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Yesterday, whilst tinkering in the shed at the end of the garden, my solitude was spoilt by my children all screaming and a dog going ballistic, growling and barking in my garden.
We don't own a dog.
I happened to have a machete nearby, grabbed it and ran out to see the back end of a random dog disappear around the corner. Kids quite shaken up, but unharmed.
I took a walk to the (quite long) driveway, still brandishing my machete (mentioned because it would now be in public view) to see the back end of some bloke in what looked like a dressing gown carrying a dog off.
It looks like, during his dog containment process, the dog probably scratched up the side of my car. I expect it will t-cut and polish out. It's minor, but that's not the point.
My question to the pistonhead masses is this: If the dog was attacking my children in their own garden, Biting or not, if it's jumping up and barking at them then it's classified as an attack in my book. I would have killed it. No questions asked, its not something that's up for debate in this thread.
Would the police have been interested? Or is this filed under "Crime reference if your lucky" in the same way that a farmer can shoot a dog that's attacking livestock?
We don't own a dog.
I happened to have a machete nearby, grabbed it and ran out to see the back end of a random dog disappear around the corner. Kids quite shaken up, but unharmed.
I took a walk to the (quite long) driveway, still brandishing my machete (mentioned because it would now be in public view) to see the back end of some bloke in what looked like a dressing gown carrying a dog off.
It looks like, during his dog containment process, the dog probably scratched up the side of my car. I expect it will t-cut and polish out. It's minor, but that's not the point.
My question to the pistonhead masses is this: If the dog was attacking my children in their own garden, Biting or not, if it's jumping up and barking at them then it's classified as an attack in my book. I would have killed it. No questions asked, its not something that's up for debate in this thread.
Would the police have been interested? Or is this filed under "Crime reference if your lucky" in the same way that a farmer can shoot a dog that's attacking livestock?
Prizam said:
Yesterday, whilst tinkering in the shed at the end of the garden, my solitude was spoilt by my children all screaming and a dog going ballistic, growling and barking in my garden.
We don't own a dog.
I happened to have a machete nearby, grabbed it and ran out to see the back end of a random dog disappear around the corner. Kids quite shaken up, but unharmed.
I took a walk to the (quite long) driveway, still brandishing my machete (mentioned because it would now be in public view) to see the back end of some bloke in what looked like a dressing gown carrying a dog off.
It looks like, during his dog containment process, the dog probably scratched up the side of my car. I expect it will t-cut and polish out. It's minor, but that's not the point.
My question to the pistonhead masses is this: If the dog was attacking my children in their own garden, Biting or not, if it's jumping up and barking at them then it's classified as an attack in my book. I would have killed it. No questions asked, its not something that's up for debate in this thread.
Would the police have been interested? Or is this filed under "Crime reference if your lucky" in the same way that a farmer can shoot a dog that's attacking livestock?
BS troll post.We don't own a dog.
I happened to have a machete nearby, grabbed it and ran out to see the back end of a random dog disappear around the corner. Kids quite shaken up, but unharmed.
I took a walk to the (quite long) driveway, still brandishing my machete (mentioned because it would now be in public view) to see the back end of some bloke in what looked like a dressing gown carrying a dog off.
It looks like, during his dog containment process, the dog probably scratched up the side of my car. I expect it will t-cut and polish out. It's minor, but that's not the point.
My question to the pistonhead masses is this: If the dog was attacking my children in their own garden, Biting or not, if it's jumping up and barking at them then it's classified as an attack in my book. I would have killed it. No questions asked, its not something that's up for debate in this thread.
Would the police have been interested? Or is this filed under "Crime reference if your lucky" in the same way that a farmer can shoot a dog that's attacking livestock?
Oh boy, here we go.
I like dogs, a well-behaved dog is a wonderful thing.
Most dogs I see these days are not well-behaved, and their owners are usually entitled fat pricks.
This has gotten a LOT worse since the lockdown.
Kids and hopefully dog owners would learn that actions have consequences.
I'm not going to either dance with a dog in my garden, trying to shield the kids, nor am I going to try and negotiate with a manic dog that's trying to attack. "No fluffums, please stop that"
In the same way that a farmer wouldn't let a dog terrorise their livestock, I think my Children are worth more than sheep.
Let's head off a few more helpful topics whilst I'm here:
-I don't have sausages in my lawn, attracting dogs
-I don't have any cans of RedBull to throw
-I'm not powerfully built, but I am a director
-Never owned an MX5, but have raced a couple
I guess I could have been "Dominating the lawn" though.
Do let me know if you can think of any other ways that I am wrong for not wanting a stranger's dog attacking my children in their own garden though. Perhaps you could let me know what you would do in the same situation.
I like dogs, a well-behaved dog is a wonderful thing.
Most dogs I see these days are not well-behaved, and their owners are usually entitled fat pricks.
This has gotten a LOT worse since the lockdown.
Kids and hopefully dog owners would learn that actions have consequences.
I'm not going to either dance with a dog in my garden, trying to shield the kids, nor am I going to try and negotiate with a manic dog that's trying to attack. "No fluffums, please stop that"
In the same way that a farmer wouldn't let a dog terrorise their livestock, I think my Children are worth more than sheep.
Let's head off a few more helpful topics whilst I'm here:
-I don't have sausages in my lawn, attracting dogs
-I don't have any cans of RedBull to throw
-I'm not powerfully built, but I am a director
-Never owned an MX5, but have raced a couple
I guess I could have been "Dominating the lawn" though.
Do let me know if you can think of any other ways that I am wrong for not wanting a stranger's dog attacking my children in their own garden though. Perhaps you could let me know what you would do in the same situation.
57Ford said:
Overall, I’m still a little taken aback by “ I happened to have a machete nearby”
And even that pales into insignificance compared to "I took a walk to the (quite long) driveway, still brandishing my machete".To answer the OP's question:
Prizam said:
Would the police have been interested? Or is this filed under "Crime reference if your lucky" in the same way that a farmer can shoot a dog that's attacking livestock?
Yes, I think that the police wouid be very interested.As would your local Mental Health team, and Social Services, if you have children.
Doesn't everyone have a machete? I live on an old farm, and we have loads of long bladed hacking and slashing tools. They are not called machetes, but most people would describe them as such.
I think I would have taken a bill hook to a wild dog. Or a shotgun. We have those in the country too.
I think the fact it was a) on your land, and b) attacking the kids would have swung it in your favour, but I think a caution for being in public with a unguarded blade would have been forthcoming.
I think I would have taken a bill hook to a wild dog. Or a shotgun. We have those in the country too.
I think the fact it was a) on your land, and b) attacking the kids would have swung it in your favour, but I think a caution for being in public with a unguarded blade would have been forthcoming.
Prizam said:
Yesterday, whilst tinkering in the shed at the end of the garden, my solitude was spoilt by my children all screaming and a dog going ballistic, growling and barking in my garden.
We don't own a dog.
I happened to have a machete nearby, grabbed it and ran out to see the back end of a random dog disappear around the corner. Kids quite shaken up, but unharmed.
I took a walk to the (quite long) driveway, still brandishing my machete (mentioned because it would now be in public view) to see the back end of some bloke in what looked like a dressing gown carrying a dog off.
It looks like, during his dog containment process, the dog probably scratched up the side of my car. I expect it will t-cut and polish out. It's minor, but that's not the point.
My question to the pistonhead masses is this: If the dog was attacking my children in their own garden, Biting or not, if it's jumping up and barking at them then it's classified as an attack in my book. I would have killed it. No questions asked, its not something that's up for debate in this thread.
Would the police have been interested? Or is this filed under "Crime reference if your lucky" in the same way that a farmer can shoot a dog that's attacking livestock?
This is the second post along these lines in as many months. The scare-mongering around dog attacks seems to be getting worse.We don't own a dog.
I happened to have a machete nearby, grabbed it and ran out to see the back end of a random dog disappear around the corner. Kids quite shaken up, but unharmed.
I took a walk to the (quite long) driveway, still brandishing my machete (mentioned because it would now be in public view) to see the back end of some bloke in what looked like a dressing gown carrying a dog off.
It looks like, during his dog containment process, the dog probably scratched up the side of my car. I expect it will t-cut and polish out. It's minor, but that's not the point.
My question to the pistonhead masses is this: If the dog was attacking my children in their own garden, Biting or not, if it's jumping up and barking at them then it's classified as an attack in my book. I would have killed it. No questions asked, its not something that's up for debate in this thread.
Would the police have been interested? Or is this filed under "Crime reference if your lucky" in the same way that a farmer can shoot a dog that's attacking livestock?
To answer your question - if you killed a dog for just barking at your children then I'd expect you to be arrested, but it's all about context.
If a dog is just standing there, barking, then it can be classed as unthreatening.
If the dog was barking whilst (for example) cornering your children and not allowing them to escape, that's clearly a dog that's dangerously out of control and using force is appropriate.
However; I think the automatic reaction to just kill a dog that's barking at your children, aswell as having a machete to hand, says more about your worryingly violent tendencies than anything else.
The sensible approach is to try and contain the dog and remove it non-violently. If the dog then displays aggressive behaviour to you, use more force but lethal force should be an absolute last resort.
Edited by Muzzer79 on Friday 9th June 11:12
Equus said:
Well, hell, no... as a matter of fact I don't.
I shall order one immediately... I'm obviously woefully ill-equipped for rural life.
Many people don't understand country life, but it's actually very common to have large bladed tools around the shed. Cutting branches, chopping wood etcI shall order one immediately... I'm obviously woefully ill-equipped for rural life.
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