Willow was in a fight!

I'm very late, but wanted to say I'm so glad WIllow is okay! That is a scary situation.

On another note: One of the other ridgebacks @ Wyatt's breeders was attacked by a JRT. The JRT didn't stand a chance, and even with human intervention, the JRT was dead in a matter of minutes. That, is not laughing matter. 

 I, too, missed this until right now, so I apologize that I'm late.  I'm SO glad that Willow's relatively unscathed from this attack, and I fervently hope that this never happens to her again!  Poor Willow, I can't imagine how frightening the situation must have been.  And big props to your DH for handling it, Lori. 

Please keep us posted on how she's doing.  Willow's a tough girl, and I know that she's going to come out on top of this. 

 Me too.  I just saw this.  Poor Willow.  I'm glad she's doing ok Lori.  We've got JRT issues here too, though not as bad as they used to be.  Our terror has learned, almost the hard way not to harrass my dogs.  I still shudder to think what would have happened if Crusher had had another foot left on his long line when Milo charged him the last time.  Crusher's like Willow in that he couldn't really care less about little dogs unless they're making noise, and in particular, noise at him.  But this little dog had a death wish. 

I don't understand why anyone would be proud of any dog showing aggression...there is no possible way it could end well that I can see.   Sad.

JackieG

Dogleadme

Welcome to the world of the average service dog user.

 

What a terrifying thing to contemplate.

Attacks on service dogs are more common than not, and are on the increase. Guide Dogs For The Blind has even produced a short video for Law Enforcement agencies entitled: "Enforce The Law, Safe Travel For Working Teams", which tells of three service dog teams who were attacked in various areas of the U.S., one of which was fatal for one of the service dogs. The video explains that an attack on a service team is to be treated as an attack on a human, and is to be given the same precedence as an assault in progress call. When a Guide, Signal or Medical alert dog is attacked, it is not just a "dog-on-dog" issue; it would be the same as if someone used a baseball bat on a handicapped persons wheelchair, it is considered an assault on the person themself. This is why I stress involving Animal Control and the police on every dog attack---it identifies the problem dogs to the authorities, and may help prevent a similar issue in the future.

 Lori, I am so glad Willow is doing better!

willowchow

If you have some sort of ego issue work it out for yourself, don't make your dog do it for you. 

LSTM!  I just thought - there are a few pubs and night clubs round here where you get those scrawny young men, all swagger and big talk, take on anyone, even big muscly bouncers.  Know what people say about them? "they got Jack Russell syndrome...."  meaning, they can see everyone else is bigger than them and they are intimidated by that, so best defense is a good offense.  It's totally NOT true that the JRTs that attack like that one in your case are "spunky" or "fearless".  On the contrary, they are fear-aggressive and untrained and the owners need to wise up and wake up and start taking responsibility for their dog's actions instead of making excuses for it, or making it out to be funny.

Thanks for this information, upsetting to hear, but very important.  I hope your message gets across about reporting ALL dog attacks, the potential danger far outweighs any need to "not make trouble".

sl2crmeg

shamrockmommy

Ok well I wasn't laughing at the time, and the owner was laughing as it was happening but I was mortified!

shamrockmommy

I later walked down to his house to make sure all was ok and apologize again.

 

EXACTLY. At least you apologized!

I am glad Willow is OK today :) poor gal.

I felt so terrible for the golden, and I checked his neck to be sure he was ok. 

Just think if my 15lb dog had been 50 or more pounds.  Ugh!

Willow is back from the vet!  They are very used to seeing her!! 

No, serious injury from the incident--her right knee is swollen but she's putting weight on it fine and she's OK.  She's got arthritis there too but that's not anything new.

The also rechecked the dew claw that she broke last week and that's healing well so no need to bandage it further. 

So, HOPEFULLY, please everyone cross your fingers and paws that we can stay out of the vets office until her check up in June!!

Thanks!!

willowchow

So, HOPEFULLY, please everyone cross your fingers and paws that we can stay out of the vets office until her check up in June!!

Thanks!!

Absolutely!

Fingers and paws crossed here.  Sweet Willow.

willowchow

So, HOPEFULLY, please everyone cross your fingers and paws that we can stay out of the vets office until her check up in June!!

Thanks!!

We have everything crossed for you & Willow.  I definitely understand about being at the vet too much lately.  I joke with my vet about them breaking ground on the addition I'm funding.  Anyway, no more vet visits for you, Miss Willow.

Lori, I'm glad that Willow is doing better.  Hope that your DH's shoulder is improving as well! 

gradyupmybutt

I joke with my vet about them breaking ground on the addition I'm funding.  Anyway, more vet visits for you, Miss Willow.

Annie, I've requested that our vet's new wing be named after Bevo.  It seems only right...

We're sending healing vibes to Willow. And I want her coat to grow back luxurious so that you can take new pics of her and we can see just how glorious she is.

Willow is a good dog. She let the other dog live.

OMG I just read this!!

I'm so sorry this happened, what an awful situation!! We have been having problems with a dog at the dogpark, trying to attack Thor and it has been a major headache. The worst thing is that the owner won't control her dog, so it's very upsetting. I took note on Direct Stop.

Give Willow a big kiss from me, I hope she will do fine in no time.