WoofnHoof Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 I had my dog (husky) on the lead heading towards the gate out of the park and a woman comes into the park with 3 staffies (it's a fenced offlead park) the first (an entire dog) came over and he definetly looked like he was sizing things up I kept Sonny close to me hoping to go around him then the other two came in and it was on for young and old then, poor Sonny was taken aback and once he realised he tried to get away and was snarling back at them I was frantically trying to get them off I had my little chi in my arms he jumped out and then I panicked even more thinking he was a goner. Finally the woman came in and got her dogs under control and guess what she said: "That happens when a dog is on the lead" Needless to say I wont be going back to that park, thankfully my boys coat meant that they didn't get their teeth into him but he was quite shaken he's a pretty timid fellow so I'm really not impressed, he'd already been bowled off his feet three times by another staffy whose owner responded by saying "he's just playing" except my poor boy yelped the third time he was knocked to the ground. Wasn't long after that I decided to head home my boy was actively trying to stay out of that dogs way which means it wasn't much fun for him anyway. It's a shame it's the first time I've had trouble at that park but it's not worth the risk now. Why can't people recognise that their dogs behaviour isn't acceptable? Knocking a dog to the ground isn't playing and a dog shouldn't be attacked whether it's on a lead or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W Sibs Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 "That happens when a dog is on the lead" WTF? You should report the attack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dame Aussie Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 She actually said that? Nutcase! What a bitch. I hope Sonny is ok, the poor wee man Some people are unbelievable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jed Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 Argh, that's horrible. Stupid ijit. Sorry this happened, poor boys Things you wished you said " That happens when you have untrained unsocialised savage dogs off lead and out of control, you stupid cow. Only well behaved dogs are allowed off lead" Hope both dogs are ok, and you have reported (in writing) to the council. If everyone complained, something might be done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 Hope there's no lasting effects Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corvus Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 Arrgh! Some people... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WoofnHoof Posted February 2, 2010 Author Share Posted February 2, 2010 I don't think I can really report it I don't know her name I was a bit shaken up myself I just wanted to get out of there and get them home Can the council really do anything if they can't identify the person? I think there is already a sign saying that dogs should be well behaved at the park, obviously some people have a strange idea of what well behaved means. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moosepup Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 Oh no Woof, that's awful. ;) I remember being at the park with our old Chi when I was about 12 and her being bowled over by a Staffy. She pooped herself, literally. It took both of us days to get over it. I really detest people saying "he's just playing". Yeah that's why my dog has his ears back, tail between his legs, looking terrified. Grrr. Give Sonny a hug from us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeckoTree Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 Report the incident, they might patrol the park around the same time f day for a while and give some people education, who knows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Daisy Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 I'd definately report it and give the ranger a description of the dogs and their owner. You might find someone else comes along whose dogs were attacked that has caught her rego number or something and complains and then she can't say it was a one off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tilly Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 I have found the "what else can you expect when your dog is on a leash" is the attitude of a number of dog owners. I had a similar situation when I had my young boy on a leash while we were using the agility equipment in a fenced off-leash area. He was snarled and nipped at by another dog and I had to step in a push the other dog away with my foot. Other owner wasn't happy but I didn't particularly care - I was more interested in protecting my boy. Sorry you had to deal with a nasty owner ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winterpaws Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 I don't think I can really report it I don't know her name I was a bit shaken up myself I just wanted to get out of there and get them home Can the council really do anything if they can't identify the person? I think there is already a sign saying that dogs should be well behaved at the park, obviously some people have a strange idea of what well behaved means. Report it Describe location time of day description of lady description of dogs You never know she might be a regular Hope the furkids are Ok ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cannibalgoldfish Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 I have lost count the amount of times people have told me that dogs "will sort them self out" if they were all of lead. As Tilly said, its quite common. People are stupid Hope Sonny is ok and I'd report it. You never know, others may have the same problem with her one day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freshstart16 Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 omg im so sorry you had to put up with that, that lady sounds like a total idiot, I hope you and your dog are ok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spottychick Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 Absolutely - report the stupid woman. As people have said, if she's a regular there she can be identified. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slushie Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 I have also been told that "that's what happens when you have them on lead". I was trying hard to socialise my dog - from outside the fence, she could only sniff the other dogs at that stage - she was very shy and timid and I was getting her used to other dogs (other than the one she lives with). One of the dogs inside the fence snarled and growled and the people inside said that it was my fault as I was outside with her on lead. I didnt question it (as they sounded like they knew what they were talking about) and I never took her back to another dog park because of it. Until now I thought it WAS my fault! WoofnHound I hope your furbabies are all ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shells Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 I hope your boy is ok. Whilst my dogs arent impecibly trained I always ensure they arent a burden to others. Dont let that put you off - it would be a shame if your dogs lost their offleash time. Hopefully next time you return there will be more responsible dog owners there. I have a question - Do aggressive dogs find dogs on a leash an easier target? My 2 were onleash and bailed up by an offleash mini foxie which was getting pretty aggresive. If mine were offleash would it have been the same? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spottychick Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 My impression is that dogs on lead get more worried when a dog runs up to them because they can't get away or manouvre properly so they show distress. Perhaps this creates tension in the other dog and it bounces back etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WoofnHoof Posted February 2, 2010 Author Share Posted February 2, 2010 I have sent an email to the council with as much detail about the incident as I can remember (which wasn't much it was pretty quick). I don't think Sonny was stressed about being on a lead he always greets dogs the same way whether he's on lead or off. He is generally very easy going, he was very much surprised by the attack he was trying to get away and it was only when he couldn't and all three were on him that he started to snarl back at them. I just hope it doesn't affect his interactions meeting other new dogs now, it's hard to know how much it has affected him, hopefully he will bounce back ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casowner Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 (edited) How were her dogs under effective control? 3 staffords off leash I would have trouble with just one dog, let alone 3 bull breeds including an entire male. It's tools like that that aid in getting the bull breeds bad reputations I am sure that there are plenty of people that could handle their bull breeds off leash - She Simply WAS NOT one of them Poor man he deserves lots of cuddles tonight, and thank goodness they didn't focus on the chi Edited February 2, 2010 by casowner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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