[K & G]

First off, everything is fine, so don't worry. As some of you know, we don't have a fence, so when Gage goes outside, he's on a leash. I took him outside, and he was having a great time, when all of a sudden this huge dog comes charging into our yard towards us and grabs Gage by his back. I yelled at it, and when it let go, I was able to him back inside. Fortunately, there weren't any puncture wounds, but he looked scared after the whole ordeal, and didn't like anyone touching his back for awhile.

Now that I think about it, the dog was probably just trying to play, since at his size, that bite could have done a lot of damage if he'd clampped down hard enough. At the time though, I thought he might get seriously hurt. I'm very glad he's okay.

 

[K & G]

The people who own him have kept him inside their yard for years, so I know it had to be some sort of accident. I did contact them about it and left my number so they could contact me back. He's not a stranger friendly animal (he's a guard dog) so they wouldn't knowingly let him roam loose. If something can't be set in place, that would be the next step though. I won't have anyone in this household be in danger at our own home.

 

[K & G]

Hi Joe. I definitely know how lucky both of us were. The whole thing happened so fast, and certainily could have ended on a sad note. Great idea about the stick and cell. It is better to be overprepared, than under. As soon as we got inside, I started researching dog pepper spray, but a stick wouldn't need to be fumbled with, plus no chance of the wind blowing it in Gage or my eyes. It's not something I really thougt about since we were in our own yard, but of course dogs don't know where property lines begin and end.

Suzy's mumma, unfortunately, the dog probably didn't understand why you were upset since it was so long after the attack. I'll be sending good thoughts to you and Suzy and hoping for safety for you two (and everyone else here of course).