I guess I'm the only one who feels bad for the old man. He was just walking in his home, not bothering anyone, and suddenly he's bleeding. He probably feels pretty vulnerable anytime he goes out, because of the way he walks. And if that scratch becomes infected, it could be a serious problem for an elderly person.
um yes, I hope th is doesn't have to me a "me too" thread. First of all I am a dog person, and I've gone through my malemute "attacking" someone and having to go to court about it. Maybe it was just a scratch, maybe the guy got terrified, maybe he was coached, maybe not....I've also had the skin broken by dogs and dog lover or not, it's scary as hell. There is some good advice here on how to follow the system and see what happens.

Quote Originally Posted by emily_in_nc View Post
Jumping up is the one bad habit she has because she's so little and friendly, and most people don't mind a bit, though I try VERY hard not to let her do it, and she's always on leash, but she can move fast.
This is my issue: jumping up is a horrible scary thing, and it's a terrible habit for a dog owner to permit. I certainly mind it ... and I am dog person. I don't know where you'd get the idea that "most people don't mind a bit". They are probably embarrassed to tell you that the minimum it's annoying, at the maximum it's terrifying. Certainly if the dog has a beeper collar ( what is that anyway? a shock collar??) you can break this.