Scott Wilson Posted September 7, 2011 Report Share Posted September 7, 2011 I was walking to my local park with my husky pup on his leash and a greyhound came sprinting over that was off leash i stood still with my gaurd up and allowed them to sniff , all seemed calm then when my puppy lay on the ground the greyhound attacked ! saliva flying and really aggressive even i was startled ! and my puppy was screaming and screaming and trying to run away i tried to position myself between them until the owner "strolled" over a woman in her 30s to which i replied many a "$%@!^" words and her answer was "MY DOG" started it she claimed he growled ...(she was at least 50 metres away) how she can hear that i will never know i for one was standing right there and my dog never made a peep until he starting screaming in terror! my poor pup he even WET himself all over his legs in fear. What the F%@k is wrong with these people !? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles Posted September 7, 2011 Report Share Posted September 7, 2011 She sounds an absolute moroon. Hope your pup is ok and not put off. Anyways your dog was on a lead and hers wasn't so if that was the case she didn't have her dog under close control. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Wilson Posted September 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2011 I dont know how hes doing he wont come to me he is sulking in the kitchen ... and dosnt want affection Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BingBlaze n Skyla Posted September 7, 2011 Report Share Posted September 7, 2011 :eek: hope your pup is ok! i hate people like that specially when they then blame ur dog when theirs is offlead! get ur pup out socialising with other friendly dogs so this doesnt have an effect on him poor baby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabien&Abs Posted September 7, 2011 Report Share Posted September 7, 2011 AARGH, this really annoys me . It has happened to us loads of time with morons who have their dogs off leash. Hope you pup is ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Wilson Posted September 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2011 To be honest this is a regular occurance for poor szarik he only wants to play and all the dogs in this entire neighbourhood snap at him and growl nobody wants to play with him =[ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vlad Posted September 7, 2011 Report Share Posted September 7, 2011 Regardless if your dog growled that stupid bitch should not let her dog of lead if she can't contoll it, i do hope your pup is ok i dont know what i would have done i love dogs but if that happend to me i would have kicked out at the greyhound ,my dog is my priority if another dog off lead comes near him and attacks all bets are off.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stormchaser09 Posted September 7, 2011 Report Share Posted September 7, 2011 poor pup, do you know anyone nearby with a friendly dog you can walk with for a little while to help your pup realise not all strange dogs and their owners are nutcases. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xLOBOx Posted September 7, 2011 Report Share Posted September 7, 2011 Oh no, that's awful!!! I'm so sorry to hear that! I agree with Nix....let him know that not all dogs are going to hurt him!!! I hope your pup is alright Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabien&Abs Posted September 7, 2011 Report Share Posted September 7, 2011 I wish there were leash laws in this country. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kissu & Aara Posted September 7, 2011 Report Share Posted September 7, 2011 What Ella said. I would try giving your pup some treats. One time my aunts sheltie pup was attacked and instead of fearing dogs she started fearing my aunt for some reason. She sulked and didn't want affection. It took her a week or to to get her to come to her, and 3 months for her to completely warm up to her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Wilson Posted September 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2011 I know ive tried to socialize him with dogs but nobody likes him our neighbour has dogs that are very friendly to me but they snap and growl at szarik when he tries to play with them, a lot of the other people i know have very small dogs which i dont think would work out well, he seems okay now though he wants to play again with me lol. Its very worrying this has been the worst attack by far but everytime i go out walking something happens a dog will lunge at him or snap or something like that. i even avoid parks at the peak dog walking hours which is SAD ! as its the best place to go i even up walking him around the neighbourhood streets instead in the evening because the park will have too many gnarly pitbulls or greyhounds for that matter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingspanner Posted September 7, 2011 Report Share Posted September 7, 2011 Oh NO. Hope he's OK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted September 7, 2011 Report Share Posted September 7, 2011 :eek: hope your pup is ok! i hate people like that specially when they then blame ur dog when theirs is offlead! get ur pup out socialising with other friendly dogs so this doesnt have an effect on him poor baby can only echo this really, get your pup socialising with nice dogs asap. Kita got attacked by a black lab when she was 5 months, no real dmg done, but luckily we saw a friendly dalmation straight after which managed to get Kita to happily play with her Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Wilson Posted September 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2011 I wish there were leash laws in this country. THAT my friend would solve all these problems including the un banning of all the banned dog breeds as most of those incidents were off leash related ... would be more logical to introduce leash laws than banning dog breeds when most of them are only as bad as their up bringing.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BingBlaze n Skyla Posted September 7, 2011 Report Share Posted September 7, 2011 I know ive tried to socialize him with dogs but nobody likes him our neighbour has dogs that are very friendly to me but they snap and growl at szarik when he tries to play with them, a lot of the other people i know have very small dogs which i dont think would work out well, he seems okay now though he wants to play again with me lol. Its very worrying this has been the worst attack by far but everytime i go out walking something happens a dog will lunge at him or snap or something like that. i even avoid parks at the peak dog walking hours which is SAD ! as its the best place to go i even up walking him around the neighbourhood streets instead in the evening because the park will have too many gnarly pitbulls or greyhounds for that matter. i know what u mean all 3 of my dogs have been attacked n whilst bings is still ok with other dogs but blaze and skyla can be very tempermental so they dont get to socialise often which is sad cuz they used to be so happy n playful n now they only get to play with each other when i would love them to be able 2 run around n have fun with other dogs aswell the worst attack was skylas which she still hasnt really recovered from - has a bald spot on her side n saggy scar tissue on her neck - i ended up kicking that dog cuz i thought it was actually gonna kill her n yet when she gets snappy people seem to blame u for it not the fact she is scared till she knows a dog isnt going to hurt her Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabien&Abs Posted September 7, 2011 Report Share Posted September 7, 2011 I know ive tried to socialize him with dogs but nobody likes him our neighbour has dogs that are very friendly to me but they snap and growl at szarik when he tries to play with them, a lot of the other people i know have very small dogs which i dont think would work out well, he seems okay now though he wants to play again with me lol. Its very worrying this has been the worst attack by far but everytime i go out walking something happens a dog will lunge at him or snap or something like that. i even avoid parks at the peak dog walking hours which is SAD ! as its the best place to go i even up walking him around the neighbourhood streets instead in the evening because the park will have too many gnarly pitbulls or greyhounds for that matter. I really sympathise with you. Sabien has been attacked loads of time in our local park, street and beach. I started to get really paranoid and try to avoid other dogs. Sabes can now be a bit gnarly with other dogs, particularly big dogs like GSD's Akita's and Mastiffs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted September 7, 2011 Report Share Posted September 7, 2011 I wish there were leash laws in this country. This is from the GOVERNMENT Direct.gov website Controlling your dog in public It is your responsibility to make sure your dog behaves in public. You should also make yourself aware of any local Dog Control Orders. If you need help with training, you can contact a local dog trainer through your phone book or online. Out of control dogs It is an offence to allow a dog of any type or breed to be dangerously out of control: in a public place - like a street, park, bus shelter or the common parts of a block of flats (like the entrance or stairs) in a private place where the dog isn't allowed to be Public areas also include fields, footpaths and beaches. What is 'out of control'? Your dog is dangerously out of control if it: injures a person, or behaves in a way that makes a person worried that it might injure them - even if it's the dog owner's own home or garden. If you use your dog to injure someone you could be charged with 'malicious wounding'. The maximum penalty for this is five years in prison. Other people's animals A court could judge that your dog is dangerously out of control if: it injures another person's animal the owner of the animal thinks they could be injured if they tried to stop your dog attacking their animal Fines Anyone can report a dog and their owner to the police. If you are found guilty of having a dog that's out of control you may face a fine of up to £1000 and/or imprisonment. You may also not be allowed to own a dog in the future. The law about out of control dogs is covered in section 3 of the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991. Dangerous Dogs Act 1991Opens new window Dog Control Orders Local authorities in England and Wales have the power to issue Dog Control Orders. This means that in certain public areas, one (or more) of the rules below could apply: keeping your dog on a lead putting your dog on a lead when told to by the police, a police community support officer or someone authorised by the council not letting your dog go onto land that they should not - such as farmland limiting the number of dogs you have with you at one time - 'professional' dog walkers are included clearing up after your dog Private land Dog Control orders do not apply to private land where you have permission from the owner of the land or the person who controls the land. Fixed penalty notices and fines An authorised officer or a police officer (or police community support officers) can issue a £50 on-the-spot fine ('fixed penalty notice'). If you go to court and are found guilty you can be fined up to a £1000. Registered blind dog owners are exempt from penalties. Fixed penalty notices Finding out about Dog Control orders where you live Councils must let the public know which areas are affected by Dog Control Orders. New orders If your council plans to put an order in place locally, they must first publish a 'notice' - normally in a local newspaper and the council's website. The order must include: details of the area the order applies to if a map is referred to, say where you can see it (such as your council's offices) an address or email you can write to so that you can have your say - you should be given at least 28 days from the date of the notice After the 28-day period, your local authority will decide whether or not to go ahead with the order or amend it. If there are a lot of changes to the original order, the process to publish the notice starts again with the same timescales. Local councils Knowing what land an order applies to Your council should also put up signs letting you know about planned orders. For example, if an order was made excluding dogs from a park, copies of the order should be placed at the entrances to the park when it was first made. Permanent signs should be put up letting you know that dogs are not allowed in the park. Countryside Code You should never let your dog walk in the same field as farm animals such as sheep or cows. A farmer is allowed to kill your dog if it is worrying their livestock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Wilson Posted September 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2011 This This is from the GOVERNMENT Direct.gov website Controlling your dog in public It is your responsibility to make sure your dog behaves in public. You should also make yourself aware of any local Dog Control Orders. If you need help with training, you can contact a local dog trainer through your phone book or online. Out of control dogs It is an offence to allow a dog of any type or breed to be dangerously out of control: in a public place - like a street, park, bus shelter or the common parts of a block of flats (like the entrance or stairs) in a private place where the dog isn't allowed to be Public areas also include fields, footpaths and beaches. What is 'out of control'? Your dog is dangerously out of control if it: injures a person, or behaves in a way that makes a person worried that it might injure them - even if it's the dog owner's own home or garden. If you use your dog to injure someone you could be charged with 'malicious wounding'. The maximum penalty for this is five years in prison. Other people's animals A court could judge that your dog is dangerously out of control if: it injures another person's animal the owner of the animal thinks they could be injured if they tried to stop your dog attacking their animal Fines Anyone can report a dog and their owner to the police. If you are found guilty of having a dog that's out of control you may face a fine of up to £1000 and/or imprisonment. You may also not be allowed to own a dog in the future. The law about out of control dogs is covered in section 3 of the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991. Dangerous Dogs Act 1991Opens new window Dog Control Orders Local authorities in England and Wales have the power to issue Dog Control Orders. This means that in certain public areas, one (or more) of the rules below could apply: keeping your dog on a lead putting your dog on a lead when told to by the police, a police community support officer or someone authorised by the council not letting your dog go onto land that they should not - such as farmland limiting the number of dogs you have with you at one time - 'professional' dog walkers are included clearing up after your dog Private land Dog Control orders do not apply to private land where you have permission from the owner of the land or the person who controls the land. Fixed penalty notices and fines An authorised officer or a police officer (or police community support officers) can issue a £50 on-the-spot fine ('fixed penalty notice'). If you go to court and are found guilty you can be fined up to a £1000. Registered blind dog owners are exempt from penalties. Fixed penalty notices Finding out about Dog Control orders where you live Councils must let the public know which areas are affected by Dog Control Orders. New orders If your council plans to put an order in place locally, they must first publish a 'notice' - normally in a local newspaper and the council's website. The order must include: details of the area the order applies to if a map is referred to, say where you can see it (such as your council's offices) an address or email you can write to so that you can have your say - you should be given at least 28 days from the date of the notice After the 28-day period, your local authority will decide whether or not to go ahead with the order or amend it. If there are a lot of changes to the original order, the process to publish the notice starts again with the same timescales. Local councils Knowing what land an order applies to Your council should also put up signs letting you know about planned orders. For example, if an order was made excluding dogs from a park, copies of the order should be placed at the entrances to the park when it was first made. Permanent signs should be put up letting you know that dogs are not allowed in the park. Countryside Code You should never let your dog walk in the same field as farm animals such as sheep or cows. A farmer is allowed to kill your dog if it is worrying their livestock. This does not say however you "MUST" have you dog on a leash in public areas this only states if you are "asked" by law enforcement to do it you must obey hell i though that was common sense... and it says "Certain" areas have dog control areas... where you must keep them on leash ? well ive been a uk citizen all my life and ive never seen nor heard or anything like that anywhere... signs ? or somthing is it supposed to be ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabien&Abs Posted September 7, 2011 Report Share Posted September 7, 2011 The problem is when Sabien has been attacked by an off leash dog you cannot really do anything about it, such as ring the police, as don't know where the owner and dog lives and they usually clear off pretty quickly afterwards. There was a staffie roaming free last week around our streets. There is a little girl who lives near us who loves Sabien and always strokes him when she sees us out walking and my oh and I saw her with this staffie and thought nothing of it. She then came running around the corner and shouted at us that the staffie was running to chase Sabien. I rushed Sabien home while my oh stopped the staffie and Emma came running round to my house to say the staffie was coming again (I had to stand in the front garden as oh had the keys), luckily it ran down another street. So lucky my oh was with us, he normally isn't as I would not have fancied having to try and get a staffie off my dog again especially when there are children around. My oh said that the staffie stared at Sabien until we got out of it's sight and it was trembling. Also had to tell Emma not to approach dogs that are off lead and without an owner. It can be really scary! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedJasper Posted September 7, 2011 Report Share Posted September 7, 2011 Sorry to hear about the attack. It just breaks my heart that you can't go out in public with keeping your dog on a leash and other people do not have the decency and respect for there dogs muchless others dogs. I have never taken Rusty to a dog park and never plan to because of all the horror stories I hear. He has a few select playmates that we set up play dates together. I think that if a person is unsure of their dogs reaction then they should always be on a leash so this does not happen. Once again I am so sorry that this happened and hope that your little one recovers quicky and is back to his normal self. It is such a shame that it even happened Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lebe03 Posted September 7, 2011 Report Share Posted September 7, 2011 If you know where this dog owner lives I would report them to the local council dog warden. Maybe when faced with a fine or imprisonment they may learn to keep their dog under control. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Wilson Posted September 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2011 The problem is when Sabien has been attacked by an off leash dog you cannot really do anything about it, such as ring the police, as don't know where the owner and dog lives and they usually clear off pretty quickly afterwards. There was a staffie roaming free last week around our streets. There is a little girl who lives near us who loves Sabien and always strokes him when she sees us out walking and my oh and I saw her with this staffie and thought nothing of it. She then came running around the corner and shouted at us that the staffie was running to chase Sabien. I rushed Sabien home while my oh stopped the staffie and Emma came running round to my house to say the staffie was coming again (I had to stand in the front garden as oh had the keys), luckily it ran down another street. So lucky my oh was with us, he normally isn't as I would not have fancied having to try and get a staffie off my dog again especially when there are children around. My oh said that the staffie stared at Sabien until we got out of it's sight and it was trembling. Also had to tell Emma not to approach dogs that are off lead and without an owner. It can be really scary! wow why was it running around the streets without and owner !? was it a stray !? There is a simlar situation in my street two boxers live across the street and the idiotic owners let them into the front garden for the toilet unsupervised without a fence..... Dumb or what its a busy street too for children as there is a school and car traffic... low and behold i walk past with my puppy and they sprint across a busy road to my puppy that was scary... boxers were bigger than me ....i immediatly went to their house and complained but alas junkie bastard owners excuse the french with about 10 kids "oh ... sorry but yeno we are new here" oh wow valid excuse there friend ! makes perfect sense to me ! ......tossers... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex_240 Posted September 7, 2011 Report Share Posted September 7, 2011 yeah, people like that irritate me so bad! They always Blame other dogs because they cant cope with the fact there is something wrong with what they are doing and what there dog has done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Wilson Posted September 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2011 I dont know where they live but i have a feeling i will meet this greyhound and its idiotic flab of water and biological material that follows it around again in the park or street... then i may stick around and see where they go.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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