Plumbthedepths wrote: » They're not but they are incredibly protective of their young, if you were attacked you were somewhere where you shouldn't have been.
pawdee wrote: » Just swan of those things I suppose.
dodderangler wrote: » That’s rubbish to say. I was attacked by one while feeding other ducks. No cygnets around. They’re bad tempered no matter what
evolving_doors wrote: » I was in bushy park a few months ago and saw a warden (not too sure if it was park or dog) stopping people who had no leads and warning them.
dodderangler wrote: That’s rubbish to say. I was attacked by one while feeding other ducks. No cygnets around. They’re bad tempered no matter what
AulWan wrote: Did you not see the post above where someone described one of these beasts attacking a buggy?
InTheShadows wrote: » Yeah same guy up at Deer Park every morning and evening same times telling owners to put their dogs on lease.
Graces7 wrote: » far, far too high a price to pay for a mistake, for both man and dog. we all make mistakes. if we all got what we " deserve"?
rachaelworld wrote: » I just hope that parents get the message now that wild animals are wild animals and therefore dangerous and so stop letting their small humans (and furkids) near them
Nikki Sixx wrote: » Hope they buy a new dog. It’s the best way to get over the old one.
rachaelworld wrote: » What do you mean by locals? And what does it matter where they are from? My experience with both the swans on the canal and the deer in Phoenix Park is that it is everyone and anyone, and I have been watching this get worse for the last few decades. The point is that the message needs to be broadcast more effectively but people see other people feeding them and assume that means they are safe and it is allowed to do it. Hopefully this news story will help to counter that
Always Tired wrote: » A dog doesn't need to be even near cygnets or in the middle of a pond for a swan to attack, or even off leash, they are simply very aggressive to dogs, even small ones. Was walking my dog with a neighbour and her dog and her wee Jack Russell was on leash and simply standing at the water's edge and a swan made a beeline for him. It only barely stopped when my dog who was larger and off leash came running back down the path from where he was and barked at the swan, and while he stopped his attack he wasn't backing off, still hissing away. While I admire their beauty, and to a certain extent their bravery as they seem to be absolutely fearless, they really could do with some anger management classes.
Irish Stones wrote: » I hope they won't buy a new dog, but they will save a dog from a shelter. In my humble opinion, animals shouldn't be bought.
Knine wrote: » Ah give over would you! Swans can be very nasty. I had one attack my 6 month old puppy while he was on the lead! No cygnets around either, luckily my dog fended off the swan & it went running back into the water minus some tail feathers. They are a beautiful bird but I stay well clear of them with dogs & kids.
Plumbthedepths wrote: » I did, you seemed to have ignored the part where they said the buggy was too close.
AulWan wrote: » If they weren't birds, there is no question they'd be kept penned in and muzzled.
Irish Stones wrote: » What does the fact that swans are dangerous to small (and large) creatures have to do with my opinion?
antix80 wrote: » I think dogs should be kept on leashes in public.
boombang wrote: » I heard from a person that was in the park before and during the incident that the dog was not only not on the lead, but was running all over the park and the owner was not exterting any effective control. Little sympathy for the owner. Annoyed that the park will be covered with signs for warning such dopes.
