My dog got attacked :(

Need some advice my dog has been attacked the other dog was on a lead and broke from the lead the dog come running up to us and growled i just immediately picked bella up the dog then was jumping up us growling it all happened so quick and i dont know if bella bite the other dog if so is she going to be in trouble is with the police for bitting another dog the dog bite bella but somehow didn't cause any injuries how do i tackle the whole situation when dogs approach her now she was never great with bigger dogs anyway btw my dog was on a leas and stay on a lead

Oh poor Bella, I hope she is ok. If she was on her lead the other dog & owner are at fault. If she did bite back it was in defence!! Obviously the other owner has no control over their dog, especially by letting theirs get loose!! I hope it doesn't affect Bella's behaviour towards other dogs.

That's the one thing I'm worried about that how is it going to affect her it has shock me up so much i wanted to know if the other dog is ok but it was dark i cant see properly and just wanted bella away from it all she not herself atm :,( i couldnt get my words out I really dont know how i managed to pick bella up and keep hold of her

Oh how horrible for you both. Try not to worry too much as like others have said Bella was on a lead so it's not her fault. Also next time you go for a walk try to act like nothing has happened so your nerves don't transfer to her. Hoping you both are ok x

What a horrible experience. Poor both of you.

I know it's your instinct to protect Bella but if anything like that happens again (and heavens forbid), you're best not picking her up. Firstly it can provoke a dog to attack that otherwise wouldn't because you've raised your dog above them, and also you've put yourself in danger. Your best bet is to turn and walk (not run) the other way as calmly as you can. Any time you want to avoid confrontation, just walk away.

Tbf i did think after i should walked away but my reaction was to just grab her and just keep turning away from the dog plus i didn't want bella to bite the other dog don't think bella would of walked with me had a dog followed us i just dont know if she did bite which is worrying me because bella isnt aggressive she barked at bigger dogs b4 but we have worked hard and she doesnt do that anymore

I agree with all the other posts, you’re Bella was under control the other dog wasn’t so as far as the law is concerned you have no worries.

I also agree with Liz, if you are unsure of an approaching dog change direction and avoid, sometimes you can’t avoid and in those circumstances try to relax with a loose lead, obviously keep hold of the lead just don’t put any tension on it, Bella will feel your anxiety’s through the lead if you tighten it.

I know it’s eay to say but with time you will see that a confident owner will give the dog confidence too.

Thank you for all your replies u have all put my mind at ease thinking about it the other dog owner new her dog was in the wrong because she didn't once call her dogs name i assume that would be so i had little info

If at any time you think that your own apprehension is affecting Bella, try singing a funny or silly song! It sounds daft, but if it makes you smile you'll relax & so will Bella!