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    Another fatal dog attack

    Apologies, to confirm, I absolutely agree, you CAN tell.
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    Another fatal dog attack

    Looking at some of your posts, it seems you do have an understanding of behaviour in dog and or owner that would concern you, and avoid it. XLs will need to be muzzled soon. It would be interesting to see what numbers are reported for not being muzzled and how many false reports are made, ie...
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    Another fatal dog attack

    You can’t tell from looking at a dog/it’s owner whether you should avoid it or not unless it is disobeying a law that is meaningless? 🤔 You’re within your rights to report any dogs which are out of control in public now. What do you think the police will do? TP, I’ve heard this a number of...
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    Another fatal dog attack

    I see this time and time again in support of every dog muzzled and on lead everywhere arguments: ‘I support this if it means stopping dog attacks/deaths’. It won’t. The argument holds no water. Thoae who will obey muzzle and lead laws are likely to own dogs who are perfectly safe. Those whose...
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    Another fatal dog attack

    Can see more ‘all on leads, all muzzled’ posts appearing. I hate to harp on but again, these two ideas are pointless, if your goal is to prevent dog attacks. They won’t apply in the home where many attacks occur. The people who actually need to muzzle and put on lead will not do so. Those who...
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    Another fatal dog attack

    You could argue that and I’m open to debate but I think those with larger dogs (and I have 2) have a greater responsibility to ensure public safety because it’s those big dogs that can and do kill - adults, easily. I know JRTs have killed babies but it’s hard to argue that a JRT is a lethal...
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    Another fatal dog attack

    This latest death somehow hit me even more in the feels than the others. I would have done exactly the same. I would support a charge of murder where a dog over a certain weight has killed someone, and GBH with a weapon where wounded. They are lethal weapons. The current sentences are laughable.
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    Horse sore back and wet patch on back?

    If it is nerve damage Danilon won’t have a big impact as nerve pain needs a different type of medication (gabapentin is the most commonly known one). If it does turn out to be nerve damage, a good chiropractor can likely help - magnesium is also thought to be a good supplement to help...
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    Horse sore back and wet patch on back?

    Does the patch feel sticky/oily compared to the rest of his coat? If so this can be a hint of nerve damage. My old mare had a very specific sticky sweaty patch of coat on her neck which was a damaged nerve.
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    How do things go so wrong so quickly!

    I agree that environment, feed and routine are the likely culprits here. We had various ponies come through the riding school I went to which were too much for young owners, who lost confidence on them. In 5+ hours steady work a day, turnout on days off and 24/7 in summer, plus a cast iron...
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    One rule for one and one for another?

    Yes, and that’s always been the case. Old man isn’t allowed upstairs or on long walks for his own good. Young dog gets on the furniture; old dog would have been allowed but never wanted to. They eat different things at the same time. The old boy has a fortune spent in meds. They get equal...
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    An ongoing animal abuse case (TW)

    I believe he deserves the same - he deserves what he did to those animals, but I don’t believe the State should administer it. Which is why I referenced the Law Abiding Citizen movie. I would not have reported it. The State must out of obligation not inflict violence on prisoners. Natural...
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    An ongoing animal abuse case (TW)

    I don’t believe the state should play a role in violence against prisoners. Has anyone seen the film Law Abiding Citizen? I wish I had not even seen the headline.
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    Another fatal dog attack

    I call my 12yo GSD ‘baby’ because for 7 years he was, compared to the older dog. But he was a baby dog, not my baby. It was interchangeable with ‘puppy’. Both are still called ‘puppy’. They both weigh 40kg+. They’re both dogs. They’re better than babies because they are furry. Generally they do...
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    Another fatal dog attack

    Will bear this in mind for the next puppy 😂 Edit to say someone once asked if my mostly black GSD was a collie 😂
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