Shocking...

Mickey_D · 24 Sep 2006 at 19:18

My sister-in-law had a Rotty when she lived with her ex. We went to go visit for a couple days and my son was only two.

That dog was as friendly and gentle as any I've ever seen, but you can be DAMNED sure that any time it was near my son I was within striking distance of it, and Teresa had a hold of its collar or leash.

No way in hell were either my son or the dog unsupervised if the dog was able to get to my son in any way......

Gilly · 24 Sep 2006 at 19:20

L337 LooX said:
skimmed through read "two dogs kill baby girl" didnt see that they were put down

Well maybe you should have read a bit more closely

Mickey_D · 24 Sep 2006 at 19:23

BBC article said:
A police spokesman said officers would be seeking a destruction order for the dogs.

Fantom · 24 Sep 2006 at 19:24

Mickey_D said:
snip

so that means the dogs definitely die?

Gilly · 24 Sep 2006 at 19:28

L337 LooX said:
so that means the dogs definitely die?

No it means they're seeking a destruction order. The case will be reviewed and if deemed appropriate the dogs will have their lives terminated.

bitslice · 24 Sep 2006 at 19:30

L337 LooX said:
I hope these dogs were put down instantly

to what end ? the stupid parents who caused this in the first place get to live...
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edit: apparently the grandparents owned the dogs, and are therefore responsible
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Fantom · 24 Sep 2006 at 19:39

bitslice said:
to what end ? the stupid parents who caused this in the first place get to live...

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Yeah but they havent got much left....(I wouldnt be surprised if they were suicidal)

barnettgs · 24 Sep 2006 at 19:40

Neighbour Amy Grimbley said: "The dogs are known to be vicious. They stay on the roof during the day and whenever you walk past, you get the feeling they could jump down and attack you.

"The dogs are very aggressive. Everybody around here is petrified of them."

She added: "There's a school opposite the pub and nobody is happy walking their kids past the pub after school. I've got a three-year-old and I don't feel at all safe walking past them."

That explains it. :rolleyes:

I can't stand Rottweiler, police dog...any dogs that are vicious. Yes, they can be well behaved and well trained but too many of them are untrained especially in my home area.

A 24 hrs recovery garage nearby has that vicious police dog, I have walked past it couple of times...I won't go past it again because it seemed to be very aggressive even when you are well out of garage premise. I'm sure that this dog will attack if you make a 'wrong' or sudden movement - that's the problem I see with many vicious dogs.

They should not be kept by owners, unless rather owners are either well 'trained' or in professional jobs such as policemen.

Gilly · 24 Sep 2006 at 19:42

You won't find a police dog that isn't well trained.

barnettgs · 24 Sep 2006 at 19:43

Gilly said:
You won't find a police dog that isn't well trained.

I refer this dog as 'police' dog because I don't know the name of this breed.

Gilly · 24 Sep 2006 at 19:43

barnettgs said:
I refer this dog as 'police' dog because I don't know the name of this breed.

Ahh, you mean an alsatian?

AKA German Shepherd. They're the most common police dogs.

barnettgs · 24 Sep 2006 at 19:46

Gilly said:
Ahh, you mean an alsatian?

AKA German Shepherd. They're the most common police dogs.

German Shepherd? Interesting name...it doesn't sound vicious to me!

bitslice · 24 Sep 2006 at 19:50

barnettgs said:
A 24 hrs recovery garage nearby has that vicious police dog, I have walked past it couple of times...

It is just being kept in the wrong situation. If you are walking past and it can see you, it thinks you are in its territory, so it’s warning you off.

barnettgs · 24 Sep 2006 at 19:54

bitslice said:
It is just being kept in the wrong situation. If you are walking past and it can see you, it thinks you are in its territory, so it’s warning you off.

I see your point...should premise be fenced then?

bitslice · 24 Sep 2006 at 20:06

hard to comment without seeing the setup.
whatever they have probably hasn't been trained as a guard dog.
There isn't much point having a dog out roaming where people are coming and going all the time, as everyone is a threat. (like the pub story above)
A dog barking all day isn't doing a good job of warning anyone.
Better to fence off areas where people are walking normally so the dog isn't chasing punters all day.

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sniffy · 24 Sep 2006 at 20:27

Gilly said:
Dalmations even smile

LMAO, quality

My dog is a cross between a German Shepherd and a sheep dog (excuse my ignorance, I don't know the true name of the breed) and she wouldn't harm a fly! Well maybe a wasp, she loves chasing wasps.

bitslice · 24 Sep 2006 at 20:31

sniffy said:
My dog is a cross between a German Shepherd and a sheep dog

Border Collie ?

That is a very good cross, both extremely intelligent dogs.

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Gilly · 24 Sep 2006 at 20:32

I had to help a mate out today by giving his dog a lift from his house to his mate's house. He's got a TT now so the dog won't fit in it. Its an Akita.

Well, actually, its a monster.

But its the most placid, gentle and affectionate dog I've met for a long time. Still wouldn't leave it near a toddler/baby though.

sniffy · 24 Sep 2006 at 20:39

bitslice said:
Border Collie ?

Thanks, that's the one

That is a very good cross, both extremely intelligent dogs.

Yeah she is.

We rescued her from some crack-addict off the streets (bought her for 40 quid..). We took her to the vet and some of her injuries where awful (teeth being removed by something like pillars springs to mind). She still has a beautiful temperament and is friendly to all humans (the post-man gets a bit of grieve lol)

Chronos-X · 24 Sep 2006 at 20:44

I hate to think that I'm Dog-Racist, but a Labrador wouldn't have done this.

My mum looks after children and the dog sits around while toddlers try to pull its ears off and stand on its tail - she does nothing. Stranger comes round, she woofs - certain breeds can tell the difference and others are just out and out ****s.

/me goes off to find some bangers