- Location
- The Hague, The Netherlands
Twice in one week I have come across a lady with 3 dogs who have attacked or try to attack Hunter. The dogs looks like a Pod crossed with a greyhound. Born hunters. All 3 have a pack mentality when together (on and off lead) and attack/defend any dog, They have taken a big dislike to Hunter and he was nipped on the cheek last week. They just tried to attack again today.
I was on the other side(leash on) of a quiet road and they ran up the canal bank and charged across the quiet road. Luckily no car.
Their behaviour was less frightening/aggressive today but I just wanted to get the hell out of the way.
The 3 unleashed dogs were showing teeth/barking/growling/jumping/lunging at both Hunter and myself. She shouted to stop moving so she could control them.
She has no control and they were way too stimulated to listen to her
Question: Should I have stayed still (whilst they tried to circle us) which meant Hunter would get more protective and stimulated or walked away?
I actually walked away a meter or so to get Hunter's attention on me and then stopped.
The dogs were still on the road (luckily no cars) and finally ran back down to the canal but not to the owner.
I think they are rescue dogs and all 3 together just seem to want to protect themselves.
So how should I handle them next time when I come across them running towards us?
Walk or stay?
Any tips/advice are much appreciated X
I was on the other side(leash on) of a quiet road and they ran up the canal bank and charged across the quiet road. Luckily no car.
Their behaviour was less frightening/aggressive today but I just wanted to get the hell out of the way.
The 3 unleashed dogs were showing teeth/barking/growling/jumping/lunging at both Hunter and myself. She shouted to stop moving so she could control them.
She has no control and they were way too stimulated to listen to her
Question: Should I have stayed still (whilst they tried to circle us) which meant Hunter would get more protective and stimulated or walked away?
I actually walked away a meter or so to get Hunter's attention on me and then stopped.
The dogs were still on the road (luckily no cars) and finally ran back down to the canal but not to the owner.
I think they are rescue dogs and all 3 together just seem to want to protect themselves.
So how should I handle them next time when I come across them running towards us?
Walk or stay?
Any tips/advice are much appreciated X