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To be in A State? My dog has been savaged.

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Hullygully · 09/02/2012 15:08

Was walking my poor doggy minding our own business and two dogs jumped on her and pinned her to the ground and bit her. She screamed. I took her to the vets and she has sutures and anti-biotics and I am eyeing the wine and frankly in a State.

Pore ol her and me Sad

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ExitPursuedByaBear · 09/02/2012 16:17

Akita - eek - very scary.

Poor mutley.

ClumsyClogs · 09/02/2012 16:20

Sorry just to clarify, my dog didn't die then. She was fine.

I'm just still sad for losing her so I keep mentioning it willy-nilly and confusing people

CatchyCatchySlowlyMonkey · 09/02/2012 16:22

Hully we were told by vet that Police would not get involved with dog on dog so we reported to Dog Warden.

When she had the address she made a visit and spoke with owner about restraints and muzzles (they were Staffies, also slipped the lead!). She said that if there had been a previous complaint she would try to issue a Dog Control Order. This would mean that the owners would be required to have the dogs muzzled when in public. She implied that this order is not often made - I guess due to costs!

We wrote to the owners with a copy of the vet's bill requesting payment within 30 days or we would go to small claims. It did the trick and we were reimbursed together with a polite letter of apology! I'd rather it hadn't happened in the first place.

MitchieInge · 09/02/2012 16:27

are you ok hully?

FiggyFloraFinching · 09/02/2012 16:29

Oh Poor HullyMutt Sad
Poor you too Hully Sad

I live in fear of this, for many reasons - if it is my dog Sad that is attacked or doing the attacking. I would be so totally mortified if it was the latter, I don't even have a vicious dog type but I would imagine that most owners don't think their beloved pet would be vicious, well the people I know anyway but we do all have pathetic non fighty type dogs. If there is such a thing Hmm I got bitten by my sil westie. She was someway proud Confused and someway very very embarrassed. (Proud as the dog was rather pathetic looking Grin and I think she realised if it would go for a family member it might just do some serious burgler damage - I think she likes me Grin)

pud1 · 09/02/2012 16:31

I have a boxer who has been attacked on three occasions by staffs. I am so nervous when walking him now. I honestly think he recognises the breed now as he gets very defensive as soon as he sees one but is great with all other dogs

toomuchmonthatendofthemoney · 09/02/2012 16:35

Oh poor hully doodle, lots of cuddles and treats to you.

And yes Hully def have a glass of vino, eat something and get some rest if you can, you will both be in shock I imagine.

I would report, might persuade mr no-cock to get them muzzled in future and stop this happening to someone else,s doggie.

OhDoAdmitMrsDeVere · 09/02/2012 16:35

OMGOSH that must have been horrible.

I like big dogs although I have a mini one. But they can do so much damage.

Akita? Are they not covered by the DDA?

Poor Hullydog.

sleepsforwimps2010 · 09/02/2012 16:39

there has been an offence commited here, even if the police or dog warden dont act on it, it needs to be reported as they could be 'repeat offenders'
the offence is part of the dangerous dogs act,'having a dog dangerously out of control in a public place.'

Jins · 09/02/2012 16:40

No Akitas aren't covered. DDA is a bloody waste of time as it's not the breed that's the problem it's the lack of training and management. :(

I have a rescue dog with fear aggression and he's been known to nip. Can't call it biting as he's a miniature breed but it's not acceptable. If he goes out he's muzzled and absolutely ridiculous we look too!

OhDoAdmitMrsDeVere · 09/02/2012 16:40

As well as my mini dog I have a very elderly terrier. He is small but not tiny.
He is the loveliest house dog but absolutly VILE when he sees other dogs.

He is never, ever, ever allowed off the lead in public and he has to be muzzled. Luckily he is too old to need much exercise now.

You wouldnt believe it if you saw him but he tried to take out a pit type a few years ago. It was being walked past my house as I put the rubbish out. Dog saw it and shot out and went for it.

I was utterly horrified. Pit dog was ok but it looked awful. Pit was so shocked it didnt have time to eat my terrier. The owners thought it was all a laugh and that my dog was wonderful Shock

I was shaking for ages after. Got a new gate and wall put up to stop it happening again.

OhDoAdmitMrsDeVere · 09/02/2012 16:41

My friends dog was almost killed and the police took it to court under the DDA.
But the owner said she didnt actually 'own' the dog so the case fell though. The dog was then returned to the owner who didnt 'own' the dog Hmm

Dustinthewind · 09/02/2012 16:42

I'm sorry that someone you love has been hurt through no fault of her own, I take it she did nothing to provoke the attack?
If it was the law that all dogs had to be muzzled in public, then most of these cases would not happen.

BrianCoxHasScaryHair · 09/02/2012 16:47

Jins - am having a giggle at the fact your lil' pooch is muzzled but only because I have a mental image of you walking lil' pooch next to the Akita and getting some very confused looks from other dog walkers Grin

I didn't mean to offend anybody with my Akita comments - like I say, it's a personal fear due to an article I read (that I can't recall much of other than Akita = scary fecker, ie my interpretation) They do look like big teddy bears and have beautiful faces, but I have a genuine fear. Stupid really as no other breed worries me - apart from small yappy type dogs (ie my Aunt's cross-bred Yorkie/Chiuauauauauau sp? )

Agree, irresponsible dick heads owners are to blame for the behaviour of their dog, but I do wonder if certain breeds are more easily led? Genuine thought/question.

D0oinMeCleanin · 09/02/2012 16:47

Akitas are not a banned breed. Nor are they inherently dangerous. They are known as the Japanese nanny dog and can be very affectionate towards children and are extremely loyal to their family, although they can be wary of strangers. It used to be said that japanese mothers would leave their Akita in charge of the infants while they worked in rice paddys knowing that the dog would lay down it's life to protect the child.

Mine once sat patiently, waiting for the man-who-owned-the-small-terrier to come and remove aforementioned terrier from his arse. Upon collecting his errant dog the man's small child laughed and said "That bear dog was scared of our little dog wasn't it Dad?" man replied "No, son, I don't think so. We are very lucky that young lady has so much control over her dog. If I wasn't so emmbarassed by our dog's behaviour I would ask her where she trains him"

Like all breeds it is down to the owner, nothing to do with the breed. Akitas can and do make excellent family pets with the right owners.

Sorry for derailing your thread Hully, but I can't stand seeing one of 'my breeds' bad mouthed. The man in charge of the dogs is a numpty. Do report to the dog warden.

And do have much vino. All medicinal, of course Wink Give Hullydoggy some cheese from me.

kreecherlivesupstairs · 09/02/2012 16:50

Hope your dog has stopped shaking. I had a SBT, he was the lovliest daftest greediest friendly dog until he met another. He turned into a killing machine. We had him third hand from someone who had rescued him from a fighting ring.
Luckily, along with his attributes, he was the laziest dog in the world. He didn't like going for walks which was good because he had to stay on the lead at all times.

Jins · 09/02/2012 16:51

Oh it's a nightmare. Everyone laughs at us. I'd love confused looks. He's not too bad on rural walks but he's a disgrace in the town so we end up with an anti pulling harness as well as the muzzle. It's like taking Hannibal Lecter out.

I'd never forgive myself if he bit anyone though and he's the sort of breed that children in particular are drawn to so there's always loads of tiny fingers scarily near his teeth.

I need a lie down just thinking about it

BrianCoxHasScaryHair · 09/02/2012 16:57

Jins, you won't let him have the opportunity - which is the entire point of muzzles, if only all owners with temperamental dogs would take such precautions! He sounds like a character though.

Doin nice to learn more about the breed, how sweet about the Japanese mothers using them to babysit! (will work on my fear, I promise Smile )

Sorry for derailing your thread there Hully, I'm a constant stream of consciousness today both verbal and online Blush

Hope you are managing to relax a little, and dog isn't in too much pain Sad

thebestisyettocome · 09/02/2012 16:58

Hope you and your dog are ok Smile

BeribbonedGibbon · 09/02/2012 17:01

So sorry Hullster Sad

Police do take it very seriously. I have been a witness in court after dogs attacked our horses out on a ride. Give her lots of fond strokes and completely unsuitable titbits. Your poor girl and poor you x

Original poster
Hullygully · 09/02/2012 17:04

Thanks everyone. I've had tea. Nearly wine time.

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WowOoo · 09/02/2012 17:18

Poor thing.
Surely it's wine o'clock now.
Write a list of who you are going to call/what to do tomorrow first. In case the wine is more ish.
Please give your dog a little stroke of sympathy from me.

NoOnesGoingToEatYourEyes · 09/02/2012 17:58

I hope both you and your poor dog are okay.

Our little scottie was attacked once and it was horrible, very upsetting for her and us. The owner pulled his dog away and walked off without even an apology.

Lots of spoiling for you both should help. You'll know she's feeling better when she starts milking the situation to get biscuits and pate and cheese from you.

blondiep14 · 09/02/2012 18:02

Pud - we have a Boxer who has the same with Staffies! He had two go for him when he was a pup and is now very wary.

OriginalJamie · 09/02/2012 18:02

How horrible. I saw a small dog being attacked and shaken by a Staffie-type dog in the park a while back. So distressing, the owner was in shock.

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