My Jack Russell was attacked by a big brown dog
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Actually it is not mine, my sister's rather.
I walk every morning. But once a week, I'll walk Spot, my sis's Jack Russell.
But yesterday morning, I stopped a while to admire a house under renovation, when Spot was pounced by a big brown dog, at least 5 times bigger than her.
In the fierce struggle, and in the midst of the barking, the collar came loose, and somehow, everything, including my handphone were on the road. I can't remember much in the panic. I thought I kicked the brown dog, my legs are kinda of aching and I used the only weapon I had - Spot's blue water bottle.
Then I saw the owner and I screamed for her to get that dog off. Spot managed to run free and was almost knocked down by a coming car.
But the miracle is Spot is not hurt and neither am I. I ended up with a very fast beating heart, weak jelly legs and today, aching thighs.
What would you do, if you were in my place? -
never let loose a jack russel, because they will run so fast and you will never be able to catch them
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I know that, so when the collar came out of her tiny narrow head in the struggle, and after she ran off. I didn't chase.Originally posted by allentyb:never let loose a jack russel, because they will run so fast and you will never be able to catch them
It would make it worse. She will run off instead. So I stood and called for her many times. When she was very close, I made a grab for her. -
When out walking small dogs, always be alert for big dogs.
Its a no brainer, big dogs will always fight small dogs, and the reason is very obvious. -
Obviously ...Its a no brainer. But what would you do to get out of the situation?Originally posted by mancha:When out walking small dogs, always be alert for big dogs.
Its a no brainer, big dogs will always fight small dogs, and the reason is very obvious. -
Place bets on the winner and cheer.Originally posted by Xiaozzhen:Obviously ...Its a no brainer. But what would you do to get out of the situation? -
scream and call for help.. better not attack the dog
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I like your sense of humour.Originally posted by PointBlue:Place bets on the winner and cheer.
But not when your dog is involved. -
If possible whack the big dog nose. Will stun it
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jack russell = hyper active = and they never give a damn to big dogs at all, they will still attack big dogs
my ex has two jack russell, imagine how active, they can be........... -
That's what I guess Spot did. When we checked her all over, we saw some pinkish stain on her white fur.Originally posted by allentyb:jack russell = hyper active = and they never give a damn to big dogs at all, they will still attack big dogs
my ex has two jack russell, imagine how active, they can be...........
Could it be the blood of the big brown dog? -
Over the weekend, I bought Spot a very sturdy harness, with stainless steel hooks and a strong cord.
This way, she will not come loose.
but wah, harness and cord so expensive one!!!
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Get compensation from the big brown dog's owner for not leashing his/her dog and letting it run out of the house compound unsupervised. If not go to the police and report them for endangering the lives of pedestrians. You're ok as you had your Jack Russell leashed.Originally posted by Xiaozzhen:Actually it is not mine, my sister's rather.
I walk every morning. But once a week, I'll walk Spot, my sis's Jack Russell.
But yesterday morning, I stopped a while to admire a house under renovation, when Spot was pounced by a big brown dog, at least 5 times bigger than her.
In the fierce struggle, and in the midst of the barking, the collar came loose, and somehow, everything, including my handphone were on the road. I can't remember much in the panic. I thought I kicked the brown dog, my legs are kinda of aching and I used the only weapon I had - Spot's blue water bottle.
Then I saw the owner and I screamed for her to get that dog off. Spot managed to run free and was almost knocked down by a coming car.
But the miracle is Spot is not hurt and neither am I. I ended up with a very fast beating heart, weak jelly legs and today, aching thighs.
What would you do, if you were in my place? -
I'll definitely do that if it happens again... I hear from her neighbour she lets her brown dog out often and the dog pounces on cats and some small dogs.Originally posted by FocusPoint:Get compensation from the big brown dog's owner for not leashing his/her dog and letting it run out of the house compound unsupervised. If not go to the police and report them for endangering the lives of pedestrians. You're ok as you had your Jack Russell leashed.
I did ask her after the attack how she cpuld let her dog out unleashed, and she fringed ignorance tt " don't know how come, I just came out a while to put my garbage away".
But sometimes, difficult to complain so much, she is my mom's and sister distant neighbour... sigh!!! -
Get a bigger dog. Maybe get a bear.Originally posted by Xiaozzhen:I'll definitely do that if it happens again... I hear from her neighbour she lets her brown dog out often and the dog pounces on cats and some small dogs.
I did ask her after the attack how she cpuld let her dog out unleashed, and she fringed ignorance tt " don't know how come, I just came out a while to put my garbage away".
But sometimes, difficult to complain so much, she is my mom's and sister distant neighbour... sigh!!! -
if i were u, i will confirm complain since this is not the 1st time that it happened.Originally posted by Xiaozzhen:I'll definitely do that if it happens again... I hear from her neighbour she lets her brown dog out often and the dog pounces on cats and some small dogs.
I did ask her after the attack how she cpuld let her dog out unleashed, and she fringed ignorance tt " don't know how come, I just came out a while to put my garbage away".
But sometimes, difficult to complain so much, she is my mom's and sister distant neighbour... sigh!!! -
I get a bear and others will complain me...Originally posted by Eiizumi:Get a bigger dog. Maybe get a bear.
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My sister told me just today she discovered Spot got a nip on her tail... from that attack.
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Hmmm what I did in the past was when I see a dog bigger then mine and barking fiercely at him what I'll do is pick up stones and sticks just in case
Once one attempted to attack and I pretended to throw a stone and it ran away
I think next time just pick up sticks and stones and throw it at the bigger dog since you can't find water. -
Good idea! TxsOriginally posted by elindra:Hmmm what I did in the past was when I see a dog bigger then mine and barking fiercely at him what I'll do is pick up stones and sticks just in case
Once one attempted to attack and I pretended to throw a stone and it ran away
I think next time just pick up sticks and stones and throw it at the bigger dog since you can't find water. -
Final esipsode:
Spot was brought to vet. Big Brown Dog's owner went along and foot bill.
Spot is now down with slight fever, has a puncture wound and vet had to drain out 3/4 cup abcess. Got a jab too.
She should get well from now and me. wiser...
Txs,,, people. -
my jack russell gets attacked by cats sometimes and always losesOriginally posted by Xiaozzhen:I like your sense of humour.
But not when your dog is involved.