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    Molly got attacked in class

    We were doing side by side recalls and the other dog grabbed hold of Molly and would not let go. Trainer was trying everything and eventually poured a bucket of water over his head. I don't need to name the breed as I am sure many of you can take a good guess.

    I am just not sure how to help Molly get over the attack and help the infimation she is going to have. After removing her colar I came to realize it most likely saved her from major penatration.

    She is going to be severly bruised lost some hare and is showing signs of being very scared. Reverse sneezing tail between her legs. During she lost her bldder and her bowels.

    The trainer was appologising like crazy. Im not sure what happened they were fine the first 3 times they did it.

    I need to calm down

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    Are there bite wounds? If yes, maybe you should take her to a vet for antibiotics.

    I know it's hard but try to calm down. Molly can sense that.
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    Yes, I'd take a trip to the vet first and foremost. I'm so sorry this happened to you and Molly.

    As someone who has a naturally skittish dog, I must strongly echo what Berna said. Your dog needs strength and for you to act like everything is fine. If you console Molly for being scared, Molly will think you approve of the behavior. I would ease her back into socialization slowly.

    Did the other dog belong to the trainer?

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    No the other dog belongned to another student.

    Thanks Ill take her in the morning to be checked out. Its hard to tell if there are any puncture wounds as she is black. I know she lost hair. She is sleeping now.

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    Poor Molly. We had a pit puppy in our class and were nervous being near her, but she was really well-behaved. Shy, even. Sorry you are going through this. Be cheerful for Molly and thankful (as we all are) that it wasn't worse.
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    I have never had to try to get fighting dogs apart, I know Molly wasn't fighting but getting the other dog to let go. I would hope that an experienced trainer would have a plan for situations like these, although getting them to let go with a distraction such as was used is certainly one way to do it and safer than trying to grab the dog's collar. Good thing no person got bitten in the fray.

    I hope Molly checks out OK at the vet. I'd probably call the trainer before the next class and ask what the plan is to keep that from happening again. Find out if the other dog is still going to be in the class and if so, find out if there's another class you could join. Seems like the other dog's owner should step up and handle Molly's vet bill. That would be the stand up thing to do. If Molly is physically up to it, I'd take her back to class- if not that class then another one to help her be OK around other dogs and build up confidence. I think dogs can read the owner's emotions and if you feel nervous around that dog, Molly is surely going to sense it.
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    Poor Molly! That's an extreme event. I've seen little spats but nothing that bad.

    Do get her checked out; fur covers so much.

    As others have said, ease her back into socialization starting with dogs you know she likes. Even walking a distance away from an unknown controlled dog and slowly moving closer giving her time to relax will help. You need to be confident and not coddling.

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    I'm so sorry. Good thoughts for both of you.

    That happened to Zo during obedience class. As I recall, she was six months old and the dog who attacked her was kept on a zip line all day which the owner was told ramped up her frustration level and prey drive. All Zo did was look at her as we walked by and this dog was on her throat. Fortunately the dog wasn't huge (mixed breed) and I was able to pull her off by the scruff of her neck. I practically threw her at her owner who did absolutely nothing. After examining Zo, I did my best to act normally as if nothing had happened. We took our place at the opposite side of the room. She was nervous at first but adjusted after a little while.

    It's a difficult situation. Hopefully, the other dog was tossed out of the class.

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    I would think/expect/hope that the offending dog would not be allowed back to class!
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    I am so sorry this happened to Molly and you, very scary. All great advice above and I completely agree with all. She does need to go back to class, maybe not that one especially if that dog is permitted to return. The dog's owner should absolutely pay for any medical treatment Molly receives.

    There was the same type of dog in Maxx's puppy k class. It was a bit older than the other puppies, maybe 5-6 months, all of the rest were 10-12 weeks. It had come from a shelter and was leash reactive. The trainer requested the owners not return to the group setting and she worked privately with the dog and family. The behavior of the dog was a bit alarming, the little bit I did see. Here was a group of happy, bouncing puppies and one snarling, very unhappy older puppy. I was thankful when the trainer took them aside after the first 10 or so minutes. I am not sure I would have returned to that class had the trainer not removed the dog.
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