Attacked by the neighbours dog :(

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I live with 2 springer spaniels and a working cocker.... that share a garden with the other 3 families in our hamlet, and they have never ever shown aggression to others ( that's normal ..... Your situation is completely and utterly ridiculous, it's a very dangerous dog if it did that no matter the circumstances..... )

Are your neighbours drug dealers or dodgy idiots ??? I just can't imagine ever living next door to someone like that ??

Dogs are friendly unless they are guard dogs belonging to morons
 
Report straight away to the police, sue them and get the dog destroyed before it rips some poor child apart.
 
This needs to be reported. I have an alpha female Alaskan malamute that can be aggressive with other dogs. I'm extremely vigilant with her as she is 105lbs and really powerful. When people call at my house I make sure the dog is under control before I open the door; she is told to lay down, and I don't open the door until she is calm. It's the owners responsibility to make sure that the dog doesn't bite anyone. You need to talk to your neighbor but also tell the police. Most of us love dogs, but that dog seems like it is on the verge of dangerous.
 
Just reading this - firstly hope you are OK and have had that nasty bite seen by a medical practitioner

I have had German shepherds all of my life, and at one point when I had a small farm we had five dogs - including two chows which are very unpredictable but lovely dogs

Most dog owners accept full responsibility for the behaviour of their dogs - and most dog owners would be horrified at what has happened here and would take full unprompted responsibility

All I can say is if I owned this dog I would have had it put down by now - this is unlikely to be an isolated incident and will happen again

This kind of dog has a bite that will cause incredible damage ( different to shepherds etc) so needs to know who is in control and know it's place in the family pack - it's at the top in the neighbours pack and this is not where it should be - it will continue to be uncontrollable and it would take a lot of work to change this

Also of concern is the age of the dog - it's still young and at this age should be biddable and subservient to pack leader which it isn't - this will get worse

Sadly you are on point here. You must discuss with your neighbour and see / judge their reaction - if they are shocked and stunned and horrified ( they should be) then they should offer to have the dog put to sleep - your call at this point and you should agree. If they don't ( and I suspect they will not) this proves my theory - that they are not fit to own a dog like this - and you should report this to the police

Sorry if this sounds harsh - but I know dogs, and I love dogs, but you now have a responsibility for what happens in the future - and I agree with others - next time it could be a kid with very bad consequences

Only my view - take it or leave it and hope your injury gets better soon
 
That is a terrible bite, has it actually puncture the skin?

I think Spikey calls it about right. The owners need to understand their responsibilities and have the dog destroyed or if they want to keep the damn thing build a dog kennel for it. But it sounds like there needs to be a huge shift in their understanding of being a responsible dog owner.

Remember you are the victim in all of this. Your neighbours have to be told about this and I think it would be very neighbourly of you if you could talk to them about it and how you are feeling towards the dog(s). If it has shook your confidence to talk to them, then call the police, it is a very serious matter. It puts dog owners in a bad light, we are not all irresponsible.

I have a wee Patterdale terrier and she is very assertive when people come to the door. But she knows and everyone else knows that she has to be shut in another room before the door is open. When you have information you can act upon it, so give your neighbours that at least.

Hope that bite heals and does not become infected. I would register it with my GP if nothing else.
 
That's not a scratch... Hope it heals soon. Might be worth seeing a doctor, though that could precipitate action you don't want to take yet.

I understand where everyone is coming from when they say report it / have the dog put down. But I agree with the approach of speaking to the neighbour first. Your problem is that if you just take 'offensive' action, you turn a good neighbour into a potential nightmare that you have to live with for years. If the chap accepts responsibility and takes reasonable action (like muzzling & restraint) then it's all good ; if not then, and only then, should you take further steps. Disputes between neighbours can be very nasty, and could last longer and do more damage to you and your family than that bite.

I hope it all gets sorted without getting messy...
 
I guess depends if the dog has done this before if so really needs to be put down but agree with Bing you don't want to end up with a nightmare neighbour but then safety comes first.

Tim.
 
Definitely report it and speak to the neighbour - This happened in my local area a couple of years ago http://www.swindonadvertiser.co.uk/news/9743016.Toddler_suffers_severe_facial_injuries_in_horrific_dog_attack/ it subsequently turned out that this dog had bitten someone before, my son was at school with the owners son and none of the lads would go to the house where this dog was because of its aggression.
 
Report it and go get yourself checked out.

My other half was bit on the leg when we were out walking and she had to have a few injections.
 
I would definitely show the neighbour your injury before it clears up too much. Photos are not as impacting as the real thing. I would mention that dogs can be seized and destroyed for such attacks but that you do not want that to happen to them so you are making them aware that they have a problem so they can deal with it before it happens again and someone reports them.

This way you have at least some chance of solving the aggressive dog problem and retaining an amicable relationship with your neighbours. Your arm will heal quickly but if you report your neighbour to the Police I fear that wound would not!

Your call.
 
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Holy f**k that's not a scratch! So many things wrong in your first post. Out of control dog, two dogs running the pack. Kids opening house doors. I don't agree with the bed wetters saying 'think of the children' as the dog could bite anyone. I would go and show the neighbour and ask their thoughts on your injuries. See what they say but my gut says this dog needs to go, whether to a new home that can handle it or to the bin. You then have to decide if you want a feud to start next door, 1) whilst you live there 2) when you eventually move and have to declare it on the moving form causing a hard sell. Ultimately I think the Police need to be informed.
 
Number5 said:
Go and have a word, keep it calm, explain your concerns and allow the owner to learn a lesson. The dog was protecting its family (over the top may maybe) but it does not understand that you mean no harm. It just sees you as an intruder on its territory and protected the girl. The young girl should not really be opening the door exposing the dog to that situation when she cannot control it.

I have a Shepherd who is a perfect family dog. If I play fight with my son our dog will attack me to protect him, but uses as minimal force as she can. Sometimes it hurts as she gets excited but when I see how she can crush a leg bone from a cow in ten minutes to get the marrow out, I can see what she is capable off if she wants to bite something properly. If I hold my hands up and shout "Stop" she freezes. She knows its a game.

The other day, i opened a door and she spotted next doors Lab walking across the end of our drive. She took off and knocked it over before I could stop her. I called her back and belted her. Apologised profusely to the neighbours whose dog was fine. If I'm now out the front cleaning the car, I put her on a rope, whereas she used to lie freely on the lawn and wander around the cul-de-sac. It was out of character for her, but I can see what she did was just protecting her territory. Whilst you think you know your dog and can control it,they are never 100% predictable.

Do I want the Police round ? Do I want my dog put to sleep ? No. Luckily I have an understanding neighbour who has accepted my apology. I now act accordingly and responsibly by restraining her and everyone is happy
Go and see them, explain your feelings and concerns. Point out may have happened and Im sure your neighbour will appreciate it and respond appropriately in controlling the dog. Don't always blame the dog, when its the keepers fault.
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What a responsible owner you are!! :headbang: Inciting the dog to attack you and winding it up and then when its aggressive outside due to how you have brought it up you then hit it. That is disgusting!
 
Bloody hell that's really quite serious. I haven't read the hole thread as i am at work. But being a dog owner of a dog that could potential cause a similar type problem. I would want to know.

If your on good terms with your neighbor. And you want to stay that way. Just go round and show him what has happened. Explain your concerns what if it was your wife your child or someone else. And ask him politely what he thins should happen. Dogs are not bad dogs on there own. there is obviously a problem with the owner. The family needs to go and do some dog training.

It would be a massive shame for the dog to get put down. Just because the owners didn't socialize and train him correctly.
 
Yep I'd go round and speak to him about it.
More importantly I'd get my garden secured so the little bugger couldn't get in anymore, that could have been a child playing in the garden!! :o
 
Can't believe this, i would be mortified if my dog did this to anyone. Hope you and your neighbour resolve this issue, you will always be looking over your shoulder , not feeling safe on your own property. what a nightmare.
 
If that dog went for me like it did you it would be dead now - Kids aren't 6 foot 2 and 19 stone !

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Sorry, I know this is often un unpopular opinion but a Bull Terrier is not and should not be a pet. Very unlikely this would have happened if the idiot next door had bought his daughter a labrador!

Tell the police, for everyone's sake.
 
sp3ctre said:
Sorry, I know this is often un unpopular opinion but a Bull Terrier is not and should not be a pet. Very unlikely this would have happened if the idiot next door had bought his daughter a labrador!

Tell the police, for everyone's sake.
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That is quite some statement! Perhaps you should have checked the stats re Labrador attackes Vs other breads and then maybe educate yourself. What do you think about the ownership of guarding breeds and working dogs, should they not be kept as pets. :roll:
 
To be fair most breeds can have some sort of mischief in them. My cairn terrier could give a nasty nip and found the larger Poodles can be quite nasty as well. Regardless of breed it's down to the owner and ensuring the dog is muzzled at the end of the day.

Tim.
 
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