Dog biting someone

**NotaGoth** · 5th August 2007, 21:27

Okay...

My partner was at our flat tonight.. He was walking to his car with our dog... Heard something up ahead.. Dog started growling.. Turned his torch on and pointed it ahead.. Seen two guys.. The two guys seen my partner and turned around and ran...

Our dog chased after them and bit one of the guys... The guy was swearing and stuff.. They both managed to run away in the end...

Dans freaking out cause our dog bit someone.. We have done our best to train our dog properly so that this DOES NOT happen... So it is quite upsetting to hear that he has...

First thought was if these two guys weren't up to mischief then why would they turn around and run..??? Doesn't make sense.. They obviously had something to hide...

5 minutes after this incident he then finds out that someone had just broken into our neighbours house...

Would you be happy that your dog bit said person?

**candor** · 5th August 2007, 21:39

Hmm yes and no. Goes to show dog knows a loser when he sees one - full marks. However he should be able to be called off before proceeding to chomp on anyone. It clearly wasn't a savage attack - just a bite that had desired effect - made the threat retreat.

The dog does not sound too aggressive to me - sounds like he knew when his mission was accomplished. Still it should be you in charge of his jaws not him.

And per the counsel dogs aren't considered under control if they rush at people. I see nothing wrong with rushing given the population is educated on dog socialising like my generation was, at or before school. My dog rushes at people - its called sussing out / sociability, and "normal" dogs will proceed to be friendly no threat if the humans aren't scared.

But the world has changed and now people think they are so important and no need to learn dog communication and they're not willing to share the world with other species.

It is a change in the National character and evidence the british ancestry and heritage is becoming lost to me. If my dog can not rush up to greet kids without nanny state parents flippin out, and kids who're not properly prepared for handling lifes "risks" instant screaming (due to media hype) I honestly don't want a dog and won't get another.

This country is too dumbed down. Where I grew up pet dogs were an integral part of life and all childen knew how to deal with dogs in a civil friendly manner, one that did not promote attacks.

Doubt they'll tell council as guilty. I'd just get yourself along to dog obedience training and train yourself to get good control over the mutt with a mind of its own.

**NordieBoy** · 5th August 2007, 21:47

Originally Posted by XxKiTtiExX

5 minutes after this incident he then finds out that someone had just broken into our neighbours house...

Would you be happy that your dog bit said person?

Tell the cops and they'll keep an eye on the horsepiddles.

**NotaGoth** · 5th August 2007, 21:51

Originally Posted by candor

Hmm yes and no. Goes to show dog knows a loser when he sees one - full marks. However he should be able to be called off before proceeding to chomp on anyone. It clearly wasn't a savage attack - just a bite that had desired effect - made the threat retreat. The dog does not sound too aggressive to me - sounds like he knew when his mission was accomplished. Sytill it should be you in charge of his jaws not him.

And per the counsel dogs aren't considered undr control idf they rush at people. I see nothing wrong with rushing given the populaytion is educated on dog socialising like my generation was at school. My dog rushes at people - its called sociability, and "normal" dogs will proceed to be friendly no threat if the humans aren't scared.

But the world has changed and now people think they are so important and no need to learn dog communication and they're not willing to share the world with other species.

It is a change in the National character and evidence the british ancestry and heritage is becoming lost to me. If my dog can not rush up to greet kids without nanny state parents flippin out and kids who're not properly prepared for handling lifes "risks" instant screaming (due to media hype) I honestly dont want a dog and won't get another.

This country is too dumbed down. Wher I grew up pet dogs were an integral part of life and all childen knew how to deal with dogs in a civil friendly manner that did not promote attacks.

Doubt they'll tell council as guilty. I'd just get yourself along to dog obedience training and train yourself to get good control over the mutt with a mind of its own.

To tell you the truth I'm still in shock hearing he did it.. He's never hurt a fly.... He loved our kitten to bits and all he wants to do is play with everyone and everything.. Really not something I expected to hear... He always listens to us... Mainly cause he learnt quickly that if he doesn't, he will be punished (not beaten, punished eg: no loves and cuddles)... He'd much rather spend time with us then be sent to his naughty spot and ignored..

I'm disappointed.. But he did end up coming back when called.. Strange how they sense something isn't right.. But also nice to know in a way that he would protect us if need be...

Will talk to dan about obedience training though..

I just hope theres no retaliation...

**NotaGoth** · 5th August 2007, 21:53

Originally Posted by NordieBoy

Tell the cops and they'll keep an eye on the horsepiddles.

Yeah I don't think he would have bit them that bad that they would need medical attention.. Though least if he had they'd catch the little shits... But I think we'd be risk of having to put our dog down...

**Little Miss Trouble** · 5th August 2007, 21:59

I'd say theres next to no chance of repercussions since its obvious they were up to something. In fact knowing how most of the northland cops are, I'd say the local constable would laugh and give your dog a pat (I know I would!)

**Hitcher** · 5th August 2007, 22:24

If your dog bit somebody who is unlikely to take legal action against you as its owner, then you are just lucky. Learn from this and take measures to ensure it doesn't happen again.

If somebody's dog ever bit me, whether I was "running away" or not, I would be the last person that that dog ever bit.

**NotaGoth** · 5th August 2007, 22:30

Originally Posted by Hitcher

If your dog bit somebody who is unlikely to take legal action against you as its owner, then you are just lucky. Learn from this and take measures to ensure it doesn't happen again.

If somebody's dog ever bit me, whether I was "running away" or not, I would be the last person that that dog ever bit.

Think I haven't thought of that? First thing that popped into my head was what the outcome could be because of it..

**Timber020** · 5th August 2007, 22:49

My wifes parents had there family dog prince tied up outside there front door while they were in town. A couple tried to feed him poisoned meat, he bit one of them. They were tryng to rob the house, and admited trying to poison the tied up dog and rob the house.

Dog still got put down by court order.

**NotaGoth** · 5th August 2007, 23:06

Originally Posted by Timber020

My wifes parents had there family dog prince tied up outside there front door while they were in town. A couple tried to feed him poisoned meat, he bit one of them. They were tryng to rob the house, and admited trying to poison the tied up dog and rob the house.

Dog still got put down by court order.

Thats................. *doesn't know what to say*

**karmakillernz** · 5th August 2007, 23:07

Originally Posted by Timber020

My wifes parents had there family dog prince tied up outside there front door while they were in town. A couple tried to feed him poisoned meat, he bit one of them. They were tryng to rob the house, and admited trying to poison the tied up dog and rob the house.

Dog still got put down by court order.

This is one of the few things that really fuck me off. Someone can walk into your property uninvited, even to commit an illegal act, and you're liable if they get hurt in the process. Or, as in this case, if your dog defends your property, it pays the ultimate price. I mean, what sort of society do we live in where burglers have the right of safe entry?

On a somewhat related note, there are a couple of young children about 6-7 doors down from us who always come running up to us and our dog when we take her for a walk and try to pat her. Now, although our dog doesn't seem to care, we've repeatedly told them not to (for obvious reasons). But despite this, if they came running over and she were to snap out because she got a fright or something - we'd be at fault. WTF?

**jafar** · 5th August 2007, 23:29

What a good dog , give him a pat & a biscuit

Thieving little shitbags got what they needed, pity he didn't have them baled up as well for the cops to deal to as well.

**Timber020** · 5th August 2007, 23:39

Originally Posted by XxKiTtiExX

Thats................. *doesn't know what to say*

Yeah, as I say, it make you teeth grate dont it? I do my best not to think about it, if you met her parents youd know they would be the last to teach a dog any aggression. Life isnt fair and the laws an ass.

**Mr. Peanut** · 6th August 2007, 08:41

We had a German Shepherd, docile as anything. Lent it to a family when we had to go on holiday and it chased down a thief as well!

I think they can sense abnormal behaviour.