[nagdu] How would you respond?

[Shannon Dyer]

After the attack occurred, I would have called my school to let them know that it had happened. I think trainers can give us pointers on what to look out for, and how to ease the dog back into working again. Of course, that's not always possible. Sometimes, the trauma is too severe, but I would definitely seek help from my school before retiring the dog.

I would also make sure a police report had been filed. That way, if I needed to sue for vet care or anything like that, the report could serve as proof that the attack actually occurred.

Shannon and Caroline
Shannon Dyer
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On Apr 23, 2012, at 6:51 PM, Steven Johnson wrote:

> Another what would you do question, or maybe, how would you respond
> scenarios for you all to ponder.  Many times, we hear of guides and other
> service dogs being attacked by other stray or uncontrolled dogs, rendering
> the attacked dog unable to continue in their line of work.  Today, I learned
> from a colleague at work, that her son's good friend, who is blind and
> attending a formal blind training program, had his dog viciously attacked by
> another dog.  The injuries were severe, the attacked was unprovoked and the
> trainers had to break up the fight, but the guide that was attacked, is now
> showing very serious signs of fear and anxiety.  
> 
> What would you do if you were the handler?
> 
> Steve
> 
> 2.  
> 
> 
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