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My puppy attacked by another dog.

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GooodMythicalMorning · 28/01/2021 15:01

Whilst out on a walk my 6 month old puppy was attacked by a dog who had escaped his house and gate. He was very agressive and went straight for her throat and even though I grabbed her and dh grabbed the dog to try and get it off it didnt want to let go. We finally managed to get its jaws off and dh carried it in the direction it came from and found 2 lads looking for it and walked them back to us so they could make sure our dog was ok before leaving with their dog. They said it wasn't good with other dogs but had escaped. I wish we'd taken contact details but we didn't as it was all such a shock and she wasnt bleeding or anything.

My question is this, is there anything I can do to help her not be scared of other dogs now? We've been out the few days since and she has started to be apprehensive of other dogs and sometimes letting out a growl but she is fine with my friend's dog. She also lives with 2 other dogs who she's fine with.

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sunflowersandbuttercups · 28/01/2021 16:33

Lots of positive association - maybe treats when she sees other dogs (before she has a chance to react)?

WeMustGetOffTheMountain · 28/01/2021 16:35

Positive association, plenty of treats and praise when other dogs are around. And try not to reinforce the fear (for example don't change your voice to a high pitched voice as if you're reassuring a child, don't pick the dog up when they act apprehensive of another dog etc). Sorry this happened to your dog. My dog was attacked as a pup and unfortunately I did all these things I'm telling you not to and she is now a 10 year old grumpy sod around other dogs!
Glad your pup is OK.

GooodMythicalMorning · 28/01/2021 20:30

Thank you. I will definitely try that. I'm just glad it wasnt worse. makes me nervous to take them out on my own now.

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SirSniffsAlot · 01/02/2021 15:09

I would give you both permission to keep your distance for a while. Distance from other dogs can help you both relax as you 'trust' that nothing bad will happen. This sets up experience of seeing another dog and everything being relaxed and normal - because no one has to worry.

Partner that with treats (as above) and this helps change it to other dogs = good.

Then you can reduce the distance and start to get close to well behaved dogs to gain further confidence.

Just be careful the treats are offered AFTER the other dog has been seen, not before. If you offer treats before the other dog is spotted, the treats become the sign that another dog is around and you risk your dog mistrusting treats, as a result.

In summary: lots of nice distance for now, so you both are nice and relaxed. See dog THEN treat. Don't see dog then NO treat Grin

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