[nagdu] what do you consider an attack?

[Larry D. Keeler]

Megan, sometimes I've seen a dog running straight for my dog growling and 
snorting. I consider this a possible attack and will put my body between the 
dogs and get out of dodge!
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Meghan Whalen" <mewhalen at gmail.com>
To: "NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users" 
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Sent: Thursday, May 09, 2013 12:23 PM
Subject: Re: [nagdu] what do you consider an attack?


> For me, attack is when the dog makes contact with my dog and is 
> aggressive.  Biting, snarling etc. Attempt at physical damage is there. 
> Everything else, dog following us, barking at us, growling from end of 
> leash/from behind fence, coming up and playfully jumping on or pawing at 
> my dog or simply greeting I consider interference. Hope this makes sense.
>
> Meghan
> On 5/9/2013 11:14 AM, Julie J. wrote:
>> 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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