Aww man scary dog attacks! OK looking back that was a dramatic title LMBO
Crapola! I just took the beast out for a walk and right when we were walking up to the door he started pulling. I figured he had to poop and didn't want to go home, but out of nowhere came a Chow Mix and Pit. The Chow ran after Koda and the Pit ran after me. I picked up Koda and threw him in the house and the Chow caught the back of my sweats with his mouth. I had just seen this homeless man who used to come around our neighborhood to go through trash cans, tomorrow is trash day. He had these dogs on the leash, and then must have let them go. The Pit had bitten a woman one day. I'm so surprised he would even let them off leash. What an a'hole!
The Chow ripped my pants, and I kicked him on his chest with my foot. I am so glad I got Koda in the house. I just called the cops, and now I'm sitting here shaking I'm so pissed!
The Chow ripped my pants, and I kicked him on his chest with my foot. I am so glad I got Koda in the house. I just called the cops, and now I'm sitting here shaking I'm so pissed!
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This whole story makes me sad. The kind of lives dogs have to live (especially a pit) to escalate it to unprovoked violence have to be pretty horrific. And now 2 more dogs will end up euthanized. Breed stereotypes reinforced. And all because some shithead who shouldn't have dogs had not only one, but two.
You saved Koda though, and fortunately all you lost was a pair of sweats.
yikes again...
sorry you had to go through that.
Can you tell I'm a little worked up? lol
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That was a really scary expierience, & just bad all the way around. Try not to let this one bad expeirience bring down your spirit when it comes to taking Koda out for a walk. It really sucks when some thing so terrible & beyond your control like that happens. Do you think that if you had something like pepper spray the situation would have turned out differently?
It might be not-PC to say it, but I'll do anything possible to protect my loved ones, human and dogs, including incapacitating other dogs or human.
I think we have to have a plan in case we and our dog got attacked during our walk. Not to the extent of paranoia, or freaking out, but just a way to handle unexpected situation like that.
Research a bit on how to defend yourself in a dog attack, and pick the one that is more suited to you.
-homeless
-yeah
As for the homeless issue... There is a homeless man in a town about 20 minutes from where I live... he has two dogs, one is a GSD, the other a malamute. They are huge dogs and incredibly nice. This man, of course, did not start off homeless, he lost his job a few years ago, and unfortunately was not able to become re-employed (why, i am not sure)... But this guy does odd jobs around the town for people to earn enough money to buy his dogs food at the local market. I have seen him go in there a few dozen times (I used to work in an office next to the store), he would always tie his dogs up outside and leave them with his bags. I never saw him come out with anything other than dog food and a few food items for himself, never alcohol or tobacco products. It was a VERY impressive sight. One day I asked him about it, and he said his dogs were more important to him than anything in the world. So as long as he was able to provide for them, he would keep them safe. It was a very heartwarming story.
Sorry, I know that was a bit off topic...
lol Koda is a Nancy. He's a total wimp when it comes to other dogs, and these two would definitely have torn him up. One bite is too many in my book. The door was unlocked and I knew I could get him in. The reason the Chow got me was because I took Koda's leash off right before I tossed him in. I wanted to use the metal end to get the dogs back if need be, and it worked when I swung it at them.
It would have been easier though with a different harness on Koda. So, I went and ordered him a Ruff Wear last night. The handle would have been great. Plus, I've been wanting to get one for hikes anyways. I can get pepper spray at my local Walgreen's so I might just do that. It would be good to have on hikes as well. We do have a lot of boars and such where I go up in the hills.
When all is said and done Koda was fine yesterday. He kept near me for the rest of the night, but he's pretty attached anyways. My main concern is him not getting fearful of other dogs or feeling like he would ever have to attack. I always want him to know that I can keep him safe.
The closest I have come to a similar situation is when I was studying abroad in Panama during my senior year of high school. In that situation 3 or 4 large dogs (they may have been strays or owned by someone) chased me while I was riding my bike. One got my pant leg but I was able to kick it off and get away.
I carry a retractable billy club. It has a reach of nearly three feet and can shatter bone on contact. Safer for me, more effective on the dog. I carry it whenever I go on walks.
I may be a pit bull advocate, but any dog that has bitten 4 humans should be euthanized. Period.
I too love Pit Bulls. This has been intentionally taught behavior. I have said it before and I will say it again, Pits will do anything for their owners. They are the most loving and devoted dogs. It's not the dog's fault, I truly believe that his owner has encouraged, taught, and made him aggressive towards humans. I couldn't see a Pit intentionally attacking a person without being taught human aggression. I will never fear a Pit based off of one incident.
That was one thing I hated about living in the city in Indiana barely anyone had fences and they always let their dogs roam everywhere.
You did the right thing and I'm sure Koda trusts you even more now.
I always carried a big hard walking stick with me on walks in the city sure I looked like an idiot, but I didn't want to take any chances with all the loose labs and poodles in the neighborhood..
It's horrible what this homeless man is doing I hope they catch him and his dogs. It's sad they'll get euthanized, but a dog that has bitten that many people needs to be dealt with and the homeless man should never be allowed to own any dogs.
I hope the police catch this guy, but keep an eye on the dogs if you see them call the police or animal control right away.
One idea for defense maybe get a fog horn type thing the loud noise might deter dogs or maybe not I dunno, but if you have Koda with you I'm sure that would bother him too.. A retractable billy club would probably be good too.
If two feet is too short a length for someone to handle, than Nicole's suggestion of a walking stick gives you 2 more feet.
All while not accidentally hurting anyone else.
I just had a long talk with Levi, Gin & Koshi, They suggested you come live in Wi., you & Koda can walk with us any time .....no worries here!!:)( Bring your mitts!)
Dave getting out of the Bay Area has actually been on my mind for about 2 months. Don't tempt me. lol
That really sucks Tara...I'm glad to head though that you and Koda got away in time so that nothing too severe happened (not counting the mental trauma). Bring a tazor gun =p. They actually have those on metal "walking type" sticks....kinda cruel but...