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Old 06-27-2017, 11:38 AM
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Originally Posted by K9-Lovers View Post
I've been attacked by dogs twice. Both times because I was with my own dogs. A hint from experience: grab the attacking dog by the hind legs, and twirl around in a circle. The attacking dog will not be able to bite you or another dog due to the centrifugal force.

I recommend a club when walking with your dogs.
In my case, it happened so fast that I didn't have time to react. My dog snapped at the attacking dog and he retreated. I didn't even know that I broke my heel until several minutes later.
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