[NAGDU] Attack by loose Pit Bull

[Caitlyn Furness]

I’m sorry that your dog was injured.  Good thinking on your part for hitting him over the head with poo!

Seriously, though, some people cary a noise maker that makes a loud noise.  You have to be carful that your own dog isn’t noise sensitive, though…

hth,
Caitlyn

> On Apr 20, 2016, at 4:42 PM, Donna Elliott via NAGDU <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Late on Monday afternoon, while out for a long walk with my guide dog, Amos, a loose pit bull came out of no where and charged.  Amos stayed between the pit bull and I, never letting it get to me.  I had a pick up bag of dog poo that I hadn't found a place to throw away.  Without thinking, I hit the pit bull on the head and face, while screaming at the dog to get out and go away.  Finally, we were able to cross the street and get away.   Amos had no blood on him but wasn't walking normally, so I called my husband to come and pick us up.  Amos was limping, favoring his left front shoulder.  The vet was already closed but first thing yesterday, Amos as seen and the vet said his deltoid muscle was extremely tender.  He's on a strong anti inflammatory and rest.
> After this long explanation, my question is does anyone carry anything to be safe from such an attack?  What does NAGDU recommend?
> Donna and my Guiding Eyes, Amos
> 
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