What to Do if Your Small Dog is Attacked

It can be scary when another dog approaches your dog or even attacks your dog. The best thing you can do is be prepared for the situation and react in a way that will cause the least trouble. If you’re approached by another dog while walking your dog, place yourself between the dog approaching and your dog. Do not pick your dog up as this will cause the approaching dog to become more aggressive. The dog may even lunge at you trying to take the dog from your arms. Instead, use a toy, a stick, food, whatever you have to distract the dog. Try using a stern, low voice to command the dog to back away (as if you were his owner). Check your dog for any injuries. Try to get the owner of the attacking dog to give you vaccine records. If your dog is injured, go to your vet clinic Gresham, OR immediately.