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slightlv

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18. I'm sorry for this happening... we all know the dogs didn't mean to do it,

Reply to Marthe48 (Original post)

Mon Dec 8, 2025, 04:11 PM

Dec 8

but it doesn't help now (gryn). I had the same thing happen to me when walking my dog. He took off after a motorized bicycle and dragged me behind him down the park hill. I ended up with a broken leg out of the mess. But at least I didn't lose the dog, which is what I was afraid of happening.. we'd only just a couple of weeks prior rescued him.

He's managed to knock me down a couple of times on the inside ramp hubby built me, but so far it's just been bruises and a splinter in a hip. I am more careful around him now, preferring the company of my cats! He stands on all fours up to my waist, and weighs 30 pounds more than I do. Did I say I prefer my cats? (LOL) He's not the dog I thought I was getting, but he's the dog that needed to have a home. 3x in 3 months, people adopted him and brought him back. I couldn't imagine him lasting much longer at that dog pound. While he was "adoptable" he just didn't do well with families... too big, too clumsy, and too rowdy. I'm hoping age will mellow him....

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My grand dog pulled me down [View all] Marthe48 Dec 8 OP

I know you'll be cautious - but I hope you don't need a trip to the ER Diamond_Dog Dec 8 #1

This message was self-deleted by its author John1956PA Dec 8 #3

Tell me more! Marthe48 Dec 8 #4

I'm sorry you fell leftieNanner Dec 8 #2

He's done so well on it Marthe48 Dec 8 #6

I am so sorry, dear. Self monitor and keep in close contact with your daughter. John1956PA Dec 8 #5

If you are on a blood thinner, get checked out Delmette2.0 Dec 8 #25

Thank you Marthe48 Dec 8 #7

Being you hit your head CountAllVotes Dec 8 #8

I agree. Especially if you are on a blood thinner for any reason. 3catwoman3 Dec 8 #9

hitting your head is no joke! CountAllVotes Dec 8 #11

Yes to both of those GreatGazoo Dec 9 #29

If you hit your head you need to be checked. Polly Hennessey Dec 8 #10

I don't practice what I preach. Last year I was walking with some Nike running shoes that have many miles on them. CentralMass Dec 8 #13

That was quite a fall Marthe48 Dec 8 #15

Dogs are the best. I'm glad you are ok. CentralMass Dec 8 #22

Same. I have never bought Nike shoes again. Zackzzzz Dec 8 #20

Elderly people who fall and hit their head should look for the following symptoms, as they may indicate a serious brain CentralMass Dec 8 #12

It's been over 2 hours Marthe48 Dec 8 #14

Healing vibes on the way to you, Marthe SheltieLover Dec 8 #16

Please get checked out. murielm99 Dec 8 #17

I'm sorry for this happening... we all know the dogs didn't mean to do it, slightlv Dec 8 #18

You had it worse than I do Marthe48 Dec 8 #21

Healed, but *very* careful around my Lexy pup! slightlv Dec 8 #23

When I can get up after a fall... FoggyLake Dec 8 #19

LOL! You're on the right track... I swear, we're overrun with zombies these days! slightlv Dec 8 #24

The best thing to walk a big dog on is a chain training collar Bayard Dec 8 #26

My daughter said she'll put a different collar on the dog Marthe48 Dec 9 #33

Please give us an update on your condition. MIButterfly Dec 9 #27

So far, so good, thanks! Marthe48 Dec 9 #32

Glad to hear you're okay! MIButterfly Dec 9 #34

Whoa, how scary! ShazzieB Dec 9 #28

If you could consult an occupational therapist Marthe48 Dec 9 #31

Update: sore but doing ok Marthe48 Dec 9 #30

So glad to hear you are OK. 3catwoman3 Dec 9 #36

Take care. Be vigilant. applegrove Dec 9 #35

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