Rouser Attacked - Update

[Natasha]

Thank you for your assistance sorting out what to do when reintroducing Rouser to his agility class after being attacked.

 

After the attack, Rouser got a few stitches on the top fold of his ear (a tricky area). The wound was about two inches long and part of it was deep. He also had a two inch scrape at the bottom of his ear and a bonk on the snout.  The good news - he's healing really quickly and he's been so good at not scratching at his wounds that he's avoided the dreadful cone.

 

After arriving home, our friend had to turn around and take her dog to emergency as his head was swollen to the size of a bulldog (he's a Australian cattle dog/mix).  It was tough for the vet to get into his mouth, but it looks like he was either stung by a bee or bit by a spider in the mouth.

 

We believe that this happened at the end of class - right before he attacked Rouser for the second time.  Doesn't explain the first nip at his nose when he was guarding his ball.

 

We all met with the trainer and he has us keeping the dogs separated in our classes and he's working very closely with our friends as their dog has started challenging them demonstrably. I was impressed with what he did with them at our Saturday obedience class. They are also adding herd training to his weekly lessons (elsewhere - we don't have that at our school) to try to satisfy that need.  Finally, we're keeping the dogs on leash between runs at agility.

Rouser does not have any emotional scars - he ran up to their dog (both on leash) and puppy bowed to him. There was a moment at agility today where we finished a run and Rouser was running to get his ball/reward which had landed near their dog (on leash) and Rouser started toward the ball but then made a u-turn like "hey, maybe I don't need that ball after all." So, I would say he's either cautious or  their dog flashed him a look today that made Rouser veer away.

 

Here's his ouchie - much better now, though.

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Oh, poor Rouser! But I am glad he's healing quickly and leaving his boo-boos alone. Also glad to hear he doesn't seem to have any emotional scars. I hope he continues to do well.

[Camilla and Darwin]

Oooh, that looks nasty. I'm glad he's on the mend!

[Rose]

Glad to hear Rouser is feeling better!

[Leslie and Halas]

I'm happy he's feeling better.  They seem to bounce back from this stuff faster than we do.

[Ricki and Tara (doodle)]

I'm glad to hear that Rouser is doing so well!! Sure looks nasty though!! That is interesting about your friend's dog and an insect bite! I would think it affected his disposition to some degree-it sure would mine!!  It's good to hear that your trainer is staying on top of things and I hope peace can be restored soon!!

[Linda and Murphy]

Thanks for the update. Glad to hear Rouser is healing quickly.

 

[Kathy Spyker]

Aww, The poor thing, give him some {Hugs} from us.

[Nancy, Ned, Clancy, and Charlie]

I am so glad he is healing quickly.  Perhaps he learned a good lesson - not to be afraid, but to pay attention to the other dog's body language.

[Nancie & Gracie Doodle]

Poor baby...hope it is healing nicely.

[Jane, Guinness and Murphy]

Wow, that looks like it would hurt. Poor guy.  I'm glad things are going better at class.

[Nina, Phil, Harlow & Lacey]

Poor guy that looks tender.  I am glad your trainer is working with both dogs.  Herding classes for the other dog will help burn off some of his energy and satisfy the herding need.