To have kicked an old man’s dog?

If reply anonymously on the fb page explaining what had happened and that the poster hadn’t seen it.

The clothing of the victim used to be a standard thing brought up at rape trials, you know, along with whether the victim had been a virgin: she was wearing a mini-skirt, so she was asking for it and deserved what she got. Quite usual defence attitude. So the victim ought to have been wearing a maxi, or better yet, a twin-set and pearls, I suppose. In the same way it is being suggested the OP ought to train her dogs not to mind being attacked, or walk her dogs in private (because she and they have been victims of an assault): you see?

so do what you can to protect yourself

Which is what OP did.

It’s a greyhound not a mastiff, easy to push back without kicking I’d think. But we can all only speculate, we’ve only got one side of the story and all bring our own experiences.

It obviously didn’t seem reasonable to the woman who witnessed it and posted about it in a local Facebook group.

OP said herself the dog was not being aggressive and just wanted to play.

Nice try but OP didn't say this. Someone else suggested this.

The OP was there, the OP gave the facts and asked for advice.

Bit rich given OP said her dog was hurt by the big dog and you don't believe her.

I mean a greyhound - it was probably harmless as they are generally really lovely, but also given 90% of greyhounds in private ownership are ex-racers*, he should certainly have it on a lead and probably muzzled because their recall is completely hapless once the chase drive kicks in

*Statistic from Chatgpt

You have a strange world view where a big dog getting in the face of a small dog is the fault of the small dog for being aggressive.

I find it quite plausible, in fact: I suspect that if the dog was stretched up to put its paws on her shoulder(s), its belly and genitals were in easy range of a raised foot and what we used to call a "cow-kick". She wouldn't have had far to reach if the dog was that close to her. Nor would it have been possible for it to be a particularly hard kick; not enough travel to it. Just something to shock the animal into leaving off.

You can’t control the actions of others, so do what you can to protect yourself. That’s not victim blaming, it’s just sensible precautionary advice.

Clothing makes no difference to whether a person will be victimised by a sexual abuser. What a grotesque analogy.

Dog owners need to accept that they must keep their dogs under control. It is a mystery to me why this is so difficult for them to understand and why out of control dogs have become so commonplace. Unless another walker indicates that they/ their dog would like to interact, keep the dog out of their way. If this chap had done this it would have avoided the whole incident.

I'm sorry you were subjected to this OP.

Ah, yes: the preacher strikes.

To quote a Child ballad:I'll come and go how I do choose, and ask no leave of thee.

It all sounds quite implausible to be honest - a huge dog pinning her in place, her arms full of her own dogs and she managed to kick the dog? I’m unconvinced.

I probably would have done the same in that situation. I have read not to pick smaller dogs up as it can trigger the prey drive in larger dogs so makes them just want to get at them more- possibly causing the jumping up on you? but equally if there is no where else to go then my instinct would be to do the same, protect my dogs and probably try to shove the other dog away somehow, with a foot/leg so be it!!

I always put my dog on the lead when I see another dog approaching on lead, and he does have good recall, but you just never know if he takes to a smell or something and could still be off after them!

Surely that’s just good dog etiquette to have them on lead if other dogs are around on lead or your dog has bad recall.

I agree with you. My small dog is scared of big dogs as he’s been attacked twice. I hit an xl bully type dog that was growling and jumping up at my dog whilst I was holding him I hit it with my dogs harness that he’s actually slipped out of because he was panicking so much. My dad used to carry a metal chain link lead with him to fend off dogs from our previous dog.

Dogs should not be off lead if they cannot be controlled. Under no circumstances. Anywhere.

How does one train their dog to not get hurt being jumped and stomped on by a bigger dog.

The art of teleportation maybe. 🤔

Wow this is getting hilarious, talk about reaching. OP asked for opinions on whether she was right and what could've been done differently, based on my experience I have responded and given advice on the facts given. Dog aggressive dogs are dangerous regardless of size, yes the owner should've had control over their dog but we only have control over our own actions and choices. She can't ensure every dog is kept on lead or trained appropriately, she can only train hers.

Get a grip 🤣

OP said herself the dog was not being aggressive and just wanted to play. Some of these narratives changing the story to better justify kicking a dog are absurd. The OP was there, the OP gave the facts and asked for advice. Give advice based on the facts given or don't respond.

Victim blaming much … yes, OP socialise YOUR dogs better so that they don’t react to an out of control dog with an idiotic owner who can be bothered to train his own dog and recall it properly … oh, and while your at it make sure you wear appropriate clothing so you don’t get sexually abused by some man!!

Y'know, this reminds me of people blaming Ukraine for aggressively being invaded and bombed by a nation many times its size.

And if my dog got kicked for being badly behaved and not under my Control that would be my fault.

Fortunately when we had dogs they were well trained, didn’t jump up at people, didn’t run off after other dogs and had great recall.

If you don’t train your dog its behaviour is your fault if the dog gets injured because of that behaviour that’s again your fault as the bad owner.

If his dog cannot act appropriately it shouldn’t be off lead. It stomped on another dog and jumped up at op.

Why would I turn my back to a dog don’t can then jump up and possibly knock me over. Nope.

Op picked up her dogs to protect them from the dog than had already stomped one. Then she kicked/shoved it away with her foot. Totally acceptable.

People who can’t control their dogs shouldn’t have them off lead. The man’s dog approached op and her dogs not the other way around.

No she wasn't. The other dog was going for her dogs. It was an out of control dog.

'they love people but they don’t love when dogs run up to them and get all in their face' and 'Theyve never bitten just growled and I just don’t want to risk anything' - OPs original post.

What about if your untrained dog ran up to
an on lead dog and got badly bitten?

Exactly. And would the man have paid OP's vet bills should her dog have been injured and needed vet care? Would he heckers.

And MNers here would have blamed OP for not picking up her dog and traumatising the poor old man.