tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684843.post6363856984705967843..comments2024-03-26T22:16:26.572-04:00Comments on Terrierman's Daily Dose: Knowing What NOT to Do in a Dog FightPBurnshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05781540805883519064noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684843.post-78670842109138048892015-10-25T15:10:39.574-04:002015-10-25T15:10:39.574-04:00"First of all, stop screaming." I la..."First of all, stop screaming." I laughed!! Soooo true. My friend and I were walking our dogs together - after a year or so of not seeing each other. The dogs - both spayed females - used to play together every day. But the separation seemed to change the dynamic. We could tell there was tension, but figured they'd work it out and go back to being friends. We always walked our dogs off leash in open space where we rarely had company. Well . . toward the end of our walk, another dog owner - their dog on leash - wandered past - not close - but it was the trigger for our two girls! They went at each other (not the other dog). Now, I've broken up dog fights before - my friend just stood there screaming at her dog at the top of her lungs!! Doing absolutely NOTHING to actually intervene! The "fight" was not a serious one - more a 'tussle' than an actual fight. I ended up screaming at my friend to STOP screaming at her dog and "get in here"! I grabbed her dog first - and because she did nothing - it gave my dog a chance for a good bite to the ear before I could step between them. <br /><br />Yes, Please Stop Screaming and DO SOMETHING!! kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00278250848227402287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684843.post-19478455616675682532015-10-23T07:21:08.687-04:002015-10-23T07:21:08.687-04:00I carry a break stick when I walk my dogs (and I m...I carry a break stick when I walk my dogs (and I make them for friends, from old hammer handles), half of whom are Pits. I've only had to use it once, but not on any of mine. I had to help break up a fight between two neighbors' dogs in front of my house: two Pits on a Dobie. Between my stick and the Pits owners, the Dobie was able to escape, unharmed but shook up. He ran around the block a couple of times before coming home! The dogs all lived a block over, next door to each other, and the Dobie's owner was the landlord of the Pits' owner. Guess who had to move. Rickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06721130066588282491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684843.post-84012005357832515752015-10-22T16:08:56.388-04:002015-10-22T16:08:56.388-04:00My JRT flags her un docked tail when dogs approach...My JRT flags her un docked tail when dogs approach. She is NOT friendly towards them and will always be the instigator. I am very careful to keep her away from other dogs on walks. I have a 6 foot lead, prong collar and a choke chain as backup. She also wears an orange safety vest for visibility, due to our walks often being pre-dawn. I also wear a reflective vest. She loves the squirrels and will also be excited when they appear in the neighborhood. I have broken up two dog fights with her in the past week with two un-leashed dogs. The one was a poodle type dog. Off lead, coming over to say hello. Mine started the fight. Owner got the dog, No harm done to either dog. The other was a Boston terrier, that rushed out unleashed at her. I put my leg between them, (no bites). Then I picked up the Boston and held it (squeezed) it between my legs after it had my dog on the ground. The owner quickly came out and got her dog. I am also getting a shock stick to deal with this. I feel that the leashed dog is always in the right. I noted a couple of bites in the vest and will always have her wear one when on walks. A little bit of protection for her in case a BIG dog comes at her. My tactic is to hold her up high and zap the offender. Also to do the best to record the incident. But you have to watch your dog's body language and the other dog's as well. I had the same thing happen years ago in Maryland with a neighborhood rottweiller harassing my dogs on a walk, the neighbors walking and even the kids at the bus stop. Animal Control confiscated the dog after many reports. <br />Karen Carrollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01602911871393351134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684843.post-7082347733210830622015-10-22T11:21:49.204-04:002015-10-22T11:21:49.204-04:00I was out walking my two older Jacks, both well tr...I was out walking my two older Jacks, both well trained to leash. Halfway around the block A bulldog burst out of a screen door and came running at us. I'm 62 and disabled but had my 5 ft hickory walking stick and was keeping it at bay. Dog sitter(!) ran out and could not control dog. I was doing okay with stick until I was knocked down by dog. No bites on my dogs thank goodness but a lot of bruising for me. Woman finally grabbed bull dog by front legs and drug it into the house. I am now ordering a shock baton for our walks. Being previously charged by a stray GSD and now this is too much. Our one ACO is all over the city for loose dogs not to mention feral cats. Its getting ridiculous and its much worse in San Antonio. One of our major cites is threatening to shoot stray and loose dogs. I'm horrified but I certainly understand it better now.<br /><br />Debi and the Jack Rat Pack.seekerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07054814598250286797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684843.post-73036974485289240222015-10-21T17:34:58.304-04:002015-10-21T17:34:58.304-04:00My little dogs fight when we go out hunting- they&...My little dogs fight when we go out hunting- they're on their leashes all excited and barking- crossing the street seems to be some sort of dominance test- they fight in the middle of the street. I drag the two little demons across (I'm sure it looks hilarious to onlookers) and just as quickly the fight stops and all's good. I've learned not to stick my hand into the maelstrom- I've been bitten for far less. I chalk it up to high spirits and terrierness. Weirdly- when my wife walks them they're obedient little gentlemen- I think they associate me with the excitement of rat hunting.Jeff T.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01520811975339950553noreply@blogger.com