My poor dog attacked by 2 great danes

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Hi,

One of my dogs went into a garden which backs onto the woods where I walk them and he was attacked by the 2 great danes in there. Fortunately the house owner was there h eard him scream and managed to rescue him from the dogs as he just crouched on the floor. They pulled a chunk of his fur out and he is a bit bruised and stiff and was feeling very sorry for himself and in shock at the time. He is much better now although still sore. Am I right in thinking people should not have savage dogs loose?
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What if a child had climbed in there? If she hadn't been at home I have no dought that they would have killed him.
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OMG
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that is so horrible. Were these dogs actually loose. If so, that's quite bad esp if they are prone to 'hunt' and attack other people's pets.

I really hope little pups is ok soon and is having loads of TLC
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((((gentle hugs and get well soon vibes))))
 
Sorry to hear about your poor little dog, and it must have been upsetting, I'm a bit confused about the loose savage dog statement though, were they not in there own garden, and your dog went in??????
 
Yes they were in their own garden but my dog must have gone under the fence. If he can get in they might be able to get out and also you can't explain to dogs (esp terriers) that they shouldn't go into other peoples gardens. Surely if you have savage dogs who are likely to attack anything that comes into the garden they should be restrained or you should make sure your fences are secure.
 
My garden (in fact all 1.5 acres of my land) is securely fenced and my GSDs could not get out. However a terrier type could probably get in. My dogs are well socialised and fine with other dogs we meet when out, but if a dog came onto their territory I am not sure what they would do. I think you are being a bit harsh on the owner in this instance. They called their dogs off, and you don't know that the dogs are left running loose when the owner is not about. My dogs are certainly not, but don't tell the burglars. Incidentally if a child got in my garden I do know what would happen, they would get licked! We often joke that we could be burgled by children any day. Glad your little chap wasn't badly hurt and hope he soon recovers from his soreness.
 
I have the quietist softest lab ever - he is very well socialised and never agressive when meeting other dogs in parks. But - a terrier jumped into my car at the yard yesterday - my dog was in the boot... I shoved the terrier out (never seen it before) and when I got my dog out if the boot - the terrier came up to him and my dog REALLY growled at it - never seen him do anything even vaguely like that - but it was his territory, and I guess he was protecting it.

Luckily my dog only growled - and he was on a lead - which is more that can be said for the little bugger that jumped all over my car ignoring its owners...

Anyway - am really sorry to hear your dog was hurt - but I don't really blame the dogs for being defensive on their own territory
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(also my dog would never growl or do anything to a child - except lick it ).

Hope your dog gets better soon tho.
 
I have a terrier myself and understand all the pickles they can get into, ie, getting in, out of fences rabbit holes ect. Im sure the garden where the great danes are kept is secure for them, as i think that 2 great danes would be quite valuable, and i think it would be cruel to keep them tied up in there own surroundings. on theoff chanch that somthing might come into their garden!!!! Im glad that your dog wasn't badly hurt but perhaps if it does not walk to heal perhaps you should put it on a lead
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I think your dog got away lightly...to be honest....the dogs where not loose...they where on their own/owners land....even the most mild mannered dog would defend it's own territory...I sure know if the yappy terriers across from me got under my fence...my Akita would swallow them whole
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...they yap on at the fence all day long.....however out for a walk...she would ignore them.
 
I'm sorry about your little dog
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I don't get what your saying though.......They were in HER garden threrefore why shouldn't she have them (providing she can keep control when in public). It was your dog that went into their territory so the liklihood is that yes, they will attatck it.
 
Sorry about your wee dog and hope he recovers, echo what everyone else says tho, plus having had great danes in the past they are far from savage or dangerous dogs! They were just protecting their space - sorry
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Sorry about your dog, but those dogs and the owner weren't in the wrong. Your dog was in their territory and its completely natural for them to act as they did, the owner did what he could to help.

What do you expect him to do - chain them up just incase someone elses dog gets in? lol Im sure you dont think that you're just scared for your dog. x
 
I do understand what you are all saying but I believe (someone else walking their dog told me) that they leave the dogs out in the garden all day while they are out. When I went to collect my dog she said when he screamed she thought they had caught a child which makes me think that perhaps they would attack a child as well. The dog will walk to heel but was off running around the woods enjoying himself, surely he should not only walk on the lead?

I was surprised as I never thought of Great Danes as savage but I suppose any dog can be with training. The woman had HER arm bandaged but we don't know if that was a dog related injury.
 
You'd have every right to be furious if the dogs were running loose on public land, but there is little you can do otherwise. My dog is a complete sweetie to all and sundry, but even she can be highly protective toward other dogs whilst on her lead/in her own living environment.
 
sorry you are making a lot of assumptions based ont he fact that your dog went into their territory...
hope he feels better soon
 
I'm very sorry to hear about your dog and hope he is better soon.
However,I dont know many dogs that wouldnt go for another that ran into their teritory,so yours had a lucky escape given the size difference.
Dont assume they are savage because of this....
 
Why would u think...that because your dog sounded like a child when bitten...that these dogs would attack a child
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or am I understanding that bit wrong.

And...what is wrong with them being in the garden...whilst the owners are out...2 big dogs like that are surely happier with the free run of the garden...than shut indoors...as long as they cannot escape...then its fine.

And...why would u describe them as savage...
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Yes they were in their own garden but my dog must have gone under the fence. If he can get in they might be able to get out and also you can't explain to dogs (esp terriers) that they shouldn't go into other peoples gardens. Surely if you have savage dogs who are likely to attack anything that comes into the garden they should be restrained or you should make sure your fences are secure.

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bit of a difference between a terrier getting under a fence and a GD getting through the same gap. am sorry about your dog but tbh if you cant stop her from invading other people's gardens maybe your dog should be on a lead as its not under control?!
 
The way I see it is your dog was out of control and on someone elses property.
I'm sorry he got hurt but you can hardly blame the owners of the GD's for this.
 
Glad your dog is OK - but perhaps both YOU and he/she will think twice before he/she is allowed to go onto PRIVATE land.

The Great Danes we're doing what dogs do!! Protecting their land!! My dog, a 10stone Rhodesian Ridgeback is the softest sweetest boy EVER, HOWEVER if someone/something were to climb under/over our fence he would have something to say!!

Infact all our dogs, A terrier, A Lurcher & the Ridgie go flying out into the garden each and every morning, barking (lurcher with Hackles raised) telling off the foxes that have been there during the night, warning it is THEIR garden!!!

The GD's garden was secure for them so that they could not get out, more fool anyone that enters their space, their owner is in NO WAY to blame, nor is their training/management.. the fact that she has a bandaged arm - well how many times have you burnt yourself on the over/iron/hob? - I'm afraid you assumption is ridiculous and in fairness even if true NONE of your business seeings as the dogs are kept in a secure property/garden!!

Perhaps you should keep your dog on a lead whilst around the area? OR if adjoins your garden - secure it for YOUR dog to not get out!!
 
Whilst I'm glad your dog is O.K. The only irresponsible person here is YOU, your completely unfounded and deluded accusations just make you look a complete idiot. The Danes owner has every right to leave here dogs with access to her land whether she is in or out. Some comment about your dogs yelps sounding like a child doesn't mean they have or would attack a child. The bandage on the woman arm could have been from anything (how you could conclude this indicates she has been bitten is beyond me). Yes your dog should be kept on a lead (if you can't control it any other way). I have a JRT who likes to chase rabbits etc..., but I still know where he is at all times (because I am a responsible owner) and know I can call him back at anytime (because I put in hours training him).
 
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Hi,

One of my dogs went into a garden which backs onto the woods where I walk them and he was attacked by the 2 great danes in there. Fortunately the house owner was there h eard him scream and managed to rescue him from the dogs as he just crouched on the floor. They pulled a chunk of his fur out and he is a bit bruised and stiff and was feeling very sorry for himself and in shock at the time. He is much better now although still sore. Am I right in thinking people should not have savage dogs loose?
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What if a child had climbed in there? If she hadn't been at home I have no dought that they would have killed him.
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I'd also say that if 2 GD's had him for more than a few seconds, then they could easily have killed him had they intended to. The fact that they didn't tells me that they AREN'T savage.

In this case I'd say it was up to you to keep your dog under control and off private property. How dare you allow your dog to run into other people's gardens! You've a bloomin cheek to be honest. Protect YOUR dog by keeping him under control
 
Im really sorry doglet has been hurt, I hope he gets well very soon.

If your dog was trespassing on someone elses private garden then the dogs that attacked him could be argued to be doing their job as guard dogs protecting the property.

If they were out in public and attacked him that would be completely different. Every dog needs to be able to be recalled. Mine cant despite lots of professional help so he doesnt go off the long line in public, simple as that.....
 
Sorry to hear about your dogs misfortune. But sadly it is you that is in the wrong.
The great danes did not come out of their garden yours went into their's. (Although a animal can not trespass, in Devon a pack of hounds went into a ladies garden & attatcked her terrier it later PTS, the court ruled that the hounds were not trespassing).
To assume that the bandage on her arm is due to the dogs & that they would attack a child just because she said your dog screaming sounded like a child. Is in fact slander.
Yes terriers a lively little things that like to go off but WITH CORRECT training they are obedient & can stay to heal off a lead go for a run & hunt of bunnies but recal when called.
 
I'm sorry but I must agree with what people have already said.

Although I feel terribly sorry for your little dog the GD or their owner were by no mean in the wrong.
 
I think it is very wrong of you to make such appalling suggestions about this woman and her dogs. If this had been the other way round and your dog had attacked another that came into your garden you would be ranting the other way.

Dogs are by nature protective over their territory (it's what we bred them for!). I'm sorry your dog got hurt, but do not assume the GD's were 'savage' and are attacking dogs/people/children left right & center!

I am sorry, but I have no sympathy for you, you should take some time to train your dog to recall TBH.
 
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