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Another dog attack

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Unsure33 · 07/06/2023 19:04

There is a horrific video on twitter of a young woman being attacked in east London by three dogs

owner in hoodie , pit bull types .

I am a dog owner but also have ended up in hospital after a dog attack and it made me feel sick

honestly I think we need dog licences , dog wardens and more accountability because the current laws don’t seem to be deterring people letting dogs off their leads and having no control . If it prices some owners out I am sorry tough luck . Dogs are expensive and there needs to be some more incentive to keep them under control .

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Freeballing · 08/06/2023 00:17

I always wonder what type of people go 'oooh, a woman getting mauled by a dog, yes please, I'll watch that video'. Imagine being filmed on one of the worst days of your life, vulnerable, hurt and people sit around and watch it. Why? What drives you to click play?

I know it's not the point of the thread but it's really grim that people feel compelled to do this and I'm not sure what moral highground you think you have when you watch this kind of thing in your free time.

SugarNspices · 08/06/2023 00:09

IsThereAnEchoInHere · 07/06/2023 19:20

Seriously, can’t MN make a special dog haters page, so the rest of us don’t have see these miserable, now multiple starts per day, threads.

Somebody has been really hurt and all you care about is people just moaning about dogs. Let me guess you are a dog owner and feel personally attacked. Pathetic.

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Unsure33 · 08/06/2023 00:06

DdraigGoch · 07/06/2023 23:05

I don't think that anyone is objecting to Labradors or spaniels. People are specifically objecting to a class of dogs which are a) very powerful, and b) attract a certain sort of owner.

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But there in lies the problem we would be accused of classism or something similar .

it is difficult .

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Unsure33 · 08/06/2023 00:04

To the person who said dog lovers are blind to the problem , that’s not true . We actually feel threatened as well when out walking . If a dog goes for ours and we intervene we are at risk as well . And responsible owners are getting a bad name for no reason . . But would I be willing to pay as a dog owner if I thought it would make a difference to have more dog wardens and prosecute bad dog owners yes I would .

it’s a shame if all dogs have to be in a lead unless say in enclosed dog walking areas , but that might help . But reading about that poor boy , what a tragedy, that was in someone’s home , as was the lady in her 70s this week . So I don’t know all the answers but keeping lobbying the gov whilst they are opening up consultations seems worth while . Something is not working .

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ThursdayFreedom · 07/06/2023 23:05

UnfairReally · 07/06/2023 19:35

What can be done about these people who raise dogs to behave this way and then parade them as status symbols?

Let’s face it; there are not many of these wandering unleashed in posh Hampstead. They are owned by people who generally are not wealthy. Is it part of a wider socioeconomic issue? If we eradicated poverty (never going to happen) would these attacks stop?

I dislike dogs but am thinking about it from another angle. Licensing won’t work. So it’s about making ownership not seem aspirational. Maybe Rishi Sunak should get one. Reduce the street cred of these dogs overnight.

@UnfairReally

Maybe Rishi Sunak should get one. Reduce the street cred of these dogs overnight

best suggestion in a very long time!!

DdraigGoch · 07/06/2023 23:05

IsThereAnEchoInHere · 07/06/2023 19:20

Seriously, can’t MN make a special dog haters page, so the rest of us don’t have see these miserable, now multiple starts per day, threads.

I don't think that anyone is objecting to Labradors or spaniels. People are specifically objecting to a class of dogs which are a) very powerful, and b) attract a certain sort of owner.

Missingmyusername · 07/06/2023 23:01

SmurfHaribos · 07/06/2023 22:36

The reason there are multiple, regular threads is because it’s a multiple, regular problem. Dog lovers are blind to the problem - I agree it’s very similar to Americans and guns, ignore the problem and say nothing can be done, it’s not the dogs fault, they are just being friendly etc etc

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No - I think you’ll find WE are the problem, sorry!! #awkward! Common denominator in creating shit aren’t we. God damn stupid, selfish, nasty little humans!

Missingmyusername · 07/06/2023 22:59

IsThereAnEchoInHere · 07/06/2023 19:20

Seriously, can’t MN make a special dog haters page, so the rest of us don’t have see these miserable, now multiple starts per day, threads.

@mnhq ^ this.

Licensing doesn’t work. It’s been done. It failed.

Stop breeding- voila. Oh but no…. 😂$$$$

ThisSummerBetterBeDarnGood · 07/06/2023 22:58

He's telling her to run in the video. It wouldn't surprise me if they knew each other or where even all walking the dogs and one of turns.

ThisSummerBetterBeDarnGood · 07/06/2023 22:54

Can rishi be tweeted... Boris uses to be

Wolfiefan · 07/06/2023 22:44

@SmurfHaribos that owner was an idiot. Their dog wasn’t under control and could have been reported as such.

But we shouldn’t have dogs due to climate emergency? Er no. Many many things contribute to our effect on the planet. Cars. Children. Importing food from abroad. Adding this to your complaint about this dog makes you seem just a bit mad!

Maltedmilk23 · 07/06/2023 22:42

Screamingabdabz · 07/06/2023 20:07

Because of the sheer amount of deluded entitled dog owners who think dogs take precedent over humans.

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I agree with you 💯 sick of people thinking dogs are more important than humans.

SmurfHaribos · 07/06/2023 22:36

IsThereAnEchoInHere · 07/06/2023 19:20

Seriously, can’t MN make a special dog haters page, so the rest of us don’t have see these miserable, now multiple starts per day, threads.

The reason there are multiple, regular threads is because it’s a multiple, regular problem. Dog lovers are blind to the problem - I agree it’s very similar to Americans and guns, ignore the problem and say nothing can be done, it’s not the dogs fault, they are just being friendly etc etc

SmurfHaribos · 07/06/2023 22:29

I totally agree OP.
We were in a cafe the other day just quietly drinking and talking, when a women came in with a dog. The dog barked as soon as it came through the door and jumped up at my daughter who had shorts on and scratched her legs. It knocked our table and spilled our drinks. When I didn’t respond with joy to the dog jumping up my daughter (I didn’t say anything I just didn’t smile or stroke the dog, instead I ignored it and asked my daughter if she was okay), the woman said, “Oh, don’t you like dogs then?”. No apologies or anything, she just seemed out out that I didn’t respond positively to a random dog jumping up and scratching my daughter’s bare legs.

With the notable exception of assistance and working dogs, in this time of CLIMATE EMERGENCY, no one should be getting dogs anyway- they have a high carbon paw print and are a luxury the planet cannot afford.

Shhhquirrel · 07/06/2023 22:23

Mandatory insurance is a very good idea.

ThisSummerBetterBeDarnGood · 07/06/2023 22:21

@Wolfiefan we've always had dogs asking child and until a few few years ago.
Unfortunately our last dog was little and different attract some nasty dogs.
There dog actually made me feel vulnerable with dc.
I would eventually like one but it would need be small and easily excersise I don't think due to these nasty breed I could cope with waking in fields.

I'm scared enough for my dc at moment

SunnyEgg · 07/06/2023 22:20

Wolfiefan · 07/06/2023 22:17

Glad I’m not the only one who agrees with Puffins. But what do we do? The government has zero desire to deal with this issue. It’s not their families at risk is it?
And I do love dogs. I have dogs.

We’ve got to put pressure on MPs etc

ThisSummerBetterBeDarnGood · 07/06/2023 22:19

@WhisperingAutistic

Heartbreaking story there.
Is there a way to support that campaign or anything to sign??

Wolfiefan · 07/06/2023 22:17

Glad I’m not the only one who agrees with Puffins. But what do we do? The government has zero desire to deal with this issue. It’s not their families at risk is it?
And I do love dogs. I have dogs.

ThisSummerBetterBeDarnGood · 07/06/2023 22:16

@AMonthOfSundaes how disappointing.

Shhhquirrel · 07/06/2023 22:15

IsThereAnEchoInHere · 07/06/2023 19:20

Seriously, can’t MN make a special dog haters page, so the rest of us don’t have see these miserable, now multiple starts per day, threads.

Oh do behave

Lacoeur · 07/06/2023 22:07

PuffinsRocks · 07/06/2023 19:24

It's not about hating dogs, it's about keeping people safe.
Honestly I've said it before but watching the British reaction to every new dog attack is like watching Americans every time they have another gun attack at a school. Everyone hand wrings and says it's so tragic and that something needs to be done and nothing gets done because fundamentally people see it as their right to have a dangerous dog.
People are not responsible enough to have dogs, dogs need licencing.

hit the nail on the head!

caggie3 · 07/06/2023 22:01

Someone in my village has an XL bully and it makes me feel sick. My husband is so protective of our dog and was saying tonight about what he'd do if the bully attacked and I had to say to him to not pick our dog up. He was insistent he couldn't not try and save our dog and I'm trying to point out he has two kids and our dog has at most 5 years left whereas he could have 50. Still wouldn't trust him not to. I just don't want to live around breeds like this. We're in a quiet rural village and they're even here now. The family that have acquired it are definitely a certain type too.. it's a disaster waiting to happen. Makes me feel ill.

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Unsure33 · 07/06/2023 21:46

I will look at that campaign thank you and just to feel I am doing something I might refer to that last campaign and write to my MP . Like others have said there is no point in moaning and doing nothing .

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Soproudoflionesses · 07/06/2023 21:10

PuffinsRocks · 07/06/2023 19:24

It's not about hating dogs, it's about keeping people safe.
Honestly I've said it before but watching the British reaction to every new dog attack is like watching Americans every time they have another gun attack at a school. Everyone hand wrings and says it's so tragic and that something needs to be done and nothing gets done because fundamentally people see it as their right to have a dangerous dog.
People are not responsible enough to have dogs, dogs need licencing.

Spot on.