Little Dog in a Big World

Archive for the ‘Protecting Your Dog’ Category

While we were out today, the neighbor came outside with his puppy.  I was a little uncertain as to how Sierra would react.  She likes other dogs, but can get huffy around strange dogs.  She has never met this puppy before.

The puppy got antsy, but his owner was able to keep him in check.  My dog, on the other hand, wanted to roll over and check this dog out.  I wouldn’t let her because I’m not sure if the puppy is fully vaccinated.

I had a nice conversation with the neighbor.  Sierra kept a watchful and was on tiptoes, prancing around.  The puppy went inside and then we continued on our way.

I’m sure we will have other encounters like this.  I’m not all that comfortable about it, but it’s really unavoidable.  I just hope the other people have control of their dogs.

Honestly, I wonder why other people with dogs are not concerned about strangers with dogs!  Today, I had to rush Sierra back into the yard.  A couple came up with two big dogs on leash.  I’ve never seen these dogs or these people before.  I don’t know how friendly they were, but they were roaming at the end of the leash and I didn’t want to take any chances.  Sierra really couldn’t defend herself if the dogs chose to attack.  I can’t always depend on dog owners being able to control their dogs.

It’s not so easy rushing a dog in a wheelchair.  I tried to do it as gently as possible.  We made it to the yard before the other dogs got to our property.

Sierra was getting a little too worked up over it.  I wish the people had crossed the street.  If I had seen another dog getting this huffing, I would have changed sides of the street out of courtesy.