Rottweiler running free in residential area

fatmammycat

looksee wrote: »

But if a cute terrier (and yes they can be snappy) is having a go at your ankles a swift kick would have an effect, meanwhile something as big as a rottweiler would have you flat on your back and a mouthful of throat.

We should tell that to the family who lost a baby to a JR last year. Or those children attacked by huskies and mals. or to EGAR who was hospitalised by a labrador.

Restricted or dangerous who cares? **** the semantics. They're horrible looking, scary things. Let's be frank here. They're used as security and to intimidate.

fatmammycat

SpaceTime wrote: »

Actually, loads of people do as they let their dogs roam around.

I was almost knocked into traffic because a dog bit my leg while cycling. They are a serious risk to people.

I mean no one here disputes it, I am fully aware how many irresponsible owners are out there, again, I say report to the dog warden. What I dislike it labeling of breeds as 'dangerous' and high drama.

Will I Amnt

bluecherry74 wrote: »

The same could be said for a "cute terrier"!

What would you rather be run over by.
A child on a tricycle or a HGV?

Silly comparison.

fatmammycat

Deleted User wrote: »

Restricted or dangerous who cares? **** the semantics. They're horrible looking, scary things. Let's be frank here. They're used as security and to intimidate.

It's not semantics, if your personal fear of a large dog. They're used as security, so what? Biddable dogs are often used for various jobs. They are also used as therapy dogs, show dogs, pets and agilty.

knucklehead6

[Deleted User] wrote: »

Restricted or dangerous who cares? **** the semantics. They're horrible looking, scary things. Let's be frank here. They're used as security and to intimidate.

By bad owners.

Labs were originally bred to help haul in fishing nets on the Labrador coast.

German Sheppards were bred as..... Well I'll leave that to your imagination. It can't be that difficult to work out.

Rotties were originally bred to herd livestock.

fatmammycat

Will I Amnt wrote: »

What would you rather be run over by.
A child on a tricycle or a HGV?

Silly comparison.

It's really not, a dangerous dog is one who attacks people. Has this dog attacked a person?

Quality

andreac wrote: »

Oh dear. Pathetic. You obv don't have a clue about restricted breeds then.

Pathetic, I think your onesided view of these dogs is pathetic.

An uncontrolled unmuzzled Rottweiler dog In public is illegal. FACT

Obviously this law is in place because of past incidents where this BREED (not all dogs) but this BREED has history of being violent and unstable.






Any responsible adult and owner of a restricted breed can surely see that?


I have had very positive experience with restricted breeds. Unfortunately not for this young girl.

http://www.herald.ie/news/carol-singer-11-in-hospital-after-savage-attack-by-rottweiler-27997431.html

fatmammycat

knucklehead6 wrote: »

By bad owners.

Labs were originally bred to help haul in fishing nets on the Labrador coast.

German Sheppards were bred as..... Well I'll leave that to your imagination. It can't be that difficult to work out.

Rotties were originally bred to herd livestock.

Most rotties I know, and I know a few, are some of the easiest going placid dogs ever. It's a shame that some owners are so hell bent on ruining the public perception of the breed, but that's people for you.

fatmammycat

"Obviously this law is in place because of past incidents where this BREED (not all dogs) but this BREED has history of being violent and unstable."

Is there any evidence for this? A link perhaps?

fatmammycat

Quality wrote: »

Pathetic, I think your onesided view of these dogs is pathetic.

An uncontrolled unmuzzled Rottweiler dog In public is illegal. FACT

Obviously this law is in place because of past incidents where this BREED (not all dogs) but this BREED has history of being violent and unstable.






Any responsible adult and owner of a restricted breed can surely see that?


I have had very positive experience with restricted breeds. Unfortunately not for this young girl.

http://www.herald.ie/news/carol-singer-11-in-hospital-after-savage-attack-by-rottweiler-27997431.html

Again, we could find any number of children/people attacked by various breeds, in the papers.

I'm planning on talking to the owner later. I predict the old favourite "ah sure he won't do anything to ya".

Mr.Fred

I'd be ringing the dog warden to get it sorted asap. This dog may be friendliest dog in the world(doubtful) but he might not be.

I'd be ringing the warden more for the owners sake because if this dog got a hold of one of my kids my next call would be to the owner and it wouldn't be a friendly one.

It's early on Sat morning so he probably doesn't even realize he's out.

Synyster Shadow

If a man gets locked up for a severe crime should I fear every man. The restricted breed list is just to make things safe and I think jack Russell's should be on it as precaution (there are some that are lovely some that aren't same with all breeds)

Mr.Fred

Synyster Shadow wrote: »

If a man gets locked up for a severe crime should I fear every man.

That makes perfect sense :rolleyes:

Quality

fatmammycat wrote: »

Again, we could find any number of children/people attacked by various breeds, in the papers.

You are missing the fact that its illegal for this dog to be outside, roaming, unmuzzled and uncontrolled.

Why is it so hard to get that into your heads?

This dog is a potential threat.

It's illegal.

The op felt threatened.

This dog could have killer instinct.

Would u allow your child approach an unattended unmuzzled roaming rottie?

fatmammycat

Deleted User wrote: »

I'm planning on talking to the owner later. I predict the old favourite "ah sure he won't do anything to ya".

Remind him of the law then, if he's that stubborn. Look, I get it that you got a fright, and this dog should not be loose, period. But no dog should be out causing problems for people, be it taking over footpaths, pooing every where, tearing open bins OR intimidating people. But try not to tar and entire breed when facing the actions of a few.

knucklehead6

fatmammycat wrote: »

Most rotties I know, and I know a few, are some of the easiest going placid dogs ever. It's a shame that some owners are so hell bent on ruining the public perception of the breed, but that's people for you.

My trainer has a rottie. And she is the most gorgeous thing ever. My neighbours were terrified the first time they saw her (because of the rep) now I get plagued with "when is susie coming out again?" questions!!

fatmammycat

Quality wrote: »

You are missing the fact that its illegal for this dog to be outside, roaming, unmuzzled and uncontrolled.

Why is it so hard to get that into your heads?

This dog is a potential threat.

It's illegal.

The op felt threatened.

This dog could have killer instinct.

Would u allow your child approach an unattended unmuzzled roaming rottie?

Please stop with the dramatics, as I have stated more than once, I am aware of the law and I agree people should abide by it, what I object to is the blanket condemnation of an entire breed.

Synyster Shadow

Mr.Fred wrote: »

That makes perfect sense :rolleyes:

So does sayin every dog you meet on the list is dangerous. It's how they are brought up. I have a restricted breed and a 10 week old baby and I don't fear for his life when the dogs in the house (obviously never unsupervised) as he was brought up with kids and baby's

Hooked

fatmammycat wrote: »

Most rotties I know, and I know a few, are some of the easiest going placid dogs ever. It's a shame that some owners are so hell bent on ruining the public perception of the breed, but that's people for you.

I agree. I know two lovely Rotties. My own father has 4 of the strongest, meanest looking (but lovely) English bull terriers. Staffies are so fun, playful. Etc...

This thread is veering off topic. The restricted breed list, as one poster put it... Is archaic. The rottie in the pic could be any dog.

This is about responsible dog ownership.

I have a neighbour who's idea of exercising and toilet training their dog was to open the front door and let it out for a half hour each morning. The first morning it wandered into my garden & had a good old crap... Was the last morning it did it.

I bagged it, returned it and the dog to its owner and said (not in the most neighbourly tone) the next time it happened, I was contacting the warden with photos / iphone video and reminded him of the fine.

I'm dying with a hangover - wrecked from soccer last night, and wand to watch the lions v oz at 11. But I'm heading out the door with my Husky for an hour in the lashing rain. Because that's what 'responsible' owners do.

some people need to get a grip. Yes, he shouldn't be out but the rest of the bs in this thread is just dog snobbery. Lol at "killer instinct" in particular.

SpaceTime

I've mostly been chased and attacked by labs and collies!


A dogs, other than maybe tiny 'toy breeds' can do a lot of damage in the wrong circumstances.

I'm sick of being chased and intimidated by roaming dogs though.

A relative of mine was attacked by a roaming lab while walking her own dog on a lead and she broke her wrist and her arm.

that kind of thing is what happens when people let dogs roam.

Mr.Fred

Synyster Shadow wrote: »

So does sayin every dog you meet on the list is dangerous. It's how they are brought up. I have a restricted breed and a 10 week old baby and I don't fear for his life when the dogs in the house (obviously never unsupervised) as he was brought up with kids and baby's

every breed of dog how many breeds of MEN are you aware of.. ridiculous..

" I have a restricted breed and a 10 week old baby and I don't fear for his life when the dogs in the house (OBVIOUSLY NEVER UNSUPERVISED)"

Says it all right there to be honest.

andreac

Mr.Fred wrote: »

every breed of dog how many breeds of MEN are you aware of.. ridiculous..

" I have a restricted breed and a 10 week old baby and I don't fear for his life when the dogs in the house (OBVIOUSLY NEVER UNSUPERVISED)"

Says it all right there to be honest.

Says what?? No child should be left alive with any dog regardless if the breed.

Quality

Op you should have went up to the Rottweiler and gave it a cuddle.

Sure dont call the warden.

All the people have spoken in animals and pets and say that rotties are just cute cuddly play things that you shouldn't fear!

Synyster Shadow

Mr.Fred wrote: »

every breed of dog how many breeds of MEN are you aware of.. ridiculous..

" I have a restricted breed and a 10 week old baby and I don't fear for his life when the dogs in the house (OBVIOUSLY NEVER UNSUPERVISED)"

Says it all right there to be honest.

Don't judge me my dogs socialised and supervised so what exactly is the problem there?

fatmammycat

Quality wrote: »

Op you should have went up to the Rottweiler and gave it a cuddle.

Sure dont call the warden.

All the people have spoken in animals and pets and say that rotties are just cute cuddly play things that you shouldn't fear!

Nobody said any of this. You're being sarcastic for no reason.

The Bishop Basher

It would be far more effective to educate OP without the attitude displayed by many on this thread. Not everyone eats, sleeps and drinks dogs so not everyone has the same understanding of restricted breeds etc.

OP - This dog, friendly or not, shouldn't be out roaming on its own. Speak to the owner, if that fails call the warden and keep calling till they do something about it.

knucklehead6

fatmammycat wrote: »

Nobody said any of this. You're being sarcastic for no reason.

No Mammy cat you're wrong. He has a reason for being sarcastic. It to try and bait people into reacting with an equal level of small mindedness.