Dog attacked my dog!

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I had a browse online and can only find advice in american forums which advise using pepper spray, the use of which over here is viewed the same as using a firearm! :eek:

Basically the story goes:

I have a rather timid greyhound/whippet mix who has been attacked now on 3 occasions by a labrador.

The dog chases my dog and bites him, although there haven't been as yet any outward signs of injury, although the last time he was attacked (today) he was pinned down on him back by said labrador.

On no occasion have the middle-aged owners apologied or seen if my dog is ok, they just walked on.

The most recent occasion my dog was attacked, today, was most concerning. Their lab was on a lead and dragged their owner over, who let go for obvious reasons and their dog was then able to attack mine.

I caught up with the owners on this occasion and suggested that their dog should have a muzzle as it isn't reasonable that my dog be attacked and she replied that my dog is the only one that their dog attacks.

I feel really annoyed that she doesn't take it very seriously, as my dog could have been seriously injured, but thankfully hasn't been as yet.

My dog didn't fight back just howled and whimpered as this other dog went for him.

Should I phone the council? Should I follow these people home as they walk their dogs so I can give the council an address?

I just feel that this shouldn't go on and am on edge every time I walk my dog. :suicide:
 
police or council mate, the dangerous dogs act covers supposedly cuddly dogs as well as the usual suspects.
 
Indeed. Dog dangerously out of control in a public place. Make a signed and dated record of the attacks now including the days, dates, times and places, details including full descriptions of the dogs involved and the other dogs owners as well as details of any witnesses including people you were with, but do not include their addresses. Also include details of any conversations between you and the other people including their demeaner.
Be aware that going to the local authority or the police could end up with you going to court to give your evidence and it could also end up with them losing their dog or it being destroyed so if you don't want that to happen then it may not be best to speak to the police or L.A.
Nothing to stop you from telling the owners that you will be speaking to them about it though. Remember, your dog may be one of several that the Lab attacks or the next thing it attacks could be some one's baby child.
 
I would certainly report it. You can not let this carry on. The owner could not care less by the sounds of it. It may be only a matter of time before it attacks a person.

I am a postman and before being one I had no issues with dogs. But now as soon as they see that big red bag they go for you. Scared to death of dogs now when out on delivery. I have not been bitten yet, but had several close calls. One owner had a visit from the dog warden as her dog would always go for me when out in the street.

She never had it on a lead and she seemed to think it was funny. She is obviously not laughing now as I have not seen her or the dog since I reported it.

You can not let this continue.
 
I think i'll have to phone the council then. I don't want their dog destroyed, the owners don't seem to take it very seriously and clearly can't control their dog.
 
They clearly can't control their dog and therefore probably shouldn't own it......but I would be surprised if a lab would actually physically harm your dog.

Despite what others may say about all dogs being potentially dangerous, it just isn't in a lab or retrievers nature to do harm. In my experience they are soft as *****.......but will try and show off if they finally find a dog they aren't scared of......which is basically a dog that won't bark at them (if they do bark back, regardless of the size of the other dog they will leg it)......I know that equally it's not in your dogs nature to bark at it...but if it did I bet this lab would be off.

I'm not trying to belittle the problem because obviously I wasn't there and I could be wrong.....just trying to reassure you that I don't think your dog is at serious risk.
 
If it was my dog getting attacked and the owner was a man, id punch him. I would then tell him if the dog does it again i would hit him harder :thumbsup:

john.
 
If it was my dog getting attacked and the owner was a man, id punch him. I would then tell him if the dog does it again i would hit him harder :thumbsup:

john.

lol, what a nice civilized approach to problem solving
 
Im sorry if the same dog attacked mine 3 times and the owner just shrugged there shoulders at it, i would hit the owner. I would rather do that than kick the dog.

john.
 
joking aside if a dog really bit another dog with intent there woudl be outward signs of injury....I think this particular dog is just over boisterous and needs a decent owner that can train it properly.

Which thinking about it, makes punching the owner sound quite reasonable :)
 
a labrador could lick you to death though :D

if you punched his owner he may even hump your leg
 
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I would report it to the council.
Unfortunately a dog-on-dog attack wont be investigated by Police. There has to be a human involved (more than being an owner) to get some sort of prosecution.
 
If it was my dog getting attacked and the owner was a man, id punch him. I would then tell him if the dog does it again i would hit him harder :thumbsup:

john.

You'd better be quite sure that their dog isn't Schutzhund III first. I'll let you look it up :)

Mike.
 
Theres nothing that can be done about a dog attacking another dog as the law views it as just the nature of dogs but it is against the law to have a dog off lead in a public area. If I were you I would contact the police & report that this person has an aggresive dog off lead. The police can then deal with it , but I would say follow it up as I'm sure it won't be top of list of things to do by the police
 
I don't know much about dogs (as never had one and don't ave the intention to get one), but I absolutely can't stand it when someone else's dog just comes running at me, running rings around me.
I feel very threatened by this, whereas the owner just seems to laugh.

Happens all the time by "bigger" dogs. The smaller ones are not so threatening:devil:
 
Happens all the time by "bigger" dogs. The smaller ones are not so threatening:devil:
The biggest problem I have on my round is with a small dog. As soon as it sees me it goes nuts. Like some mad savage animal. I **** myself when I see it, nasty little thing it is. Thank god its on a lead and the owner is well aware it does not like the postman.
 
They clearly can't control their dog and therefore probably shouldn't own it......but I would be surprised if a lab would actually physically harm your dog.

Despite what others may say about all dogs being potentially dangerous, it just isn't in a lab or retrievers nature to do harm. In my experience they are soft as *****.......but will try and show off if they finally find a dog they aren't scared of......which is basically a dog that won't bark at them (if they do bark back, regardless of the size of the other dog they will leg it)......I know that equally it's not in your dogs nature to bark at it...but if it did I bet this lab would be off.

I'm not trying to belittle the problem because obviously I wasn't there and I could be wrong.....just trying to reassure you that I don't think your dog is at serious risk.

I'm sorry but i have to disagree completely. A male lab can be just as nasty as any other breed you care to mention. Ultimately all dogs have the ability to be dangerous if not properly trained. Most veterinary nurses have had problems with even the most cuddly breeds at some time.

@ OP - is your dog running when the lab starts to go for it? For some the chase instinct is very strong.

It sounds like it may simply be boisterous play but either way, if it's not welcome then the owner should call the dog away or control it.

My two play in the garden and pin each other down and make all kinds of noise. If someone didn't know they were playmates from the same pack, then they might assume it was an attack.
 
I'm sorry but i have to disagree completely. A male lab can be just as nasty as any other breed you care to mention. Ultimately all dogs have the ability to be dangerous if not properly trained. Most veterinary nurses have had problems with even the most cuddly breeds at some time.

@ OP - is your dog running when the lab starts to go for it? For some the chase instinct is very strong.

It sounds like it may simply be boisterous play but either way, if it's not welcome then the owner should call the dog away or control it.

My two play in the garden and pin each other down and make all kinds of noise. If someone didn't know they were playmates from the same pack, then they might assume it was an attack.

I know you are right and there is always an exception to every rule. It is still very unusual though and the fact that there is no blood drawn would suggest over boisterous as opposed to a savage attack. It really sounds like it is the owner at fault.

Sometimes though......and not suggesting this is the case with the OP.....I find the owners of timid dogs make things worse by taking their dogs out for a 'carry' instead of a walk.......any sign of a dog in the distance and they pick it up so they never get used to interacting with other dogs and the other dogs pick up on this.
 
I know you are right and there is always an exception to every rule. It is still very unusual though and the fact that there is no blood drawn would suggest over boisterous as opposed to a savage attack. It really sounds like it is the owner at fault.

Sometimes though......and not suggesting this is the case with the OP.....I find the owners of timid dogs make things worse by taking their dogs out for a 'carry' instead of a walk.......any sign of a dog in the distance and they pick it up so they never get used to interacting with other dogs and the other dogs pick up on this.

True, it sounds very much like boisterous play/dominance rather than an actual attack.

You are right also about dogs that aren't socialised - too often when walking i see dogs that are displaying nervous aggression simply being removed from the situation rather than taught to interact. It's sad because it only makes the problem worse.
 
I know you are right and there is always an exception to every rule. It is still very unusual though and the fact that there is no blood drawn would suggest over boisterous as opposed to a savage attack. It really sounds like it is the owner at fault.

Sometimes though......and not suggesting this is the case with the OP.....I find the owners of timid dogs make things worse by taking their dogs out for a 'carry' instead of a walk.......any sign of a dog in the distance and they pick it up so they never get used to interacting with other dogs and the other dogs pick up on this.

:eek:

I couldn't pick my dog up if I tried. He is about 4.5ft long and around 35kg.

:rotfl:

I know what you mean about dogs not getting enough socialisation.

He is not that timid, he is the type to always let other dogs dominate him. I thought I would mention his personality type to underline the fact that my dog isn't starting or asking for a fight.
 

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