How to get over an attack

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There is so much outta our control isn't there? I have extremel attitude with those not able to control their pets. Especially when it involves MY pet:hide. It brings out the not so pleasant side of me. I know we can't control what occurs most of the time, but we can control our reaction to it. I am a mama bear when it comes to people who are overdogged and do NOT use a leash in posted public places and their dogs are just outta control. And I have voiced my "displeasure" in their idea they are above rules. But c'mon now.

I really liked the 10 to 1 experience suggestion. When I walk my girls I am constantly assessing the behavior of those we come up against and I try my very best to give lots of space to the ones that have no obvious control over their pets. Savannah is vocal, and she sizes up the competition immediately, and I can tell by her bark tone whether I need to choose better options. I try very hard to be a dog listener with my girls. I think if you react and handle your dog with love, sheltie's understand this. Their intuitive nature picks up on your attitudes and behavior. Reinforce the good, minimize the bad...
 
Try not to stress and worry about it. Simba will pick up on that, which will not help. Cruz has "gotten a talking to" - same thing, pinned down for 10 seconds, some yelping and it was over - from one of his border collie buddies multiple times, but still adores him (just has more respect for boundaries now). Humans yell at each other and/or need more space on bad days.. dogs are the same, they just communicate differently than we do. Make sure you don't make a big deal out of it the next time you meet up with this friend. I'm sure they will be just fine
 
I think much depends on you and your dogs future reactions to the situation. It was scary, so you need to find confidence in you next interaction with friendly dogs so she'll feel more confident.

God Bless Bailey, he's been bullied so many times and he has the most incredible sunny nature you could ever imagine. He is a good will ambassador to humans and dogs alike.

When he was a puppy, my brother's goldens seemed to be getting along great with him. They were playing great. Then things turned bad and they forced him into their swimming pool. Needless to say, his reaction to water is very much like that of the Wicked Witch in the Wizard of Oz. However, he's gone on to have a couple of golden friends. We never let him play with my brother's goldens again.

My Mom's schnauzer went after Bailey and while he never could be near that dog again, he's been fine with other small dogs.

I've never had problems taking him anywhere. If a dog is aggressive he tends to move on. He's not interested in engaging. There's always more interesting things to do.
 
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