Shaking, dog just tried to attack my pup

Just been out for a walk and another dog slipped his lead and went for mine. I could see the other dog was agitated so put mine in a sit to let them carry on. It then slipped his lead and pelted for us, I called to the owner if it was friendly and he didnt answer. My pup yelped and then the dog was on him chasing him round in circles going for his neck. The owner couldnt get his dog, he did eventually and said sorry, he slipped his collar. I said it shouldnt happen with a dog aggresive dog, he said said he is not dog aggressive and walked off. I was shaking, called hubby who came out to me. At no point did the owner call his dog or give him any commands. So upset.

Hot drink and deep breaths.

As soon as you can, try to get your dog out to mix with some friendly dogs. It will help both you and him to get over the experience.

Nightmare scenario for all concerned.

Thank you, still shaking but feeling better. It was a big dog too, size of a GSD but very very fluffy. One of the reasons I teach my dogs the leave command as one of its first.

So sorry you had to go through that
Unfortunately I have been one of those owners - shortly after I rescued my GSD she slipped her collar whilst out and went for another dog. There was no major physical harm done but I felt terrible, and Gracie is now a)fully secure on a collar and harness and b)muzzled when in public. I can only hope this dog's owner learns a lesson from today.
I've had it from both sides as my other (v.friendly and sociable) dog was attacked two weeks ago and received quite a nasty bite.
Hope you and your pup are none the worse for what happened. Take care, and I would do as Brierley has advised x

I only learned this 'dog aggressive' (DA) stuff and all the other similar terms after joining this site.

I used to just call them vicious, nasty or dangerous dogs! And never have understood the pleasure anyone can get from owning one.

Did it actually attack though, or was it just extremely unbehaved and not very friendly?
How's your puppy now?

I really dislike the fact that even if WE take full responsibility for our dogs, there will always be a chance of encountering idiot owners..

Yes I class a dog bolting 100 yards for my dog and growling with bared teeth and snapping for a dogs neck as an attack. If I hadnt kept circling and also with my foot out then I believe he would have done damage.
We have puppy classes on Sunday so hopefully all will go well and fingers crossed it hasnt affected him. He wouldnt go with hubby into the kitchen though and waited for me.
I understand things happen and didnt have a go at the bloke, its just frustrating that he has a dog that needs training and he didnt use any commands on him. Husband says I am not to walk him at night now, I enjoy my evening walks

Good point. Will be interested to find out. I've had a couple of much bigger dogs 'go' for my little min pin but - I am not stupid and have owned big dogs myself. If they'd REALLY wanted to do some damage - they could easily have killed her before I (or their owners) could have stopped them. A GSD could polish off a 10 inch tall min pin in a matter of seconds (probably just one good bite and a shake!) and, though I have no experience of them, probably so could a large Shar Pei.

As it was, she suffered no more than some sore, red, scratches to her belly (and of course the fright of her life! Screaming and howling) but I was fully aware that if they'd really meant to harm her - she wouldn't still be with me.

thats a bit harsh, my dog can be dog aggressive but I can assure you he gives me and my kids pleasure every day by his very presence in our house.

Just because a dog isn't keen on other dogs does not make it any less of a dog. Its just a different type of ownership. Further many of these dogs are like this due to previous bad encounters or lack of socialisation and any dog can become dog aggressive even from one bad encounter.

My point was - that I learned the TERMS used for this sort of thing here. And when I talk of nasty or vicious dogs, I do not mean those that just bark, lunge or 'go for' another dog without inflicting actual bodily harm. As per a post I just typed saying so. Where my little dog has been 'gone for' by a couple of much bigger dogs but I am sensible enough to know that if they'd REALLY meant her harm - she'd be dead now - not just scratched up and frightened.

http://www.dogsey.com/showthread.php...=1#post2581484

I've also stated many times that I do not equate a BARKING dog with an AGGRESSIVE or DANGEROUS dog.