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[–] [email protected] 16 points 4 days ago

Off-leash Chihuahuas and mini dachshunds are the bane of my (leashed) pibble's existence on walks. They are forever running up and getting right in her face. When they bite her or latch onto her throat she lays down on them. After a few squishes the dog usually gives up while the panicked owner wails "I'm so sorry... Princess! Come here Princess!... I'm so sorry... I'm so sorry."

My dog is chill but if she eventually ragdolls a biter I don't want to hear any complaining about it. FAFO.