Gooner 143 Posted July 21, 2015 Report Share Posted July 21, 2015 I have a whippet x bull, he has the build of the bull, just a bit more leg. Well tonight went out on usual walk with him and my springer, let both off as usual, when a border terrier wandered up to my whippet x and world war three started. Mine had the head of the border in its mouth and was shaking it like a rag doll. I grabbed mine by his collar, when a lady appeared who was the owner of the border and held her dogs body, I could not get mine to let go, so I used the lead like a choke chain and commenced to tighten so that he would let go, which he did eventually. Anyway way to cut a long story short what is the most effective way of separating them. By the way the border was ok only a small cut, the owner was surprisingly very calm and ok with the situation. Any advice appreciated. Quote Link to post
Francie 6,368 Posted July 21, 2015 Report Share Posted July 21, 2015 Keep him on a lead pal, when you think other dogs around, that will save you hassle, an carry a small thick stick with you in case something goes wrongagain, put it in his mouth, an open. 2 Quote Link to post
HPR 1,160 Posted July 21, 2015 Report Share Posted July 21, 2015 Breaking stick what the pit bull lads use Quote Link to post
Gooner 143 Posted July 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2015 Keep him on a lead pal, when you think other dogs around, that will save you hassle, an carry a small thick stick with you in case something goes wrongagain, put it in his mouth, an open. I do normally keep him on lead when other dogs about, or if I see another dog I call him and put him on it. I guess a breaking stick is the answer, what type of wood shape etc? Quote Link to post
Westyorkshire_lad 402 Posted July 21, 2015 Report Share Posted July 21, 2015 It's not gonna be easy work breaking two dogs up with one breaking stick that you haven't used before. Like said above keep dog on lead and avoid places where other dogs run free Quote Link to post
stevensansom 144 Posted July 21, 2015 Report Share Posted July 21, 2015 Best way to get a dog to let go is shove your finger up its arse proven fact. 5 Quote Link to post
Chid 6,518 Posted July 21, 2015 Report Share Posted July 21, 2015 Best way to get a dog to let go is shove your finger up its arse proven fact. 2 Quote Link to post
Francie 6,368 Posted July 21, 2015 Report Share Posted July 21, 2015 Be more careful were you think dogs about, it shouldn't happen again, now that you know what the dog will do, just a six inch stick, thick enough so it won't break in his mouth, just keep it in your back pocket. You sure your not winding me up, lol Quote Link to post
the big chief 3,099 Posted July 21, 2015 Report Share Posted July 21, 2015 try a break stick or a e collar to stop the dog being aggressive 1 Quote Link to post
Gooner 143 Posted July 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2015 Be more careful were you think dogs about, it shouldn't happen again, now that you know what the dog will do, just a six inch stick, thick enough so it won't break in his mouth, just keep it in your back pocket. You sure your not winding me up, lol No wind up to be honest it really shocked me as he has never done anything like this before and my other half walks them sometimes on her own. Quote Link to post
Francie 6,368 Posted July 21, 2015 Report Share Posted July 21, 2015 OK pal, just do the above an you will be gran. Quote Link to post
DeerhoundLurcherMan 997 Posted July 21, 2015 Report Share Posted July 21, 2015 I step in a bit early to avoid any fighting. Soon as I see another dog I stick the finger straight in.. When asked I just say it's a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of all dogs.. 10 Quote Link to post
redquil 219 Posted July 21, 2015 Report Share Posted July 21, 2015 Breaking stick. Simple as.If you watch docs about sled dogs they all have one at hand hanging off belt.Handy as wouldn"t be half the damage to dogs or people if owners had them at hand. Keep one at hand around kennels too.atb. Quote Link to post
irishnut 297 Posted July 21, 2015 Report Share Posted July 21, 2015 Best way to get a dog to let go is shove your finger up its arse proven fact. It works best if you blow on his neck as you insert the finger 1 Quote Link to post
Gooner 143 Posted July 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2015 Thanks lads, will now carry break stick and be more vigilant. Just seen on net how to use break sticks seems kindest way should it happen again. Quote Link to post
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