Dog attacks dog.
Discussion
My dog has been attacked three times in the last couple of months by other dogs. The format is the same: my dog on a lead, is attacked by another animal that is neither on a lead nor under any control. The owners are usually of a type.
So, is there some way of dealing with this situation? Other than yelling at the owner to get control of the dog? This evening's episode only produced a couple of slurred "f
k off"s from the other chap, in between gulps from his can of Special Brew.
I'm more concerned with getting their dog to stop attacking mine before he gets injured than dealing with the owner. Anyone?
So, is there some way of dealing with this situation? Other than yelling at the owner to get control of the dog? This evening's episode only produced a couple of slurred "f
k off"s from the other chap, in between gulps from his can of Special Brew. I'm more concerned with getting their dog to stop attacking mine before he gets injured than dealing with the owner. Anyone?
Jasandjules said:
Call the police. If you fear being attacked then the Dangerous Dogs Act can kick in.
The police aren't interested in dog on dog attacks, you have to wait until a person is attacked. OP you could try contacting your council dog warden but I wouldn't hold out too much hope of a resolution from them.Jon999 said:
I've never experienced this but if it happened my thoughts would be to kick out at the attacking dog as hard as possible. Not sure where it would stand legally and doubt it would have much effect on a tough dog ie Staffie or similar.
Calling the police is a little too late IMO.
Staffys aren't tough dogs!Calling the police is a little too late IMO.
I actually went into the police station (all of 100 yards away) today and reported it. This was as much for the volley of drunken abuse from the owner as the attack- and in reality, just to feel as if I was doing something, however ineffective, about it.
I'm mainly wondering whether there's some method (short of firearms) to deter an attacking chavhound.
I'm mainly wondering whether there's some method (short of firearms) to deter an attacking chavhound.
jagracer said:
he police aren't interested in dog on dog attacks, you have to wait until a person is attacked. OP you could try contacting your council dog warden but I wouldn't hold out too much hope of a resolution from them.
Read the Dangerous Dogs Act. If a person has a reasonable apprehension of being attacked then it is an offence. Jasandjules said:
Read the Dangerous Dogs Act. If a person has a reasonable apprehension of being attacked then it is an offence.
That sounds pretty daft. Who defines reasonable.I have met people who think are apprehensive of being attacked by a dog on a lead walking a few metres away and think it's reasonable to be apprehensive about it.
I didn't fear being attacked myself, but did fear that my dog was going to get mauled.
Thinking about it though, on the previous occasion the attacking animal launched itself at us from a distance of 20 yards with clear intent- I thought that either me or my dog were going to get bitten. It was a stereotypical square-headed thing favoured by the terminally thick for its aggression and intimidatory looks, though its similarly stereotypical owner dragged it away fairly quickly.
This time was a bit different in that while the owner was a) rat-arsed b) abusive and c) entirely indifferent to the behaviour of his lovable canine chum, I knew I wasn't in the firing line.
Spray option above noted.
Thinking about it though, on the previous occasion the attacking animal launched itself at us from a distance of 20 yards with clear intent- I thought that either me or my dog were going to get bitten. It was a stereotypical square-headed thing favoured by the terminally thick for its aggression and intimidatory looks, though its similarly stereotypical owner dragged it away fairly quickly.
This time was a bit different in that while the owner was a) rat-arsed b) abusive and c) entirely indifferent to the behaviour of his lovable canine chum, I knew I wasn't in the firing line.
Spray option above noted.
When walking your dog, lead in one hand and get yourself a nice walking stick for the other hand there's loads of nice ones, handmade etc
When you feel threatened either yourself or your dog, be prepared with your stick to strike said dog that is coming to attack you & it will either grab your stick saving you & the dog, or you will give it such a good whack it will hopefully whimper away, if not strike again, spray is fine but you will have your arm outstretched to administer & an easy target for a dog to lock its jaws onto & the usual tugging, pulling motion dogs like to do, will shread your arm.
When you feel threatened either yourself or your dog, be prepared with your stick to strike said dog that is coming to attack you & it will either grab your stick saving you & the dog, or you will give it such a good whack it will hopefully whimper away, if not strike again, spray is fine but you will have your arm outstretched to administer & an easy target for a dog to lock its jaws onto & the usual tugging, pulling motion dogs like to do, will shread your arm.
Speaking as a farmers son who grew up dealing with cows, bulls, sows and boars. I have found the most effective way to stop my dog being attacked (if I don't have a large stick) is to make myself look as big as possible (arms outstretched, coat out, etc) and start shouting (slightly aggressively) as loud as you can and start walking forward a little. It just enough to put the beast off their approach from attack to 'hmm not so sure'. Works for me just about most the time, except for a couple of loony bullocks - but has worked everytime with my dog. Its something I just do instinctively from my yooth.
If you have a stick - even better - just do the above (and hold the stick out ) and if it keeps coming that whack it hard on the nose.
If you have a stick - even better - just do the above (and hold the stick out ) and if it keeps coming that whack it hard on the nose.
Luftgekuhlt said:
Simpo Two said:
Something noxious you can spray or squirt perhaps?
That thought had occurred. The question is what, and it's got to be something that won't permanently damage the dog. A petrol/sugar mix + ignition is therefore out. Safety first.
t as everyone sees my dogs as dangerous, yet the labs are free to run around causing havoc. bosshog said:
Speaking as a farmers son who grew up dealing with cows, bulls, sows and boars. I have found the most effective way to stop my dog being attacked (if I don't have a large stick) is to make myself look as big as possible (arms outstretched, coat out, etc) and start shouting (slightly aggressively) as loud as you can and start walking forward a little. It just enough to put the beast off their approach from attack to 'hmm not so sure'. Works for me just about most the time, except for a couple of loony bullocks - but has worked everytime with my dog. Its something I just do instinctively from my yooth.
If you have a stick - even better - just do the above (and hold the stick out ) and if it keeps coming that whack it hard on the nose.
All of which immediately reminded me of:If you have a stick - even better - just do the above (and hold the stick out ) and if it keeps coming that whack it hard on the nose.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N_HBwzIhe0s
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