A dog was attacked while walking across Scout Scar in Kendal by two other dogs.

The owner is now pleading with other walkers to keep their pets on a lead if they struggle to control them. 

Chloe Elizabeth said her Cocker Spaniel Cam was minding his own business before two dogs ran around 100 metres to chase after him.

She said: "The larger dog immediately grabbed him around the throat while the smaller dog leapt on his back.

"Hearing your dog scream in terror while being ragged around is so traumatic."The Westmorland Gazette: Cam was left with a physical puncture from the incidentCam was left with a physical puncture from the incident (Image: Chloe Elizabeth)

Mrs Elizabeth explained that the other owners tried to recall their dogs but ultimately failed, in what she described as far from an isolated incident.

"He has been chased and attacked before, resulting in him being understandably nervous of other dogs," she said.

"I consistently put so much work into trying to rebuild his confidence."

Following the attack, Cam was forced to flea leading to a frantic search across the hills to find him again.

"I was able to grab the larger dog around the waist and pull him briefly off, giving my dog a split second to run," Mrs Elizabeth recounted.

"He is my world and, thinking that he was lying injured in the undergrowth, I cannot tell you how relieved I was to get the call that he'd made it home by himself and without further incident." The Westmorland Gazette: Cam the Cocker Spaniel pictured with owner Chloe before and after the attackCam the Cocker Spaniel pictured with owner Chloe before and after the attack (Image: Chloe Elizabeth)

Mrs Elizabeth's mum, Karen, wanted to thank the people of Kendal for their help after she posted about Cam being missing on a Facebook page.

She said: "As a mother, it was very heartwarming to know that there are so many kind people wiling to give advice, help and support."

Mrs Elizabeth finished by saying how devastated she is for her dog after repeated attacks, and wants fellow owners to take more responsibility.

"The same owners were out the next day in the same spot, still not using a lead," she said.

"You can exercise them well enough on a long line, giving them space to sniff and explore, without putting others at risk."