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Two dogs shot in London by police

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flowagurl · 08/05/2023 08:40

I’m usually very empathetic and recently even posted on an animal testing post but I just can’t find any compassion in my heart for out of control and dangerous animals at the moment, it’s just getting ridiculous. I obviously feel for the owner who I hope gets some kind of mental support/ counselling.

It’s so confusing as I’m usually so compassionate, I guess having a small child and the number of dog attacks does something to your brain? I hate walking past Bullies with my baby in the pram. Even normal dogs I’m starting to get very hesitant about. For context I usually cry if I step on a silver worm in the bathroom so this is a very strange reaction for me.

Interested to hear what other dog owning/ non dog owning people think. Also the government are going to have to step in at some point right?

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BitOutOfPractice · 08/05/2023 08:41

A silver worm in the bathroom?!

DustyLee123 · 08/05/2023 08:42

I’m a dog owner, mine is always on the lead and I pick up poo, and even I’m nervous of some dogs. The owners don’t seem to be able/have knowledge to read situations and act accordingly.

megletthesecond · 08/05/2023 08:45

I think she means silver fish.

After the police horse was attacked a few weeks ago I wouldn't be surprised if there a plans to tackle the problem of dangerous dogs. I saw my first XL bully recently, it was the nastiest thing I've seen and it's sturdy owner couldn't control it.

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BlueThursday · 08/05/2023 08:45

I do think there needs to be a revisit of the Dangerous Dogs Act

SleazyLizzard · 08/05/2023 08:47

The owner doesn’t need counselling they need prison.

NameChange900 · 08/05/2023 08:47

95% of dogs I come across are absolutely fine, but my son has been knocked down or jumped on by 3 dogs now so I am automatically cautious of all. It takes a lot of work to properly train a dog and some people think they can buy one and not bother.

NameChange900 · 08/05/2023 08:47

Crying over a silver fish though is a bit weird.

Teapottie · 08/05/2023 08:48

Good, it's about time the ridiculousness around dangerous dogs and their often feckless owners was tackled.

Winter2020 · 08/05/2023 08:50

There was a lost dog in our street the other day and I let it in to keep it safe while someone went to knock where they thought was the owner.

I had been too hasty offering and realised it looked like 4 stone of muscle with a panting mouth attached. I was pretty terrified - although it did nothing other than run about panting. My kids were not in else I would have said no. I looked at it and could understand how a dog could kill a grown up without them being able to get it off. It looked like a beast.

Couldn't wait for the owner to come and fortunately she did.

I think the breeding and sale of these muscle/bully dogs should be banned and fines/prosecution for people that do breed them.

If we had compulsory licensing a vet could assess and compulsory sterilise muscle beasts to put an end to the type.

Toooldtoworry · 08/05/2023 08:51

Dog owner of 3 bully dogs (2x SBT and ABBB). I would welcome introduction of dog licensing and compulsory training.

Given the reputation of the breeds I own they go to regular training and they're always on lead unless we've hired a private field or they're in the garden.

I NEVER allow mine up to people/children unless the person asks to fuss them and then I insist on a sit/down before they can.

Singleandproud · 08/05/2023 08:52

Dogs should be kept on leads in public at all times even if they are 'friendly'.

Dog parks for them to exercise properly should be more common and dog ownersand their dogs should have proper training. How this would be implemented though I have no idea.

SunnySaturdayMorning · 08/05/2023 08:54

SleazyLizzard · 08/05/2023 08:47

The owner doesn’t need counselling they need prison.

Yep, this.

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meditated · 08/05/2023 08:55

Toooldtoworry · 08/05/2023 08:51

Dog owner of 3 bully dogs (2x SBT and ABBB). I would welcome introduction of dog licensing and compulsory training.

Given the reputation of the breeds I own they go to regular training and they're always on lead unless we've hired a private field or they're in the garden.

I NEVER allow mine up to people/children unless the person asks to fuss them and then I insist on a sit/down before they can.

Why did you choose to have them?

Toooldtoworry · 08/05/2023 08:56

Winter2020 · 08/05/2023 08:50

There was a lost dog in our street the other day and I let it in to keep it safe while someone went to knock where they thought was the owner.

I had been too hasty offering and realised it looked like 4 stone of muscle with a panting mouth attached. I was pretty terrified - although it did nothing other than run about panting. My kids were not in else I would have said no. I looked at it and could understand how a dog could kill a grown up without them being able to get it off. It looked like a beast.

Couldn't wait for the owner to come and fortunately she did.

I think the breeding and sale of these muscle/bully dogs should be banned and fines/prosecution for people that do breed them.

If we had compulsory licensing a vet could assess and compulsory sterilise muscle beasts to put an end to the type.

I have a show line ABBB - he will make 45/50kg. He is the most gentle and laid back of all 3 of my dogs (others SBTs). It's not necessarily the breed that's the problem, it's also the breed line. If he was a working dog he'd require much more exercise and need a job. Otherwise he'd get frustrated and make trouble. I genuinely think a lot of the problem is that, and it wouldn't surprise me if the next dog to get this reputation will be the Belgian Malinois because I've seen a huge increase in these dogs bought locally and they are working dogs, highly intelligent, and definitely above the average owners ability.

SammyScrounge · 08/05/2023 08:56

Well done those officers..The dog had already attacked a woman
The police made sure nobody else could be hurt.0

Prescottdanni123 · 08/05/2023 08:58

I have nothing but empathy for the dogs and nothing but disdain for their irresponsible owners.

ThinkTheresBeenAGlitch · 08/05/2023 09:00

The owner doesn't need counselling, he should be in prison!

Scalottia · 08/05/2023 09:00

Prescottdanni123 · 08/05/2023 08:58

I have nothing but empathy for the dogs and nothing but disdain for their irresponsible owners.

Me too. Owner deserves everything he gets. It isn't the fault of the dogs. People suck.

Toooldtoworry · 08/05/2023 09:02

meditated · 08/05/2023 08:55

Why did you choose to have them?

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I've previously worked with animals and the yard owner had SBTs. They were always child, adult and animal friendly. They're a good size, athletic dog that is typically hardy from a health perspective. They also live a reasonably long life.

Toooldtoworry · 08/05/2023 09:05

Singleandproud · 08/05/2023 08:52

Dogs should be kept on leads in public at all times even if they are 'friendly'.

Dog parks for them to exercise properly should be more common and dog ownersand their dogs should have proper training. How this would be implemented though I have no idea.

The only thing I disagree with here is the 'dog park'.

I never take mine there because my friend (who is a dog trainer - used to train police dogs) told me that it is prime for dog on dog aggression.

Reservoirbogs · 08/05/2023 09:08

I think they made the right call, he could have let the dogs loose.
A young man was attacked in a street near me a few days ago by an off lead dog, unfortunately he suffered life changing injuries to his face. Dog still not been caught and he was the second person to be attacked. It's terrifying and I don't want my teen going out at the moment Sad.

SunnySaturdayMorning · 08/05/2023 09:09

Toooldtoworry · 08/05/2023 08:51

Dog owner of 3 bully dogs (2x SBT and ABBB). I would welcome introduction of dog licensing and compulsory training.

Given the reputation of the breeds I own they go to regular training and they're always on lead unless we've hired a private field or they're in the garden.

I NEVER allow mine up to people/children unless the person asks to fuss them and then I insist on a sit/down before they can.

Having those breeds makes you part of the problem.

FlipFlops4Me · 08/05/2023 09:12

DustyLee123 · 08/05/2023 08:42

I’m a dog owner, mine is always on the lead and I pick up poo, and even I’m nervous of some dogs. The owners don’t seem to be able/have knowledge to read situations and act accordingly.

Me too. I have two small dogs and there are some fucking huge monsters living near me. One is up the road behind a huge fence and locked, tall gate. He terrifies me. And I go to the park and these idiots just let their dogs jump all over mine and laugh co's "aren't they having fun! No, they're not - my little girl is terrified and my boy is going mad trying to look after her.

We go at unsocial hours now because the people who own the huge, untrained dogs also think it's fine to go to the park at all the times when people normally used to take their nice, well trained dogs - but now don't....