Help - aggressive dog bites child - Page 2

hoggie99 · #11 (**permalink**) 11-07-2009, 11:18 AM

yeah it did happen as my son entered their garden - even though he was invited in by his friend, "rage syndrome" crossed my mind tho after reading further not so sure on that one but it has been known to affect american cocker spaniels but i think this ones just goes overboard trying to protect his family

Dundee · #12 (**permalink**) 11-07-2009, 11:31 AM

As they seem to be approachable and trying to be responsible, could you not suggest them seeing a behaviourist and getting expert help about it. Their vet should be able to refer them to a proper behaviourist (beware of trainers who say they are behaviourists as it is a lottery).

As much as they try to be responsible, with young children, accidents (leaving doors open etc) can happen, so it would be better to try to solve the problem rather than just contain it.

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but i think this ones just goes overboard trying to protect his family

Slightly off topic and not saying it applies here, but it does concern me that attitude that is OK for a dog to protect it's 'family' or that it is natural behaviour. Yes, it may be natural for a dog to be protective, but I do not allow mine to develop their protective instincts at all. It is an accident waiting to happen. I am the boss and I do not need mine to protect me - by allowing a dog to be protective you are allowing them to make decisions about who is safe and who is not and giving them the control.

clueless · #13 (**permalink**) 11-07-2009, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by sallyanne

I think that may be slightly different because of the nature of the guy's Job.

I found this which is actually true,
Another child bitten by a dog - Telegraph Blogs

According to stats 85% of bites happen on private property,so little can be done.
I would also be concerned about the dog biting,I suppose you could try reporting it to the dog warden saying you are concerned for children in the area.
There was a little piece in our paper last week saying a toddler had been taken to hospital wiith a nasty dog bite,it named the breed as a ESS.I was suprized as usually these breeds tend not to make the papers.

Thanks Sal

#14 (**permalink**) 11-07-2009, 11:44 AM

There could be a new amendment to the DDA so it is in their best intrests to tackle the problems they are having with this dog NOW!

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From Dog World July 10th edition:

"Owners could be made legally responsible for their dogs being dangerously out of control in their gardens and on private property if a new bill becomes law.

The Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 applies only to public places and makes it difficult to hold an owner accountable if incidents take place on private property.

The RSPCA is supporting the Dengerous Dogs Amendment Bill, a Ten Minute Rule Bill proposed by Angela Smith MP (Sheffield Hillsborough)"

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