My poor boy got attacked tonight

[Louby]

Our lurcher got attacked by a staffie tonight closely followed by the other two that were with it . The owner was useless,just saying he's never done it before, whilst my hubby was kicking the main dog to get it off ours. He said he picked up the other two and threw them in a bid to get them away.
A couple of weeks ago, we met a man with 3 staffies whilst riding. He was shocked when he seen us and grabbed the main dog and put it on a lead. Ive a feeling its the same person.
So luckily only a couple of stitches later, could have been much worse and superficial marks to his body, Boris is feeling sorry for himself and this man I presume will continue to let his dogs loose on the Bridleway.
It really annoys me, if he knows he has a problem, then muzzle the dog or keep it on a lead.
Sorry rant over .

 

[Cinnamontoast]

Contact the dog warden. I'd hate to come across this situation, my horse is not brilliant with loose dogs and the bloke needs a shock. His dog should definitely be muzzled. Wlll he be paying the vet's bill? This is why I like modern phones that take pictures, saw a bloke confronting another about the damage the other guy's dog had done to the bloke's dog with pictures on the phone.

Hope your poor dog isn't now going to be fearful of other dogs.

 

[Dobiegirl]

Thank goodness you had your husband with you and your dog wasnt small otherwise we could be looking at a different outcome.

I do hope your dog is ok and as CT said it dosnt leave him fearful of other dogs.

 

[Luci07]

He should definately pay the vets bill. Shame on him as well. Staffies need all the good press they can get and his actions are not helping at all. Dogs can catch you out I know, but a little common sense can go a long way. My bitch let me down once having been part of very large local dog club and brilliant with all manners of waifs and strays. She then went for (and meant it) an elderly terrier who was no where near us at the time. To make matters worse, this particular dog was blind having been set upon by various dogs where we live.

So, she proved she could not be trusted and did not get the opportunity again. Introductions are fine, loose in an open area is a no no. Very sorry you had such a scare (it is terrifying - my first staffie was set on by a GSD bitch - she was a little slow in defending herself as one of her best doggy friends was a huge ex police dog who was very selective with his friends) I do hope your boy recovers from the attack - my staffie boy is wary of larger dogs jumping on him having nearly lost an eye in an attack at only 4 months old.

 

[Louby]

Thankks for your replies.
I wasnt with hubby at the time and he didnt see his wound on his face til he'd got away from the situation as Boris is a hairy lurcher with a beard, he'd only seen the bald patches on his back and minor scrapes. He said it all happened so quick and is a bit of a blur.
We dont now where he is from and hopefully wont bump into him again, although I imagine he's local as Im sure its the man we seen whilst riding so sadly probably will bump into him again.
I didnt think the police or dog warden would be able to do anything with us not knowing any details. Hubby did say he would have words with him if he ever sees him again, on the lines of his dog is dangerous, should be on a lead or at least muzzled etc.
Its so worrying and such a shame as we have some great dog walking/riding in this area but it is spoilt for fear of being attacked.