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Originally Posted by Nina Cole
I would totally agree that Staffies are real people dogs. We have numerous on our books and I have yet to discover of one that was people aggressive. I personally love the breed, but they can and do extreme damage. There have been cases where Bull breeds have been shot and still remained locked on to their target.
I would never advocate any dog being put to sleep unless it was proved to be dangerous. Indeed, I have worked with dogs on death row helping in their rehabilitation.
Yes, it is stupid to intervene in a dog fight, but lets please be honest here. If you saw your dog being torn to shreds, instinct would kick in, and you would try to do something. At least I would, and have.
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When necessary I always intervene, it isn't something I am conscious of its just a natural re-action. The easiest method I have found is to lift him up. Trying to keep two dogs apart using my body between them, hand and verbal commands is almost impossible if both dogs are determined to engage.
There is a high risk of being bitten, not just from the offending dog but from your own. I have been extremely lucky I have't been bitten yet.
I am finding it difficult to know what to say to you Carol, a dog attack is very traumatic. I only hope you can trace the other owner and that your husband and dog make a good recovery.
Sue