Police dog escapes and bites people.

[Dobiegirl]

http://www.key103.co.uk/news/local/police-dog-attack/


Im sure if this was one of our dogs the police would be pressing us to have it pts, it would be seized which this dog was and wait for it returned to its owner.

 

[Rebels]

I would put money on that being PTS as it wasn't being used for a reason and has proved unsafe.

 

[Tai.Ni.Po.Ni]

i think this is more a management issue than the dogs fault. hes only doing what hes been trained to do

 

[Rebels]

He is but I though they were expected to bite only when released, if it bites when running loose surely it is unpredictable. Not his fault but circumstances prevailed

 

[CorvusCorax]

They will bite on a lead or not on a lead if people use certain body language. There is usually a handler there to warn the person to stay still, not run or move forwards suddenly, to keep their arms at their sides etc. If a person moves suddenly towards or away from a police dog, raise your arms etc, there's a chance they will be bitten.

The dog may be retired/still in training etc.

 

[Echo24]

I agree with CaveCanem, that is what a police dog is trained to do and they are taught to bite and not let go until told to. It's sad it got out and injured people, but I imagine the police would be investigating the situation.