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    LOL, I can't throw for beans so the golf ball wouldn't help me. And yes, if carried for protection the baseball bat would not be legal. Though it wouldn't be as obvious as a sharpened hockey stick in summer. I did consider a walking stick with the end sharpened but I'd probably stick it in my own footy. Well that's supposed to be "foot" and it's a mistake but it's what my co-ordination is like. LOL.
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    Sounds awful. I'm sorry this happened.

    I don't agree that dogs should not be coddled after a traumatic event and no, it does not reinforce the behavior. Coddle all you want and support your dog. Other ways to do this would be to help with confidence and get her mood lifted a bit, like some training with treats and using a clicker. Baby steps.

    If you can, fence in your yard, even with T-posts and some sort of wire fencing if you cannot afford wood or chain link. Don't leave the dog outside unattended, but at least this gives both of you a little peace of mind regarding safety. Consulting with a behaviorist is not a bad idea.

    Definitely turn the dog in. At the very least, he should be required to wear a muzzle while in public.

    I was working in my front yard the other day and my dogs, tired from a day romping at the river, were laying inside my house, heads on the threshold watching me. They are trained not to leave the threshold, but I don't leave the door open unless I am right there to watch them. A couple was walking their dog, a pitbull, down the street and saw my yellow dog in the doorway. She told me that if my dog goes to their dog or if their dog sees my dog and gets loose, it will kill my dog. Mind you, I have a rather large front yard with trees and bushes and my dogs could not have cared less about that dog and that dog hadn't seen mine yet. I shut the door right away and returned to tell them that if I saw them walking their dog again without a muzzle I would call the county. I haven't seen it since, though I have seen the couple walking with their baby, which tells me that the dog probably has a record. I won't tolerate it with my dogs and I also happen to live in a neighborhood where dogs are always getting loose. In fact, my neighbor's black Lab, a rescue, is a notorious escape artist and will run up to people and dogs.

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    I think all of us saying, "Don't coddle" mean when meeting that dog again (hopefully on leash) or any other dog. Not at home, not when Riley might be sore, and need a little extra attention. That's what I mean.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Labradorks View Post

    I was working in my front yard the other day and my dogs, tired from a day romping at the river, were laying inside my house, heads on the threshold watching me. They are trained not to leave the threshold, but I don't leave the door open unless I am right there to watch them. A couple was walking their dog, a pitbull, down the street and saw my yellow dog in the doorway. She told me that if my dog goes to their dog or if their dog sees my dog and gets loose, it will kill my dog. Mind you, I have a rather large front yard with trees and bushes and my dogs could not have cared less about that dog and that dog hadn't seen mine yet. I shut the door right away and returned to tell them that if I saw them walking their dog again without a muzzle I would call the county.
    That is awful. Too bad you didn't have your cell phone with you. It would have been great if you could have taken a picture of the couple and the dog, and THEN turned the dog in. I think you gave them consideration they didn't deserve.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Labradorks View Post

    I was working in my front yard the other day and my dogs, tired from a day romping at the river, were laying inside my house, heads on the threshold watching me. They are trained not to leave the threshold, but I don't leave the door open unless I am right there to watch them. A couple was walking their dog, a pitbull, down the street and saw my yellow dog in the doorway. She told me that if my dog goes to their dog or if their dog sees my dog and gets loose, it will kill my dog. Mind you, I have a rather large front yard with trees and bushes and my dogs could not have cared less about that dog and that dog hadn't seen mine yet. I shut the door right away and returned to tell them that if I saw them walking their dog again without a muzzle I would call the county. I haven't seen it since, though I have seen the couple walking with their baby, which tells me that the dog probably has a record. I won't tolerate it with my dogs and I also happen to live in a neighborhood where dogs are always getting loose. In fact, my neighbor's black Lab, a rescue, is a notorious escape artist and will run up to people and dogs.
    You showed great restraint. The next time someone tells me something like that (and it's happened before), I'm going to tell them that I'll shoot their dog. I am sick and tired of this attitude that my private property is not defensible just because some insecure idiot imagines that a dangerous dog makes them "safe". What is that attitude anyway? Are these bozos trying to take over my neighborhood with a walking threat? I don't think so.

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    Riley771- how is your dog doing? How are you doing, as well?

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    Quote Originally Posted by smartrock View Post
    Riley771- how is your dog doing? How are you doing, as well?
    He's doing much better. He's healing up well though it looks so bad (the vet said it looks good) it's scary looking. He definitely has way more energy now which makes me so happy.
    I'm doing well as well thank you. I'm very nervous to head back to camp but I guess I'll have to cross that bridge once we get to it. We won't be going back for about a month. We'll be talking with the owner of the other dog next week as well.


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