Japanese Akita eats cats

RacyRed

Very true foreign correspondent, but something about the original post suggests to me that, in this particular instance, the dog's tendency to chase cats was encouraged, not discouraged.

I raised the subject in the hope that the OP may realise that, if this has been the case, then she really has to take responsibility, not only for the actions of her dog, but of her family.

Hopefully others reading this may think again about being complacent about their dog's tendency to chase cats. I've heard people encourage their dogs to see of a cat too many times. Having been a dog owner myself I know that this often can be controlled if the owner takes a responsible stance at an early stage in the dog's training.

sarah.so_2

OMG she is so like my boy Thor!

UKTigerlily

sarah.so wrote: »

OMG she is so like my boy Thor!

Awww I want them!

sarah.so_2

:rotfl: thank you, they are the most wonderful beautiful breed of dog you could wish to own.

But the whole point with this thread seems to have turned from an irresponsible owner with scant regard for others, to the akitas & so bringing the breed unwanted attention.

They are a very strong willed dog and do need responsible owners, good socialisation & a secure yard/garden.

My two are rescues & i spend a lot of time voluntary helping the rescue, we have an open forum offering advice & rehome unwanted akitas.

The breed is not dangerous or aggressive if owned & treated correctly, yes some do not like cats - as proved some do as with all dogs, the whole tone of her posts & the titleshows how little regard & respect she has for bot her dog & other pets around her.
This woman does not deserve to own any animal she sounds as though she can not look after herself never mind a dog!

Mutter_2

We all it seems, have different perimiters/standards of how our dogs should behave. The OP, is of course totally out of those bounds and on that we are all, without a doubt in total agreement. I will go back and thank those, who to my mind make sense. Others may not agree.

I though, do not think that killing wild animals such as squirrels is acceptable.
I see fresh carnage as I follow other dog walkers through the woods. Today, a beautiful buck rabbit, still warm from a dog chasing it with a single bite to the back of it's neck. If my dog did that, I'd never feel the same about him, as if he were capable of chasing and killing a rabbit, and I allowed it, he'd also be capable of killing a cat, but then I chose a breed who's not a killer. That wouldn't suit me and I do firmly believe breeds have traits, that is the whole point.

Some other selective reasoning has been shown here too.

Some of you cat owners are horrified that a dog would kill a cat.
What about when your cat kills and does'nt even eat!

I feed and water birds all year long and your cat comes along and kills them?
"Not your pet though", I hear you saying.

No matter that I don't own the birds, I become very fond of them and know some and feed one by hand.

This Summer a wood pidgeon who came every day to be fed, was sunbathing on the lawn, yes that's right. They act very much like ducks. They squat on the grass in the sun and soak up the rays. A cat pounced, feathers everywhere and we had to watch whilst pidgeon died over the course of 24 hours.
Meanwhile, I dare say the cat went home to a full plate of food!

So, dog eat cat, cat eat birds/voles/harvest mice and all other manner of endangered species.

The Op's attitude is vile, gloating almost. The title of this thread says it all.

Just as I've said before. Get a boarded 6 foot gate and bolt it from the inside, down low where it cannot be reached and discipline the kids not to touch it. My window cleaner can't get in if I'm not at home. no matter, better that my my precious dog can't get out!
I can't understand why the Op has not been reported so far. On second thoughts, yes I can actually. Akita loose, owner couldn't care less, 'nough said!!

I like the Dog Control Bill as reported by gomer. Thanks for the info gomer. First I'd heard of it, but I also liked the Dangerous Dog Act too. Not perfect, but had it not come into force, we would now be inundated with Pitbulls. Get one, two or three of those living next to you.:eek: I believe it saved many attacks.

(I Googled for more info on the one last attack that brought about the Dangerous dog Act. I thought it was upon a poor man in Lincoln, where half his face was destroyed, attacked by two pibulls near Lincoln castle.
I found nothing of that case, but the horrendous catalogue of Pitbull attacks in Lincoln USA was shown. If you've a strong stomach, take a look and see what we missed.)

So please, don't think it big or clever that your pet kills other animals, whether that be smaller dogs, cats or wildlife. On your street, in your garden, woods or park, give all animals a life.

Mutter_2

shoppaholic_returns wrote: »

Thanks, for your lovely comments, I think she is,but I'm biased,we have been told by lots of dog breeders that we should show her,but shes my girl and our pet,and I dont think she'd like it,she's a country girl!! Shes a pinto akita,thats her colour way and her name is Daisy!!

She is exquisite, and the fact that her name is Daisy says it all.

lowis

i don't think people are horrified or surprised that dogs chase/attack cats - animals are animals at the end of the day and our lovely little pet dogs descend from wolves and our little fluffy pet cats descend from the Big Cats, and therefore all those animal instincts are there in our pets.

I think most people are horrified that the OP let it happen twice more after her pet had demonstrated it's capabilities in their own back garden. Like you suggest, fence the bloody thing in!

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studentgirl wrote: »

You poor thing, Im the owner of two BIG boy bengal cats, who dominate the local area, they will fight cats and dogs. They really hurt on of the jack russels next door ( there are 3 one them in one home ) if the cats see them out they will chase them back into there homes and wont let them out. I felt so bad about this, we have a time table as to when the cats and dogs go out now. It works well as we dont have a cat flap so can control them. In the summer if my neighbour is out and her dogs are in the garden with her she hoses them with water, they dont go back that day He he he :beer:

I do understand what one poster said about destroying the dog as to have your pet killed is not nice, but this is extream.

Here is another gloating post.

So you think do you studentgirl, that it's so clever of you to own two bully cats that "really hurt on the jack russels next door", all three of them. Animal lover? I don't think so. You belong with the OP and the cat eating Akita.
Maybe your cats may be next into the mouth of a wayward dog. Think on it.

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shoppaholic_returns wrote: »

Terrible new law,I have a 50kg teddy bear,shes fantastic with other animals,and humans and children alike,and my postie,who I will re-iterate from my last post says that of the dogs that attacked him and bit last yr, only 1 was a large dog!!

What a load of old rubbish,beurocracy gone mad,again!!Big dogs are easy targets though,arent they!

I love your posts shoppaholic as I agree with most.:D I for one am not having a go at large breeds.
Labs, GSD's, Golden retreivers, etc, etc. I shouldn't think even enter the debate, (GSD's seem to have dropped from the fierce (not fierce, but intimidating) category, so much that Rotts are in favour now!)Some breeds need full time specialist handling though, and most, if not all, tend to be either big or powerful through muscle.

Mutter_2

lowis wrote: »

i don't think people are horrified or surprised that dogs chase/attack cats - animals are animals at the end of the day and our lovely little pet dogs descend from wolves and our little fluffy pet cats descend from the Big Cats, and therefore all those animal instincts are there in our pets.

I think most people are horrified that the OP let it happen twice more after her pet had demonstrated it's capabilities in their own back garden. Like you suggest, fence the bloody thing in!

That is my point lowis, it would seem that some are not horrified by their pets killing others as the thread title boasts!

Bengal cats ruling the neigbourhood, taking on any cat or dog and the owner being proud of this, as in studentgirl's post.

As for killing instinct, not in my dog. All he wants to do on a walk is sniff. He would'nt notice a squirrel run past him. Sniff, !!!! the leg and sniff more.

Ha ha. c o c k was filtered, meaning in a male dog, to lift one hind leg. Duh!!

Are all Cocker Spaniels so insular?