Miyazaki
Distinguished Member
- Joined
- Sep 10, 2003
- Messages
- 14,393
- Reaction score
- 836
- Points
- 2,356
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!
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.
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.