Mikey almost got full-on attacked

[Queen of Poop]

I'm so sorry you had such an awful encounter with that dog. At least she listened, but not before scaring the crap out of you - not fair. I'd speak to the woman if it would do any good, otherwise just always keep your guard up when passing by.

Glad you're both ok. Give Mikey a big hug, it'll make you both feel better.

[Scooter's Mom]

I'm glad Mikey (and you!) are okay. Things like this is why I get my hubby to walk Jadie, I am so scared of something happening and not being able to defend her.

[chocolatepuppy]

Very scarey! I'm glad Mikey's ok. This is the reason I don't walk my dogs, other irresponsibly owned dogs. Mine do have a fence, but I'd love to walk them. Can you try and avoid certain houses, maybe a different route?

[Freedom]

Geepers! Walks are supposed to be fun, not stressful. Can you take a different route and avoid this house? I know that may not be possible. What about the other side of the street? Do you have treats with you on walks - maybe tossing one will distract the dog in another event. I hope you've calmed down, by now.

You know, Mikey's reaction probably also helped calm the other dog.

I'm glad you and Mikey are fine.

[Roxyluvsme13]

Like I said on Facebook, this is awful. I'm really glad Mikey is okay. But I agree with you, if you have a dog aggressive dog, and you know about it, put the dog on a LEASH! People can be so stupid sometimes.

I have the stray dog (and cats!) problem here, at least be glad there was someone to call that dog off of Mikey, with Brennan we just have to run or kick at the dog or something to get it to go away :/.

I'd report this woman to someone and get her cited to obey the freakin' leash law or I'd take another route if you could.

[Alysser]

I don't want to get authorities involved, simply because, nothing happened...also this dog is a very nice dog to people so it's really not fair to get an dangerous dog warrant put on her. There are worse dogs on our block who'd attack a person any chance it got. It just really scared me. I was also thinking, since we were in front of her house, do you think she was being territorial? I'm not sure. I definitely will start walking a different route, and if I go that way, I will definitely look out for her. Good ideas though! Thanks guys!

[Sowa]

That would certainly be scary! I had kinda the opposite probably with my last lab. She was a little aggressive as she got older, but she never hurt anyone. She'd just growl and snap if a dog came in her space. I never let her off leash so I wouldn't cause a fight. I had a lot of people let their dogs run around here who wouldn't listen to their owners and would come up to us. I would get really upset too. It's very scary to see dogs fight.

I just wish people would keep their dogs on leash where there might be other dogs if they don't listen. People around here just don't seem to care and let their dogs go everywhere.

I really think that person should keep her dog on a leash at all times, especially if it's so aggressive!

[Karen]

I don't want to get authorities involved, simply because, nothing happened...also this dog is a very nice dog to people so it's really not fair to get an dangerous dog warrant put on her. There are worse dogs on our block who'd attack a person any chance it got. It just really scared me. I was also thinking, since we were in front of her house, do you think she was being territorial? I'm not sure. I definitely will start walking a different route, and if I go that way, I will definitely look out for her. Good ideas though! Thanks guys!

I am sure she was "protecting" her property, that's a pretty basic instinct. Yup, taking a different route is a good idea. And it'd give Mikey different scenery to sniff!

[*LabLoverKEB*]

But I agree with you, if you have a dog aggressive dog, and you know about it, put the dog on a LEASH! People can be so stupid sometimes.

Ditto! My Rita girl was dangerously aggressive... when and IF I walked her, she'd be under leash control with a gentle leader, and a muzzle. I NEVER let her off the leash under ANY circumstances, never wanted to take that chance with her!

I'm so sorry this happened to you, but I'm SO GLAD Mikey is ok!!