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To think the law should be able to do more about this dog??

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curiousgeorgie · 21/04/2013 21:35

Walking in the park today with my DH, 2.5 year old DD & dog, and DD walking in front of us (a very late walker, so very slow and can't run yet), suddenly a mastiff (we think) runs from the trees straight to DD and before we can get there literally steps away, my dog is between them.

It was so so quick but this dog was going for my child, and subsequently absolutely savaged my dog, I grabbed DD, was screaming for the owner and DH was trying to separate this dog from our dog (who is a small friendly breed and was pinned down, yelping, it was awful.)

The owners appeared and pulled the dog off after a few horrible minutes, and argued with us that the dog wasn't dangerous, and the woman got completely in my face and threatened me (while 30 weeks pregnant holding my sobbing DD) so we quickly left.

I called the local police from the car and was told there wasn't anything they can do about the dog as it didn't attack a human. (thank god though.)

But the fact remains, that a dangerous dog is allowed to remain in the park on a sunny weekend day where surely there'll be lots of children??

I'm so so angry and upset about this, my DD is really not herself and my poor dog left with bite injuries to his mouth, ears, face and neck.

Just because this dog didn't quite manage to bite my DD nothing can be done?? AIBU?

OP posts:
YNK · 26/04/2013 22:59

I have already answered that! How many times!!!!

50shadesofbrown · 26/04/2013 23:10

When?

YNK · 26/04/2013 23:19

How about you re read???? 50 shades?

YNK · 26/04/2013 23:23

The attitude of people on this thread does nothing to give me confidence that I will not be abused for taking my dog out for a run in the park!

Doodledumdums · 26/04/2013 23:25

I don't think you have answered my question?

Wallison · 26/04/2013 23:31

I am astonished that someone thinks dogs should take precedence over people in public spaces. They are fucking animals, ffs. People should not have to avoid public spaces because of filthy crapping hounds.

Actually, I'm so sick of entitled irresponsible and downright dangerous dog owners that I think the only answer is to require all dogs to be on a lead and muzzled at all times. Fuck all of this 'running free' crap - it's far more important for PEOPLE to be able to run free and enjoy public spaces without some fucking animal attacking them.

YNK · 26/04/2013 23:34

If a mastiff was going to attack, a wee dog would not stop it!
I was advised on Mumsnet that my dog should be pts because a child was screaming from 50m away at the sight of my dog despite her being totally under control!
I can only assume there are people who have no idea of the value of animal life! What on earth are they teaching their children?????

YNK · 26/04/2013 23:38

Do you not crap, wallison? I have answered you several times Ddd. Do you not listen????

Wallison · 26/04/2013 23:40

I don't crap in the sodding street, YNK. Or in parks or nature reserves.

I also don't bite toddlers' faces off.

Doodledumdums · 26/04/2013 23:43

Where?! I asked you a specific question about how the OP has behaved differently to how you do when you go out with your grandson in areas where dogs are running free, and what you would have done differently in her situation...and I have re-read this thread and re-read it, and I fail to find an answer to my question...let alone several answers?! I'm not the only one who thinks that this question has gone unanswered!

trixymalixy · 26/04/2013 23:49

ShockShockShockShockShock

Are you for real YNK.

You really expect everyone else who wants to enjoy the park to do so in a fenced off area so your dog can run wild. FFS! Bonkers as conkers.

50shadesofbrown · 26/04/2013 23:53

What DDD & trixy said.

Pleasedontpassmeby · 26/04/2013 23:59

Wallison,totally agree with both recent posts.

YNK · 27/04/2013 00:15

The park I go to 365 days a year is divided into 2 3rds non dog activities! There is an area for bowling, BMX, tennis/ball games, small children's play area and football etc, and one third area for all to enjoy! Most of the year the only people there are dog walkers!

YNK · 27/04/2013 00:17

Re read my posts Doodle!!!!

YNK · 27/04/2013 00:19

There are lots of areas where dogs are leashed for you all to enjoy!

50shadesofbrown · 27/04/2013 00:20

Wow where is this lovely park? We need more parks where I can let my baby onto the grass without fear of dog doo & blindness. And no, I don't have a garden. House prices around here are extortionate.

Doodledumdums · 27/04/2013 00:22

I have....I fail to see an answer to my question...

MyDarlingYoni · 27/04/2013 00:25

No I am sick of dog shit.

My poor girl cannot walk bloody anywhere, pavement, park without fear of fucking dog shit.

Its needs to be cracked down on.

Parks have CCTV now, get someone out - fine them if they do not pick up and in parks, off lead, dogs must be muzzled.

MyDarlingYoni · 27/04/2013 00:25

cant sit by the river, cant picnic hardly anywhere because of dog shit.

YNK · 27/04/2013 00:31

RE dog shit - you all have different experiences to me, but the op didn't ,mention shit! doodle, re read my posts and stop abusing me!

50shadesofbrown · 27/04/2013 00:41

YNK as it appears that several of the posters on this thread are not able to find your response to DDDs question, please could you repeat it or tell up exactly which post you are referring to? As I have also re-read all your posts, as per your request, & can't find an answer to DDD's question, bearing in mind that in the UK there are very few parks with special restrictions on dogs, lot of towns have no dog free areas at all.

YNK · 27/04/2013 00:48

Re read my posts again 50 shades!

Doodledumdums · 27/04/2013 00:56

I'm not abusing you? I was just asking for an answer to my question.

YNK · 27/04/2013 01:13

Hmm that would be why your post accusing me of trolling was deleted then???