How can a 50 lb doodle pull down a 130 lb adult??

lmtoth2 · 06-28-2008, 03:03 PM

I took Kirby for a walk/hike in a local park...Kirby was totally calm, met several dogs/children (very calmly). Then suddenly he took off and before I knew what was happening he stretched the retractable to its max and pulled me down. Luckily I only have a scraped knee/elbow.

I realize a squirrel ran right in front of him and I think it was too much for him to handle...it's been a rough week here

Besides that...he did so well with all the people/children/dogs...

gene · 06-28-2008, 03:08 PM

Kirby....Mommy said a WALK in the park....not a DRAG through the park. There is a difference between the words......

Sorry Leslie.....I got a visual and a giggle.....

blueteal · 06-28-2008, 03:09 PM

Ahhhhhhhhhh a little over excited huh!!!!!
Glad you are ok Leslie and very happy Denver has not done that
since he went over the 90 lb mark............That would be some ride for me.......

MaxandMe · 06-28-2008, 03:44 PM

I'm with Gene.....sorry but had a giggle for 2 reasons:
1. had a visual (but happy you're okay)

2. Kirby last year did same EXACT thing to me and i did a somersault before landing and being dragged. my weight: 120lbs hahaa

lmtoth2 · 06-28-2008, 03:49 PM

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I'm with Gene.....sorry but had a giggle for 2 reasons:
1. had a visual (but happy you're okay)

2. Kirby last year did same EXACT thing to me and i did a somersault before landing and being dragged. my weight: 120lbs hahaa

I'm totally cracking up over here! I did more of a superman move than a somersault...I flew and smacked down on my knee/elbow and side of my face (luckily only bruises on knee/elbow which blend in w/my softball bruises)

DebBrown · 06-28-2008, 03:52 PM

It must be the retractable leash. He had alot of momentum going by the time he reached the end of it.

You gotta brace yourself when a squirrel comes in your path!

Deb

Sammy-Doo's Fam · 06-28-2008, 04:25 PM

Sampson broke his retractable today yanking on it when it was locked...

cissy k · 06-28-2008, 04:42 PM

I have seen Cesar's show where dogs literally pull their owners off their feet. And they are not always big dogs, either.

It is kind of like how a 120 pound man can easily subdue a much larger woman. Their tendons and muscles are joined differently and it makes them stronger.

Even small dogs can be so powerful. BE CAREFUL!! So glad you are alright. Now I picture you with a cape!!! HaHaHaHa

mtd885 · 06-28-2008, 07:12 PM

Glad you are ok! I really dislike those retractable things

So tell me...how was your hang time

annabelles mom · 06-28-2008, 08:17 PM

I'm so glad you are ok !

I really dislike retractable leads, I wont use one, gives doggie too much power - nieghbors great dane took me down once OUCH

lmtoth2 · 06-28-2008, 09:37 PM

yeah we rarely use retractables...the only time we do is on the beach or on a walk/hike in the park. Kirby has only done something like this once before (and my husband was walking him)...he usually wanders just a bit in front and then comes back to us. I just have to be more alert next time.

Oh - my hang time was pretty good

Tink · 06-28-2008, 10:06 PM

I'm glad you're ok Leslie!
Several years ago I had a 115 lb Rottie that I had on a six foot leash outside on the front porch. The phone rang, so I handed the leash to a teenaged visitor who the dog knew and ran inside for a minute. Just as I came back out a squirrel came down the tree not more than 10 feet from her.

She took off like a shot, the girl was airborn and flew right over all 4 steps, and landed on her belly in my front lawn. As soon as the dog realized what she'd done she stopped and came to check on her, but I had a tough time not laughing at the site of her launch. Luckily she was unhurt.

**lindamarie** · 06-29-2008, 12:22 AM

Glad you're okay Leslie.
Bogart went after a squirrel a few weeks back and I literally dove to the grass and held my ground with him! He's 50 LBS too and I'm 118..

I was like tubing across the grass....hahhahaa....This guy saw me and cracked up!
They're strong little doods!!!
I have never used a retractable lead. How do they even work?

Lucky Me · 06-29-2008, 03:58 PM

Last time I took both dogs to a public park, they yanked their leashes when lunging towards a squirrel. (I had both leashes wrapped around my left hand). I got a big bruise on my hip and scraped up my elbow really bad as I was walking across some gravel/large stones at the time. 20 minutes later, I was hit in the calf with a "putter?"....one of those things they throw for frizbee golf (big bruise there too) Not a good day....
Here is a way to harness their strength.....I just need 1 more doodle!
This is how a breeder I know exercises her dogs....claims they love it.
(the Red/Apricot Poodle is Marley's dad)

sdrudge · 06-29-2008, 05:48 PM

Glad your ok. But i did giggle. But Beau had a rabbit jump right in front of him. In our back yard (with our new fence) we have some tiger lilies. They are really nice and bushy at the bottom. Well sometime rabbits like to hide in there. Well my husband was cleaning out some of the landscaping in the backyard. And Beau was right beside him. Well as soon as my husband got down to the bushy part of the tiger lilies the rabbit jumped out. ((LOL)) Lets just say the rabbit freaked out. The rabbit jumped right in front of Beau and the two were looking at each other. Beau most have thought toy. And the rabbit thought OH SXXX. (sorry hope that would isn't going to get me into trouble) The rabbit ran off and trying to get out of our fence yard at the same time. Long story short. The rabbit was faster then Beau but not by much. Beau just wanted to play with him. LOL

06-28-2008, 03:03 PM	#1 (permalink)
lmtoth2 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 5,920	How can a 50 lb doodle pull down a 130 lb adult?? I took Kirby for a walk/hike in a local park...Kirby was totally calm, met several dogs/children (very calmly). Then suddenly he took off and before I knew what was happening he stretched the retractable to its max and pulled me down. Luckily I only have a scraped knee/elbow. I realize a squirrel ran right in front of him and I think it was too much for him to handle...it's been a rough week here Besides that...he did so well with all the people/children/dogs... __________________ Leslie

06-28-2008, 03:08 PM	#2 (permalink)
gene Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: youngstown ohio Posts: 8,619	Kirby....Mommy said a WALK in the park....not a DRAG through the park. There is a difference between the words...... Sorry Leslie.....I got a visual and a giggle..... __________________ gene , jonah , miko and rumor "A dog teaches a boy fidelity, perseverance, and to turn around three times before lying down." - Robert Benchley

06-28-2008, 03:44 PM	#4 (permalink)
MaxandMe Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Upstate, NY Posts: 15,092	I'm with Gene.....sorry but had a giggle for 2 reasons: 1. had a visual (but happy you're okay) 2. Kirby last year did same EXACT thing to me and i did a somersault before landing and being dragged. my weight: 120lbs hahaa __________________ *Annmarie, Max,& Peanut* "Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened." Anatole France uncondtional love: what a dog always does for us and humans strive to do but can we?

06-28-2008, 03:52 PM	#6 (permalink)
DebBrown Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Oak Park, IL Posts: 1,690	It must be the retractable leash. He had alot of momentum going by the time he reached the end of it. You gotta brace yourself when a squirrel comes in your path! Deb __________________ Deb, Wayne and Charlie

06-28-2008, 04:25 PM	#7 (permalink)
Sammy-Doo's Fam Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Massachusetts, USA Posts: 593	Sampson broke his retractable today yanking on it when it was locked... __________________ “The great pleasure of a dog is that you may make a fool of yourself with him and not only will he not scold you, but he will make a fool of himself too.” ~ Samuel Butler Alicia & Sampson-Doodle

06-28-2008, 03:09 PM	#3 (permalink)
blueteal Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 8,334	Ahhhhhhhhhh a little over excited huh!!!!! Glad you are ok Leslie and very happy Denver has not done that since he went over the 90 lb mark............That would be some ride for me.......

06-28-2008, 04:42 PM	#8 (permalink)
cissy k Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: NC Posts: 1,433	I have seen Cesar's show where dogs literally pull their owners off their feet. And they are not always big dogs, either. It is kind of like how a 120 pound man can easily subdue a much larger woman. Their tendons and muscles are joined differently and it makes them stronger. Even small dogs can be so powerful. BE CAREFUL!! So glad you are alright. Now I picture you with a cape!!! HaHaHaHa __________________ Cissy and Semi

06-28-2008, 07:12 PM	#9 (permalink)
mtd885 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: FLORIDA/San Francisco Ca Posts: 1,358	Glad you are ok! I really dislike those retractable things So tell me...how was your hang time __________________ mtd/renee/Abby Doodle Dandy CGC/dr spike katz DBS DOODLE ON! DOODLES OF AMERICA UNITE!

06-28-2008, 08:17 PM	#10 (permalink)
annabelles mom Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: lkkkkkkkkkkkkk Posts: 6,837	I'm so glad you are ok ! I really dislike retractable leads, I wont use one, gives doggie too much power - nieghbors great dane took me down once OUCH

06-28-2008, 09:37 PM	#11 (permalink)
lmtoth2 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 5,920	yeah we rarely use retractables...the only time we do is on the beach or on a walk/hike in the park. Kirby has only done something like this once before (and my husband was walking him)...he usually wanders just a bit in front and then comes back to us. I just have to be more alert next time. Oh - my hang time was pretty good __________________ Leslie

06-28-2008, 10:06 PM	#12 (permalink)
Tink Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: West central Wisconsin Posts: 2,506	I'm glad you're ok Leslie! Several years ago I had a 115 lb Rottie that I had on a six foot leash outside on the front porch. The phone rang, so I handed the leash to a teenaged visitor who the dog knew and ran inside for a minute. Just as I came back out a squirrel came down the tree not more than 10 feet from her. She took off like a shot, the girl was airborn and flew right over all 4 steps, and landed on her belly in my front lawn. As soon as the dog realized what she'd done she stopped and came to check on her, but I had a tough time not laughing at the site of her launch. Luckily she was unhurt. __________________ www.tinkerdoodle.net Hickory, Ava, Hana, Misty, and Chip (happy master of his Harem)

06-29-2008, 12:22 AM	#13 (permalink)
lindamarie Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Birmingham, Michigan Posts: 6,100	Glad you're okay Leslie. Bogart went after a squirrel a few weeks back and I literally dove to the grass and held my ground with him! He's 50 LBS too and I'm 118.. I was like tubing across the grass....hahhahaa....This guy saw me and cracked up! They're strong little doods!!! I have never used a retractable lead. How do they even work? __________________ Linda & Bogart Dogs=Unconditional love "We have it all! Just like Bogie & Bacall!"

06-29-2008, 03:58 PM	#14 (permalink)
Lucky Me Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Northern California Posts: 1,726	Last time I took both dogs to a public park, they yanked their leashes when lunging towards a squirrel. (I had both leashes wrapped around my left hand). I got a big bruise on my hip and scraped up my elbow really bad as I was walking across some gravel/large stones at the time. 20 minutes later, I was hit in the calf with a "putter?"....one of those things they throw for frizbee golf (big bruise there too) Not a good day.... Here is a way to harness their strength.....I just need 1 more doodle! This is how a breeder I know exercises her dogs....claims they love it. (the Red/Apricot Poodle is Marley's dad) __________________ Judi,Tuesday, Marley, Easy (and little Reba too!)

06-29-2008, 05:48 PM	#15 (permalink)
sdrudge Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Fort Wayne, IN Posts: 2,196	Glad your ok. But i did giggle. But Beau had a rabbit jump right in front of him. In our back yard (with our new fence) we have some tiger lilies. They are really nice and bushy at the bottom. Well sometime rabbits like to hide in there. Well my husband was cleaning out some of the landscaping in the backyard. And Beau was right beside him. Well as soon as my husband got down to the bushy part of the tiger lilies the rabbit jumped out. ((LOL)) Lets just say the rabbit freaked out. The rabbit jumped right in front of Beau and the two were looking at each other. Beau most have thought toy. And the rabbit thought OH SXXX. (sorry hope that would isn't going to get me into trouble) The rabbit ran off and trying to get out of our fence yard at the same time. Long story short. The rabbit was faster then Beau but not by much. Beau just wanted to play with him. LOL __________________ Samantha, Cacao and Beau (AKA:Romeo and Juliet)

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