So it happened....

[MercedesMama]

Blaize was bitten yesterday. Right on the mouth. Not by a pit bull, nor was it one of my dogs. It was a good friends little mutt. (Daschund/Rottie mix, looks like rottie, but the size of a weiner dog) Apparently Blaize was petting and the dog jumped up and bit him. I wasnt there, I was working. So I met him and Joey at the ER. Wasnt to bad, small lac needed to be glued and of course he'll be on antibiotics for a few days. I was so pissed! I know it was an accident but still. They are having the dog put down on Monday. He is UTD on all his shots, healthy, but getting on in years and he has snapped at a child once before, so this is the end. Of course it had to be Blaize that got bitten, but that's how it goes for B. I think what upsets me the most is I know how tramatic dog bites can be to childern, especially when bitten in the face. He was terrified. When I brought him home, Harley jumped up and licked Blaize on the hand and he freaked out and started crying. I had to explain to him that our dogs would never hurt him, they know better and love him very much. I worry that he may even be afraid of Mercedes now, and they are best buds. I dont know, maybe in a day or so he'll be fine. But on a lighter note, the nurse that was giving us discharge instructions started talking about dog bites in the ER and she said Pit Bulls account for most of the bites, then follows with a "They should all be banned." Well before I could even open my mouth good ol' Dad stepped up and told her about my dogs and it's all how you raise them. Not all pit bulls are mean and that most of the time its a case of mistaken identity. He also told her before she jumps to conclusions she should go meet one. Haha! I was so proud of my Dad! He really loves my dogs. It's nice to know he has their backs. ;) Anywho, just thought I'd share with you all.

[BoiBoi]

im sorry to hear that, i hope B feels better soon and i hope he gets past this and continues to love dogs like he has, tell him i said feel better

oh yea and on a side note, damn dachsund/rottie mix, sounds like a serious case of rape lol

[DryCreek]

Awww, poor little gaffer.:( How old is he?

My oldest daughter, she's 20 this year :eek: , was attacked by a Lab when she was 5 years old. Multiple stitches to her scalp. I was so proud of her at the hospital, during the whole stitching experience she was told to hold tight to mommy's hand and if it hurt to yell ow ow ow and before she knew it, it would be over. She lay there very still, almost broke my hand and quietly said ow ow ow through it all.

Though we did not have any dogs at that point for her to come home to, shortly after that we took her out to chose her own pup. I believe that is the reason she did not carry the trauma of the experience on. The pup we took her to pick from a litter was a Lab cross so she would learn not to be afraid of the breed. They grew up together being best buds till the day Ebony passed.

I think a lot of it depends on you and how you deal with the event. They learn a lot from us as parents on how to deal with everything. If it's made a big deal of they will remember it for the trauma it was made to be. If it is dealt with as just one of those things like a skinned knee, it will all go back to normal much quicker. I'm sure that Blaize will be back to normal quicker than you think.

Oh, and give your Dad a big hug from me for telling it like it is ;)

[Turner]

Wow Sorry bout that. Tell B I hope he gets better soon!!! I dont even want to know how the dachsund/Rottie was conseived ;) All right dad!! He told them!

[Patch O' Pits]

I hope your little guy is Ok and doesn't have issues with the dogs now.

Kudos to your dad!

[Blaizen]

So sorry to hear about this. Lots of hugs and kisses to you son, Blaize. No matter what kind of dog bites, it's not a fun experience. And shame on the nurse! Sounds like a case of another uninformed citizen jumping to conclusions and pointing fingers at our dogs. Good for your dad for standing up for yours and all of our dogs. Before I lost my dad in February, he had completely changed his opinion of my choice of breed. He saw how loving and loyal they were to us and I would like to think he would have done the same thing your dad did.

Take care, Blaize! Hope you're better real soon! ;) :cool: :D :) :p
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[laurajean]

I'm so sorry to hear about your son's bite. I sure hope it doesn't make him terrified of all dogs.
Unkudos to the stupid nurse with her uncalled for comments. In my reading on dog bite cases, I ran across a story about an attorney who litigated a lot of dog bite cases, who remarked that Dachshunds were the "worst...they go for the face". I actually met a woman who was bitten in the face by a Dachshund. This doesn't lead me to think that Dachshunds should be banned however. I am just with the member whose sig reads.."Ban stupid owners...not dogs".
I am really really sorry ablout your boy. Hope he is fine real soon.

[dog-man]

The only one at fault here is the adult watching your child, by the way hold is your child, most of the time children get bit by dogs is because they just go towards them thinking its their dog and and start rough housing like its they knew the dog for years, yea its going to happen, unless that dog had rabies , usually dogs dont go out and bite anything like a crazed animal, the fear biters usually shy away from strangers and especially children, there are many signs, again the adult here is at fault , not the dog or child, maybe the adult should be put to sleep huh, hope your child feels better ........................

[cheekymunkee]

Poor little guy!! Give him a BIG hug from me & the dogs for being such a brave little boy. I am sure in a day or two he will get over his fear BUT he will never forget. I remember EVERY dog that ever bit me but I have never been afraid of them.

[MercedesMama]

The only one at fault here is the adult watching your child, by the way hold is your child, most of the time children get bit by dogs is because they just go towards them thinking its their dog and and start rough housing like its they knew the dog for years, yea its going to happen, unless that dog had rabies , usually dogs dont go out and bite anything like a crazed animal, the fear biters usually shy away from strangers and especially children, there are many signs, again the adult here is at fault , not the dog or child, maybe the adult should be put to sleep huh, hope your child feels better ........................
He simply bent down to pet the dog and the dog bit him. The adult watching my son was his father, so watch your tongue. Accidents happen. The dog is old as I stated. There was a food bowl nearby and I believe this happened due to food aggression. We have known the dog and its owners for years and have played with the dog many, many, many, times before. And as I said, the adult is my husband, so watch your tongue. No need to be harsh. You cant keep accidents from happening, that's why they are called accidents......

[Michele]

I'm sorry your son got bit. I'm very glad he is ok.

[bahamutt99]

What a bummer! My husband was also bitten in the face by a Dachshund mix a few years back. Loki sends kisses for Blaize.

[ABK]

Blaize, with all due respect, but an inattentive adult is an inattentive adult be they your spouse or not. In fact, I'd be even MORE pissed if it was my spouse. So IMO dog-man needs not watch his tounge, as he was only telling the truth. You might not have wanted to hear what he said, but as the old saying goes, "truth hurts."

That being said, I hope your son has a speedy & complete recovery.

[Hoyden]

I was bitten in the face as a small kid by a shepherd, a military working dog at that. It wasn't provoked, I was doing exactly what I had been told. Later that dog was put down because it was unpredictable.

I think the only reason I wasn't afraid of dogs after that is because a few weeks after that bite, Frank, the dog's handler came and got me and took me down to the kennels and let me play with the older puppies and then a few of the retired dogs that were now pets.

Go slowly with him and let him recover and he should be okay.

We're sending him good thoughts and hugs.

[chloesredboy]

poor baby!I hope he doesnt have a bad scar,he's so cute.Crazy how many people get bit in the face.My husbands brother had his bottom lip bit almost completley off by a chow.I have also had a mini dacshund go for my face,she didnt get me though.I was giving her an exam and when i picked her up i turned her around to face me so i could check on her ear mites and the little bitch just lunged at my face.

[ghost 1]

He simply bent down to pet the dog and the dog bit him. The adult watching my son was his father, so watch your tongue. Accidents happen. The dog is old as I stated. There was a food bowl nearby and I believe this happened due to food aggression. We have known the dog and its owners for years and have played with the dog many, many, many, times before. And as I said, the adult is my husband, so watch your tongue. No need to be harsh. You cant keep accidents from happening, that's why they are called accidents......
I'm sorry to hear it B,,, I hope he feels better and he'll realize that ya'lls dogs wouldn't do anything like that to him,,, i was put in the same situation,,, my son was standing right beside me and a lab jumped up and bit him in the face but he wasn't trying to pet him or anything,,,
he should have tryed to do a feild goal kick on him,,,lol

hope he gets to felling better blazen

[CrazyK9]

Blaize, with all due respect, but an inattentive adult is an inattentive adult be they your spouse or not. In fact, I'd be even MORE pissed if it was my spouse. So IMO dog-man needs not watch his tounge, as he was only telling the truth. You might not have wanted to hear what he said, but as the old saying goes, "truth hurts."

That being said, I hope your son has a speedy & complete recovery.
Gotta agree... but sorry none the less. Hope this doesn't scar him, physically or emotionally.

[MercedesMama]

Well thank you all for your wishes of a quick recovery. I and Blaize appreciate it. He's doing fine, the swelling has gone down a lot. He's a little embarassed by it, but he'll get over it fast. I have to go to school with him today for a field trip so I think that will help a little bit.