Selkie Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-11-23/dog-on-death-row-after-owner-loses-lengthy-council-court-battle/12910878 I don't understand how he is "a risk to children" when all the incidents appear to be dog-directed (either aggression or prey drive)? Obviously he shouldn't have been allowed to escape twice after killing a small dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebanne Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 2 hours ago, Selkie said: Obviously he shouldn't have been allowed to escape twice after killing a small dog. Owners have only got themselves to blame. The dog has got out at least 3 times and he has attacked 3 dogs, killing one. PTS is the right answer 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kazm Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 Three strikes, definitely out !! Feel for the dog as once again it shows irresponsible owners. Getting out once and killing a dog is bad enough but still able to escape its yard twice more is just unforgivable. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twodoggies2001 Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 I agree. Te owners really are to blame as Sarge has killed 3 times and that's a no no. His owners have proven that they cannot keep the dog under control and he reaally is too much of a risk. I say, euthanize him and there will be one less risk. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 How terribly sad. yes, I do think it's the correct decision - it is still sad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 1 hour ago, twodoggies2001 said: Sarge has killed 3 times No, he has killed once . he has attacked 3 times. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 20 hours ago, Kazm said: able to escape its yard twice more Apparently one attack was while accompanying owner on a bike ride Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_PL_ Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 I'm sorry (knowing the dog vs human aggression stuff) but I'd say he's a risk to anyone that got between him and a dog he was intent on attacking. Sad that his story ends this way though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDJ Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 agree with the above - some times an animal is simply too dangerous to be in society, and three attacks to me puts this dog in that category. From what I read, the owner may not have helped the situation (dog escapes control 3 times - seriously??? why not major precautions after the first attack), but there are also times when a dog is just straight out aggressive and unpredictable. I do get a little tired of the 'but he/she is so fantastic with my dog/child/cat/whatever'. How does that minimise/excuse repeated attacks? Imagine that as a 'defence' for a human - "oh, he/she is great with their family, so please excuse attacks on random people". I bet that everyone in the district was terrified of walking their dogs (or their families) in that neighbourhood. I know I would be. I must say when I see the 'but fluffy is fine with my dog/child/cat/whatever' I immediately put the owner in the 'has no clue' pile, and that they are not looking at the situation for what it is, or want to improve it (maybe I am just harsh) 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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