My dog 'attack' story!

[RICHARD]

I usually wait until right around dusk to take my walk around the neighborhood.

Last night I made my way up the street when I heard a little yipper start to bark, I turned and heard, then saw a a large black pitbull or boxer mix dog come charging out of the driveway of the house and approach me.

Oh (insert a few cuss words here), this is going to be fun.

The black dog stopped about 7-8 feet away.

I had turned to face him and thought about running (Stupid idea)...I started to tell him "Get away". My usual line to dogs that approach is "Go Home!' But I knew this dude was serious about protecting his turf...

He feinted a lunge at me, so I lifted my arms to keep him from grabbing them and keeping me from throttling his nasty arse in case he decided to bite me!

I have heard that there are some tactical things you should do in case you are attacked by a dog...I was ready to kick at him, but thought against it.

IT's really funny how many things will go flying thru your head in the space of about 3 seconds.

I am still telling him to go away when he came right up to my leg and nipped at me. I was wearing cargo pants and felt him get a mouth full of fabric and a nip on my thigh.

After this he turned and ran into the yard.

I moved away quickily and was more irritated he got so close to me-I thought he may have broken the skin and torn my pants.

When I got to the minimart at the corner I checked my leg and saw that he barely touched me. I did have two tiny bruises on my skin but no other damage.


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On the way back I passed the same house on the other side of the street and sure enough the dog stood on the sidewalk and watched me walk by again.

I had armed myself with a plastic bottle of Pepsi, just in case.

I learned that some of the most important rules of confronting a dog are pretty useful.

Don't run, don't give a dog your back and use a huge voice when trying to talk a dog out of giving you a taste.

[Alysser]

What did the owners say about all this? Did you tell them? They need to be informed, although they sound like they won't give a crap - but you should tell them. This dog is a potential danger.

[pomtzu]

Yes Richard - you should report it. The next person might not be so lucky as to get away with just a nip. What if he goes after a child??? - they would probably try to run from him, and that would just agitate the dog even more, and he could do some serious damage, or worse maybe.

Please report it - if not for yourself, then for the safety of others.

[RICHARD]

I didn't want to take the chance of being mauled by walking up up to the house. The house was dark and there was no light in the area. I wasn't feeling confident enough to do it.

I walked by this morning and got the address to the property.

[pomtzu]

I didn't want to take the chance of being mauled by walking up up to the house. The house was dark and there was no light in the area. I wasn't feeling confident enough to do it.

I walked by this morning and got the address to the property.

I wouldn't have walked up to the house either!!

Now that you have the address, you can file a report with "the powers that be".

[Queen of Poop]

You really should consider calling it in. The next child that passes by might not be so lucky. I am glad you are ok.