[jonesy814]

First off if blood bothers you do not continue................…
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We have a 96 pound German Shepherd mix. My cousin has a 100+ pound Akita

My cousin stopped by and the dogs were by us in the yard. They have been around each other 3 or 4 times without problems. Not sure who started it but they started fighting. I was right there and dropped to a knee facing my dog and shoved my arm between them in a successful attempt to get my arms around my dog and kind of tackle him out of the way. Meanwhile, Bandit was on a leash and my cousin pulled her back and wrapped his hand around her muzzle. Took my dog in and my cousin asked if he got bit.
I said no, but I did.
Top of forearm.

Bottom side of forearm

The pictures are from about 4 hours after., when my wife was cleaning and dressing the wounds. I had immediately rinced with soap & water, followed by peroxide. Wife is a nurse. She used alcohol and Neosporin. Bottom side is starting to bruise pretty good. These 2 were the worst with the lower one being the deepest. Knew I stood a fair chance of getting bit but seemed the best way to break it up fast. Wasnt sure which dog got me at first but mine was on the left so bite had to be from him. Oh well. Glad neither dog got hurt and I was still able to go out and shoot a few rounds afterwards. I was playing with the Akita and she may have growled. I think my dog may have thought she had ill intentions towards me and was thinking he was coming to my aid....then I stuck my arm in his mouth

 

[jonesy814]

My cousin works 4pm until 2-4am. I go to his place and walk Bandit around 7:00 then again about 11:30. I was the first person she met when he brought her home from the SPCA last December, so I know both dogs very well. If it had been a stray and that happened, I probably would have gone in kicking, and may have pulled my J frame

 

[jonesy814]

Glad your OK because that situation could got worse.

It's pretty sore, hard to make a fist because it flexes the forearm. I hope it doesnt stiffen up too much over night.. thats my gun arm

 

[jonesy814]

That hurts! Make sure you have had all your shots up to date!

Yep, wouldnt want the dog to catch something from me

 

[jonesy814]

Dogs are strange animals. Some are openly protective and territorial aggressive and others are passively protective and territorial aggressive. Mine have always been the passive variety but you never know what they will perceive as a threat to "their" pack or their pack's territory.

Man, I'd sure go get that arm looked at.

My dog is very protective, usually in a passive way. He will try to get between me and an unknown guest and sit there. Arm actually feels much better today. Less bruising than I expected, no sign of infection. If I can avoid medical treatment I will because the state will require a report on a dog bite and put my dog on a list. He is 11 years old, never has bit anyone and is usually as gentle as a lamb. I can take a steak bone from him without a growl and if you give him a treat he is very careful not to nip you when he takes it.

 

[jonesy814]

Well, I'm sure your dog didn't bite you on purpose. Your forearm just was in the wrong place at the wrong time. I see the Akita is a female. Not sure if that's significant or not. They're great dogs, and I don't see a lot of them around here. I'll say this, and your cousin will probably disagree: Akitas are notoriously dog-aggressive. Doesn't matter if they're male or female, they simply don't like other dogs as a rule. They are bred to be guard dogs and in Japan they were used to hunt bears. They are brave and dominant dogs, and sometimes that bravery needs an outlet and will manifest itself as dog aggression. Anyway, it's good you weren't seriously injured. Looks to be mostly puncture wounds...be glad the dog didn't hold on and start shaking your arm around.

Yep, completely my fault for sticking my arm in there, but if I hadnt, I think it would have been the Akita who got bit. She would not have taken kindly to that and things would have spiraled out of control. She knows no fear. My cousin has Akita experience, and in fact is was required for him to adopt the dog. She is his second.
We may try walking them together on neutral ground to see if that makes a difference.

 

[jonesy814]

Hope I don't turn at the next full moon!