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I think I'm a wee bit traumatized D:
12 years ago
Yesterday one of my dogs I train literally tore me apart-well my arms that is oo" No idea what I did to trigger him that badly but he attacked me 5 times and if my Petra hadn't been I think he wouldn't have stopped... He never bit before just growled- which he may- if he doesn't want something. So ofc I didn't have any protection on, haha... The sleeves of the jumper I had on are soaked in blood from wrist to elbow on both sides. I have between 7-9 holes in total, left arm is numb, both arms are damaged as I acted and reacted like a total beginner *siiiiigh self control, where were you??* He-he just didn't stop attacking it was kind of frightening, knowing that whatever you do-you will lose this fight. And now I can't tell my fucking brain to blank it out, I always have those pictures in my head, they won't go away ;o; Those blunt eyes and the biting, again and again. Right now I feel totally wrecked, emotionally wrecked that is. Nothing makes sense, I just can not understand why... I love that boy, I still love him and I know he loves me and he didn't mean it but it hurts so badly. Both physically and emotional. That feeling of being totally and utterly helpless-boy that is the worst feeling I ever had. So ja I look like a bloody marshmallow and stuff myself with pain killers and alcohol :'D And right now I really doubt myself-idk maybe it still is the shock and those bloody flash-backs. It is over now but my brain keeps on going trough it making me burst into tears every couple of minutes. How the hell do I make it go away, has anybody got an idea-please?
jedenfalls, wenn ich ne idee hätte würde ich sie dir sagen... statt dessen hab ich nur ein "gute besserung" für dich. :(
danke *knuddel*
Ask around from people who have dealt with animal attacks like this.
I am sorry this happened. :c I know it must have been so damn scary, and just, terrifying.
I totally would but there is nobody I can ask, that is the sad thing about it all. Nobody handles aggressive dogs, nobody cares about them, they are all too scared of getting hurt that they won't even try...
Well, sense they are known to be aggressive, I would suggest to make sure to be protected all the time, no matter how well you think you know the animal. Oh man. ;n; Poor thing...
You could ask around online, I am sure there are people who have been through similar experiences. Sadly, though.. most people who love the animals they were attacked by, think that the animal wont do it again, or "it loves me so it was probably just scared or something"... and they end up getting attacked again, because they did not take the time to protect and think about it from a logical view. Most of the time it is not the animals fault!
I know most people wont try.. but there are some that do! Including you!
I'm trying to forget stuff that sticks as well... if i come across anything that works, i'll be sure to let you know
oh yes please let me know, I will do the same if I can figure it out *hugs*
/sends all of the e-hugs
I'd say you should get out and do something enjoyable to take your mind off it, go to a movie or a park or something. You probably just need to decompress so you can move on from here and get back to working without the thought of it sitting there at the front of your head.
Good luck, hope you're feeling better soon.
I am really sorry this happened to you, and I am so very thankful that you're still alive and he didn't go for your throat. I know you're not blaming the dog either, and that's good. Animals can be unpredictable and sometimes they just snap, just like people.
Just be thankful it wasn't a person attacking you!
Feel better soon, you're in my thoughts. <3
http://youtu.be/OJKt22As6xo
The guy who makes these is a bit annoyingly dramatic and self-congratulatory, but that's not important. The part from about 4:20 on is what I find interesting. They make use of a different tool, but it still allows them to work with him even as he's trying to bite.
https://wildewmn.wordpress.com/2013.....nd-yard-guard/
This one addresses a case of a dog with a situational reaction, even with someone he knows and likes. Maybe it'll give you some ideas.
As for the flashbacks and such I have to second FeO2. That aside, what's helped for me is to keep myself from situations that let my mind wander freely.
Do try to not over think things, they'll settle in and also. See a therapist. You'll need to.
I've had an exchange with a dog attacking me. I was like 5 yo a I was at my babysitters who owned a Chow who was always nice. One day I walked into the kitchen him lying on the floor I go to pet him and he attacked me my arm and leg where bitten and he mostly took a mouth full of my knee so I had to get stitches.
No one knows why he attacked for no reason.
That is so upsetting. I hope you have a quick recovery :(
It will also help your brain to settle down, I suspect. We're cheering you on! *more hugs* Oh, and if it's only your arms that were hurt? You did fine. A noobie would have been hurt far worse.