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Karen vs the Pit Bull
Gather round, kids, it's story time.
http://karenandgary101.blogspot.com/
(It's a little long, though.)
Re: Karen vs the Pit Bull
Gosh, that is nerve racking. I haven't been around too many pitties, so I'm nervous around them too no matter how well behaved they are. Pitt bull or not, any stray dog on my walks worry me. I'm sure this pitt was just trying to show his dominance by humping (Nemo gets humped at least once every other dog trip to the dog park) and Pugs was trying her best to tell him to knock it off. It's prolly a good thing that you didn't pick her up, that may have caused him to jump on you or nip and get him more excited.
I always carry my cell on me and treats, just in case. Hopefully he doesn't come back around and you take walks without having to worry!
See, but if you had picked her up, the pit might have jumped on you or attacked you- you just don't know what the dog would have done.
Several years ago I was walking my mom's 90 lb lab and there was a female dog (like a Golden mix or something) in a yard. She wasn't tied up or anything and even though we were across the street, she got really defensive and territorial and attacked our lab. They were rolling around on the ground and I just stood there helpless, in tears. And there was NO way I could have picked her up to protect her. Finally I was able to pull on the leash when there was a moment she could break free and we ran. I don't know who was more scared- me or our lab!! She is the most happy-go-lucky dog ever and would never be mean to another dog! So scary- glad you are both okay!! Maybe you should carry mace with you from now on?
Yeah, my Aunt suggested that. (lol, but you already know that from FB, I think
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To be perfectly honest, I think if I had tried to use mace in that situation, I probably would have ended up getting the pit, and Pugsly and I wouldn't have been able to haul out of there without getting some of the mist ourselves.
Thanks all, for your thoughts. It was scary, and crazy-random. I agree that picking her up could have put myself in a vulnerable spot. But then... the dog didn't seem to notice me or care that I was there up to that point, so who knows?
I just walked Pugsly over lunch. No sign of our friend.
OH I'm so sorry that happened to you. I'd be keyed up too. I had our dog at the dog park one day and a pittie mix was lunging at me to try to get the tennis ball I had in my hand which I promptly put in my pocket - basically said Playtime Over. It kept snarling at my dog who was sniffing my pocket because it had apparently decided my tennis ball belonged to him. Its owners finally called it off once they realized I was pushing it back away from my dog.
After it was back with its owners, I started throwing the ball for Lucy again and the thing came flying at us from across the field when I was mid throw and leapt up towards my face. It didn't hit me because I stepped out of the way but if I hadn't done that, I'm pretty sure it would have laid me out flat and I dont' want to think about what would have happened then. I flipped out because a dog running full bore who had been snapping and snarling minutes earlier was inches from my face. Said owners and I had a little chat about controlling their dog after that - I am not sure that they understood what the problem was which is too bad considering they could serve as role-models for the breed if they invested some time in training/obedience.
Any dog can snap, regardless of breed. I think you did right by not picking up Pugsly, as difficult as it was to watch probably. I'm glad all turned out OK in the end.
Well, it's actually a blessing that Pugsly is a small dog because she was able to maneuver out of his advances pretty decently. He never actually was able to do anything to her other than harass her. So it wasn't watching it that was horrible, but the thought of what would happen if I didn't get her out of there.
By the way, Witty, I would have loved to witness the "little chat" you had with the guy at the park about controlling his dog.
Were you "Sense and Sensibility" Witty, or were you "Jerry Springer" Witty?