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XL Bully - report or not...?

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OSAP · 23/06/2024 12:19

In a pub local to me, a man came in with an XL bully. He said she as an XL bully, and made a comment about how she was 'supposedly dangerous and meant to be muzzled.'

The dog was fine - a terrier in the pub was yapping at her and she didn't do anything other than sniff (this is what prompted the subsequent comment about muzzling), but I could also see she was solid muscle, and know these dogs can turn easily. She also appeared to have an area on the back of her neck that may, or may not, have been a chip removal but other than that, appeared no different to any other dog (no spiky collars or chain leads - that you'd associate with status symbol type dogs.)

All I have is a name (of the dog, not the human!) and a description and also the name of the pub.

The attitude of the owner and also the potential chip removal (I might be wrong on this) were red flags, but it doesn't seem enough info to report - or does it? I don't know!

AIBU - not to report

IANBU - to call 101 (?) regardless of the limited info

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OSAP · 23/06/2024 12:38

@Zanatdy Yes, you're right - it IS reckless. While this one seemed very calm etc etc the owner was very quick to almost brag she was an XL. I didn't comment on it, I didn't want to get into an argument about it, but I think he was trying to make a point because she was the placid one whereas, actually, he's putting his dog at risk. I didn't think of it that way round tbh!

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OSAP · 23/06/2024 12:32

Okay. I will call and report. I don't know if the dog lives locally, but I am guessing she does as they appeared to know the person working behind the bar (it's not a pub I go in much so not sure if they were the landlord / regular staff or not.) Perhaps the police will have other bits of info on the same dog which will make it easier.

I've never done something like this before so don't know how little detail is too little, but I suppose it's better than doing nothing at all.

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Zanatdy · 23/06/2024 12:31

These owners are so reckless. I’d never take the chance of my dog being seized and destroyed. I think you’re right to report, as a dog lover I’d be conflicted especially if dog seems gentle but the owner isn’t taking the ban seriously and anything could happen. There’s one in the flats near me and he’s muzzled and walks past without even looking at my dog (owner and I always exchange pleasantries) whereas my cockapoo is going crazy barking!!

user1478639495 · 23/06/2024 12:28

Report.

I get it but bottom line is these rules have been brought in for very good reason if the dog turned on a human or a child and caused harm you wouldn't sleep at night. The owner is being an idiot not following the rules and being very ignorant to the facts of that breed and the dangers.

One just last week killed its owner.....I totally get the arguments for both sides i really do but they wouldn't have brought in such rules for silly reasons.

Do the right thing and report.

Lmnop22 · 23/06/2024 12:27

I would report all you know and then leave it to the police. That way if anything did happen with this dog turning on a child or another dog, you did all you could.

Thelnebriati · 23/06/2024 12:25

Report and let the police decide how to deal with it.

sprigatito · 23/06/2024 12:24

She's an XL bully and she isn't muzzled in public - that's enough to report.

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OSAP · 23/06/2024 12:23

I mean, if it was any other breed I would have probably been stroking her myself!

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OSAP · 23/06/2024 12:22

Okay... I feel as if that is my thinking too, but I also don't have much to tell them!

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Gabbsters · 23/06/2024 12:21

I would report

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