Ok my dad came round last night quite shook up but first i will tell you a little background .
Dad workd for a firm with a scarp yard and on the yard lived 5 dags .
My dad being my dad looked after these dogs as mutch as he could and always had to take them to the vets and sutch .
Long story short out of 5 there are 3 alive dad took 2 home because if he didnt they would have been euthinised as they have never been away from there home before .
These are very large dogs BUT also amazingley well adapted over the last few months to life in a home i carnt believe with a bath and some good food and trips to the beach how amazing they both are .
Only thing they dont like other dogs !
My dad always has them on a lead and always has a halti on them and with this they are very easy to handle i know i sometimes walk them for him .

This is where we kick back in .
dad took the dogs out last night and as he was walking another 2 large dogs not on a lead came up well one of dads dogs went mad and got hold of him dad got a cut on his hand and had to tell this man off as he started kicking my dads dog .This mans dog had gone for my dads first by running right at him there was no damage to the other dog it was just very shook up in the end .
He is very upset about it and gets angry that people carnt keep there dogs on a lead or keep them away from his dogs my dad never would let his dogs hurt another and is taking both his dogs for one of them plastic muzzles to be fitted and he is upset about having to do i but he says there as just to maky people that let there dogs run riot and he carnt lift 2x 7stone dogs clean up in the air so these smaller dogs dont run at them .
What are his rights ?

I wouldn't say its your dads fault as he had them on the lead.
People should not let there dogs jus run up to other dogs that makes me so mad!

But- if these dogs really do not like other dogs then the responsible thing is to walk them with muzzles on, to stop any situation like that arrising ever again.

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Yes its sad hes quite upset about having to muzzle them as if other dogs are under controll there is no problem at all .
I feel sad as you have to meet these 2 to actually know how amazing they are but 8 years in a yard isnt the bes start in life

What about taking them to classes it could help them get over the aggresion?

Socialise them lots with the muzzle on, get them to meet friendly dogs etc.

Well done to him for taking them on. I know it's not nice having to muzzle them but if someone was to get really hurt on accident he will find himself in court with the dogs destroyed.

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It is so sad that he had to be in this position in the first place. Honestly I have not a clue (no doubt you will get some advice on the matter from others on the forum).
Just to say isn't it a shame that someone doing their best for their pet's, has to go through this, because others do not hold, with the same high standards as your Dad.
Def do not think it is his fault.
We have some numpty dog owners where we live, they bark early hours, & they take them for walks (while they are in the house & dog is barking & threatening folk).
Not the dog's fault, the owners, stupidity.
But hey ho the way this country is....

I have a dog-aggresive foster dog at the moment. I have him muzzled. I shouldn't have to because he's always on-lead but I muzzle him anyway because there's too many idiots.

Don't forget - applying a muzzle can be a traumatic experience for a dog so it is important to condition the dog into accepting it. There's some good muzzle training advice in the 'Coming home registered' link on this page. It's actually meant for registered pit bull types who are required to be muzzled by law but the training is applicable to all dogs who wear muzzles.

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It doesn't exactly sound as if the other person's dog was out of control - dogs will always say hello to each other by coming over - admittedly some don't - mine certainly do - but they are soft as anything and cause no harm - usually they can tell if the other dog is not interested/happy and move on.

If your dad is aware of the previous living conditions and therefore their reactions to other dogs I would say he was at fault. Obviously non of us know if the other dog was aggressive first, but that would only make it everybodies fault As owners we are completely responsible for our dogs actions at all times no matter what the situation - there are no excuses and there shouldn't be.

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Sylvestris Kennels - Pedigree Labrador Breeders
Inverurie, Aberdeenshire
www.sylvestriskennels.co.uk

At 8 years old and all he has been through my dad just wants them to have a comfy ending
Walm , large bed , food , excersize , and love that they have never had .
That are amazing with people and also play with my childern for a beast of dogs they are they are so gentle ,
Also they are good with dogs when they get to know them but if another dog wades in or smaps at there feet they go mad .
I this this man was at fault letting his 2 dogs run at ours and have no controll at all he was too far away !
My dad was anoyed he kicked his dog hard poor mr t was very upset with himself all night still had that im sorry look when i went round at 10 pm

As the other dogs were off lead and your dads dogs on lead, i'd expected it could be said the off lead dog was not under control but i'm not sure how it goes if your dog injured the off lead dog as it could be a bit of his word against the other owner unless there's witnesses.

It would probably make your dad's life less stressful having to worry about other dogs coming over if they are muzzled and it can make other owners more respectful oddly as they see the muzzle & think dangerous dog and avoid you. However be aware that your dog is defenseless when wearing a muzzle.

i think it will be better peace of mind for your dad in the long run if for now his dogs are muzzled. at least then its not as much of a worry if another idiot just lets their dog run up to his.

i hope that makes sense? im struggling to put it into words what im trying to say!!!

what happened to the last of the 3 remaining yard dogs? and well done to your dad for taking care of them too!