Asking for them to pay for your ruined clothes would be an easier ask than asking for money to cover your time, most people will have a tough time with that one for an accident.
Valueing Time for a Claim?
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Yeah, it's not something that had occurred to me until the person at the control room mentioned it. Although they also started to talk about reclaiming the cost of the event on the basis i didn't then perform as well as expected, but that certainly seemed a step too far.
Maybe if i'd had to drop out it'd be different, but i still managed to finish.
I would be concerned about the training of the dog, if it attacks someone running near the property so easily. The owner cannot have proper command of it off the lead and has potentially trained it to be aggressive towards perceived intruders, not a good mix.
A loyal dog is one thing, one that may attack any random stranger is another.
A loyal dog is one thing, one that may attack any random stranger is another.
Report to police and leave it at that.
Trying to claim parking costs at hospital and petrol costs for driving there is just ridiculous... It was your choice to go there, there is no "financial loss" incurred here.
As for claiming for the clothing etc - You'll waste more time and money on the claim that you would get back.
Claiming for the cost of the event - Don't be ridiculous.... You didn't perform as well as expect - Get over it. That's one of the most stupid things I've ever heard - Claiming the event costs after a dog bite.....
100% report the dog/owner - no question.
But this culture of making claims/suing for things is just ridiculous these days.....
Genuinely glad your ok - but just report it and move on.
Trying to claim parking costs at hospital and petrol costs for driving there is just ridiculous... It was your choice to go there, there is no "financial loss" incurred here.
As for claiming for the clothing etc - You'll waste more time and money on the claim that you would get back.
Claiming for the cost of the event - Don't be ridiculous.... You didn't perform as well as expect - Get over it. That's one of the most stupid things I've ever heard - Claiming the event costs after a dog bite.....
100% report the dog/owner - no question.
But this culture of making claims/suing for things is just ridiculous these days.....
Genuinely glad your ok - but just report it and move on.
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Oh i agree with you, i even said that in my post that it was ridiculous when it was suggested to me.
who is suggesting it to you?? They should have their head read.....
An accident would be something along the lines of - the dog ran out of the gate and you tripped up over it. Being attacked by said dog is not an accident, you don't accidentally get attacked by a dog. It's almost like you're defending the owner for some bizarre reason. I'd be absolutely livid if this had happened to me or any of my family/friends.
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Was the person in the control room of 101, same person who mentioned about claiming for time. That at least seemed a little reasonable to me, as it's ruined half of my Sunday and ruined plans i'd made elsewhere to make sure i wasn't going to end up infected.
Yes - I'm glad your "ok" and it wasn't anything more serious - But honestly - for me - 100% report it to the police and leave it there. Get on with training for the next one.....
Don't settle for anything else other than the death of the dog.
That's my approach really. If a 5 minute chat with the owner works out, then great and to me, reclaiming ~£150 is worth a 5-10 minute chat. If it doesn't i'm not losing any sleep over it.
I think you're living in a different world if you think someone will handover £150 after a 5 minute chat. Even worse, it may come across as you trying to blackmail the dog owner. Ultimately, you were attacked and it should be reported to the police. If you really want compensation, in parallel speak to a solicitor and see what they think but you will most likely be wasting more of your time.
For many breeds that isn't a training thing, it's centuries old built in instinct to protect their home and pack.
My dog is a watch dog, she will tell me if anyone comes to our property. On a walk away from the home, she is the loveliest thing, doesn't ever bark, mainly rolls over for belly rubs.
Agreed about the cost of the event and time, but not claiming for your costs directly caused by the attack? Sounds like nonsense to me.
There absolutely was a financial loss, caused by the owner's negligence. Just because the OP wasn't forced to go to hospital, doesn't mean it wasn't as a direct result of the attack, and it's a perfectly sensible and reasonable course of action which anyone would have taken.
Personally I would just ask the owner for the money it cost you in clothing etc (so £130). But expecting them to say no I would also check whether your house insurance includes legal cover and discuss it with a solicitor to understand your options. Ultimately you could just start a small claims court proceeding if they say no and if you are that bothered to recover the money.
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Which is exactly what I would hope for but the dog in the OP's attack doesn't fit that behaviour.
I have experience of dogs that are protecting their property and understand what they are doing. I am the trespasser and have to modify my actions around that area. Those same dogs are completely different in the presence of their owners or when out and about and I could able to stand and chat happily.
Sadly not every dog owner is as responsible and I have seen people actively train dogs in very poor habits, including a neighbour who wanted a guard dog. Needless to say his dog is very hard to control, his wife struggles. It is dangerous when it gets out and it has repeatedly attacked another neighbours dogs. It is pure luck it hasn't got out when any of the other neighbours young children are about.
I genuinely think a well trained dog is a great companion. Sadly too many people train dogs poorly for their own ends without thought for others or just don't do it at all.
Obviously there is never a 100% guarantee that dog won't turn, illness, surprise etc but as you yourself know, a properly cared for dog is a loyal one that will protect it's family (apart from the odd dopey sod that will that a fuss from anyone, even a burglar).
If you can get round there before the police arrive you may have a chance of at least getting your kit replaced but I reckon once they know you've involved the police you'll probably get a short sharp go away if you turn up.
Nailed my dog right there, if a burgler came in, he'd bark a little bit and then just want to be stroked!
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Haven’t seen this posted but you definitely want a rabies jab.
I know there have been few/no cases of it, but it’s not worth the risk.
If you start showing symptoms, it’s pretty much guaranteed death.
But you can have the jab up to any point you show symptoms and you’ll be fine
I know there have been few/no cases of it, but it’s not worth the risk.
If you start showing symptoms, it’s pretty much guaranteed death.
But you can have the jab up to any point you show symptoms and you’ll be fine