checked)... although they were off-leash. I had just taken Worm's leash off and they started running over. Usually, that's the beginning of fun play for them. But i knew something was wrong when their owner was calling them to get them back (clear to me she knew her dogs could do some damage...)
Anyway, they came over and attacked Worm! i was in shock and screaming (and am still hoarse now) for about 3-5 minutes as it was happening. Well, he's so short compared to them, plus there's two, he really couldn't defend himself. anyway, the lady finally pulled her dog off. they were nice about it and gave me their number to call if he's hurt. i told her she should really rethink having them off leash like that. (unprovoked attack where they came over...)
I didn't see any dripping blood, though Worm was clearly shaken (and shaking...). he was looking at me like, "Why did that just happen to me???" And we went over to the playgroup, who was supportive of us and concerned, some said they noticed a limp, though i can't really tell. His walk does look a little funny, but i can't put my finger on what's wrong w/it....?? anyways, he can walk and run and he's not biting on anything.... just curious when people would bring him to the vet w/this limp thing...? I was also worried about his back, since they pushed him around a lot. Maybe that could make him walk funny...? There was lots of saliva and maybe bite marks in his fur? from the other dogs? but no blood, so I'm guessing that's ok...
also, this was kinda weird, I'm guessing someone here knows the answer (at least Mikey), but he was super stinky afterwards. Like the anal gland, fish oily-smell stuff. Would he have given that off in a fight like this? Or would the other dogs have? yeck. i just bathed his hindquarters because so smelly. Also, he was rolled around in the mud, almost in dog poop. but the school is pretty meticulous about cleaning dog poo. I was wondering, could he have pooped in the middle of this? (if so, maybe i should go back and clean up the piece of dog poop i saw.... it just didn't occur to me it might be his until now...)
ugh. so annoying. weird thing is that when we called the vet's office. THEY KNEW who we were talking about! cause someone there lives around here. they said if he's still limping tomorrow to bring him in. eh... what's the definition of limp anyway...?? they felt that couple couldn't control their dogs when they'd seen them before trying to walk them...
anyways, another ?? i have is.... what does one do in a situation like this??? i've never had this happen before. I had heard (no actually, i just read a couple weeks ago, a woman's dog was killed by 2 dogs, and when she tried to separate them during the fight, they attacked her and she ended up in hospital. here's the link Woman injured, dog killed in San Jose pit bull attack )
anyways, i had heard that you shouldn't separate dogs when they are seriously fighting, because you could get hurt
but so hard to do when it's your doggie... so I was screaming at the lady to stop her own dog, which she eventually did... so yeah, back to the ??, what's the best thing to do?
also, i'm thinking of carrying a large stick/cane or pepper spray or something....? is there something useful to carry around and use on the dogs should this happen again...?
and is there anything else i should say to that couple? i do have their phone # after all... what would you say to them..?
Worm is resting and I'm baking him some rib bones now. poor little dude.
There is a middle school down the street in a pretty good, decent neighborhood. A lot of people bring their dogs there after hours. Just last week, we discovered a group of super responsible dog owners who bring their dogs there for off-leash play at the same time, and there's a big group of ~15 dogs that play together.
We were heading there, and before we got to the group, there were 2 large golden retrievers/golden doodle/labradors...? that were next to their owner by the drinking fountain. they looked like they wanted to play and i assumed they were friendly (my fault, shoulda checked)... although they were off-leash. I had just taken Worm's leash off and they started running over. Usually, that's the beginning of fun play for them. But i knew something was wrong when their owner was calling them to get them back (clear to me she knew her dogs could do some damage...)
Anyway, they came over and attacked Worm! i was in shock and screaming (and am still hoarse now) for about 3-5 minutes as it was happening. Well, he's so short compared to them, plus there's two, he really couldn't defend himself. anyway, the lady finally pulled her dog off. they were nice about it and gave me their number to call if he's hurt. i told her she should really rethink having them off leash like that. (unprovoked attack where they came over...)
I didn't see any dripping blood, though Worm was clearly shaken (and shaking...). he was looking at me like, "Why did that just happen to me???" And we went over to the playgroup, who was supportive of us and concerned, some said they noticed a limp, though i can't really tell. His walk does look a little funny, but i can't put my finger on what's wrong w/it....?? anyways, he can walk and run and he's not biting on anything.... just curious when people would bring him to the vet w/this limp thing...? I was also worried about his back, since they pushed him around a lot. Maybe that could make him walk funny...? There was lots of saliva and maybe bite marks in his fur? from the other dogs? but no blood, so I'm guessing that's ok...
also, this was kinda weird, I'm guessing someone here knows the answer (at least Mikey), but he was super stinky afterwards. Like the anal gland, fish oily-smell stuff. Would he have given that off in a fight like this? Or would the other dogs have? yeck. i just bathed his hindquarters because so smelly. Also, he was rolled around in the mud, almost in dog poop. but the school is pretty meticulous about cleaning dog poo. I was wondering, could he have pooped in the middle of this? (if so, maybe i should go back and clean up the piece of dog poop i saw.... it just didn't occur to me it might be his until now...)
ugh. so annoying. weird thing is that when we called the vet's office. THEY KNEW who we were talking about! cause someone there lives around here. they said if he's still limping tomorrow to bring him in. eh... what's the definition of limp anyway...?? they felt that couple couldn't control their dogs when they'd seen them before trying to walk them...
anyways, another ?? i have is.... what does one do in a situation like this??? i've never had this happen before. I had heard (no actually, i just read a couple weeks ago, a woman's dog was killed by 2 dogs, and when she tried to separate them during the fight, they attacked her and she ended up in hospital. here's the link Woman injured, dog killed in San Jose pit bull attack )
anyways, i had heard that you shouldn't separate dogs when they are seriously fighting, because you could get hurt
also, i'm thinking of carrying a large stick/cane or pepper spray or something....? is there something useful to carry around and use on the dogs should this happen again...?
and is there anything else i should say to that couple? i do have their phone # after all... what would you say to them..?
Worm is resting and I'm baking him some rib bones now. poor little dude.