| This can be quite a problem for some dog | | | | around. |
| owners, what do you do if a loose dog comes | | | | Aggressive dogs |
| over to you and your dog, the situation can be | | | | If you are lightly to come across aggressive dogs |
| quite intimidating especially if you have a small dog | | | | on your walk then there are three things I would |
| and the one coming toward you is much larger or | | | | recommend you could carry with you to deter an |
| aggressive. | | | | attack. |
| The reason I have written this article is because I | | | | Pepper spray |
| was on a dog forum recently and read a hart | | | | You can get dog safe pepper spray, this will |
| wrenching post from a lady who held her dying | | | | cause the dog discomfort and stop the initial |
| dog in her arms after it was attacked in front of | | | | attack, it also acts as a deterrent from future |
| her by a loose dog that snapped it's neck. | | | | attacks, if a dog recognises you as someone who |
| I do not always keep my dog on a lead but I | | | | has caused him pain he should avoid you in the |
| have a rule I always use when I am out with her, | | | | future. I think this is an extreme measure and I |
| if she is off the lead and I see another dog with | | | | would only use it if there were lightly to be in |
| it's owner if that dog is off the lead I keep | | | | danger of harm to Brandy or myself. |
| Brandy off hers, I make the assumption that the | | | | Ultra sonic alarm |
| other dogs owner knows their dog is all right | | | | You can buy ultra sonic alarms that can be heard |
| interacting with other dogs, however if the owner | | | | by dogs but not people, this will cause the dog to |
| has their dog on a lead I then put Brandy on hers. | | | | get distracted and the sound will not be pleasant |
| This is because I feel if the owner of the other | | | | to him but should cause no permanent harm. |
| dog is unsure how their dog will react to mine I | | | | Carry a stick |
| should do everything I can to help their dog be | | | | This is an option you could consider a walking |
| combatable, this is just a rule I use when out with | | | | stick waved at a dog as it starts to become |
| Brandy. | | | | aggressive can often deter an attack, and might |
| There are times when you need to deal with | | | | stop the situation developing further. |
| dogs who's owner is either not responsible or is | | | | Call the dog warden |
| not around in there situations I believe there are a | | | | Whatever tactic you decide to take you should |
| number of options you might consider taking. | | | | call the dog warden or animal welfare as soon as |
| Dog with owner | | | | you are able to, the dog might be lost and hungry |
| If you come across an aggressive dog off its lead | | | | or it might attack someone who is not as |
| but with the owner then it might be worth having | | | | prepared so reporting it might help it and save |
| a quick word with the owner and suggesting he | | | | someone the hart ache of loosing a loved pet. |
| keep his dog on a lead when other dogs are | | | | |