Bitten by YO’s dog

[Bellalily]

Yesterday afternoon I arrived at the yard to get my horse in as he was due a routine vet visit.
YO has a dog which I have seen before at the yard, a busy yard with more than 20 liveries, but today it was running loose. As I walked to the gate it ran up barking and since the owner didn’t seem concerned, I opened the gate, only to be bitten, not just a nip, twice. I now have huge bruises and teeth marks.
Her reaction was shocking. “Doing its job” and perhaps you should meet it? No thank you.
Today she has made absolutely no reference to it and literally seems to have brushed it under the carpet. The dog has rubbish recall and I dread to think what would have happened had it been a child. It’s clearly unreliable and badly trained. So, WWYD? I’m really annoyed there’s been no communication from her about this. Plus I’m obviously badly bruised. It’s a decent sized dog, not huge.

 

[Jenko109]

I would be removing my horses and reporting her.

Shameful.

 

[Amymay Again]

Move and report it.

Stay and do nothing.

 

[nagblagger]

First thing i would do is take photos of your bruises in case you need evidence later whatever you decide to do.
Ask her what is she going to do to prevent this happening again to anyone (if you want to give her the benefit) the onus should be on her. If you are not satisfied, report to police/dog warden. (while looking for another yard)

 

[Tiddlypom]

If a dog has attacked or bitten a person it should be reported to the Police immediately by calling 101 or reporting it on the Police website. If someone is in immediate danger, call the Police on 999.

Take photos of your injuries.

 

[Mrs. Jingle]

I would be yard hunting as quickly as you can. I do agree that it should definitely reported but if she is so dismissive of your injuries from the attack how will she react if your horse is still on site?

Tread carefully but even a short term escape route would be a good idea whilst looking for a permanent yard.

 

[poiuytrewq]

Oh my god! does the YO know that the dog actually injured you, maybe she thinks it just jumped and did the protective thing and genuinely hasn't realised the seriousness of what happened. That's literally the only thing I can think of for someone to be so blase about their dog biting someone else.

 

[Bellalily]

First thing i would do is take photos of your bruises in case you need evidence later whatever you decide to do.
Ask her what is she going to do to prevent this happening again to anyone (if you want to give her the benefit) the onus should be on her. If you are not satisfied, report to police/dog warden. (while looking for another yard)

Photos already done. I think maybe a written discussion? Yes, started looking. Thank you.

 

[Bellalily]

Oh my god! does the YO know that the dog actually injured you, maybe she thinks it just jumped and did the protective thing and genuinely hasn't realised the seriousness of what happened. That's literally the only thing I can think of for someone to be so blase about their dog biting someone else.

She knows!

 

[Bellalily]

If a dog has attacked or bitten a person it should be reported to the Police immediately by calling 101 or reporting it on the Police website. If someone is in immediate danger, call the Police on 999.

Take photos of your injuries.

Thank you. Yes, done this morning. Should I let her know my actions? Or find somewhere first? If I report, which I’m happy to do, won’t she make staying at all, even briefly, impossible? God what a mess!

 

[Jenko109]

I would certainly try and move first.

 

[poiuytrewq]

She knows!

Absolutely shocking. I’d be besides myself if my dog bit someone

 

[Jenko109]

Absolutely shocking. I’d be besides myself if my dog bit someone

Exactly.

A normal response would be to be EXTREMELY apologetic. To let the person know what steps you are going to take to make sure it absolutely NEVER happens again. There would probably be a box of chocolates and bottle of plonk in the mix, too.

 

[poiuytrewq]

Exactly.

A normal response would be to be EXTREMELY apologetic. To let the person know what steps you are going to take to make sure it absolutely NEVER happens again. There would probably be a box of chocolates and bottle of plonk in the mix, too.

God yes and the rest, the dog would never be off the lead again

 

[Bellalily]

Leaving without giving notice? I have actually possibly found somewhere, but she’s going to be getting all that extra money of mine. Like a gift for her dog doing this.

 

[ILuvCowparsely]

Yesterday afternoon I arrived at the yard to get my horse in as he was due a routine vet visit.
YO has a dog which I have seen before at the yard, a busy yard with more than 20 liveries, but today it was running loose. As I walked to the gate it ran up barking and since the owner didn’t seem concerned, I opened the gate, only to be bitten, not just a nip, twice. I now have huge bruises and teeth marks.
Her reaction was shocking. “Doing its job” and perhaps you should meet it? No thank you.
Today she has made absolutely no reference to it and literally seems to have brushed it under the carpet. The dog has rubbish recall and I dread to think what would have happened had it been a child. It’s clearly unreliable and badly trained. So, WWYD? I’m really annoyed there’s been no communication from her about this. Plus I’m obviously badly bruised. It’s a decent sized dog, not huge.

def as other said photos now and for the next few days so you have record. Tell her if she does nothing then you will report it, guard dog or not if it cannot be trusted when liveries are around then chain or lock i up. Last resort move, but tell other liveries what it has done.

 

[ILuvCowparsely]

Also are you up to date with tetanus
??? as dog bites can go sceptic

 

[Mrs. Jingle]

I would write the money off to be honest. I know that must be difficult financially and morally so unfair but I think it would be both risky and very uncomfortable.

 

[Amymay Again]

I would write the money off to be honest. I know that must be difficult financially and morally so unfair but I think it would be both risky and very uncomfortable.

I agree.

 

[nagblagger]

Photos already done. I think maybe a written discussion? Yes, started looking. Thank you.

Definitely a written discussion for evidence if you need it.
I would move horse then at least he is safe while you decide how far to take this or claim for damages/rent return.

 

[Clodagh]

Also are you up to date with tetanus
??? as dog bites can go sceptic

I don’t think they are naturally sceptic. Maybe a bit negative…


Sorry.

 

[paddy555]

are you the first person it has bitten? on a yard of 20 liveries it must have form surely. Were there any witnesses to the attack?

 

[Bellalily]

Also are you up to date with tetanus
??? as dog bites can go sceptic

Yes, I believe so, but will check with docs. I did think that as well.

 

[Bellalily]

are you the first person it has bitten? on a yard of 20 liveries it must have form surely. Were there any witnesses to the attack?

I have no idea and yes there were. No one has mentioned it since. I think I really need to just cut my losses and be gone, then I’ll report it. I will take more photos now.

 

[WuzzBred]

Nothing these things happen

 

[Bellalily]

I’m not talking about a small nip, they are

Nothing these things happen

so two sets of deep teeth marks and bruises about 4” each in diameter should just be put down to experience? Wow!

 

[Mrs. Jingle]

Nothing these things happen

Don't be damn ridiculous.

 

[Mrs. Jingle]

I’m not talking about a small nip, they are

so two sets of deep teeth marks and bruises about 4” each in diameter should just be put down to experience? Wow!

Ignore, it likes to try and shock from time to time to impress and gain attention.

 

[Dave's Mam]

Nothing these things happen

It's ok to be bitten by a dog?

 

[SEL]

I don’t think they are naturally sceptic. Maybe a bit negative…


Sorry.

My SiL ended up on the operating table! She went to A&E after a dog bit her out running but they didn't give her the right antibiotics and her whole leg swelled up with infection.

OP - I'd like to say I can't believe how nonchalant the YO was but I know quite a few people who have been bitten and owners have shrugged it off.