who do i report this to? *sad

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Theres an oldish man (estimate 60) lives near me who owns a German Shepard, lovely with humans, hates other dogs, I just put Buster on the lead. He can't control the dog, drags him all over - lets face it they are big dogs.

Today the GS barked at Buster and was promptly punched by the old man. I'm horrified, the police and RSPCA have been called numerous times by other concerned members of the public, the man has been spoken too (and then whinged about it!!) a few times but nothing, so what can I do?
 
Actually I'd see if I could have a word with him or get someone else to talk to him about either rehoming the dog if it is too much or if he is amenable, retuning the equipment or attending a training class.
You know what men are like, especially older men, they don't like being lectured or pitied, but that's not the way to frame it.

I hope to have GSDs when I am old. But I know, they will be a lot harder to handle than they are now, and my God, I have had some sessions with my fella, and I am active and fit and young.

This guy has probably had dogs all his life, he's older now, less strong than he used to be, some sheps of certain breeding these days are a lot more 'high' than in years gone by, he is maybe not aware of the tools that exist now, headcollars, better quality leads - I bet you a tenner this dog is either in a flat collar or an upside-down choke chain, with a chain lead or a flexi-lead. No control, at all. So he might feel (and it is old school, of course' that the only way he can get on top of this is by using physical force.
He would not be alone in thinking he needs to 'show the dog who is boss' - not something I agree with, but there are still a lot of old boys who think that way...

Someone might recommend a training class, I know that's the only way I got my dog turned around from dog aggression, you never know, he might be lonely old duffer who would appreciate a bit of company.

Out of interest, where did he punch the dog? Would you say it was a hard punch? Not condoning it! Just interested.
 
OMG, am I going to be "oldish" in 5 years time.:eek:
Have the police and RSPCA been called because of his treatment of the dog, or because the dog is a problem? If the former, then probably worth pursuing with dog warden, if the latter then CCs idea about suggesting a training class is a good one. Someone in their 60s isn't really past it and should be quite capable of dealing with a big dog, like CC I certainly intend to have them a few years beyond that. My mum had a kennel full of GSDs in her 60s, and was still walking one every day in her 80s.
 
But you do know the type I am talking about :p just need their outlooks rewired a bit!
I bet the dog isn't getting half as much exercise as it should be either or been properly socialised which is why classes and the right equipment could be crucial.
Even the dog unit of your local constabulary could have a word OP...instead of community/beat officers - those boys can control manstoppers without punching them and could have a firm but informative chat? If that is even possible/doable.
 
Thanks for the suggestions guys - the man has been spoken to by myself and others in the past about dog training etc - a few of us have even offered to help him find somewhere (mine was trained by me with no issues so don't know much about classes near by) . I shall find out how to contact my local dog warden this afternoon and see what they say.

CC- the dog is actually in a 'halti' headcollar and a halti lead - same as the one i sometimes use on my staffy when hes being a bit on the exitable side (hes only 2!) so its not like hes got some daft small collar on a large dog!
The punch was fairly hard and delivered just above the dogs eyes. It certainly wasn't a tap on the nose with a newspaper if you know what i mean?

MM - sorry if that offended you, I was just trying to give a rough idea of the situation. Police & RSPCA have been contacted for the out of control behaviour and in regards to the dogs welfare.
 
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