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Originally Posted by
Gnasher
I was avoiding the CM words like the plague Jenn for fear of kicking off a bitch fight !! But you said it, so yes, if you can do that lightening fast swoop downwards from above on the collar and scruff and pull with equally lightening speed, then fine, but I can't, I'm too old and wobbly on my pins. And I wouldn't kick a dog unless I absolutely had to because it was seriously hurting me ... I would hate you to think that I do such a thing for not much reason. I can't actually recall ever kicking a dog, simply because I have never been attacked. But if I were, I would not hesitate if it meant my ankle or the dog's hurt pride !
I agree with you regarding items ... except for water. It really does work, whether it be a hose, a water pistol or a bucket of water.
You're a brave girl too parting fighting GSDs !
I wasn't having a go at anyone if they kick a dog to get it off. That is their choice, I personally just won't do this. Water does however sound a very good idea.
I'm not brave lol, probs more along the stupid lines
Originally Posted by
Mother*ship
So has anyone got any advice in the specific situation of small dogs being attacked by a larger one?
As Cheeky Chi said this isn't a situation where the dogs can be left to sort it out and I know picking up little dogs is not a good idea, so what's the best course of action??
Thank goodness this has never happened to us and I have to say if it did I think Pepper, my Mini Schanuzer, would jump in to protect her brothers but she's hardly a big dog herself!
J
I would say your best option is to "guage" the dog coming at your little one and try and block it. If you make yourself as big as possible (so spread your arms and legs) it SHOULD put the "attacking" dog off as you will be big so his "chances" will be less, so they should just naff off (hopefully hehe)
I actually find breaking up bigger dogs fights easier than little dogs as there is more to grab hold of.
Originally Posted by
Gnasher
Protect your dog with your calm assertive body ! Get your little chap on his lead behind you, and protect him from the larger dog by blocking him with your body. You can use your voice, shouting No at the dog, or Down, or something like that, but do not go off on one at the owner at this stage, even though you might want to! Save that till later ! Once you have "rescued" your little ones, THEN you can attack the owner !
Excellent post!
Originally Posted by
Gnasher
Now that sounds a brilliant idea ! I've got several of those rope slip leads, they are great aren't they. I think I shall make sure I have always got one of those on me in future. You can safely harness your dog mid-fight without getting bitten. I think with most dogs as well, once they felt the familiar tug of a collar high up, as you describe, that will clear the "red mist" and bring them back. GSDs in particular I find are notorious at "red mist-ing". My experience is that they just won't give up, they keep coming and coming, like the Terminator, your dog is desperately trying to get away or submit, but the GSD won't allow them to, and it can end up with serious injury.
Very good suggestion Random, I shall make sure I carry one of these leads in future.
Please don't label GSD's like this. I have only ever come across one GSD that is like this. I find it is more so little dogs that come back "for more".
Other than the one previously stated, any agressive GSD that I have come across (not many in all fairness) have had one pop and then went back. A lot of the thing with GSD's is that they are gobby, which people perceive as agression.
If you see Jess when she is on lead, and you don't know GSD "language" you would probs think she is agressive... But she isn't! People just misinterpret GSD's farrr too much.