Out of control dog bites child
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Hi all
Looking for some advice, my 3 yo was bitten by a large dog on the way home he has bite graze marks on his shoulder and ribs, owner seems to be too old to control the dog hence how it happened - I've reported this to met police online, as the owners local any suggestions on what the next course of action should be?
Looking for some advice, my 3 yo was bitten by a large dog on the way home he has bite graze marks on his shoulder and ribs, owner seems to be too old to control the dog hence how it happened - I've reported this to met police online, as the owners local any suggestions on what the next course of action should be?
Rakip123 said:
Hi all
Looking for some advice, my 3 yo was bitten by a large dog on the way home he has bite graze marks on his shoulder and ribs, owner seems to be too old to control the dog hence how it happened - I've reported this to met police online, as the owners local any suggestions on what the next course of action should be?
I guess as you know where he lives, you have interacted before?Looking for some advice, my 3 yo was bitten by a large dog on the way home he has bite graze marks on his shoulder and ribs, owner seems to be too old to control the dog hence how it happened - I've reported this to met police online, as the owners local any suggestions on what the next course of action should be?
Any background on the lead up to the incident?
Ekona said:
Let the police do what they need to do, and whilst it shouldn't be necessary I wouldn't be going anywhere near where that dog gets walked with my child in the meantime.
Hope your lad is okay, that must've been awful
+1 Was the dog on a lead? Not that makes any difference. This could have been a lot worse, although it sounds like this was someone elderly the self entitlement of some dog owners is off the scale. Hope your lad is okay, that must've been awful
I say this as a dog owner myself.
Charlie1986 said:
Breed of the dog?
who cares?Sorry OP hope your child is OK. went to look at a dog today and it was very "heavy playful" with another dog gripping the scruff badly. Dogs trust played it off as rambunctious but not for me away from the safety of the kennel. Son was bitten as a 7yo by a blind dog and still ahs the scar.
owners fault 100%
Grumps. said:
I guess as you know where he lives, you have interacted before?
Any background on the lead up to the incident?
Not sure where the owner lives, I've seen them around many times so assume their local, Any background on the lead up to the incident?
Wife was walking little one home from park he was riding a push bike the dog saw the little one and jumped on him owner tried to pull it back but wasn't able to - it's an Alaskan malamute? I think and a large one - maybe that's why he had trouble controlling the dog - but as an owner if he's struggles to control it then he should have had a muzzle or taken preventative steps
a311 said:
+1 Was the dog on a lead? Not that makes any difference. This could have been a lot worse, although it sounds like this was someone elderly the self entitlement of some dog owners is off the scale.
I say this as a dog owner myself.
He usually has the dog on a lead but it's a very large dog and it controls him more so than the other way around so needs a lot of physical effort to controlI say this as a dog owner myself.
Let the police deal with it, its on the owner to have control of their dog.
Dogs can jump up being playful rather than attacking someone. Our dog is a pup and a guy and his young daughter wandered over and started petting my dog without asking. She did go to jump up which would have knocked the child on her backside, she was about 15 kg at the time and had to yank her back. As part of her training I'm really trying to instill in her (and everyone else in the house) that she needs sit and be calm before she gets petted.
Dogs can jump up being playful rather than attacking someone. Our dog is a pup and a guy and his young daughter wandered over and started petting my dog without asking. She did go to jump up which would have knocked the child on her backside, she was about 15 kg at the time and had to yank her back. As part of her training I'm really trying to instill in her (and everyone else in the house) that she needs sit and be calm before she gets petted.
Rakip123 said:
Alaskan malamute is what the police said it probably was, the police weren't particularly bothered simply said if they see the owner they'll have a word and if it gets worse the dog could get seized
I realise the police is underfunded blah blah, but that is a crap response, really really crap.budgie smuggler said:
Rakip123 said:
Alaskan malamute is what the police said it probably was, the police weren't particularly bothered simply said if they see the owner they'll have a word and if it gets worse the dog could get seized
I realise the police is underfunded blah blah, but that is a crap response, really really crap.
OP, is legal action a possibility here? If you’re able to identify the owner by some means, I presume you’d have sufficient grounds?
Either this is a joke thread or PH is over run by people who think dogs are more important than humans.
If that was my child, I’d be straight onto the PCC and the Chief Constable. Plus local MP if I got no joy.
Failing that I’d try a civil prosecution.
Failing that I’d take retribution.
FFS people, a dog biting a child being defended - give your heads a wobble.
If that was my child, I’d be straight onto the PCC and the Chief Constable. Plus local MP if I got no joy.
Failing that I’d try a civil prosecution.
Failing that I’d take retribution.
FFS people, a dog biting a child being defended - give your heads a wobble.
oyster said:
Either this is a joke thread or PH is over run by people who think dogs are more important than humans.
If that was my child, I’d be straight onto the PCC and the Chief Constable. Plus local MP if I got no joy.
Failing that I’d try a civil prosecution.
Failing that I’d take retribution.
FFS people, a dog biting a child being defended - give your heads a wobble.
I've just re-read the thread and can't see anyone defending the dog/owner If that was my child, I’d be straight onto the PCC and the Chief Constable. Plus local MP if I got no joy.
Failing that I’d try a civil prosecution.
Failing that I’d take retribution.
FFS people, a dog biting a child being defended - give your heads a wobble.
I think based on the reaction from the police, they are the ones whose heads need some wobbling!
Rakip123 said:
Hi all
Looking for some advice, my 3 yo was bitten by a large dog on the way home he has bite graze marks on his shoulder and ribs, owner seems to be too old to control the dog hence how it happened - I've reported this to met police online, as the owners local any suggestions on what the next course of action should be?
OP, Looking for some advice, my 3 yo was bitten by a large dog on the way home he has bite graze marks on his shoulder and ribs, owner seems to be too old to control the dog hence how it happened - I've reported this to met police online, as the owners local any suggestions on what the next course of action should be?
Report it to the police, document any injuries (pictures on your phone is fine) and write down what you can remember about it for when you speak to the police.
I'd stay away from the owner (and their dog) and not engage into any kind of conversation about it if you're at the point where you want something doing about it.
Edited to add: just seen the police response - that's not good enough so escalate it with them, they're fobbing you off.
Edited by Greendubber on Tuesday 11th July 10:57
Wiki says: "While Malamutes are, as a general rule, particularly amicable around people and can be taught to tolerate smaller pets, it is necessary to be mindful of them around smaller animals and small children.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alaskan_Malamute
As a dog lover (and wannabe owner) and also parent to a small child it really pisses me off that owners cannot control their dogs around children, especially as it seems in this case the owner is physically unable to restrain the dog.
I hope your young 'un is OK. Reporting to the Police is best course of action, this may not be the dog's first rodeo.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alaskan_Malamute
As a dog lover (and wannabe owner) and also parent to a small child it really pisses me off that owners cannot control their dogs around children, especially as it seems in this case the owner is physically unable to restrain the dog.
I hope your young 'un is OK. Reporting to the Police is best course of action, this may not be the dog's first rodeo.
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