At some point, I’ll be able to discuss how 2 loose/ aggressive canines assaulted me andMr Stix from behind on our everyday, area walk, without alerting or justification, in November2021 Suffice it to say that the dog attack was dreadful and terrible. Yes, we were both hurt. Yes, charges (or whatever you call them) have actually been submitted.
In something my individual advancement coach calls “empathy Tourettes,” lots of people say things that do not assist and really make things much, much even worse– particularly when the injury is still so fresh. The list will likely get longer gradually, however here’s what I have actually got up until now for things NOT to say after a dog attack.
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5Things You Definitely Should NOT Say After a Dog Attack
1. “It could have been worse.”
Perhaps planned as an expression of appreciation. The declaration comes off cold and dismissive of what did occur. I guarantee you that the circumstance was even worse/ felt even worse than you can even envision. Do not minimize somebody else’s lived experiences. It’s disrespectful and makes you appear like a bad buddy.
2. “I feel sorry for those dogs.”
Nope Not permitted. Think it?Fine Say it to somebody else? Fine, however do NOT say it to the individual who got assaulted or whose dog got assaulted. You would not reveal compassion for a human implicated of violent attack or tried murder, so do not say it about vicious canines.
3. “You should have …”
Again, STFU. Do not inform individuals what they ought to have done (or say what YOU would have done). In the throes of an attack like this, you remain in survival mode, and arm-chair quarterbacking does not assist.
This guideline consists of NOT raising pepper sprays or strolling sticks or other things you believe individuals ought to continue strolls.
4. “Have you talked to the owner?”
OMG!!! In what other criminal activity would you anticipate the victim to reach the wrongdoer?
I get that individuals presume the assaulting canines’ owner may connect, say sorry, or whatever, however that does not occur in every case. Asking about it just enhances the injury of the attack and injuries and enhances the unfavorable effect of the attack not being acknowledged at all.
5 And, lastly, a dog “fight” is not the like a dog attack.
It isn’t a “fight” if the victims have NO hope or possibility to safeguard themselves– due to the size of the assaulting dog( s) or variety of canines. Calling it a battle is the both-sides-ism of the dog world. It suggests it was a 2-way street, when it is not. A one-sided battle is an attack.Period
Anythingto include about a dog attack …?
If you and/or your canines have made it through a dog attack, exists anything else you ‘d include to the list of things individuals should NOT say?
I’m beginning to dig into dog bite stats and research study. Holler if you understand of any excellent sources for information and such. Thanks!
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FYI – Wrote this post on a number of hard continuous injury days just recently– tears, hands shaking, heart racing. Physical injuries in addition to the psychological injury from the dog attack are impacting lots of elements of life, and it truly draws!