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Husky mauls child

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  • #2
    amber2
    Registered Users Posts: 1,578 ✭✭✭amber2


    http://www.irishstatutebook.ie/1998/en/si/0442.html


  • #3
    calfmuscle
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    That is horrendous I hope the child recovers quickly. :(


  • #4
    star-pants
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    Julia London wrote: »
    Anyone know are they on the dangerous dogs list?

    No such thing in Ireland.

    There's a restricted breeds list, outlined under the Control of Dogs which was linked to above.

    It's horrible and god love the child I hope he heals quickly, but I won't be rushing out with torches & pitchforks against Husky dogs.


  • #5
    MarkR
    Moderators, Regional Midwest Moderators Posts: 11,046 Mod ✭✭✭✭MarkR


    It's not, but they don't do anything about the other ones around Limerick anyway. I often see wannabe hardmen swggering around in a tank top and tracksuit, one hand down the pants, the other with a pit bull or rottweiler. Plain sight, walking past the garda staion and everything. The police won't do anything, passing in on to the dog warden. Dog warden won't do anything because of resources, if there even is one anymore.


  • #6
    andreac
    Registered Users Posts: 8,000 ✭✭✭andreac


    MarkR wrote: »
    It's not, but they don't do anything about the other ones around Limerick anyway. I often see wannabe hardmen swggering around in a tank top and tracksuit, one hand down the pants, the other with a pit bull or rottweiler. Plain sight, walking past the garda staion and everything. The police won't do anything, passing in on to the dog warden. Dog warden won't do anything because of resources, if there even is one anymore.

    What are these people doing wrong that warrants the dog warden or Gardai?? I dont understand? :confused:


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  • #7
    Evac101
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    It's the one hand down the front of their trousers thing Andrea - it's criminally stupid looking.


  • #8
    MarkR
    Moderators, Regional Midwest Moderators Posts: 11,046 Mod ✭✭✭✭MarkR


    andreac wrote: »
    What are these people doing wrong that warrants the dog warden or Gardai?? I dont understand? :confused:

    Sorry, forgot that part! They weren't muzzled. :o


  • #9
    andreac
    Registered Users Posts: 8,000 ✭✭✭andreac


    MarkR wrote: »
    Sorry, forgot that part! They weren't muzzled. :o

    Were the dogs doing anything to warrant your worry or warrant being complained about? I have rottweilers and dont muzzle them, they never bother anyone and are very well trained.


  • #10
    kylith
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    Julia London wrote: »
    http://www.independent.ie/national-news/hero-neighbour-rescues-toddler-as-pet-dog-goes-beserk-3072116.html

    God im shoocked I have a 6 year old samoyed husky myself.
    Anyone know are they on the dangerous dogs list?
    The list is meaningless. Any dog can bite, and will if they feel it necessary. Unfortunately this is unlikely to open people's eyes to the fact that any dog can attack, not just RBs, and we're more likely to see huskies added to the list.

    I'm sure there's a lot we haven't heard about this, it was probably another case of the child left unsupervised with the dog.

    My thoughts are with the family, I hope the kid recovers soon.


  • #11
    Cherry Blossom
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Regional North West Moderators Posts: 6,928 Mod ✭✭✭✭Cherry Blossom


    Would be very interested in finding out the full history of that dog pity this will never be possible. TBH I think dogs involved in incidents like this should have a full behaviour assessment as should it's owner.

    btw a samoyed is not a husky, unless you mean your dog is a cross of the two breeds.


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  • #12
    [Deleted User]
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    andreac wrote: »
    What are these people doing wrong that warrants the dog warden or Gardai?? I dont understand? :confused:

    I think its the hand down the pants could possibly warrant an arrest. I dont know what the dog warden would do.


  • #13
    ISDW
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    The Clare dog warden said on the radio yesterday that it was an Alaskan Malamute, so it wasn't a husky. This enlightened individual also said that malamutes are dangerous, and that huskies shouldn't be pets.

    Has been reported that the child - 2 years old - was in the garden alone with the dog at 8 o'clock at night. Draw your own conclusions.

    Before anyone jumps on me, obviously I feel very sorry for the child, an awful thing to happen. But, he is a child, and so should be looked after by his parents, who are responsible for him and their family dog. As has been said on here many times before, dogs are animals and so can be unpredictable, never leave a child and a dog unsupervised together. The adults in this are fine, the child and the dog pay the price as always.

    Of course the media love stories like this, front page of the Star this morning - Toddler mauled by devil husky:rolleyes::mad:


  • #14
    Zulu
    Registered Users Posts: 10,965 ✭✭✭✭Zulu


    With the ever growing popularity of "wolf" looking dogs amongst a certain demographic, it's only a matter of time before malamutes get added to the RB list.

    ...and why? because "hard men" are cretins is why.


  • #15
    mickmcl09
    Registered Users Posts: 304 ✭✭mickmcl09


    Anybody have any idea what the exact breed was? Edit: Just saw ISDWs post, Alaskan Malamute.
    Husky could mean Siberian Husky, Malamute, Elk Hound, Samoyed, Akita and so on. While they're all from the same group they all have different behavioural tendencies.
    While nobody said it was a Samoyed, I wouldn't leave my fellas with any child under the age of 8, minimum. They're very friendly dogs, nonetheless if they cop that they can 'lord it' over a child they'll try it on.

    It starts with a few playful nudges, moves onto jumping & knocking, onto licking/playing but keeping the child on the ground........ next thing you know, they could have an inappropriate grip of the child.....and all hell breaks loose.
    I could see how it could happen very easily. My fellas used to try it on with my 5 year old Son, nudging him when they thought I wasn't looking, hoping to knock him. I nipped it in the bud straight away.

    For the most part I trust my fellas, nonetheless, the kids are never outside with the dogs without one of us there with them. I just wouldn't entertain the risk no matter how slim it might be and for the most part, that applies for almost all dogs no matter how big/small and no matter what their percieved reputation is.


  • #16
    ppink
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    Whether it was a Husky, Samoyed, Akita, snoopy or scooby doo I could lay fair bets that it was not exercised or socialised properly and the owner would not know a potential problem until it bit them in the ass.

    hope the kid is ok.


  • #17
    ISDW
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,378 ✭✭✭ISDW


    mickmcl09 wrote: »
    Anybody have any idea what the exact breed was?
    ISDW wrote: »
    The Clare dog warden said on the radio yesterday that it was an Alaskan Malamute,

    It was this warden that took the dog to the pound to be pts.


  • #18
    MarkR
    Moderators, Regional Midwest Moderators Posts: 11,046 Mod ✭✭✭✭MarkR


    andreac wrote: »
    Were the dogs doing anything to warrant your worry or warrant being complained about? I have rottweilers and dont muzzle them, they never bother anyone and are very well trained.

    Yes, they were being walked in public without a muzzle. You are breaking the law, I hope you don't live to regret it.


  • #19
    andreac
    Registered Users Posts: 8,000 ✭✭✭andreac


    MarkR wrote: »
    Yes, they were being walked in public without a muzzle. You are breaking the law, I hope you don't live to regret it.

    Dont worry i wont.


  • #20
    SillyMangoX
    Registered Users Posts: 4,002 ✭✭✭SillyMangoX


    According to the Star it was an Akita husky :rolleyes: at least they didn't show pictures of a snarling wolf!


  • #21
    Kash
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    Tragic, really tragic.

    Certainly tragic that the child has been mauled. That almost goes without saying.

    Also, tragic that there is once again media frenzy over something that could have been avoided, once again reinforcing in the minds of the public the 'fact' that it is the dogs that are dangerous, and not the owners.

    And finally, tragic that people do not know that they should, never mind how to, socialise and train their pets.

    What is the point of a dog license if it is a) not enforced and b) does not require the owner to show that they are fit to own a dog?


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  • #22
    ISDW
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    SillyMangoX wrote: »
    According to the Star it was an Akita husky :rolleyes: at least they didn't show pictures of a snarling wolf!

    Can we please have a head banging a wall smiley for situations like this.


  • #23
    MarkR
    Moderators, Regional Midwest Moderators Posts: 11,046 Mod ✭✭✭✭MarkR


    andreac wrote: »
    Dont worry i wont.

    So you know the future? Any chance I could get the lotto numbers from you?

    Nearly every time there is a dog attack, we hear the same thing. The dog never showed any signs of aggression before, got on well with kids, never saw it coming etc.

    You obviously have your mind made up, so I won't press the point, but you will bear the ultimate responsibility if your dog does attack someone while not wearing a muzzle.

    I could go trawling the internet, to find specific cases were leashed dogs have attacked people, but we all know it happens.

    You know your dog is on the dangerous dogs list. You know your dog is required to be muzzled in public, and you couldn't be arsed.

    I hope it doesn't come back to bite you on the ass. Pun intended.


  • #24
    Zulu
    Registered Users Posts: 10,965 ✭✭✭✭Zulu


    MarkR wrote: »
    So you know the future? Any chance I could get the lotto numbers from you?

    You obviously have your mind made up, so I won't press the point,...
    Then don't. :rolleyes:


  • #25
    star-pants
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    MarkR wrote: »
    You know your dog is on the dangerous dogs list. You know your dog is required to be muzzled in public, and you couldn't be arsed.

    Firstly, as has been said there is no such thing as a 'dangerous dogs' list in Ireland.

    Secondly (modpost) keep this thread on topic, this is not about other peoples' dogs being walked without muzzles or leads. This is about a specific case of a child and a dog.


  • #26
    Tripp
    Registered Users Posts: 398 ✭✭Tripp


    MarkR wrote: »
    So you know the future? Any chance I could get the lotto numbers from you?

    Nearly every time there is a dog attack, we hear the same thing. The dog never showed any signs of aggression before, got on well with kids, never saw it coming etc.

    You obviously have your mind made up, so I won't press the point, but you will bear the ultimate responsibility if your dog does attack someone while not wearing a muzzle.

    I could go trawling the internet, to find specific cases were leashed dogs have attacked people, but we all know it happens.

    You know your dog is on the dangerous dogs list. You know your dog is required to be muzzled in public, and you couldn't be arsed.

    I hope it doesn't come back to bite you on the ass. Pun intended.

    The what list ? Never heard of this list existing in this country ...

    Of course i feel sorry for the kid and this ever happening but Punish the owners not the dog. Poor dog will be PTS because of its owners stupidity


  • #27
    andreac
    Registered Users Posts: 8,000 ✭✭✭andreac


    MarkR wrote: »
    So you know the future? Any chance I could get the lotto numbers from you?


    You know your dog is on the dangerous dogs list. You know your dog is required to be muzzled in public, and you couldn't be arsed.

    .

    Wrong, there is no such thing as a Dangerous Dogs list in Ireland, please get your facts correct.:rolleyes:


  • #28
    SillyMangoX
    Registered Users Posts: 4,002 ✭✭✭SillyMangoX


    Can we sticky a thread just saying that there is NO DANGEROUS DOGS LIST IN IRELAND!!? Would make things so much easier than having to explain in every thread where a restricted breed it mentioned :P


  • #29
    MarkR
    Moderators, Regional Midwest Moderators Posts: 11,046 Mod ✭✭✭✭MarkR


    andreac wrote: »
    Wrong, there is no such thing as a Dangerous Dogs list in Ireland, please get your facts correct.:rolleyes:

    Ok, I got the name of the act wrong. I'm not a lawyer. It doesn't change the fact that you're breaking the law.

    SillyMangoX wrote: »
    Can we sticky a thread just saying that there is NO DANGEROUS DOGS LIST IN IRELAND!!? Would make things so much easier than having to explain in every thread where a restricted breed it mentioned :P

    No need to shout, nearly had to squint for a moment reading it. How about if I call it the "so called" dangerous dogs list? That way everyone will know what we're talking about.

    I'm not arguing that all dogs on the restricted list are danger, I know bad owners are the cause, rather then a breed of dog. The law is the law, and those dogs must be muzzled.


  • #30
    star-pants
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    Last warning - keep ON TOPIC


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  • #31
    Cubed
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    andreac wrote: »
    Dont worry i wont.

    So little miss holier than thou walks her dangerous dogs in public without a muzzle, shocking... at least they are fenced in though eh :cool:

    I hope this kid recovers and the finer details of the story are brought out, sad sad sad


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