#dogrun

[bogcreacher]

the lot of the more of them!!!!

[mintaland]

おつるのツルツルガーデン完成。 日除けパラソル＆プール付き。 涼しい朝は窓全開が気持ちいい〜。

[denizmavisiigibii]

[danielvalsesia]

[uzaylimonalisaa]

Gunde 23 saat uyusamda kalan 1 saati uykulu gezerim yine.

[coal-the-shiba]

Dog Runs

I feel so bad for Coal!  And it was my own fault for it happening :(

We were taking him to the dog run before his bath and while I was waiting for hubby to get us signed up, I let Coal and the dogs inside sniff at each other as I usually do.  I find this a great way to know what kind of dogs are in there--but I'll be damned, I had to second guess myself because I had had yet to be in such a situation!

Anyway, a very specific dog had come up to the fence and was *staring* at Coal.  His tail was arched up and super straight, curled back so that it was a little above his back.  I had read about dogs that do that to assert their dominance/power over newbies and whatnot.  He wouldn't really sniff Coal like his buddy did (the second dog was super friendly and very interesting in playing with Coal).  I saw a paw lift at one point, and I *thought* I heard a growl, but it was so low that I wasn't sure.  Coal was sniffing around--definitely a calming signal because he never sniffs the ground when other dogs are nearby.

I should have taken in all these signs and just decided not to go in, but I I second guessed and said to myself that lots of dogs do this  for various reasons and I had been watching this dog play with another dog about Coal's size or a bit larger earlier and didn't recall any trouble (admittedly I was too far to see details).

The second Coal stepped foot inside the dog run, the other dog attacked.  Outright jumped on him, bit him and the fight was on.  Coal was thankfully still on a leash. He wasn't one to start a fight, but he wouldn't back down once attacked and I hauled him out of there immediately (he was more than willing to get out).  I had to push the other dog back with my foot to close the door.  I really wanted to KICK it, but I didn't it.  I immediately checked him over--no injuries, but really shaken.

The owner came up and apologized.  I told husband we should go and quit the dogrun but the lady insisted she was living and it was okay for us to come in.  I picked Coal up and carried him a bit away from the entrance.  He was more than happy to be in my arms and even more than happy to follow my cues about not looking at the gated area.  After the lady and the dog were gone, I put him down and walked him back to the gate of the dogrun.

At first, he refused to go inside. He lowered down and was obviously very afraid to go in.  I coaxed him gently with a calm, reassuring voice and he followed me in with less fear.  I let him sniff around a moment, and then let him go as the other dog in there had already made friends with him earlier and had not been part of the attack.  

For the first time ever, Coal did not mingle or interact with the other dog.  He didn't zoom around like normal.  After a couple of markings, he laid down in the dirt and curled up in his customary "I'm not comfortable/happy with this situation pose."  Both hubby and I comforted him and gave him some encouragement.  He slowly began to unwind a bit but still kind of kept his distance.

I did decide to take up his collar lightly and lead him towards the other dog as far as he was willing.  With me holding his collar, he seemed to be a little more courages and approach the other dog--a new one came in just then, a smaller one (that should have technically gone into the other dog run meant for the smaller dogs).  And...that dog tried to bite him, too.

I felt so bad for Coal, and like I had failed him in not listening to my first assessment.  I doubted myself because I had read tons but never experienced it before--you know how you don't want to assume anything bad about a person/dog, right?  Same thing.

Fortunately, it seems like no real harm was done.  We later went to the park and he showed his normal anxiousness to get to know all the other dogs.  But I admit..he was more willing to pull away when I signaled him to...

Anyway, I told my husband to keep an eye on him for dogs of the same size and coloring to make sure there is no ill effect afterwards.  Doors seem okay, but we won't know about the dog run until we go again.  I am also going to keep an eye out for dogs that look similar to the second one as well.

I don't really think this will have a huge negative impact on him (he seems to quickly forget the bad stuff that happens) but I am not taking chances.

And next time, I will listen to my first assessment.  Thank goodness there was no injury.

[takakuroworld]

2019-03-02 湯浅ドッグラン

[polymarti]

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