Another Dog Attack

Hey friends,

I’ve gotta tell you about this wild thing I read in the Missoulian recently. So, Wayne and Paula Frederiksen were out with their dog, Pepper, up Lolo Creek, right? Suddenly, two dogs just come out of nowhere and attack Pepper and their other dog, Mona Lisa. It was so bad that Wayne got bitten trying to protect them, and poor Mona Lisa… well, she didn’t make it. The owner of those attacking dogs is facing a court date now.

This got me thinking about our own walks with Marcy. Remember how we’ve bumped into some not-so-friendly dogs on the trail? It’s like their owners have this ‘alpha’ vibe and their dogs just follow suit, trying to dominate every pooch they see. Honestly, it’s getting to a point where I feel like next time some dog tries to pull a dominance move on Marcy, I’m gonna lose it. But, you know me, I’d rather not go down the road of fights and drama.

So, I’ve been brainstorming some smarter ways to handle this. First off, maybe we should steer clear of those notorious spots where we’ve seen aggressive dogs before. I’m also thinking about getting one of those dog deterrent sprays – they say it’s a safe way to keep an aggressive dog at bay without hurting it.

And if we do run into trouble, I’m all for reporting it. Let the authorities handle the owners who can’t control their pets. Plus, I’m considering some self-defense classes, just to feel more confident out there, you know?

But hey, I also want to make sure we’re not carrying around this fear every time we hit the trails. We’re out there to have a good time, after all. So, let’s keep our walks with Marcy fun and safe, without turning them into some kind of showdown at the dog park, yeah?

And if you guys come across any tips or have ideas, throw them my way. Let’s make sure our trail adventures stay awesome!