Dangerous Dogs - how would you handle this?

[SpotsandBays]

My mum and her friend were out on a walk with our dog Daisy (collie) who was on a lead. They were walking along a footpath through a field. Landowner had two dogs loose (large dogs, Ridgeback and GSD type), who came over and harassed and pinned poor Daisy. Apparently had her by the throat and my mum and friend were screaming. Landowner came over and had to use a stick to get her dogs off! Daisy is ok, but obviously it’s a shock, and my mum is in bits! Woman eventually apologised but sounds like she assumed it was fine as they were on her land.
How is best to report this situation? What would you do?

 

[Barton Bounty]

Id report it to the police immediately. Poor Daisy hope your mum is ok too

 

[Fjord]

How awful, I hope your mum and friend are OK and Daisy isn't hurt. I'd report to both police and dog warden, if the land has a public right of way through it then the landowner can't have their dogs dangerously out of control like that.

 

[SpotsandBays]

Thanks both, friend has reported it online via 111! Poor mum is in bits

 

[SpotsandBays]

Small war wound. Poor Doopy! She seems ok but I imagine she’ll be sore tomorrow.

 

[Barton Bounty]

Awww wee soul she certainly wont want to be walking there again

 

[SpotsandBays]

Awww wee soul she certainly wont want to be walking there again

Definitely not! I hope this doesn’t affect her mentally. She’s never shown any sign of aggression before, and is always put straight on a lead with other dogs around. If anything she’s almost timid with other dogs!

 

[nagblagger]

I would take Daisy to the vet for assessment and they will document her injuries, give painkillers for any bruising. The dog warden / police might take it more seriously if you had a vet report. The landowners should also pay the bill.

 

[Prancerpoos]

i would definitely go to the vet, as above plus to check there are no puncture wounds as they can go very nasty quickly. Poor thing, she must have been terrified.

 

[SpotsandBays]

Thanks all. I had a thorough look and no punctures. That mark above is more of a pinch. The skin isn’t broken thankfully!

 

[AmyMay]

I would take Daisy to the vet for assessment and they will document her injuries, give painkillers for any bruising. The dog warden / police might take it more seriously if you had a vet report. The landowners should also pay the bill.

I absolutely agree.

 

[Pearlsacarolsinger]

You should definitely take Daisy to the vet, so that you have documented evidence of the attack

 

[SpotsandBays]

I’ll suggest mum takes her in the morning. I imagine that the bruising will be more apparent then by tomorrow too

 

[Archangel]

Poor Daisy and Poor Mum.

 

[SEL]

How is she today @SpotsandBays ? How is your mum?

 

[SpotsandBays]

How is she today @SpotsandBays ? How is your mum?

She’s fine, like nothing happened bless her!
Mums still very shaken to be honest. The police rang yesterday, (like a triage person?) to request more information etc.
Mum and dad also went sleuthing yesterday and have the woman’s address and have managed to get her name. An elderly lady who seems to live on her own. She was on a crutch when out with her dogs, which she used to get the dogs off of Daisy (when mum said stick I thought she meant an actual stick!). The Ridgeback had an interesting collar on, either vibrating or electric - not sure which but mum and friend said they could hear it activate. Will keep you all updated with the outcome!

 

[BBP]

My dog was completely changed after an event like this. Went from being lovely with all other dogs to now being dog reactive. I don’t blame him. I hope your lovely dog is not affected.

 

[SpotsandBays]

My dog was completely changed after an event like this. Went from being lovely with all other dogs to now being dog reactive. I don’t blame him. I hope your lovely dog is not affected.

I’m sorry to hear that. I have a friend who’s had the same, her dog is now very dog aggressive after their incident.
I’m really hoping Daisy isn’t affected. She’s always been abit timid with new dogs that come running over