I got bit by a dog yesterday.
My neighbors dog.
A dog I have talked to, pet, held her pups, etc....
It came out of nowhere and it really surprised me. I let myself into my neighbors fenced yard, all the while talking to the dog, Roxy. She acted a little timid, but never let on that she was threatened or afraid. No one answered the door, so I walked off of the porch and was halfway between the porch and the fence when she started nipping at my ankles. She got a hold of my ankle on the first try and broke the skin. She missed the second try and got a hold of my pant leg.
It took me a while to register what was happening because I was so shocked that she was biting me. Stupid dog! I made it to the fence, turned around and thought about kicking her in the face because she acted like she was going to charge at me again. Keep in mind I was holding Jader this whole time and didn't want the dog to attack her as well.
Just as I was considering planting my shoe into her mouth, the thought crossed my mind not to kick her. I don't know why that thought came to me. Maybe she would have fought harder and would have been more aggressive. Who knows? I just backed my way out slowly from their yard and then stood in the driveway with complete surprise.
I couldn't believe I was just bitten by a dog. I have been nipped at a couple of times while riding my bike, but never while I was walking. And certainly not by a dog I knew and have talked to and thought knew me.
Our neighbors and Roxy's owners apologized profusely and were really concerned about my leg. They mentioned that her temperament has changed since she has had puppies and a subsequent surgery on her torn ACL. I would say so. Have I mentioned that I was shocked she bit me.
Needless to say, I will not go into their yard to approach their front door again if Roxy is out in the front. I probably will never go into their yard again unless she is in the house, or in the back. I will call first, or only visit if they are outside.
We have been thinking about getting a dog, but after this incident, I wouldn't feel comfortable becoming attached to an animal that might change its temperament halfway through its life.
1 comment:
That is scary! I've been chased by dogs while on a bike and that was bad enough. I'm sorry you had to go through this - especially with your baby in your arms! I don't think I could have not kicked the dog... It sounds like you handled it well though.
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