Lady kicked my dog :(

Stephb1986_2

Mr_Thrifty wrote: »

Unless the woman had mental health issues, I'm assuming she didn't go hysterical simply because one dog had a quick friendly sniff of another dog's butt as they passed each other in a narrow passageway. More likely, the thing was tugging on the lead (as suggested by it "leaning in" for a second sniff?) and seemed out of control to the other woman. Not that I'm in any way doubting the original poster, but we have only heard one side of the story, remember.

So you think it's ok for someone to abuse a harmless animal??? Whether it's sniffed or growled at another animal you would kick someone else's dog for that??

vax2002

I see 2 separate issues.
the kicking which was wrong
The allowing your dog to sniff other Dogs also wrong.
Some dogs have nervous aggression near other dogs, the other dog may attack and your dog retaliate and you have a dog fight and half your arm missing trying to separate them.
Always ask before allowing your dog to greet another dog, it is basic manners.
I raised a point about would you allow it to sniff a pitbull? Which I doubt you would to be honest, but if you would allow it to go sniff at a pitbull, you wont be owning a dog long I'm afraid.
Until you have witnessed a Pitbull attack you have seen nothing.
They drag your dog away and begin ripping it up faster than you can even see, let alone contemplate how to deal with it, as they bite down they crush bones and internal organs.
If your dog survives the trauma, the mental stress often kills it.

So two points, kicking the dog was clearly wrong.
but allowing your dog to sniff other dogs was as well and I also suspect you would not have allowed it to happen if you did not fancy your dogs chances.

Ask first, before allowing your dog to sniff other dogs.

Mr_Thrifty

Stephb1986 wrote: »

So you think it's ok for someone to abuse a harmless animal??? Whether it's sniffed or growled at another animal you would kick someone else's dog for that??

No, definitely not. But if I genuinely (note the importance of that word) felt threatened by a dog on the dangerous dogs list, I'd have no hesitation in moving it out of the way by using my foot.

gettingready

Mr_Thrifty wrote: »

if I genuinely (note the importance of that word) felt threatened by a dog on the dangerous dogs list, I'd have no hesitation in moving it out of the way by using my foot.

and be one foot (or whole leg) short to the end of your life.. yeah rite

Mr_Thrifty

gettingready wrote: »

and be one foot (or whole leg) short to the end of your life.. yeah rite

Well clearly it's best not to get into that situation. But if faced by a 10 stone snarling canine that seemingly wants your kidneys for its dinner, what would you do?

Stephb1986_2

Mr_Thrifty wrote: »

Well clearly it's best not to get into that situation. But if faced by a 10 stone snarling canine that seemingly wants your kidneys for its dinner, what would you do?

I would tell the owner to restrain their animal and suggest that they get a muzzle for it, not kick it as you would do.

vax2002

The surprise on someone's face when Dogs fight says everything.
When you own a Dog you must always be mindful that you have a domesticated animal and your control over it is strictly limited to what suits the Dog.
If the dogs decide to fight there will be very little you can do as the Animal side takes over, you can shout and scream all you want, but the dogs will decide when the matter is over and sticking your hands in to break it up will result in a nasty bite.
It only takes one snap from a unknown dog to kick things off and there is very little you will be able to do if the dog snapped at takes up the challenge.
To those who are not mindful of this have a lot to learn about owning a dog.

Mr_Thrifty

Stephb1986 wrote: »

I would tell the owner to restrain their animal and suggest that they get a muzzle for it, not kick it as you would do.

Would you have that polite, unhurried conversation before or after the snarling beast that is 1cm away from you and has its mind firmly set on what its having for dinner has sunk its jaws into your abdomen?

krlyr

Mr_Thrifty wrote: »

Well clearly it's best not to get into that situation. But if faced by a 10 stone snarling canine that seemingly wants your kidneys for its dinner, what would you do?

Not sure how someone's (seemingly average sized, probably about 6 stone) GSD having a nosy sniff at someone else's dog as it passed by in a confined space relates to 10 stone of snarling dog wanting your kidneys for dinner :huh:
(also not sure how GSDs are "made to kill" - the whole point of police work is for them to suitable restrain a criminal, if they went around killing them all I think the police would get into a bit of trouble for it! They are also used majorly for scent work, e.g. search & rescue - not search & kill!)

Mr_Thrifty

krlyr wrote: »

Not sure how someone's (seemingly average sized, probably about 6 stone) GSD having a nosy sniff at someone else's dog as it passed by in a confined space relates to 10 stone of snarling dog wanting your kidneys for dinner :huh:
(also not sure how GSDs are "made to kill" - the whole point of police work is for them to suitable restrain a criminal, if they went around killing them all I think the police would get into a bit of trouble for it! They are also used majorly for scent work, e.g. search & rescue - not search & kill!)

Let's not forget that German Shepherds are terrifying creatures to many people. Right up there with Pit Bulls and Rotweillers. The owners should be mindful of that, and not assume that everybody feels comfortable in such proximity to what is effectively an unpredictable killing machine.

After those tragic accidents you sometimes hear about in the news, have you ever noticed how the owners of the relevant dangerous dog invariably describe the dangerous dog as the "family pet"?