Dogs that can be dangerous

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  • Kennine
    Kennine Forum Participant Posts: 3,472
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    edited October 2016 #62

    All breeds of dogs have the potential to be dangerous.  It's down to the training or lack of it by their owners.  On the news today "Child killed by Staffie" --- Staffies are no more dangerous than toy breeds.  It's the owners to blame. 

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  • Oneputt
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    edited October 2016 #63

    More info available

    http://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/uknews/parents-tribute-to-baby-killed-by-a-dog/ar-AAiXFyy?li=BBoPRmx&ocid=spartanntp

  • Spriddler
    Spriddler Forum Participant Posts: 646
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    edited October 2016 #64

    I believe some owners deliberately encourage their dogs to behave aggressively.

    When walking my Westie I've occasionally felt nervous about the animals on both ends of the lead.

  • Briang
    Briang Club Member Posts: 675
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    edited October 2016 #65

    The bigger the dog the more damage will be done.

  • JohnDH
    JohnDH Forum Participant Posts: 183
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    edited October 2016 #66

    When I was a kid, I can remember my parents teaching me to not go to a stray dog, and only pet a dog with its owner, if the owner said it was ok (and mum and dad happy with the owner). I dont know why, but I feel things have changed.

    I've always had dogs, or been around them. I have three Border Collies, all little beauties. I walk them on a lead in public areas, at home the have the run of the place. They have never given me cause for concern.

    Would I leave my dogs with an infant child? HELL NO I WOULDN'T. The noises that a child makes will often excite a dog, the movements a child makes may seem to a dog to be a threat or invitation to play. Either way, its bad news.

    I am still amazed how often a parent will let a child just run over to me and the dogs withount checking first. That gives me no oportunity at all to manage and ensure the dog is setteled and ready for a bit of fuss. I always appreciate the parents who ask
    first. Helps me to make the meeting a happy and pleasurable event for all concerned. Mums and dads also like to chat about sheep dogs too. I happy with all that. I just need you to help me by pausing for thought and ask the question first.

    Leaving a dog of ANY breed or age, unattended with an infant is just plain mad. Dont do it.

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  • briantimber
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    edited October 2016 #67

    Great looking dogs John.....Also agree with all you say......Cool

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