dog attack., what to do.

the watchman

Hi,


I have been walking the same country lane for 30 years with no problems. A few months ago new people moved in to a house on the lane. I don’t know their names and rarely see them and only give them a nod when passing when I do see them. They have a medium sized dog which displays very aggressive behaviour. The gates to the property are always open. They ‘sometimes’ have the dog fully muzzled when it is running around freely which kinda tells you a lot.



I have no fear of dogs and I would be considered a dog lover so to speak but I think its only a matter of time before this dog gives me a problem. I should not have to give up my walks to avoid a possible problem with this dog.



Leaving medical attention aside I want to know what course of action do I take if I am bitten by this dog.

Thanks in advance.

Kepler 186f

Why don’t you inform the local dog warden of your concerns, maybe take a picture of the dog in it’s unmuzzled state to support your concerns and to show the breed of dog. Perhaps they could step in and intervene

_Brian

Dog warden.
And if the dog warden doesn’t act contact a local councillor about inaction of the dog warden.
That’s what we did and it worked a treat.

ganmo

the watchman wrote: »

Hi,


I have been walking the same country lane for 30 years with no problems. A few months ago new people moved in to a house on the lane. I don’t know their names and rarely see them and only give them a nod when passing when I do see them. They have a medium sized dog which displays very aggressive behaviour. The gates to the property are always open. They ‘sometimes’ have the dog fully muzzled when it is running around freely which kinda tells you a lot.



I have no fear of dogs and I would be considered a dog lover so to speak but I think its only a matter of time before this dog gives me a problem. I should not have to give up my walks to avoid a possible problem with this dog.



Leaving medical attention aside I want to know what course of action do I take if I am bitten by this dog.

Thanks in advance.

my advice to anyone who meets an aggressive dog is talk to it as you're passing by the house...AND carry a stick just in case.

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the watchman wrote:

I have no fear of dogs and I would be considered a dog lover so to speak but I think its only a matter of time before this dog gives me a problem. I should not have to give up my walks to avoid a possible problem with this dog.

Are you not over reacting a bit ? You're talking about giving up your walks because of a dog you expect to cause you problems in the future.
Good advice above talk to the dog maybe give him a treat he'll start to look forward to passing by.

Sally5

Ah don’t report to dog warden. Talk to the owners first and see what they say.

Hoboo

So the dog is in it's garden? Private land? Hasn't gone near you, just, I'm presuming barked at you?

Maybe it's seeing YOU as the one showing aggressive behaviour, walking by his territory and staring at him.

You sound like you've zero understanding of dogs and an irrational fear. Dog warden can do nothing if the dog is on his owners land, btw hit him with a stick and you're entering a world of ****.

I'd advise speaking to the owners in a friendly manner if you can manage that, and explain your fear of dogs barking as you go for your stroll. They'll most probably understand, and ensure the gate is locked when he's out.

I get the distinct feeling from your post you don't like your routine and assumed rights being affected, but unfortunately the world changes, new people have moved in, best to get to know them. Who knows, you and dog might become buddies and he'll follow you on that walk.

Sally5

Ah don’t report to dog warden. Talk to the owners first and see what they say.

Oasis1974

Hoboo wrote: »

So the dog is in it's garden? Private land? Hasn't gone near you, just, I'm presuming barked at you?

Maybe it's seeing YOU as the one showing aggressive behaviour, walking by his territory and staring at him.

You sound like you've zero understanding of dogs and an irrational fear. Dog warden can do nothing if the dog is on his owners land, btw hit him with a stick and you're entering a world of ****.

I'd advise speaking to the owners in a friendly manner if you can manage that, and explain your fear of dogs barking as you go for your stroll. They'll most probably understand, and ensure the gate is locked when he's out.

I get the distinct feeling from your post you don't like your routine and assumed rights being affected, but unfortunately the world changes, new people have moved in, best to get to know them. Who knows, you and dog might become buddies and he'll follow you on that walk.

Not read what was said the dog isn't chained up and the gate is left open. The fact it has a muzzle shows they are aware the dog might be a bit moody. And saying walking past it by it's territory and not to stare at it is complete garbage. I'd give it a taste of my size 10s if it came near me.

Graces7

Oasis1974 wrote: »

Not read what was said the dog isn't chained up and the gate is left open. The fact it has a muzzle shows they are aware the dog might be a bit moody. And saying walking past it by it's territory and not to stare at it is complete garbage.

There used to be a wise adage.. "The gun is always loaded, the horse always kicks, and the dog always bites"

wise to be wary. see how it goes?

sillysmiles

My neighbour keep a rottie for security and unusually out the back. One day (a few years ago) it was loose and out the front and came out and attacked my dog. Luckily there was no damage done. I drove into their yard a few days later (wasn't walking in as didn't know if the dog would be out) to let them know what has happened and to ask them to keep him it. Then were lovely. There was a random chain of events that had accurred that caused the dog to be out and it has never happened again. Talk to your neighbours first.

Choc Chip

Just an example, but one of the reasons I'd pop a muzzle on my dogs if they were out is to stop them eating stuff they shouldn't be (read: their own poo). Admittedly I wouldn't leave them out alone wearing it....

Anyway, talk to the owners OP, ask them. I live in the country and I HATE dogs running out onto me when I'm walking and I do manage my walks to avoid it. However, if you are that bothered, talk to them. Maybe meet the dog. Maybe he's not so bad, and if he is then you can still go the dog warden route.

The Specialist

Oasis1974 wrote: »

Not read what was said the dog isn't chained up and the gate is left open. The fact it has a muzzle shows they are aware the dog might be a bit moody. And saying walking past it by it's territory and not to stare at it is complete garbage. I'd give it a taste of my size 10s if it came near me.

If it was my dog you were kicking, you'd be removing those size 10's from your arse afterwards. Talk to the owners OP if it bothers you that much - the dog hasn't done anything to you and you are working off your own assumptions that it will.

biko

Carry a defence spray until you have learned if the dog is ok or not.
If it barks and rushes you then it's free-for-all.
It's better it tries to rush you than a kid on a bike.
Openly photograph the dog, if the owners see it all the better, maybe they'll cop that the gates needs to be shut.

Of course you don't want to things to escalate, but responsible owners understand other's fears of attack and act accordingly.

em_cat

We’ve tons of loose dogs in our area, so I keep treats in one pocket for ours & in the other treats to throw to other dogs approaching or into gardens if they are being reactive... most ignore my dogs in favour of the food and the reactive ones have worked out that quite means treats...moral is that if you are that worried chuck a bit of left overs (bacon, sausage etc) when you pass & the dog will eventually see you as a bringer of foods so will be less likely to view you as a threat.

In terms of the muzzle, don’t assume the dog has aggression issues, my dogs are always muzzle trained & I generally carry one b/c at some point in their lives they will need to use one and I don’t want them afraid of them also it can help to calm them when anxious.

davidk1394

the watchman wrote: »

Hi,


I have been walking the same country lane for 30 years with no problems. A few months ago new people moved in to a house on the lane. I don’t know their names and rarely see them and only give them a nod when passing when I do see them. They have a medium sized dog which displays very aggressive behaviour. The gates to the property are always open. They ‘sometimes’ have the dog fully muzzled when it is running around freely which kinda tells you a lot.



I have no fear of dogs and I would be considered a dog lover so to speak but I think its only a matter of time before this dog gives me a problem. I should not have to give up my walks to avoid a possible problem with this dog.



Leaving medical attention aside I want to know what course of action do I take if I am bitten by this dog.

Thanks in advance.

Have a chat with the neighbors first and ask them to keep the their gates closed . You’d know as the dog approaches you if his friendly or not. Maybe have a stick with you for the first time. If he comes out to the road after you use the stick. Did it once or twice here and never had an issue since. Prefer that the dog has a sore arsé than me with a sore leg.

JustAThought

Given the problems in rural ireland I'd personally be happier and safer with a big barky dog in an isolated rural lane than taking my chances with some of the human maniacs with brains cooked to offal from years of drug use our roaming looking for something to rob.

Re the dog - the warden won't do anything as its on private property and may be muzzled for a variety of reasons - diet, owners sheep/chickens about/ eating other animals poo/ etc.

You sound like a reasonable person - far better to bring the yoke a treat and toss it at it and say good boy than make an enemy of the family because of your projected fears. Laneway and area is safer because of the dog. Try telling it sit next time you see it. And then give it a treat.s/ He might enjpy the obedience and game