Bit by dog - wwyd?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Any update, OP?

I did go to urgent care and received oral antibiotics and a tetanus shot since I had a puncture. Glad I did bc next day it got red and swollen but has since subsided as meds kicked in. I’ll never assume a dog quickly coming at me just wants to say hi again. I’ve heard so many times in this scenario to offer a hand to let it smell you so it was kind of reactionary. Never again lol. Pretty dumb looking back.

Someone asked if it was just playful and nipped - no unfortunately the dog was not happy and latched on. Guy said he’s a rescue and gets scared of people sometimes. It was a very scary experience that could have been way worse.

That’s a scary situation and I’m glad you acted OP!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Walking down the sidewalk I was passing a neighbor with 2 large dogs (goldens). One of them jumped at me and by instinct I put my hand out and it grabbed my entire hand and the man had to pull him off. Luckily it only punctured one finger but nothing that needs stitches. Dh thinks rx antibiotics are in order. Is this overkill?

I don’t know this neighbor but he was very nice and apologetic. Said it’s a rescue dog and can get frightened. Said dog is up to date on shots. I’m worried about neighborhood kids and anxious about it biting someone else again. Also not sure whether to see a dr without seeming dramatic. WWYD if anything?

Next time, bite it back

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Any update, OP?

I did go to urgent care and received oral antibiotics and a tetanus shot since I had a puncture. Glad I did bc next day it got red and swollen but has since subsided as meds kicked in. I’ll never assume a dog quickly coming at me just wants to say hi again. I’ve heard so many times in this scenario to offer a hand to let it smell you so it was kind of reactionary. Never again lol. Pretty dumb looking back.

Someone asked if it was just playful and nipped - no unfortunately the dog was not happy and latched on. Guy said he’s a rescue and gets scared of people sometimes. It was a very scary experience that could have been way worse.

I'm glad you saw a doctor OP and got treatment. That's the best course of action. I hope it heals quickly now.
Dogs are unpredictable, they can be wagging their tails, seemingly friendly and just turn. Apparently wagging tails don't even mean happy every time (I've just learned this) it can just mean excitable, or stimulated in some way.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Any update, OP?

I did go to urgent care and received oral antibiotics and a tetanus shot since I had a puncture. Glad I did bc next day it got red and swollen but has since subsided as meds kicked in. I’ll never assume a dog quickly coming at me just wants to say hi again. I’ve heard so many times in this scenario to offer a hand to let it smell you so it was kind of reactionary. Never again lol. Pretty dumb looking back.

Someone asked if it was just playful and nipped - no unfortunately the dog was not happy and latched on. Guy said he’s a rescue and gets scared of people sometimes. It was a very scary experience that could have been way worse.

I'm glad you saw a doctor OP and got treatment. That's the best course of action. I hope it heals quickly now.
Dogs are unpredictable, they can be wagging their tails, seemingly friendly and just turn. Apparently wagging tails don't even mean happy every time (I've just learned this) it can just mean excitable, or stimulated in some way.

Yes and to add to this, in case anyone is reading, the “offer your hand for them to smell” or “sniff myth” is dangerous and outdated advice. There are now safer ways to handle an unknown dog approaching you. Do not offer any limbs!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Any update, OP?

I did go to urgent care and received oral antibiotics and a tetanus shot since I had a puncture. Glad I did bc next day it got red and swollen but has since subsided as meds kicked in. I’ll never assume a dog quickly coming at me just wants to say hi again. I’ve heard so many times in this scenario to offer a hand to let it smell you so it was kind of reactionary. Never again lol. Pretty dumb looking back.

Someone asked if it was just playful and nipped - no unfortunately the dog was not happy and latched on. Guy said he’s a rescue and gets scared of people sometimes. It was a very scary experience that could have been way worse.

I'm glad you saw a doctor OP and got treatment. That's the best course of action. I hope it heals quickly now.
Dogs are unpredictable, they can be wagging their tails, seemingly friendly and just turn. Apparently wagging tails don't even mean happy every time (I've just learned this) it can just mean excitable, or stimulated in some way.

Yes and to add to this, in case anyone is reading, the “offer your hand for them to smell” or “sniff myth” is dangerous and outdated advice. There are now safer ways to handle an unknown dog approaching you. Do not offer any limbs!

I tuck my hands in my pockets when passing unknown dogs now, I've had them leap and mouth my hands, hands I might add that have not been offered to them.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Any update, OP?

I did go to urgent care and received oral antibiotics and a tetanus shot since I had a puncture. Glad I did bc next day it got red and swollen but has since subsided as meds kicked in. I’ll never assume a dog quickly coming at me just wants to say hi again. I’ve heard so many times in this scenario to offer a hand to let it smell you so it was kind of reactionary. Never again lol. Pretty dumb looking back.

Someone asked if it was just playful and nipped - no unfortunately the dog was not happy and latched on. Guy said he’s a rescue and gets scared of people sometimes. It was a very scary experience that could have been way worse.

"He's a rescue and gets scared of people sometimes" to me means the owner was careless. He needs to never let his guard down (like turning around when another person is around) when walking this dog, and ideally should get it a muzzle for all the scenarios people are mentioning with kids. What if it's a kid riding a bike and it startles the dog? Or a toddler in a stroller with arms waving around?

[Anonymous]

Dog needs to be put down and owner prosecuted

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Any update, OP?

I did go to urgent care and received oral antibiotics and a tetanus shot since I had a puncture. Glad I did bc next day it got red and swollen but has since subsided as meds kicked in. I’ll never assume a dog quickly coming at me just wants to say hi again. I’ve heard so many times in this scenario to offer a hand to let it smell you so it was kind of reactionary. Never again lol. Pretty dumb looking back.

Someone asked if it was just playful and nipped - no unfortunately the dog was not happy and latched on. Guy said he’s a rescue and gets scared of people sometimes. It was a very scary experience that could have been way worse.

I'm glad you saw a doctor OP and got treatment. That's the best course of action. I hope it heals quickly now.
Dogs are unpredictable, they can be wagging their tails, seemingly friendly and just turn. Apparently wagging tails don't even mean happy every time (I've just learned this) it can just mean excitable, or stimulated in some way.

Yes and to add to this, in case anyone is reading, the “offer your hand for them to smell” or “sniff myth” is dangerous and outdated advice. There are now safer ways to handle an unknown dog approaching you. Do not offer any limbs!

What are the safer ways? I see the other poster said hands in pocket. What else? I were leggings a lot and so don't usually have pockets.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Dog needs to be put down and owner prosecuted

A bit overreaction wouldn't you say?

[Anonymous]

I’m just reading your update and I’m glad you are ok.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Seems like overkill. You put your hand in the dog's mouth and got scratched on a tooth when the dog was pulled away?

I'd wash with soap and call it done. And be more careful when putting my hand in a dog's mouth.

No way. Please please report this OP. I have young children and people have gotten out of control with not keeping their dogs in check. Next time it could be a kid's face! Was the dog off leash? If so please report that too.

Are you kids going to be stupid and put their hand in a dog's mouth? And just so you know it was Op's fault, not the dogs. I don't know why people sneak up on you or when your dog is barking at them they continue to walk towards you instead of pausing and letting you go to the other side. Nope! They keep coming!!

Oh please.

No, my kid was minding their own business riding on a bike when a dog ran after him on the street and bit him. Keep your dogs by you and on a short lease.

My dog didn't bite your kid so MYOB

Ah, truth hurts sometimes.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Dog needs to be put down and owner prosecuted

A bit overreaction wouldn't you say?

DP-but does the dog need to attack a child before it's a 'overreaction'?

The dog is not safe. And the owner said he was a rescue and scared of people. It's not a happy dog.