The short version
Meghan Hamlin of Braintree, Vt., asks: My Border Collie, Molly, was attacked by another dog on her walk earlier this week. Thankfully, she’s not badly hurt and is being treated by the vet, but we are worried about the effect this could have on her. Is there anything we can do to help her get over the trauma and ensure this doesn’t cause her to fear other dogs?
We are sorry that this happened to your dog. This is a responsible dog owner’s nightmare. You obey leash laws and make sure that your dog doesn’t cause trouble for anyone, but things beyond your control can still happen.
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Frequently asked questions
Dog attack trauma?
The AKC walks through this step by step — the key points are covered above, sourced to the AKC article linked on this page. Meghan Hamlin of Braintree, Vt., asks: My Border Collie, Molly, was attacked by another dog on her walk earlier this week. Thankfully, she’s not badly hurt and…
Dog attack trauma reddit?
The AKC walks through this step by step — the key points are covered above, sourced to the AKC article linked on this page. Meghan Hamlin of Braintree, Vt., asks: My Border Collie, Molly, was attacked by another dog on her walk earlier this week. Thankfully, she’s not badly hurt and…
Dog bite trauma symptoms?
The AKC walks through this step by step — the key points are covered above, sourced to the AKC article linked on this page. Meghan Hamlin of Braintree, Vt., asks: My Border Collie, Molly, was attacked by another dog on her walk earlier this week. Thankfully, she’s not badly hurt and…