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Location: Co. Durham, UK
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Firstly just wanted to say thanks for all the well wishes from everyone. Isla doesn't seem too bad, I took her back to the same spot for a walk at a different time the day after and she didn't seem bothered at all. Unfortunately on returning from work tonight she's lame on her right front leg. As far as I was aware the dog only bit her back end, but for some time I had her sat between my legs to protect her butt so the dog may well have bitten her elsewhere. I've given her some Metacam (I know I shouldn't but I only gave her half a dose as I can't bare her wimpering and giving me those sad eyes!) and a tasty treat and she's settled down now. I'll ring the vets in the morning to have a look at her.
The Police did eventually ring me back yesterday and they're coming tomorrow to take a statement! Shock horror!
Originally Posted by
inkliveeva
if they were both off its what they call up here fair game , hope your ok and isla hasn't been too traumitised by it all xx
To be fair though, even if Isla was off lead she was completely under control until the dog attacked her. I'd far rather have my dog attacked off lead than on as at least an off lead dog has the opportunity to flee if needs be - being on lead and being attacked can cause so much more damage to the dog in the long run imo. Even if Isla had been on lead and the dog had come over to attack her I would've let her go immediately.
Originally Posted by
Lene
Hope you're both OK after this terrible experience... I hate irresponsible dog owners... I used to carry a short riding whip, when out walking, but never needed to use it... These days dogs have to be on leash by law, except for in leash free areas, but in those areas you still need FULL control over your dog, or you can be prosecuted.
Cheers
Lene
I like the sound of that idea, I have a short horse whip from my riding days, think it would be much better than a stick cos I'd be tempted to use any tool with great force and a stick could kill even a medium sized dog. As much as I hated the inncident, I couldn't live with myself if I'd killed the mutt.
Originally Posted by
Shona
hows isla doing? just wondering if she got a real scare with the rattle bottle as well as the dog, she may well be double truamatised.
Its sad but there has been a huge increase in such methods since dog behavioural programes were splashed all over the tv showing how the {so called trainers} dealing with aggression.
People who then have an aggressive dog then jump on the idea that rattles and water sprays are the answer to there problem, often making the situation worse,
I just thought about this when reading through the post and poor Isla may be left double shaken up by the rattle bottle.
Hence its never a great idea to try things seen on the tv, often aggression is an individul issue,
others may read things on the net and try them, causing just as much damage,
hugs to you and isla, hope she recovers quickly
Thanks for the concern, it seems Isla has picked up a little fear of people. I took her for a 6 mile hike yesterday and on the way back we came across a lovely Golden Retriever. Isla went to say Hello (it was a 20mph dead end road and the GR owner was walking up the middle of it with her dog so they met in the middle of the road!). As I called Isla the GR owner walked over to her dog and raised her voice to get it's attention. Poor Isla didn't half get a fright - something she wouldn't have been bothered by normally, so perhaps something to watch?!
I have to say I just couldn't believe it when this woman came running over with this bl**dy rattle can! The dog was well and truly in attack mode before she even managed to get it out of her bag!
Originally Posted by
Chris_Collins
Take a walking stick with you. If such incidents happen like that, firstly use it on the attacking dog. then use it on the owner.
If the police wont do anything, then you should.
Attacking the owner I could live with, the dog not so much!