So I thought I was going to die the other day.

stdreb27

stdreb27

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So the other day after my looong commute, I park in front of my house and start walking into the house. But then I remember I have to check the mail. I turn around and there is this GIANT rottweiler, sitting next to my mailbox. It was a beautiful dog. Now I’m about 10 feet from the mailbox and 20 feet from the house. I lived in a rural town, and there is a sizable chunk of people who think dog fighting is fun. And it is somewhat a problem. There is no way I’d get to the house before this dog would get me. So I just stand there. I looked at him. And he is staring at me with his uncut ears perked up at me. Finally after what seemed like forever, I not knowing what to do reverted to my little boy self and decided to go pet him. So I said “hi puppy!” At that moment the dog charged me. And my entire life sped before my eyes, I reached for my 3.5-inch serrated Kershaw but I’d left it on my desk at him. He jumped. I weight 200 pounds and this dog probably came close to matching that. I hit the grass the dog on my chest. At that point the dumb dog proceeded to lick me tongue covering my whole face. He was as friendly as my old beagles.
To bad I couldn’t keep him.
 
sepulatian

sepulatian

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Originally Posted by stdreb27
http:///forum/post/2469133
So the other day after my looong commute, I park in front of my house and start walking into the house. But then I remember I have to check the mail. I turn around and there is this GIANT rottweiler, sitting next to my mailbox. It was a beautiful dog. Now I’m about 10 feet from the mailbox and 20 feet from the house. I lived in a rural town, and there is a sizable chunk of people who think dog fighting is fun. And it is somewhat a problem. There is no way I’d get to the house before this dog would get me. So I just stand there. I looked at him. And he is staring at me with his uncut ears perked up at me. Finally after what seemed like forever, I not knowing what to do reverted to my little boy self and decided to go pet him. So I said “hi puppy!” At that moment the dog charged me. And my entire life sped before my eyes, I reached for my 3.5-inch serrated Kershaw but I’d left it on my desk at him. He jumped. I weight 200 pounds and this dog probably came close to matching that. I hit the grass the dog on my chest. At that point the dumb dog proceeded to lick me tongue covering my whole face. He was as friendly as my old beagles.
To bad I couldn’t keep him.
I would have done the same. I used to deliver groceries here in rural NY. I used to come across some big puppies. One day I went to a woman's house and she had several dobermans for her protection. I am pretty good at judging dogs. I saw the big one's nub wag and, without looking him in the eye, said "hey baby, oh what a good boy!" She was so shocked that her dog came right over and allowed me to pet him. I am not afraid of dogs, but that one put me close to it. I am very glad that you are alright!
 
bessycerka

bessycerka

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My dog acts just like that. He barks ferociously and charges at other dogs, and people, but is just wanting to play. He charged at my neighbor while he was walking his dog, and the guy freaked out and started kicking my dog. I felt so bad for both of them, but neither of them really got hurt. He charged at the next door neighbor's mother around Christmas time, and I think she did actually have to change her pants!
 
sepulatian

sepulatian

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Originally Posted by bessycerka
http:///forum/post/2469391
My dog acts just like that. He barks ferociously and charges at other dogs, and people, but is just wanting to play. He charged at my neighbor while he was walking his dog, and the guy freaked out and started kicking my dog. I felt so bad for both of them, but neither of them really got hurt. He charged at the next door neighbor's mother around Christmas time, and I think she did actually have to change her pants!
Hm, at that point you may want to put your pup on a leash. You don't want other people to be affraid, nor do you want to get into trouble.
 
bessycerka

bessycerka

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Yes, I agree, but in both instances, he ran out of the storm door before the the door latched shut automatically. I have since adjusted the doors shock absorber, and repositioned the latch, to make sure the door closes tight, and fast. He is VERY sparky and fast, and follows his master closely, sometimes too closely, he is my shadow!
 
ice4ice

ice4ice

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Originally Posted by stdreb27
http:///forum/post/2469133
So the other day after my looong commute, I park in front of my house and start walking into the house. But then I remember I have to check the mail. I turn around and there is this GIANT rottweiler, sitting next to my mailbox. It was a beautiful dog. Now I’m about 10 feet from the mailbox and 20 feet from the house. I lived in a rural town, and there is a sizable chunk of people who think dog fighting is fun. And it is somewhat a problem. There is no way I’d get to the house before this dog would get me. So I just stand there. I looked at him. And he is staring at me with his uncut ears perked up at me. Finally after what seemed like forever, I not knowing what to do reverted to my little boy self and decided to go pet him. So I said “hi puppy!” At that moment the dog charged me. And my entire life sped before my eyes, I reached for my 3.5-inch serrated Kershaw but I’d left it on my desk at him. He jumped. I weight 200 pounds and this dog probably came close to matching that. I hit the grass the dog on my chest. At that point the dumb dog proceeded to lick me tongue covering my whole face. He was as friendly as my old beagles.
To bad I couldn’t keep him.
ROFLMBO !!! Glad to hear things turned out good after that !!!
 
stdreb27

stdreb27

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Originally Posted by bessycerka
http:///forum/post/2469431
Yes, I agree, but in both instances, he ran out of the storm door before the the door latched shut automatically. I have since adjusted the doors shock absorber, and repositioned the latch, to make sure the door closes tight, and fast. He is VERY sparky and fast, and follows his master closely, sometimes too closely, he is my shadow!
I would have stabbed the dog, if I'd had my knife.
 
aquaknight

aquaknight

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I have always wondered in that sitution, what would happen if you were to do the charging? I know we always scare off alligators by just running at them. Though they are very non-confrontational. Experts tell you to do the same for bears. Just wondering in that half second where the dog is deciding what to do, if you were the one to do the chasing...
 
stdreb27

stdreb27

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Originally Posted by AquaKnight
http:///forum/post/2469929
I have always wondered in that sitution, what would happen if you were to do the charging? I know we always scare off alligators by just running at them. Though they are very non-confrontational. Experts tell you to do the same for bears. Just wondering in that half second where the dog is deciding what to do, if you were the one to do the chasing...
You can scare off gators by running at them? Hmmm, I've messed with alot of gators. I never felt they were scared of me. And I'm not going to try.
I have seen folks who live on golf courses feed gator marshmellows the idea for them being trick them into eating golf balls.
 
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