My folks had a miniture poodle which they had on a leash grabbed and killed by a farmer's dog who was allowed to roam and many of us know the sad tale of the original little Bella from these boards.

I often wondered what should I do if I am walking my medium sized dogs and a bigger or comparable size dog which is off leash comes up and attacks one of them. Do I drop the leash so my dog isn't a restrained object of aggression? This has never happened but I know there is a possiblity I could. I just wouldn't know what to do other than yell.

[ July 26, 2001: Message edited by: RachelJ ]