aussielover Posted April 30, 2011 Author Share Posted April 30, 2011 Aussie I was wondering what area and which park this happened at. A park on the north shore of sydney. It is normally a very nice park with regulars that all have friendly dogs. Occasionally there is a bit of a scuffle- as to be expected but I don't consider more dangerous than any other dog park, in fact I think it is a bit safer than a lot as the owners of dogs in the area are usually families. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubiton Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 2011 (edited) If the dog was attacked and now is dog agressive why is the owner letting it run free in a dog park with other dogs? Or if its only agressive with one breed why is the owner not putting it back on the lead when a dog of that breed enters the park? The owner of teh dog that was attacked should report it to the council with as many details as they can get. I had an issue where two shitz tsu dogs were always off the lead and the owner found it funny that they rushed and circled other dogs. To protect MY dog I reported it after the second or third time (first benefit of doubt til I saw the moron laughing and yelled at him - second time he was still laughing til I chased off his dogs - third time I charged them as they charged us and they backed off/bolted away (I had tried to go around but they came at us anyway) - fourth time a girl had them there and they appeared from amongst bushes so I had to chase them off. I suggested to the council the owner needed someone to have a word with them about being responsible and consequences (take on the wrong big dog and two dead little dogs) and when it came up in passing with other dog owners I suggested the same. Since then have seen similar pair of dogs being walked on a lead a few times and looking well under control. Some owners need the authorities to educate them of whats right and wrong in regard to others. Edited April 30, 2011 by rubiton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebanne Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 2011 if I get this right, there is a dog attacking others and the owner allows it to do so multiple times and no one has done anything about it? The so called reason this dog is attacking is because it was supposed to have once been attacked itself. What an idiot of an owner it has then with no thought for others. If being attacked by another dog was really the reason it has become DA, then why is the owner not worried about it turning other dogs into DA dogs? And it's not only the owner of the attacking dog, it's also all the others who stand by and do nothing, bunch of morons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poodlefan Posted May 1, 2011 Share Posted May 1, 2011 (edited) A dog park is not a legal vacuum. Yes, the owner of the attacking dog may be legally responsible for the vet bills. The attack should be reported. Sometimes only a visit from the ranger makes dog owner face up to the fact that their dog's behaviour is a problem. The attacking dog shouldn't be offlead in dog parks and frankly, neither should a pup. Tell the pups owner to join a dog training club ASAP for some controlled socialisation. Edited May 1, 2011 by poodlefan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancinbcs Posted May 1, 2011 Share Posted May 1, 2011 No dog should be offlead near any other dogs unless it can be immediately recalled to keep it away from those other dogs. A dog park does not give a dog the right to approach another dog or person unless it is invited to do so. It doesn't matter if the dog is aggressive or friendly, an unwanted approach can still be seen as threatening behaviour. Off lead areas are to allow dogs to exercise offlead and if they are fenced, to allow dogs to exercise without fear of them running on a road. Somewhere along the way it has become accepted that they are a free for all and that is not correct. If you cannot prevent your dog approaching another, it shouldn't be off lead, anywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twodoggies2001 Posted May 1, 2011 Share Posted May 1, 2011 the OP stated that the owner of the attacking was a 'nice person'. Be that as it may, being a nice person doesn't mean that irresponsibility is to be ignored. I didn't want to use the word 'idiot', but I have to agree that he is one . What kind of moron, knowing that his dog is capable and does attack unprovoked allows it to be in the company of others whilst off lead? I'd bet my bottom dollar if his dog was hurt by another, he would be jumping up and down hold the other dog owner responsible. Does it have to come to a fatal or near fatal attack on another dog to make him realise just what his is in charge of? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rileys mum Posted May 1, 2011 Share Posted May 1, 2011 Pet hate of mine is people making excuses for aggressive dogs. Bottom line is this dog attacked the lab causing injuries. It needs to be reported. My boy was attacked when he was a pup and is not DA. That's a piss poor excuse. Even if it was the case that it's DA is a result of it's previous attack then.... Shock horror... How about try some TRAINING with the dog and NOT let it in dog parks. After dealing with owners like the one of the DA dog, let me tell you now any dog that approaches my boy in any way that is aggressive will cop my wrath. I tell owners I will do whatever is needed to protect my dog and if that means kicking your dogs ribs in, so be it. Owners need to step up and take responsibility for their dogs actions. Just because a dog is DA doesn't mean it's not a nice dog or it's owner is a bad person it just means they need to do some work. Report report report. Only way to protect other dogs of this in the future. I don't frequent dog parks all that much but if I do on an off chance, I Also often get my phone out and video dogs approaching mine as evidence. Owners of DA dogs generally get the picture and POQ once this happens. Also note vehicle registrations of the owners vehicle. May help track them down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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