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My dog bit another dog

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Lovemydogs11 · 06/10/2019 01:04

Ok so I have a little rescue dog from Romania. I have him him 2yrs 3months he is walked everyday and goes off lead. Today we was walking in our local wooded park and we was walking along a path with trees along one side and a lad with a spaniel walked past and his dog was in the trees with my dog. Suddenly his dog yelped and ran to owner and my dog had bit him on his side. My dog likes to chase so I dont know if his dog startled him and he chased it and grabbed its side but it was one puncture wound. I gave the lad my details. My dog had NEVER done this before. He will grumble and some dogs but never as much shown his teeth!! I am beside myself with worry he is such a loving little dog that plays and gets along with almost every dog he meets. The lad txt me saying dog had been to vets had stitches and antibiotics and they have contacted their insurance and he will let me know the outcome. I'm not sure what this means!!

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Medievalist · 07/10/2019 19:03

Cantrememberpassword - ODFOD

Frequency · 07/10/2019 19:05

Your dog is a street dog, born on the street , lived on the street, rummaged for food, fought for its territory and food. Get real, you people are delusional when it comes to these street dogs, why did you not rescue a dog from this country

OP said her dog was fostered from four weeks of age, although this brings about it's own issues depending on how/where it was fostered it does mean that it did none of things you suggest. It won't have been weaned prior to fostering.

Also stray dogs rarely fight for territory. They'll generally cooperate with other stray dogs to yield resources. They don't behave in the same way as their wild counter parts and they're not oddly shaped cats.

Mimi91 · 07/10/2019 19:07

My god, some of you are completely over the top.

@Lovemydogs11 you have done the right thing giving your details and asking for advice, if anything, that shows that you are responsible.

If it's any consolation, another dog bit my dog recently) a puncture wound that required antibiotics). They were just playing and I think the other dog just nipped a bit too hard - it happens! If your dog was startled, it may have reacted before assessing what was happening, it's what dogs do, it doesn't mean they are necessarily aggressive in their nature. It's instinct!

I would just keep an eye on your dog for any reactive/dramatic change in behaviour, sometimes dogs can react aggressively when they become unwell. Hope it all works out, not a nice situation to be in.

Mimi91 · 07/10/2019 19:10

@Lovemydogs11 sorry I missed your post about the ear infection.

When my dog had an ear infection, he snapped at the cat. I was so shocked at the time as they are the best of friends usually. Unfortunately, it can be so difficult sometimes to know when your pet is unwell, they don't give a lot away!

Littlemeadow123 · 07/10/2019 19:16

@Cantrememberpassword

Dogs rescued from countries like Romania arent uncommon nowadays. If they were that dangerous compared to UK rescue dogs then surely there would be a tonne of advice and public awareness campaigns saying not to adopt them. Just quit while you are ahead Love.

Cantrememberpassword · 07/10/2019 19:16

Medievalist, maybe you should do a bit of research on Romanian rescue dogs before you become insulting.

Cantrememberpassword · 07/10/2019 19:19

Little meadow, do your own research, it’s a scam, you pay a small fortune to rehome these dogs, you lot need educating, and I will decide when to quite. And I do have experience of neighbours Romanian rescue capers.

Frequency · 07/10/2019 19:24

Little meadow, do your own research, it’s a scam, you pay a small fortune to rehome these dogs, you lot need educating, and I will decide when to quite. And I do have experience of neighbours Romanian rescue capers

You should pay a lot to rehome a dog. This is generally good practise. Many UK rescues have high adoption fees. Rehabilitating, feeding, vet treating and rehoming a dog is an expensive process plus it ensures the adopter can afford a dog.

What "romanian rescue capers" do your neighbours dogs get up to that poorly trained UK dogs would not also do?

Streamside · 07/10/2019 19:33

It's a dog, he didn't savage the other dog or attack its owner.Worse things happen, you just need to keep an eye on your dog and keep him close to you for a while.Your dog may have been startled, all sorts of things could have happened and I wouldn't allow anyone to make you think the origins of the dog is relevant.

Littlemeadow123 · 07/10/2019 19:36

@Cantrememberpassword

My friend has volunteered with dogs in several countries, she has dogs rescued from Romania.

Adoption fees are high in the UK now, not just from abroad. And the reason for these higher prices are NOT because it is part of a scam.

Mimi91 · 07/10/2019 19:45

@Cantrememberpassword just to add in my 2 pennies worth...my next door neighbours have adopted two dogs from Romania and have had a very positive experience, both as good as gold.

How is it a scam? It really isn't clear from your posts. Because they were on the streets - like abandoned dogs in this country? Because of the fees - like dogs in this country?

Ridusofyourstupidity · 07/10/2019 19:53

Why do I get the feeling that cantrememberpassword is that lady from Little Britain who vomits on those they consider inferior?

Dogs can do whatever they like! As long as they not......whispers ROMANIAN!!

Medievalist · 07/10/2019 20:07

you lot need educating, and I will decide when to quite

Oh the irony

Chocolatelover45 · 07/10/2019 20:39

I wouldn't worry too much about a one off incident, dogs do occasionally bite other dogs, it doesn't mean your dog is vicious or would attack a person. You are insured and have offered to pay their bill, which is responsible but to be honest is rare in these situations! Up to you whether you pay cash or go through insurance. Read the small print in any case - it may invalidate your policy if you don't inform them if it says you need to.

Keep a close eye on your dog for a while and if in doubt apply a basket muzzle and/or keep on lead just to make sure he is behaving normally.

Sayhellotothethings · 07/10/2019 20:39

OP you aren't an irresponsible owner like many are saying. Both your dog and the spaniel were out of sight. Out of sight is out of control and who knows what happened. The spaniel could have provoked your dog, your dog could have given many many warning signals before a little scrap broke out, nobody knows.

Keep your dog in sight from now on and monitor it's body language closely. Our boy was attacked twice in one week, by off lead dogs who were out of their owners sight. He now doesn't like big dogs jumping on him and will growl. I've wondered what will happen if another dog growls at him to fuck off and today found it - he walked off. So your dog 'grumbling' isn't necessarily a bad thing, it's him requesting space when more subtle signals have not worked. In fact I don't know a single adult dog who won't tell another dog where to go when they aren't getting the message. They aren't robots, unlike many people on AIBU seem to think.

Sayhellotothethings · 07/10/2019 20:42

I actually think you are incredibly responsible for giving the other owner your details. When my dog has been attacked I haven't even got so much as a sorry.

IsobelRae23 · 07/10/2019 20:43

@Lovemydogs11

When we had our large breed, dp walked him in evening, wet and windy night, no other dogs about. When he came home, he was wiping ddog down as he was wet and muddy, and noticed a puncture wound between the size of a 5p and 10p piece. We took him to the vets the next day, and he had to have it cleaned and stitched under anaesthesia, followed by 7 days of antibiotics. We and the vet believe that whilst running through the grass and trees, there was possibly some old wire sticking out of the ground (this has been found loads around where we live, mining and ironworks etc), and it was this that punctured his side.
So whilst the likely scenario is that your dog caused the puncture wounds, it’s not conclusive. What makes me question it, is that there was only one puncture wound you say? Normally there are at least two in my experience.
Anyway, I hope the other dog recovers well, and I hope your dog recovers from his ear infection- toothache and earache if anything like humans are the two worst types of pain.

Geneva1995 · 07/10/2019 20:44

People saying it’s irresponsible to let her dog off the lead. Oh as if. How many dog walkers keep their dogs on the lead? Fair enough if it’s a vicious dog but clearly by the OP this is out of character. Sorry this has happened OP, deffo keep on a lead where you may bump into other dog walkers and be grateful it wasn’t a human or child he bit. The outcome may be a lot different x

Geneva1995 · 07/10/2019 20:45

I know a child is a human LOL an adult or a child

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