My dog has been bitten by another dog.

picklepick

You've missed the point Humphrey. If it is indeed a pitbull and a banned breed, it will be put down unless the owner has a licence to own one and then it must be muzzled and under control in public, which clearly this one was not.

discovery1_2

humphrey10 wrote: »

firstly, i'm very sorry to hear about your dog, i hope there is some way you can get the money for the vets bill from the other owner, hopefully someone can advise you what to do about this.

But what on earth has the fact that there were children near by got to do with anything? Just because a dog fights other dogs doesn't mean it will fight children, my dog for example would love to kill squirrels and cats of she was fast enough, but that doesn't mean she would kill children. Dogs can tell the difference between humans and other dogs, you know. And why on earth should the dog be put down? To punish it? Or to punish the owners? I meet quite a few aggressive dogs regularly when i walk my dog, this causes no problems because the owners have them on leads. If the owners will always keep the dog on a lead and maybe muzzled if it goes for other dogs, i don't see what the problem is, no other dogs will be hurt.

its well known that if a dog attacks another dog for no reason then the chances are it's next victim would be a child, that info came from my vet, also i think u will find if u look at the dangerous dog act a pitbul or pitbull type dog should be kept on a lead at all times and should be muzzled, so i think u will find letting a pitpull off in a park where children play is not the best idea, o yes and i am so thank ful i did'nt have my son with me that day to witness it!

Frugalista

discovery1 wrote: »

its well known that if a dog attacks another dog for no reason then the chances are it's next victim would be a child,

Bit of a sweeping statement :eek:.

Please could you provide links to properly researched and documented studies which prove this theory. TIA.

ali-t

discovery1 wrote: »

its well known that if a dog attacks another dog for no reason then the chances are it's next victim would be a child, that info came from my vet

:rotfl:Where do you live? I must remember to not use the same vet as you :rotfl: What total nonsense. Just wondering where that fact is well known - certainly not in dog training, research or breeding circles. My vet advises to feed the food they sell which is overpriced, not the best quality but they have a good mark up on it. Doesn't mean he is right

soupdragon10

I have always used a flexi lead with my rescue collie x girl as she's fearful of other dogs and many people. It allows her to run a bit more freely when there is a clear area, but if another dog suddenly appears then I have enough control to get her back.

She's now 12, and I've had her since she was 2, and in spite of training classes with an animal behaviourist I still wouldn't 100% trust her off lead anywhere but in our back garden. I think the 2 years of trauma as a stray and then in rescue centre hasn't allowed her to develop normal social interactions with either people or other dogs.

suki1964

discovery1 wrote: »

its well known that if a dog attacks another dog for no reason then the chances are it's next victim would be a child, that info came from my vet, it!

Rotflmao

Is your vet actually qualified as a vet as well as seemingly a animal behaviorist?

I'm so looking forward to showing this post to my own vet this week. Give her a laugh as well

ameliarate

I have the same problem with my dog as a few of you on here - fear/aggression. The funny thing is when with OH it doesn't seem to be a problem. He thinks my tension causes it to be worse so if there is another dog around and she is off lead I have to stand well back. Went to Filey at the weekend, loads of dogs running around on the beach. She had a jolly good sniff at a couple of Westies, no trouble at all. I think OH may have a point!

Perr

I am so glad I am not the only one with a dog who is aggresive to other dogs she wants to attack every dog who comes near her. As soon as I see another dog in the distance I put hear on the lead, but othe people will let there dogs come running over I always shout out please keep your dog away, but they just smile and keep on walking and dont seem to care how far away from them their dogs is. I can not do any more than put her on the lead and shout a warning as despite the fact she is on her lead if a dog comes in her face she will growl and snarl and try to attack, why do some people think all other dogs are friendly? She is a very loving dog, 7 yrs old but very nervous and all she wants to do is play with her ball.

suki1964

ameliarate wrote: »

I have the same problem with my dog as a few of you on here - fear/aggression. The funny thing is when with OH it doesn't seem to be a problem. He thinks my tension causes it to be worse so if there is another dog around and she is off lead I have to stand well back. Went to Filey at the weekend, loads of dogs running around on the beach. She had a jolly good sniff at a couple of Westies, no trouble at all. I think OH may have a point!

This is so true of me and mine.

I have a wuss yet he will main other dogs if he felt they were getting too close to me. He feels he has to protect me at all costs.

Humans he will lick to death

Adult entire male dogs he will attack

Hes no where near as aggressive when out with hubby.

Mish_Mash

Just wanted to give my view on things.

I have a dog, a shih tzu. He has been to 3 months training and is well socialised. He is very friendly, loves other dogs and recalls 90% of the time. He has a thing about Border terriers and when he sees one, he is a nightmare to get back - but we are working on this.

When he is out he loves to play with other dogs and I'm very relaxed about it too. If an owner looks uncomfortable then I recall him. If a dog is not friendly then he walks away and comes back to me.

I understand that not all dogs are great with other dogs/people. And I completely support these owners bringing their dogs into the park.

What I do have an issue with is when owners, who know that they have a dog with socialisation issues/behavioural problems, fail to put a muzzle on a dog. It's a small thing to do and will ensure that walking your dog should be relatively stress free because you don't have to worry about your dog or other dogs. The number of times I have been in a park and seen snappy/agressive dogs on and off the lead with no muzzle is countless. Dogs need to be walked and need to be socialised but this should be done in a sensible way.

Owners who have dogs with behavioural problems should also seek the help of a trainer. It's your responsibility as an owner to make sure your dog is safe.

Final point, everyone seems to be so evangelical about 'perfect recall' but I think you need to get off your high horses. Dogs are animals, yes you can train them, but there will always be times when a dog will be a nightmare to recall - !!!!! in heat, squirrel etc etc. You can only do your best. If your recall is really poor then don't let your dog off the lead otherwise keep perservering with training.