rottweiler at school gates - opinions?

sarahxcore

Wow, I sometimes wonder how I ever survived my own childhood...and how my mother ever coped with the constant terrors that could threaten her children....:rolleyes:

mikey72

bestpud wrote: »

Have you ever been bitten by a small dog?

I used to work with dogs and the worst bite I ever had was from a west highland terrier - nasty little so and so it was.

It went mad and after almost tearing my hand/forearm to pieces, it grabbed my thumb and would not let go - my colleague had to literally prise it's jaws open while I tried to hold it still as it was trying to pull back while still holding on and was taking my skin with it!

You weren't trying. I didn't work with them, I didn't need to be nice. I wouldn't have been trying to hold it still, I would have been making it still.
That's my other point, any dog can suddenly change, if it has the right trigger.

ceebeeby

bestpud wrote: »

but it seems there are a few on here who would not have dogs around the school full stop.

I'll put my hand up to that.

But not in a mean, nasty - out to upset dog owners way. More in a way that if one person that has to pass the dog is scared / upset / frightened - then that's one person too many.

There are plenty of other places for dogs to have exercise / fun walks with the family.

AbFab

kaya wrote: »

looks like the spelling and punctuality police have hi-jacked the thread now

Quite! Woe betide anyone who doesn't get to this thread in time!

PrincessPlaty wrote: »

I think sometimes you need to leave it down to the owners discretion, any parent who is a dog owner would be aware of the potential risks to other children aswell as their own. Just because this is a larger breed of dog, or because of the type of dog, or just because the size of it, it doesnt mean you should judge the dog.

John-Paul Massey's uncle was also a father. Ellie Lawrenson's grandmother was also a mother.

shoppaholic_returns wrote: »

I find the comments quite interesting, as I think alot of kids fear of dogs comes from parents, pulling their kids away etc.Kids arent born with an inherent fear of dogs, in fact they are usually if left to it very inqusitive, but it is usually parents that instill this fear. It certainly isnt that all of these kids were attacked, otherwise all dogs large or small would be banned! I think education on how to be around ALL dogs is required, ie don't automatically pet them,ask the owner politely first, look at the dogs and owners behaviour etc.
I am always astounded at the reactions of some VERY SILLY parents,when I take my dog out, she is ALWAYS ON A SHORT LEAD/WALKING TO HEAL/VERY OBEDIENT, but we still hear, 'COME HERE QUICKLY LITTLE JOHNNY,THEReS A BIG DOG'!! More often than not the child wants to pet my dog, who is excellent with kids and very gentle, but it is the parents that make so much fuss.

I would rather be an over-protective parent than a parent to a dead mauled-to-death/horrifically-scarred child. Parents know that a child may well want to pet a dog, but we don't know how that dog is going to react. Children can easily provoke a dog unwittingly. We just don't know.

Loopy_Lobes wrote: »

I do think dog owners need to take into account other peoples feelings. Just because you think your dog is the cutest thing on earth don't assume everyone else feels the same. Some people are genuinely frightened of dogs, just as some people are frightened of spiders. It may be irrational but to the person in question it's a big deal.
Also, I have always taught my children not to trust strange (strange an in not well known to them) dogs. The size of dog is irrelevent.

Being scared of dogs is for me, quite rational. They have big sharp teeth and strong jaws. It is sensible to be aware that these beasts can and do attack humans.

stormbreaker wrote: »

I never encouraged anyone to pet her and still don't encourage anyone to pet our current springer as there is no knowing when a dog might turn.
When push comes to shove no dog can be trusted regardless of the size and breed.

Quite! It is good to hear a responsible dog-owner understand that no matter how good a training the dog has had, no matter how experienced the human handler, there really is no telling when a dog may turn.

candygirl

AbFab wrote: »

Quite! Woe betide anyone who doesn't get to this thread in time!
John-Paul Massey's uncle was also a father. Ellie Lawrenson's grandmother was also a mother.
I would rather be an over-protective parent than a parent to a dead mauled-to-death/horrifically-scarred child. Parents know that a child may well want to pet a dog, but we don't know how that dog is going to react. Children can easily provoke a dog unwittingly. We just don't know.
Being scared of dogs is for me, quite rational. They have big sharp teeth and strong jaws. It is sensible to be aware that these beasts can and do attack humans.
Quite! It is good to hear a responsible dog-owner understand that no matter how good a training the dog has had, no matter how experienced the human handler, there really is no telling when a dog may turn.

OMG i've just weed a bit:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::T:T:T

kaya

mikey72 wrote: »

Rubbish, I've chased them down streets first thing in the morning when they have been happily roaming around. Their "territory" is anywhere they think they can be in charge off.
Or are you a dog owner that thinks it's ok to bite the delivery people, as the dog is just protecting itself, and should be allowed to bite anything it hasn't been told not to specifically.

lol, you sound like a very silly man if you chase stray dogs down the street and then wonder why they snap at you !!
i have a dog, she has never bitten or snapped at anyone, she is a family pet and will guard her territory if im not around, whats the point of having a dog if you have to bark yourself?, if you knocked at my door she would sit patiently by my side and do nothing, if you barged into her house or tried to chase her i would expect her to do her job, and no, i dont think its ok for any dog to bite anyone or any other dog ever, if she did bite anyone who wasnt burgling my house or attacking my family then as much as i love her i would have her put down instantly, i still can't believe your attitude "chasing stray dogs down the street", are you a closet massochist?

flybynight

quick question, i live at the end of a road with a primary school on it. does this mean my labrador can't go for a walk between the hours of 8.30-9.30 and 2.30 til 3.30?
having seen the behaviour of the brats walking up our street running sticks along cars ( i kid you not, i thought it was supposed to be railings aswell). shoutingshoving stuff and generally being obnoxious, i'd rather have a rottie, at least they are on leads.

kaya

oooohhhhh, not a labrador, they are known to be particularly soppy, i wouldn't want to get licked by one of them

flybynight

to be fair he is very very soft. and was quite worried when the small children tried to climb over the front wall / gate to poke things at him ( he often comes out when we out the recycling out as there is a gate and wall so he can't go anywhere)

supermezzo

What a storm in a feeding bowl! Really, OP, get a grip and deal with it in a rational way. The entire problem here is your perception of this woman, not her dog. You've decided, based entirely on looks alone as you don't actually know her, that she is not worthy of your polite request to move the dog back a few feet to allow for your insecurities.
I wonder how different the situation might have been if you had deemed her to be intelligent enough to benefit from your manners and concerns?