[nagdu] what do you consider an attack?

[Larry D. Keeler]

Fulie, my deffinition of a dog attack is a dog coming at my dog acting 
aggressively. Growling, slashing teeth and generally acting what we would 
call mean! Barking and sniffing don't usually count for me. In March, we 
held the Midwest Bowling tournament here in Ann Arbor. I was outside smoking 
with another gentleman when a man from Minnesota came out. I'm assuming for 
the same purpose or maybe for dog relief. Well, his dog didn't immedietly 
notice Holly because we were of to the side. She must have scared the other 
dog because he began acting aggressively. We both pulled our dogs back and 
when we went in, the dogs had no issue. Although the other dog acted 
aggressively at the beginning, we controlled our dogs and they were fine. I 
wouldn't call this an attack because I think we scared the other dog and he 
just reacted. A purposeful attack would be if the other dog would have came 
at my dog or if when meeting again the dog remained aggressive. Like humans, 
I feel that dogs sometimes get surprised by others who appear suddenly in 
there space.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Julie J." <julielj at neb.rr.com>
To: "the National Association of Guide Dog Users NAGDU Mailing List" 
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Sent: Thursday, May 09, 2013 12:14 PM
Subject: [nagdu] what do you consider an attack?


> We often talk about dog attacks on this list, but perhaps what I 
> categorize as an attack is different from others definition.  So I’m 
> asking, what do you consider an attack?
>
> Is it: a dog coming toward your dog
> a dog coming toward your dog growling/barking
> a dog coming close enough to sniff your dog
> a dog coming into physical contact with your dog, nose, tongue or feet
> a dog who bites, but does not break the skin with or without pain/bruising
> a dog who draws blood with a bite
> or something else?
>
> Does the intent of the other dog make a difference?  For example it is 
> fairly common for dogs to jump on each other and slobber all over each 
> other during rough play.  But jumping on another dog could definitely be 
> aggression in different circumstances.  Granted it is often extremely 
> difficult to gauge a loose dog’s intent without being able to watch their 
> body language.
>
> Would you consider a situation to be an attack if the other dog approaches 
> friendly, but your dog doesn’t appreciate it and reacts causing the 
> situation to escalate?
>
> Curiously,
> Julie
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