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Dad Furious After Wife Hurls Their Daughter Over A Fence To Save Her From A Charging Dog
Nobody truly knows what they’ll do in moments of crisis until they’re actually in that moment and have to fend for themselves. Some folks end up panicking and don’t know what to do, while others might act on impulse even if it doesn’t seem logical.
This is what one mom did by tossing one of her twins into someone’s backyard when she was being chased by a dog. Even though she was just trying to protect her little one, her husband didn’t see her point of view and scolded her for her crisis response.
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Nobody can truly predict what their fight, flight, or freeze response will be when they’re in a scary situation
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Since the poster’s husband had a headache, she went to the pharmacy to pick up some medication for him, and took her twin 5-year-old daughters along
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Unfortunately, on their way back home, the woman and her daughters were chased by a scary dog, so she picked up her children and ran as fast as she could
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While running, the woman realized that one of her kids was slipping, so she threw the little one over a fence and came back for her once the danger had passed
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Even though the little girl was safe and unhurt, the poster’s husband blew up at her for throwing their child, as he felt it had been the wrong thing to do
Since the OP’s husband was feeling a bit ill, she decided to get him some medicine and also take her daughters out for a walk. On the way, they passed a house where a dog was chained up and trying to lunge at them, but they thought nothing of it, until they were on the way back and the animal got loose.
In situations like this, people’s first reaction might be to run away as fast as possible, but animal experts explain that it’s actually better to stay calm and to slowly back away. That’s because when a person flees from a dog, it might activate their hunting behavior and cause them to chase after the individual.
Unfortunately, the woman didn’t have much time to think because the canine started charging after her, so she picked up her kids and hightailed it out of there. Even though the girls weighed 40 lbs each, the OP somehow found the strength to carry them both, the medicines, and also run at top speed.
The reasons for this might have been the adrenaline coursing through her body as soon as she found herself in such a dangerous situation. Medical professionals state that this hormone is released into the bloodstream just minutes into a stressful situation and can numb a person from pain, give them more strength, and even push them to react instinctively instead of thinking.
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Since the woman had to balance both of her daughters while also running away from the dog, she realized that one of them was slipping from her grip. That’s when she decided to toss her daughter over a nearby fence to keep her safe from the canine, while she kept going with the other kid.
Luckily, someone came to help the OP and chased the dog away, so she was able to quickly get back to her daughter. She was also glad that the little one was unhurt, but felt bad once she got home and her husband began criticizing her for her impulsive actions.
According to therapists, nobody can truly control their fight or flight response because their survival instincts tend to take over in crisis situations. No matter how logical a person might be otherwise, in scary moments like this, the rational parts of the brain tend to go “offline,” and instincts take over.
That’s why the poster got mad at her husband because he didn’t seem to realize that she had just been trying to keep their daughters safe. She had done her best to get them both out unharmed from the dangerous situation, and this had been her way of making it happen.
What do you think about the woman’s actions when being chased by the dog, and what do you think you would have done if you were in her place? Do share your opinions on this story in the comments section below.
Folks sided with the woman and felt that her split-second decision had helped protect her daughter rather than put her in harm’s way
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Squirrelly Panda 1 day ago
Whether or not it was the best move in the moment of danger, it was certainly a reasonable response motivated by the desire to keep both girls safe from the dog. I'm glad it ended with some fairly minor emotional trauma, rather than the girl being mauled because mom lost her grip or, after a very scary flight over the fence, hearing her mom and sister getting mauled. Both girls, not just the lucky flyer, need comforting and reassuring that mom was doing everything possible to protect both girls, not hearing daddy yell at mommy for being a bad mommy.
Janelle Collard 1 day ago
Absolutely OP did the right thing - that 1 daughter had fallen, the dog *could* have gotten to her first. So that daughter was in a safe space. I agree - OP needs to tell that daughter she was in immediate danger + OP had to act fast. As for hubby... Too bad OP can't drag him out to get chased by that dog, so he could see what it was like. Split-second decisions do not give you time to mull over all of your options.
Binky Melnik 1 day ago (edited)
But! But! But! She could have thrown the kid into the arms of a waiting pedofile! She could have thrown her into a wood chipper that was chipping wood! She could have thrown the kid into the jaws of a hungry dragon! She shoulda stopped to THINK! And now’s a good time to think about whether she oughtta tell her plaster cast of a real husband anything she does because he clearly has a plaster cast of a *brain* and so isn’t able to work through problems for himself. (banging head on desk) A REAL husband and father woulda been grateful she was able to think quickly to come up with a solution to save *both* kids, but nooo… He decides instead to cosplay a sitcom dad and yell at her for not having flowcharted the entire situation and THEN picked out the solution that woulda saved everyone without mussing their hair. 🤯 I for one am glad her brain was able to come up with a good solution in the moment!
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Anne Roberts 1 day ago
Mom did the best thing she could in the moment. My granddaughter has a permanent scar on her face from a dog. Luckily the dog was ran away and did no further harm. Imagine the damage a bad and angry dog could do to a small child? Husband is definitely the AH!
Michelle C 19 hours ago
As a person who has thrown children for less appropriate reasons, OP reason is justified. She wasn't physically capable to outrun a dog while carrying both and threw one to safety. It's not like she yeeted the kid like a Quokka to save herself. Husbands the AH.
Binky Melnik 7 hours ago
I need to know about yeeting quokkas, what’s that about? You’re talking about those funny little animals, right? Do people throw ‘em? I’m dying to know what you’re referencing! I’m picturing someone throwing one of those things and it lands and it’s a little dizzy, so it’s wobbling around but grinning the whole time. I’d love to see that!
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JayWantsACat 17 hours ago
Yeah, why didn't she consider these multitude of options and their potentially negative results in the split second she had while trying to save her daughters? /s I get that he may have been in shock and just defaulted to wanting to keep his daughters safe but JFC what an ahole.
Lee Gilliland 1 day ago
Monday night quartebacking an emergency rarely works out well for said quarterbacker.
Sara Frazer 5 hours ago (edited)
Mum did good. Children were unharmed. We had the misfortune of living next to people who didn't restrain their very vicious dog that would easily crawl under their shítty gate and come into our fenced yard, where my toddler daughter and young nephew played. I'd always sit on the porch supervising, waiting for that dog. Always kept a shovel near the porch and had to swing at that beast many times. Because that fúcker always lunged at my 3-year-old daughter and my 4-year-old nephew. We asked the neighbors many times to keep the dog under control, animal control didn't care. I have trauma of being bitten by a few loose dogs. To this day I don't like being near dogs. ETA: I very rarely share my experiences because when people hear that I don't really care for dogs they assume I'm a monster or something. But after the ways dogs have tried to mortally attack my daughter, nephew, mother, myself, and have k****d a few cats I loved, I don't think I owe them anything. I've been attacked by dogs until I was dripping blood all over the house. Friendly reminder, your comfort may be someone else's trauma.
Sara Shamsabadi 15 hours ago
I get it she felt she had to make a quick decision, it's still nuts though. As is walking to a d**g store with two 5 year olds, at night. They both sound pretty nuts in terms of good judgement as parents frankly
Binky Melnik 7 hours ago
“They both sound pretty nuts in terms of good judgement as parents frankly”: As she clearly said (1) the pharmacy is just two blocks away; (b) it’s a peaceful neighborhood, and (iii) it’s good exercise. Getting in the car for a two-block ride is a waste of gas, a waste of harm on the environment, and everyone could use more exercise. The reason NO ONE ELSE dinged her for walking two blocks is because everyone else has good judgment and thinks *you’re* a little nuts, frankly.
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Jonas Fisher 18 hours ago
Look, the husband is just freaked out. He sees his daughter crying, hears about this awful event, feels powerless, and his responses are purely, 100% emotional. Just like we shouldn't blame people too much if they punch someone who startles them, OP needs to go easy on the guy. I promise, he didn't come up to bed because he's downstairs feeling like an a*s. He should feel that way, at least somewhat, but the part of him that is guilty, scared, and powerless is the part that was talking.
Binky Melnik 7 hours ago
And the rest of us think he needs to go easy on the wife who just saved BOTH his kids.
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The_Nicest_Misanthrope 1 day ago
She said it was either that, or she was going to drop the kid. Would you rather she dropped her in front of the dog instead?
Load More Replies... Squirrelly Panda 1 day ago
Whether or not it was the best move in the moment of danger, it was certainly a reasonable response motivated by the desire to keep both girls safe from the dog. I'm glad it ended with some fairly minor emotional trauma, rather than the girl being mauled because mom lost her grip or, after a very scary flight over the fence, hearing her mom and sister getting mauled. Both girls, not just the lucky flyer, need comforting and reassuring that mom was doing everything possible to protect both girls, not hearing daddy yell at mommy for being a bad mommy.
Janelle Collard 1 day ago
Absolutely OP did the right thing - that 1 daughter had fallen, the dog *could* have gotten to her first. So that daughter was in a safe space. I agree - OP needs to tell that daughter she was in immediate danger + OP had to act fast. As for hubby... Too bad OP can't drag him out to get chased by that dog, so he could see what it was like. Split-second decisions do not give you time to mull over all of your options.
Binky Melnik 1 day ago (edited)
But! But! But! She could have thrown the kid into the arms of a waiting pedofile! She could have thrown her into a wood chipper that was chipping wood! She could have thrown the kid into the jaws of a hungry dragon! She shoulda stopped to THINK! And now’s a good time to think about whether she oughtta tell her plaster cast of a real husband anything she does because he clearly has a plaster cast of a *brain* and so isn’t able to work through problems for himself. (banging head on desk) A REAL husband and father woulda been grateful she was able to think quickly to come up with a solution to save *both* kids, but nooo… He decides instead to cosplay a sitcom dad and yell at her for not having flowcharted the entire situation and THEN picked out the solution that woulda saved everyone without mussing their hair. 🤯 I for one am glad her brain was able to come up with a good solution in the moment!
Load More Replies... Anne Roberts 1 day ago
Mom did the best thing she could in the moment. My granddaughter has a permanent scar on her face from a dog. Luckily the dog was ran away and did no further harm. Imagine the damage a bad and angry dog could do to a small child? Husband is definitely the AH!
Michelle C 19 hours ago
As a person who has thrown children for less appropriate reasons, OP reason is justified. She wasn't physically capable to outrun a dog while carrying both and threw one to safety. It's not like she yeeted the kid like a Quokka to save herself. Husbands the AH.
Binky Melnik 7 hours ago
I need to know about yeeting quokkas, what’s that about? You’re talking about those funny little animals, right? Do people throw ‘em? I’m dying to know what you’re referencing! I’m picturing someone throwing one of those things and it lands and it’s a little dizzy, so it’s wobbling around but grinning the whole time. I’d love to see that!
Load More Replies... JayWantsACat 17 hours ago
Yeah, why didn't she consider these multitude of options and their potentially negative results in the split second she had while trying to save her daughters? /s I get that he may have been in shock and just defaulted to wanting to keep his daughters safe but JFC what an ahole.
Lee Gilliland 1 day ago
Monday night quartebacking an emergency rarely works out well for said quarterbacker.
Sara Frazer 5 hours ago (edited)
Mum did good. Children were unharmed. We had the misfortune of living next to people who didn't restrain their very vicious dog that would easily crawl under their shítty gate and come into our fenced yard, where my toddler daughter and young nephew played. I'd always sit on the porch supervising, waiting for that dog. Always kept a shovel near the porch and had to swing at that beast many times. Because that fúcker always lunged at my 3-year-old daughter and my 4-year-old nephew. We asked the neighbors many times to keep the dog under control, animal control didn't care. I have trauma of being bitten by a few loose dogs. To this day I don't like being near dogs. ETA: I very rarely share my experiences because when people hear that I don't really care for dogs they assume I'm a monster or something. But after the ways dogs have tried to mortally attack my daughter, nephew, mother, myself, and have k****d a few cats I loved, I don't think I owe them anything. I've been attacked by dogs until I was dripping blood all over the house. Friendly reminder, your comfort may be someone else's trauma.
Sara Shamsabadi 15 hours ago
I get it she felt she had to make a quick decision, it's still nuts though. As is walking to a d**g store with two 5 year olds, at night. They both sound pretty nuts in terms of good judgement as parents frankly
Binky Melnik 7 hours ago
“They both sound pretty nuts in terms of good judgement as parents frankly”: As she clearly said (1) the pharmacy is just two blocks away; (b) it’s a peaceful neighborhood, and (iii) it’s good exercise. Getting in the car for a two-block ride is a waste of gas, a waste of harm on the environment, and everyone could use more exercise. The reason NO ONE ELSE dinged her for walking two blocks is because everyone else has good judgment and thinks *you’re* a little nuts, frankly.
Load More Replies... Jonas Fisher 18 hours ago
Look, the husband is just freaked out. He sees his daughter crying, hears about this awful event, feels powerless, and his responses are purely, 100% emotional. Just like we shouldn't blame people too much if they punch someone who startles them, OP needs to go easy on the guy. I promise, he didn't come up to bed because he's downstairs feeling like an a*s. He should feel that way, at least somewhat, but the part of him that is guilty, scared, and powerless is the part that was talking.
Binky Melnik 7 hours ago
And the rest of us think he needs to go easy on the wife who just saved BOTH his kids.
Load More Replies... The_Nicest_Misanthrope 1 day ago
She said it was either that, or she was going to drop the kid. Would you rather she dropped her in front of the dog instead?
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