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AIBU?

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AIBU if I dye sprayed an attacking dog?

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MarcoPoloCX · 16/02/2015 08:23

Long story short. My dogs were attacked twice last year by the same dog. The owner denied to the police all allegations. No witnesses. There were several of the same breed so you couldn't say which one it was. They have four but only ever walk two at a time. They have attacked other dogs, bit a neighbour and caused a guy to fall. If I find those dogs darting towards mine and u called them to recall, would it be OTT if I use a dye spray to defend my dogs if they get too close.

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whothehellknows · 16/02/2015 08:26

Hell no! So the dogs all belong to the same owner and he's been allowed to carry on with them? Disgusting.

RandomNPC · 16/02/2015 08:28

If it's legal, then of course. I'd prefer a shotgun myself.

DishwasherDogs · 16/02/2015 08:29

YANBU, but be careful the spray doesn't damage their eyes or anything.

It might be more effective to try to record the dogs and go to the police.

drinkyourmilk · 16/02/2015 08:30

I would be concerned about my own safety when the owner saw what I had done. Plus it still doesn't prove the dogs attacked yours. You would need video footage or similar for that alas.

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MarcoPoloCX · 16/02/2015 08:30

She denied that attack took place. I thought by spray dyeing. It would deter the dogs hopefully. They are massive breeds. The last time it took her partner two minutes of hard hitting and kicking. And it could have carried on if it wanted to. Also it would mark the bloody dog do they cannot deny it.

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GoodbyeToAllOfThat · 16/02/2015 08:30

I really feel for you. Dye is a great idea (as is a shotgun) and in the interim, make sure your dog's pet insurance is up to date.

StackladysMorphicResonator · 16/02/2015 08:31

Do it. YANBU!

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MarcoPoloCX · 16/02/2015 08:33

In UK it's not illegal to buy own and use dye spray if you're being attacked.

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hmc · 16/02/2015 08:33

I carry 'criminal identifier spray' purchased from Amazon. It is non-toxic and safe and stains the perpetrator for several days. YANBU

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MarcoPoloCX · 16/02/2015 08:36

Think there are Ultra violet spray ones? Or I just spray in her general direction and she'll end up with a red face for days. Lol.

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Whippet81 · 16/02/2015 08:36

You can get a can thing that repels dogs with a noise - only thing is don't know how it affects your own dog. I need to look into it.

It's horrid I had an out of control Rottie pull it's owner over and come at me and my dog last year. All I thought was 'it's going to kill him' as it ran towards us. Luckily it stopped to circle us first and the owners managed to get it. I would do anything needed to protect my own and I wouldn't give a shit about the attacking dog I'm afraid - and I love dogs - trouble is you risk getting in trouble carrying something to use as a 'weapon' although obviously you might just 'happen' to have a walking stick with you when walking.

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MarcoPoloCX · 16/02/2015 08:41

Carry a tennis racket and a ball.

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Booboostoo · 16/02/2015 08:43

Have you spoken with the Dog Warden? They have more power to act in these cases than the police and all incidents should be logged with them to establish a pattern of behaviour.

I don't quite get the dye spray, why do you think it will work? Noise, water spray and compressed air spray, in ascending order of likelihood to work, are things that might help, but be very careful if the dogs have a history of biting humans as well.

GoodbyeToAllOfThat · 16/02/2015 08:44

Marco's on the right track here. You have to protect yourself against dangerous dogs these days, the laws are stacked against the public and you can't rely upon the police to help.

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MarcoPoloCX · 16/02/2015 08:47

I have spoken to the dog warden and it was them who referred me to the police. It took a lot of chasing before they did anything. They were going to take them to court and apply for a control order but since she denied everything, no witnesses, I couldn't identify which one of your dog it was as they all look the same, the police were advised it is unlikely to be successful as they wouldn't put a blanket control order on all her dogs.

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TongueBiter · 16/02/2015 08:48

Id be tempted to wear a head cam too for more substantial evidence.

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MarcoPoloCX · 16/02/2015 08:50

Getting your phone out and record will not stop them from attacking. You need to do something before they have a chance to attack.

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Damnautocorrect · 16/02/2015 08:51

I'd definitely film it or she could say you attacked her dog.

tabulahrasa · 16/02/2015 08:54

I'd be very wary about spraying anything that either may cause irritation or smells unpleasantly strong at a dog behaving aggressively (I have no idea if dye spray is either of these) but, you run the risk of escalating the dog's behaviour.

Booboostoo · 16/02/2015 10:41

As a strategy I think you are better off getting evidence of the attacks, e.g. from a head cam and organising everyone who has experienced problems with these dogs to come forward and give evidence.

Trying to stop an aggressive dog is a very risky strategy. Very few techniques work with truly aggressive dogs and few people have the presence of mind to apply them correctly at the time. Putting yourself in the middle of a dog fight is quite risky as either dog may bite you by accident. Your actions may also be interpreted as provocative by the aggressive dog and he may attack you directly. Be careful.

lucydaniels4658 · 16/02/2015 10:46

You can buy these compressed air things for dog attacks.Get them in pet shops my friend used one and it worked! Also my friends dog was bitten by another dog the police were very good and visited warned the owner it woukd be illegal for her dog to be muzzled and on lead in public or face prosecution and dog pts if any further incidents.Id complain to police if no action .They take vicious dogs very seriously now .

MojaveWanderer123 · 16/02/2015 11:05

I take it none of you have heard the best way to stop a dog attack is to stick your finger up the attacking dogs butt a bit gross but it works remarkably well apparently.

SoupDragon · 16/02/2015 11:07

Surely that only works if the dog is attacking butt first

hmc · 16/02/2015 13:01

I think that is something people tell you that is actually misinformation Mojave. Not least the practicalities of the dog holding still long enough for you to insert your finger whilst it is carrying out a frenzied attack

Andrewofgg · 16/02/2015 13:19

DishwasherDogs

be careful the spray doesn't damage their eyes or anything.

No, be careful the dogs don't do further harm. Especially to humans of any age.

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