as the title says I need help wording a reply. I am a member of a 'mommy' forum and there is a great debates section, although with lots of women on there sometimes it can turn into a bitch fest. I've copy/pasted the first post on the debate but cannot think of a politely worded reply thats not going to cause lots of slagging off etc; I don't often post in the debates section because of this but as it's about dogs I'm going to, so help pweeeeaaaasssseeee

I'm going to start off with something like any dog could potentially be dangerous to a small child, but after that I'm a little lost, lol, and I know you guys really know your stuff (I've read the threads) to do with dangerous dogs and also dog behaviour and everything like that, so help pretty pretty please as I don't want to not post, lol.

Thanks in advance

Hi Katherna,

I would add something about the fact that even a dogs full time owner can not predict their animals behaviour in all circumstances. Did the owner not think to warn them not to allow the kids out in the garden where the dogs were, could they have not locked the door. I dont have kids, but when my nieces visit, I ensure that I am always in the same room to supervise them with the dogs, or that the dogs are in their own space where I know that they cannot be disturbed by the kids. I am either with the kids or the dogs.
Did the kids actually live in the house, or were they visiting, in which case perhaps the kids should'nt have been around the dog, not the other way around.
It's a tough, and sad one..

It's a very tragic accident. So sad for that poor family.

Personally, I don't think dogs attack because of their breed but more because of their training. A friend have mine has raised 4 happy, healthy children with a rottweiler as a family pet and there was never a trace of aggression.
The dog was raised and trained well, it was shown it's place in the pack when it came to the kids and the kids were taught how to behave around dogs.

Dogs and kids aren't a dangerous combination with the right training (dogs and kids) and supervision.

I have two dogs and two young kids. My 4 year old son is not very dog savvy and acts irratically around the dogs. He's NEVER alone with the dogs. My 6 year old has a very gentle nature and as a result has created a beautiful bond with the dogs. He's NEVER alone with the dogs however and I love to watch the way they interact.

With this accident, I really do just feel for the family. I'm not the type to lay blame in situations like this so I find it difficult to find who's at fault. Maybe Mum and Grandmother??? It really should have been made clear to the children to stay away from the dog when adults aren't around.

Hi Katherna, firstly ANY dog can be potentially dangerous regardless of breed. They all have teeth, which can inflict damage, but of course the larger the teeth, the more damage will be caused.

No small child should be left unsupervised with a dog. The friendliest of dogs can feel unwell from time to time, and if pulled by a child, will lash out at the result of the pain he has received.

I am not saying that all dog attacks are the result of them having medical problems, but some are. Perhaps this is not the reply that you were hoping for, but I feel very strongly about leaving small children unsupervised with a dog. In my opinion, the mother should have taken her child to a responsible family member.

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Thanks guys knew you'd be able to help me out