Post by mrs.jacinthe on Mar 6, 2015 12:52:25 GMT -5
As a warning ... I was totally unprepared after Dot's attack for the change in her personality. She was attacked while on leash by two unleashed dogs and now is terrified of all dogs, but off leash ones are worst. She's even scared of our neighbor's 6-pound geriatric min-pin. Also, it was hard for ME to adjust because I was then nervous FOR her every time we'd go out that we would run into that dog again.
Also, the lady may be required to put her dog down. He (even if it was unintentional) bit a human. Between animal control and insurance liability, there may be no other option. Heart-rending for all involved.
I would have a hard time too with having to put the other dog down. My last dog was a bait dog and had some major dog aggression issues. He was the best dog and we loved him but we knew his boundaries. God forbid he ever got out of our yard when another dog was going by, I'd be in the same situation as your neighbor. Thankfully we had a good fence and kept a keen eye on him!