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Neighbours dog has just attacked me and DD.

861 replies

katkat90 · 27/01/2019 18:39

Have had issues with them in the past

They are elderly, with two large breed dogs (think Great Danes?). They cannot control them. Honestly the amount of times I have seen them nearly pull them over in the street/simply pull out of their grasp and go bouncing off and jumping all over people is untrue.

Was walking back from the shop and saw them coming from a distance so I stepped to the side into another neighbours driveway and next thing I know- one of them had pulled out of its owners grasp and came bounding over and knocked DD (who is just about getting confident with her toddling) over.

It was over in seconds- by the time I put the break on the pram (was stood on a slopes drive so it would of ran off into the road) and went to grab DD she was already on the floor the dog barking at her- so I kicked it to get it away, and it bit my leg.

I was furious. Owner very embarrassed an apologetic but I’ve said enough is enough and I would be contacting the police and the RSPCA.

Heaven forbid it bounded on the pram and just decided to bite my 2 week old. It would of taken her head off no doubt.

V shaken and waiting for DH to get home to call the police and RSPCA.

I’ve also messaged his daughter on Facebook

OP posts:
Wordthe · 28/01/2019 17:19

Why do so many dog owners doubt accounts of dog attacks?
because they define 'attack' as something which results in serious life threatening injuries, anything less was just the dog being misunderstood and the fault of the victim
it's DARVO again
thankfully the law is on the side of humans not dogs!

Wordthe · 28/01/2019 17:23

I notice that my name has been mentioned loads of times on this thread:o
thanks people I'm really flattered that you find me interesting enough to discuss amongst yourselves
you all make me feel so validatedHalo

Biancadelrioisback · 28/01/2019 17:23

I would definitely react differently if my toddler is being attacked by a rabbit than a dog

Then you need to watch Monty Python and the Holy Grail. Damn that white fluffy rabbit

ChardonnaysPrettySister · 28/01/2019 17:27

I wonder if Word likes rabbits....or horses... or cows.

Wordthe · 28/01/2019 17:28

I love all god's creatures

Wordthe · 28/01/2019 17:33

...of course as a human I am naturally inclined to prioritize the interests of my own species

Deadbudgie · 28/01/2019 17:56

Wordthe - so what the actual fuck have you been smoking (don’t be shy now - your antagonistic nature and lack of a grasp on reality suggests it’s something pretty strong)

Wordthe · 28/01/2019 18:17

I'm not under the influence of anything other than caffeine Budgie
what have you been smoking?

BlueSlipperSocks · 28/01/2019 18:19

I love all god's creatures

Except dogs obviously. Have you ever walked across a field and had a herd of cows charging at you? That would be a great life experience for you. I guess if a cow mooed in your vicinity you would class them as dangerous predators too - judging by your ridiculous assumption that any off lead dog is going to attack🤷‍♀️

Apart from the words 'dog and attacked' in OP's post title, please could you tell me how you have concluded the dog in question is a dangerous predator that "attacked" OP and her DD - And should be destroyed as a result of its bounding over to OP and barked. Bearing in mind it "bit" OP after she kicked it - leaving no blood or teeth marks.

There is nothing at all to suggest this was a dog attack. Believe me if a dog the size of a Great Dane had attacked OP would be in no fit state to post on MN! Which leads me to believe you have never encountered a dog in attack mode

Deadbudgie · 28/01/2019 18:40

Wordthe I’m just high on the positivity animals bring into my life! Once you have the love of family and animals there’s no need for anything else

ChakiraChakra · 28/01/2019 20:05

I’m just high on the positivity animals bring into my life!

Says the deadbudgie 😂😂😂😂

TheCounter · 28/01/2019 20:16

wordthe
..of course as a human I am naturally inclined to prioritize the interests of my own species

--

No like there would ever be a chance of that thought process going pear-shaped

ChakiraChakra · 28/01/2019 20:21

Wordthe where the heck do you live that people are carrying tasers because they're afraid of dog attacks? Are there many people who do that? Are they more afraid of a dog attacking them than a human?

you see dead I still think this is your problem. You brought a dog that can't cope with children into a space that contains children. I don't know why you would choose to do that.

M3lon Where did deadbudgie say they took the dog that is afraid of children into a space that contains children? Maybe she had visitors with children who were all told the rules of the house when it comes to the dog and whose parents let their kids chase the dog anyway?

Unless you mean out in public, where her perfectly under control on a lead dog was molested by a not under control child. She hasn't taken the dog to a children's play park as far as I can tell. And I do expect people to control their children enough that they don't get to come up to my animal (who is minding their own business and just as entitled to be in public as they are) and touch it unless I give permission. Just like it would be out of order for me to run up to a child I didn't know and pat/stroke/hug them, or for my dog to run over to a child they didn't know and slobber them to death make a nuisance.

MrMeSeeks · 28/01/2019 20:23

they don't then people will take matters into their own hands and we will have people carrying weapons to defend themselves against dogs

And they’ll be the ones done by the police Wink

Er, they are humans. They do have rights. Daft thing to say. I can't believe you actually think that way. Weird.
Nope, if parents cant control their kids,keep them home then.

Buggeredpelvicfloor2013 · 28/01/2019 20:24

Jesus christ, some people on here saying the OP overreacted need to have a word with themselves. No, she defended her child while also pushing her baby in the pram. In a moment of panic, she did what she had to do without thinking about her own safety. Ffs, you don't wait and see what the dog does next! What would have happened if it had knocked the pram over with the 2 week old baby in it? Would people still be defending the dog? Or bit the toddler? Before any of you say 'but it didnt', no, but it could have. I've got a dog and if he ran at someone's little one like this I would fully accept that he would potentially get kicked - that's why he is always under control and on a lead. You want to give your fucking head a shake if you think faced with the same situation you would have done any different or if you think this was the OPs fault by somehow provoking the dog. It was the fault of the owner who decided to have dogs that they can't control, not the OP, not the dog.

MrMeSeeks · 28/01/2019 20:24

Wordthe - so what the actual fuck have you been smoking (don’t be shy now - your antagonistic nature and lack of a grasp on reality suggests it’s something pretty strong)
No, i think they’re purposely goady, especially as they’re posting so much about dogs when they clearly don’t know much.

ChakiraChakra · 28/01/2019 20:32

^Btw, in the UK the results for fatal attacks are:

  1. Horses: about 10 a year^

Fatal attacks or fatalities? Please can you share your source? I'm not just being pedantic, but I imagine that figure is mostly made up of accidents on the road (I.e. car hits horse and rider) and fatal falls in high risk sports such at eventing or racing, more than a horse attacks a human.

BlueSlipperSocks · 28/01/2019 20:40

Jesus christ, some people on here saying the OP overreacted need to have a word with themselves. No, she defended her child while also pushing her baby in the pram. In a moment of panic, she did what she had to do without thinking about her own safety

In all honesty what do you think kicking a dog who is taller and heavier than yourself - and, apparently, in attack mode, would serve? Have you ever seen a dog in attack mode? Forget that...you obviously haven't, otherwise you wouldn't think OP's post was reasonable - or in any way believable. Read her post. OP did not state the dog attacked, other than her own interpretation as per title. Because it didn't! Give your head a wobble!

Honeyroar · 28/01/2019 20:43

Chakra I know three people that were killed by horses. One horse fell on them in an jumping accident, so not an attack, but no car or third party involved. The other two were found dead in the field after having been kicked in the head. 🙁. Horses are big creatures and can be dangerous..

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BambooB · 28/01/2019 20:44

Bit*

DaisyDreaming · 28/01/2019 20:45

Was the dog barking as in ready to attack? It’s not good the owners can let them slip and it knocked over your child but by the sounds of it you could of just calmly picked up your child and turned your back to the dog if it was barking rather than snarling/about to attack. Animals do bite if kicked, I might if I was kicked! I hope the dog doesn’t get put to sleep because it reacted to being kicked

userschmoozer · 28/01/2019 20:48

How are non dog owners supposed to tell the difference between a friendly bark and an aggressive one?
Whats the point of picking up your child (or dog) - especially when you are facing a giant breed?

PaulHollywoodsSexGut · 28/01/2019 20:51

oh my god this fucking fucking thread

THIS is why MN gets the shit reputation it does

so many many many absolute divs here with just no clue.

if your kid is being attacked by anything you defend: end of.

ChakiraChakra · 28/01/2019 20:51

@Honeyroar

Horses are big creatures and can be dangerous.

Absolutely agree. I've been around them nearly 40 years. I feel for you if you've personally known three people who have died because of horses, I don't know many people who know even one person who has died because of horses.

Still intrigued by the source of the info 10 fatalities due to horse attacks a year in the uk. I could believe 10 fatalities that are to do with horses in a year, but not because of a horse attacking. That's not to say that I don't believe horses can attack (all be it we're back round to did the human trigger it or ignore warning signs), just that the figure seems high.

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