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Dog behaviour and the law

  • 07-09-2010 06:12PM
    #1
    Jamie-b
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 274 ✭✭


    I saw a shocking thing today. I was parked at the side of the road and saw a group a boys do a knick knack on a door and run away. Two little girls (not with the group) were walking behind when the house door opened and a rottweiler (or something similar, don't know much about dogs) came out alone. It followed the girls barking viciously at them until the owner stuck his head out and called it back in. It was obvious he let the dog out to scare off the door knockers but the two little girls were visably upset and I was genuinely afraid it would attack them. I am thinking about making a complaint to the guards but is there any point- I can't think of an offence for this.


Comments

  • #2
    MagicSean
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9,897 ✭✭✭MagicSean


    Section 13 of the non-fatal offences against the person. Endangerment.


  • #3
    Zambia
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,333 ✭✭✭Zambia


    k_mac wrote: »
    Section 13 of the non-fatal offences against the person. Endangerment.

    13.—(1) A person shall be guilty of an offence who intentionally or recklessly engages in conduct which creates a substantial risk of death or serious harm to another.


    Yeah I dont think it could be proven he intended to let the dog loose.

    However there is the control of Dogs act that has special claises in relation to Rotties. http://www.irishstatutebook.ie/1998/en/si/0442.html

    Which I think are a bag of **** but there you go its because of idiots like him they exist I suppose.


  • #4
    nuac
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,769 ✭✭✭nuac


    Clear breach of the Control of Dogs Act 1986 Section 9.

    Also contrary to Dangerous Dogs Regulations to let a Rottweiler out without being on a lead and muzzled,


  • #5
    MagicSean
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9,897 ✭✭✭MagicSean


    Zambia232 wrote: »
    13.—(1) A person shall be guilty of an offence who intentionally or recklessly engages in conduct which creates a substantial risk of death or serious harm to another.


    Yeah I dont think it could be proven he intended to let the dog loose.

    Doesn't require intent.


  • #6
    seamus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 68,190 ✭✭✭✭seamus


    k_mac wrote: »
    Doesn't require intent.
    It does require a substantial risk of harm though. You would need to prove that the dog poses a substantial risk, being a Rottweiler doesn't satisfy that proof, especially given that the dog heeled when called.

    Control of Dogs Acts apply here.


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  • #7
    time lord
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 606 ✭✭✭time lord


    I would pass on what you saw to the local dog warden. Bar a city environment most dog wardens might have a knowlage of the personality involved and any past acts or deeds. At least he will outline to the owner his responsibilites, dog must be on a lead if off the property (as he is a rotti), muzzled also etc...

    i wouldnt want to go to town on the owner but its no harm to have a warden visit. He will be less likely to repeat the same again.


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