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Who is at fault? Unleashed dog came upto my son and bit him

119 replies

BlueBunny23 · 02/09/2022 16:48

My son was playing in our front garden. The neighbours dog was running loose and came into my garden and upto my son who put his hand out to stroke the dog and it bit him. He has a hole in his hand and we are off to see if we need cleaned / stitches. Who is at fault? My 10 year old son for attempting to stroke the dog that came up to him? The neighbour for letting her dog loose? Tried to talk to her, she slapped her poor dog in the face and said when it bites her kids she puts this antiseptic rub onto them so offered some for my son, so like she knows it bites and still just let me roam the street when there are kids playing

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EdithStourton · 02/09/2022 17:58

The neighbour.

The problem with the whole yellow collar/lead thing is that reflective collars and leads are usually yellow. So your call your dogs in and sit them or whatever, and the other dog approaches and you realise that you just wasted your time.

itsgettingweird · 02/09/2022 18:01

BlueBunny23 · 02/09/2022 16:52

@TimeAtTheBar because my son reached out to stroke the dog and she said he shouldn’t have as he’s a nervous dog which is why he wears a yellow collar…. How is anyone supposed to know that though unless it’s a thing I’m unaware of

Well if it's a nervous god with a yellow collar it should be on a lead and with owner at all times in public.

The same was we helicopter toddlers if they go through a biting stage.

You don't let anything or anyone who's a danger to others near others unsupervised.

Suzi888 · 02/09/2022 18:01

BlueBunny23 · 02/09/2022 16:52

@TimeAtTheBar because my son reached out to stroke the dog and she said he shouldn’t have as he’s a nervous dog which is why he wears a yellow collar…. How is anyone supposed to know that though unless it’s a thing I’m unaware of

Only if you went in to her garden and insisted on touching the dog.
The neighbour is at fault. Why was the dog running loose?

I hope your son is ok.

carefullycourageous · 02/09/2022 18:04

Report to the Police and the dog warden, the owner ALWAYS has a responsibility to keep their dog under control. It should never have been roaming loose.

I am fucking sick of dogs and their shit owners Angry - I really want dog licences back so we can start to sort out who is allowed to own a dog.

cutmyteethandbitmytongue · 02/09/2022 18:06

That is only the owner's fault.

NumericalBlock · 02/09/2022 18:23

So the yellow collar thing is real but I've only ever heard of other dog owners knowing of it, and even then not reliably! Which is why our bright yellow collars also say "nervous" or something similar.

She's totally in the wrong, please report it to the police, her dog is dangerous.

Drivebye · 02/09/2022 18:23

Imagine if the dog had bitten his face, or his eye and he lost sight? This is a dangerous dog, report it before it does some very bad damage.

Itsthelookitsthelook · 02/09/2022 18:30

Please, please report this to the police. That is a dangerous dog and your son is so very lucky that it was "only" his hand that got bitten. Imagine if it had been a toddler that screamed when approached by the dog, it could have been so much worse.
Also, not sure if you have but please seek medical advice for the bite. Dogs mouths are not clean places.

villainousbroodmare · 02/09/2022 19:20

100% on her, wouldn't have mattered if your poor son had reached out, stood still or walked or run away, it would probably still have bitten him.
That is an extremely dangerous animal, totally out of control and with previous form. It should be euthanased.

Prescottdanni123 · 02/09/2022 19:48

@twoandcooplease

The decent collars are actually pretty distinctive. They are warnings to not reach out and pet the dogs or let other animals get in their face, not warnings to keep an 100 yard distance.

They actually do a pretty good job but they are worth nothing if the owners are not able to act responsibly and keep their dogs under control.

HappyChloé2 · 02/09/2022 19:54

You’d have been well within your rights to ensure the dog never bit anyone again.

As you weren’t in a position to do this the next best thing is to inform the police that there is a dangerous dog being allowed to run wild and attack children. They should see that it’s put down promptly.

Minimalme · 02/09/2022 20:16

I hate the way some owners use the yellow collar to excuse the fact they have a dog who is aggressive. It doesn't matter whether a dog bites because they are nervous or aggressive. No dog should be allowed to bite, it is up to the owner to control their dog.

If a dog bites they should be on a lead and wear a muzzle when out. If the owner can't manage that, they dog should be pts.

Arnaquer · 02/09/2022 20:31

Your neighbour absolutely in the wrong. Her dog was out of control, this is an offence that can occur in a public or a private place. The dog was not on a lead and entered your property and but your son. Take photos and report to 101

CateringForThree · 02/09/2022 20:34

NDN is at fault.

Why does she assume that everyone incl a 10yo wi know what a yellow collar means? I don’t.
Why does she think that the dog having a yellow collar means she is then relieved from her responsibility as a dog owner
Why does she leave a dog that is known for biting (her own dcs fgs!!) lose in the street?

Seriously. This dog is dangerous! I would let your ds know that to start with. And yes I would think about reporting to the police, for the simple reason that she is admitting her dog bites even people they know well!

MrsTerryPratchett · 02/09/2022 20:37

Report. The dog could end up killing someone.

Riverlee · 02/09/2022 20:37

I’ve never heard of the yellow coller thing before.

CateringForThree · 02/09/2022 20:39

Prescottdanni123 · 02/09/2022 19:48

@twoandcooplease

The decent collars are actually pretty distinctive. They are warnings to not reach out and pet the dogs or let other animals get in their face, not warnings to keep an 100 yard distance.

They actually do a pretty good job but they are worth nothing if the owners are not able to act responsibly and keep their dogs under control.

That’s assuming that you know some collars are there to give you the message to not come close etc…
I didn’t know until reading this thread and why should I? I don’t have a dog! Which also means it would not cross my mind to try and read a text on the collar or what the collar means etc… I would just assume someone has different/unusual taste tbh.

If a dog is dangerous and likely to bite, the owner should take whatever steps are never sat with that dog to avoid it happening, assuming the people around don’t know anything about collars. Because it’s not their responsibility or problem if the dog is out of control.

Gilmorehill · 02/09/2022 20:39

You need to report this. She is not a responsible dog owner.

HappyToSmile · 02/09/2022 20:44

The dog was out of control, Brightly coloured collar or not!!
According to the gov.uk website....

It's against the law to let a dog be dangerously out of control anywhere, such as: in a public place. in a private place, for example a neighbour's house or garden. in the owner's home

hedgehogger1 · 02/09/2022 20:45

Have you reported it? Next time could be a lot worse. She's clearly a dangerous owner

LondonLovie · 02/09/2022 20:48

A yellow bloody collar wouldn't protect a young child that can't yet read. FFS. It could have been a bite to the face for a small child. Anyway, clearly doesn't work as a child doesn't always think quickly, to stroke the dog was just a natural reaction. I would be bloody furious she knows the dog bites, allowed it off its lead and wonder around in other people's gardens.

Police for sure if only in the hope it makes the owner a lot more careful in future.

MrsPelligrinoPetrichor · 02/09/2022 20:53

Your child will need antibiotics after a dog bite so go to the hospital. Take photos and report to the police,she'll be cautioned in my experience and told she must keep the dog on the lead in future.

MistyBean · 02/09/2022 21:01

100 % neighbours fault. I'd not only report to the police but I'd follow it up with RSPCA too. That poor dog is being mistreated.

SkygardenTower · 02/09/2022 21:02

My dog has a yellow collar and lead, he is more likely to back away and bark, hence the nervous collar. Any situation where he might be stressed he is on the lead, for his safety and to avoid him barking and scaring anyone. Some people still try to stroke him, but the collar helps.

It is still my responsibility to have him under control!

(I have no fears about my dog, but he is an animal and gets scared so it is my role to manage situations)

Apl · 02/09/2022 21:15

StrikeandRobin · 02/09/2022 16:50

Jesus.
I’d be phoning the police to report a dangerous dog not under control by its owner and making sure they know it’s bitten her kids previously.

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