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How to handle aggressive situations
Greetings all:
Zoe and I had an unpleasant situation during our walk yesterday evening. We saw a large dog we didn't know ahead of us, and I thought about just turning and going another way, but then I thought it's good to practice remaining calm when walking past other dogs (this has been an issue), so we went ahead. Unfortunately I didn't realize until we got closer that the dog was too big for the kid who was handling her. The kid was maybe 11 or 12. The dog started crossing over to us and I said, clearly, "No, she doesn't want to say hello!" Zoe was doing great walking calmly by, focusing on the treat in my hand. I was speaking soothingly to her and she was really doing well, and then I realized the dog had come around behind us and was continuing to approach us. Zoe snarled, the other dog snarled and was getting quite close and finally I lost it and yelled, loudly, "GET YOUR DOG AWAY FROM US!!" The kid did get control of the dog, finally, and when we were away from them I apologized for yelling, but obviously couldn't linger to discuss things. I feel terrible for yelling at a kid -- it wasn't his fault, although he shouldn't be walking a dog he can't handle, but again, not his fault. And shouldn't a person yelling outside bring a parent/guardian out to see what the heck's going on? I just feel like I generally handle these situations badly. I was afraid, so I yelled. Not the best. Although it might have helped to intimidate the other dog? What does everyone think? What's the best way to handle these things? --Catherine & Zoe the cockerchow |
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