My husky got attacked (again) and I’m sick of it.

I’m absolutely fed up with my husky being attacked. I understand that his mask and tail can make him look intimidating or scary to other dogs, but this is happening almost daily. He’s always leashed, wears a Halti, and I make a point to warn other dog owners that their dog might not react well to him. Despite this, many still approach—often some middle-aged man enamored with a husky, dragging his dog over just to pet him.

That’s exactly what happened tonight. The other dog suddenly turned aggressive, biting my husky on the sides and trying to get at his neck. Thankfully, my dog isn’t reactive—he just placed himself in front of me, trying to avoid the attack. He’s such a loving and sociable dog, and I’m terrified these incidents will eventually make him reactive or fear-aggressive, which would be a huge problem given that he’s a 75lb husky.

I don’t know if I’m looking for advice, reassurance, or just to vent, but I’m beyond frustrated. Thankfully, he’s not seriously injured, but this is ridiculous.

I’m absolutely fed up with my husky being attacked. I understand that his mask and tail can make him look intimidating or scary to other dogs, but this is happening almost daily. He’s always leashed, wears a Halti, and I make a point to warn other dog owners that their dog might not react well to him. Despite this, many still approach—often some middle-aged man enamored with a husky, dragging his dog over just to pet him.

That’s exactly what happened tonight. The other dog suddenly turned aggressive, biting my husky on the sides and trying to get at his neck. Thankfully, my dog isn’t reactive—he just placed himself in front of me, trying to avoid the attack. He’s such a loving and sociable dog, and I’m terrified these incidents will eventually make him reactive or fear-aggressive, which would be a huge problem given that he’s a 75lb husky.

I don’t know if I’m looking for advice, reassurance, or just to vent, but I’m beyond frustrated. Thankfully, he’s not seriously injured, but this is ridiculous.