Got attacked by a dog this morning

[Taps]

I was out for my morning rollerblade session, cruising through the park as usual when I hear some barking. I look over to my left and there's some chick and her dog sitting on the grass about 20 feet away -- the dog is not leashed. It barks a few more times and then starts running at me.

I'm like "fuck..now what?". I'm new to bladeing, and not totally comfortable with my balance yet so I was leery about speeding up and trying to lose the dog. And from what I know, going faster just makes the dog want to chase you more. So I slow down as much as possible and hold out my hands. Say some shit like "good doggy" etc. The chick keeps yelling at the fucking dog to come back. The dog is not listening.

So it slams into me full tilt, I go flying into a tree and barley manage to remain upright. The dog has grabbed onto the bottom of my shorts and is growling/pulling/tying to bite my leg. Again, the girl from 20 feet away, yells at the dog to come back and then yells at me that the dog is "just playing around." I gave rover a good shove with one arm, and he jumped back a bit, but then the fucker latches onto my arm. At this point, I'm actually getting a little scared-- this is not a small dog and it's chewing on my forearm like a drumstick (fortunately, I was wearing a sweatshirt).

Now, I'm not proud of this, but I pulled back and kicked the dog in the head as hard as I could. I mean, I fucking nailed it. It's head snapped back and it fell down on the ground. Now the fucking girl, is freaking out screaming that I killed her dog and she's going to sue me, her boyfriend will kill me, etc, etc. I was pretty amped up on adrenaline at that point and I vaguely remember calling her a cunt and a few other names.

Anyway, I skated off and came home. The dog was still laying on he ground when I left -- it hadn’t' gotten up yet.

I'm thinking now I might have over-reacted. I don't know much about dogs and maybe it was just playing. I don't know.
I'm ok--the dogs teeth didn't penetrate my skin, but I've got some wicked bruises forming already.

Is it normal for dogs to do this?? What would you guys have done? I honestly feel bad for hurting the animal, and I'm more pissed at the owner than the pooch. I should have kicked her in the head too.

Also, should I maybe see a doctor just in case it had rabies or something? (I'm not sure if skin has to be broken for it to be transmitted).

 

[PatsFan34]

Dude, I would've done the same exact thing, well before it grabbed onto my arm I might add! Fuck feeling bad about it, it's the bitches fault for not having a leesh on that pup!!!

 

[louden_swain]

Fuck that!!! You did the right thing. . . you were trying to protect yourself and she was irresponsible for not keeping her dog on a leash or chain.

What a stupid girl!!!

I knew someone who was attacked by a big dog and he knocked the dog out with a clean righthanded punch.

 

[louden_swain]

Were there any eyewitnesses around?

 

[XBiker]

Although we have had several "dog genocide" posts by cops with itchy trigger fingers, the only thing you did wrong was NOT kicking the female dog owner in the head as well.

I cannot tell you how many times I have been chased by dogs while riding my bike.

It goes like this.

X - 100 +
Dogs - 0

 

[DBCooper]

Boot to the head Drill Sgt.!!! Boot to the head!!

 

[TheProject]

A lot of the dogs I've been around "play bite" but they don't usually latch on like that. They'll nip at you, and want to play tug, but usually don't latch on hard enough to bruise. Doesn't sound to me like that's playing.

I'd have stayed around, called the cops, and filed a complaint against the owner, but I don't know what the laws are like up there.

 

[Burning_Inside]

man I would have done the same thing except I also would have then got the dog in a chokehold while i headbutt the snot out of it too.

No one deserves a "play bite" that allows the dogs teeth to draw blood. Fuck that dog and fuck its owner.

 

[Stangfriik]

I remember when an army recruiter kept hassling me. He actually came to my house unannounced. My dog went nuts like it usually does. He said in the green beret's (sp?), the first thing to do when a dog is charging is thrust your fist straight down it's throat and grab onto the back of his neck. It won't be able to bite with your fist being so deep.

 

[Imnotdutch]

"Say some shit like "good doggy" "

LMAO

You did the right thing in nailing it though.........sounds like it needed teaching some manners. Biting a strangers arm is not good manners!!