Protecting small dogs on walks

Cahill said:
on the other side of the coin are little dogs running amock because they are little/cute/cheeky :(
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Yes small dogs do but mine don't because I am worried about them getting hurt. The only one who is let of providing the environment is suitable is the parsons. The rest stay on the lead unless no other dogs are around.
 
Some interesting suggestions here.

It's horrid when a dog goes for yours - even if there's no damage it's very upsetting to both you and your dog. I'm glad your Yorkie is ok.

One thing that could work well for you would be to use a pop-up umbrella, which you open in front of your little dogs if a dog is racing in. This usually stops them in their tracks. Of course you have to desensitise your own crew to this first! Let them inspect the umbrella - toss treats, then start to open it far away from them - toss treats, come a little nearer - toss treats, etc, until they think it's good news because it predicts the arrival of treats. The same would apply for anything else you wanted to do to repel the incoming dog.

Please don't use the ultrasonic thing though - this afflicts all dogs including your own, and can provoke aggression.
 
Both my guys just want to be everyones (dog and human) best friend but I understand that 2 large malamutes running up to a strange dog could well be scarey and that a scared dog reacts aggressively and then things can get nasty so I have to put them back on a lead when we spot other dogs which is so sad for them when they and quite probably the other dog would like to play together. Perhaps we should arrange some regional meets where all the non aggressive dogs can meet up and play?
 
I have found carrying a stick in a casual way helps as you can use it to block another dog.There is a device you can carry which emits a "silent" sound which dogs dont like and stops them in their tracks.I had one but have moved to a virtually aggressive free area now.I would be extra careful anyway and maybe check out a route away from the usual bad dogs.
 
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I didn't think i'd had wine tonight...:confused:
 
Google translate or speech software gone awry?

PucciNPoni said:
There is a local story about a woman with a pug puppy that was out walking - a loose GSD ran up to it, picked it up, scragged it til it went limp, then proudly carried it off to his owner, who grabbed the puppy and ran off. The owner of the pug as far as I know hasn't seen any of them again since, left desperately upset by the loss of her puppy. And the owner of the GSD who ran off with the "evidence" will probably get away with it ?
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If true, that's horrific :( I'd be terrified if I had small dogs

My lot aren't allowed to interfere with others and I keep a damned good eye on them, although. It dog likes to disappear in the rough. He's dog neutral but will hold his own if needed.

Three different staffies attacked each of mine within a week, but I don't think they're all bad (although one caused £2000 worth of damage to a chi in the local park). The worst I've seen is a massive fat show type Labrador, huge thing, incredibly aggressive towards big dog's brother and a springer who also always attacked him. The lab owner started putting him on the lead after I threatened her with the dog warden.

I do wish owners would respect another owner putting a dog on lead, it's a big signal to keep other dogs away, IMO. They might be injured, scared, DA, whatever.
 
Makes me sad that Staffies are the majority of offenders in this thread. I wish their owners would just be responsible and not contribute to their reputation.

We've had a fair few Staffies over the years and most of them were dog aggressive. As a result they were never allowed off the lead. We've only ever had one who is a saint, and that's the sweet girl we have now.

I don't like generalising, but male Staffies are incredibly prone to being dog aggressive and I honestly think it's just built into them. I just wish that people would know that they really are the most gentle and loving dogs towards children and people. We've had incidents in the past with other dogs (admittedly not usually our fault) but we have always trusted them 200% with people.
 
It's a sad fact that round here, staffies are still the 'chav' dog of choice. I regularly see a young lad getting his bitch to hang off a branch and swing round off the ground. She has prominent nipples, I'm guessing he bred her. :( Mastiffs were, at one point, taking the place of staffies here, but I haven't seen any for a while.

On a good note, I see lots of lovely staffies with lovely owners too. There's a Scottish guy with a little brindle who never goes off lead. I'm terrified to meet him, but only because the OH says he doesn't understand a word the guy says til 10 seconds later when it's registered through the extra strong accent! The poor guy must think the OH is very slow! :D
 
I think the problem is the owners my dobe x Weimaraner is now so fear aggressive due to being attacked twice by staffies and once by three jack Russell luckily I did not have my cocker with me I get so fed up with people letting their dogs run up to mine that I have been known to shout remove your dog or I let go which nine times out of ten works I don't care if your dogs is friendly mine is not anymore due to incompetent owners so it has made me hate walking him, I also carry a schooling whip and I will hit the ground with it usually that gets owners attention if not I'll give the dog a crack as far as I am concerned that dog was approaching me not under control I am acting in the best interests of my children who have to walk with me but also my dogs who are on leads as soon as another dog is spotted and my big one now has to wear a muzzle.
I hope your dog is ok don't be afraid to shout as you see the dog coming at you
 
I have two chihuahuas. they are on the lead all of the time. If I see big dogs off the lead I either go in another direction or assess the situation and maybe pick them up. I know that is exactly what we are told not to do,. But there are too many out of control dogs in our area and i am not prepared to risk my dogs safety. When I put their leads on and take them out of our garden they are relying on me to keep them safe. I will do what is necessary. I am fortunate there are a lot of walks where we live, I choose the quiet ones/quiet times.
 
We have almost decided that, due to dog issues, we will not be getting another dog ouselves and we farm, so there's plenty of space here. Many dog owners, not all, but too many, are totally irresponsible. It is time for a change in the law requiring dogs be kept on a lead. "Under close control" seems to be misunderstood as carte blanche for dogs to run amock... we are sick to death of dogs in general and as a result our own sweet, well behaved dog spends much of her time on a lead or in her enclosed run.
 
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