Dangerous Dogs Owners

My sister in law's house mate had a Boerboel, now that's an intimating looking dog. You could have put a saddle on him & rode him around he was that big & at 18 months wasn't even fully grown, make an XL Bullies look like a Jack Russell.

I think you’ve answered your own question 😀

Yep, lack of boundaries- and essentially pandering to the dogs every whim- eventually they essentially see themselves as top dog, leader, whatever you want to call it- they’ve diminished respect for you and essentially turn into a tyrant.

I’ve a small rescue- he was through a lot but very settled now- took a good while for us to get to know each other but very happy medium now- he knows what I’ll tolerate and he knows what he’s not supposed to do and mostly he behaves - I’d hate to think what even this little fella would be like had I not laid down ground rules assertively at the start and kept at it until he got the message

Spoiling a dog, especially a dominant breed is the sign of an inexperienced owner not an amazing owner.

Not exercising or socialising a dominant breed is the sign of an inexperienced owner not an amazing owner.

Keeping 4 intact powerful breed (who are often sex aggressive) together not crated is the sign of an inexperienced owner not an amazing owner.

Forget trying them like children, treat them like dogs, then you'll be an amazing owner.

Its not a requirement to have your dog insured - but if you do have pet insurance i know the major ones do cover it as long as at the time of insurance the dog has not shown signs of aggression.

I think house insurance may cover the liability part but im not sure.

So all the restricted breeds should be outlawed. How do you propose that would work.

Most household policies will provide third party liability for pets but there are limits.

Take 123.ie house insurance for example -

If your pet causes damage to another person’s property or injures anyone, then you may be covered under the liability to others section of the policy. The cover under this section applies only to ponies, saddle horses, domestic cats or dogs. However, if your dog is listed as a dangerous dog and is regulated under the Control of Dogs Acts, then they must be muzzled, under effective control and easily identifiable to be covered under this section.

An Post Home Insurance will cover damage to third parties except -

Any compensation, costs or expenses if Your Pet is a breed identified under the Control of Dogs Act, the Control of Dogs (Amendment) Act 1992, the Control of Dogs Regulations 1998 or any subsequent amendments, or a dog crossed with
any of these. In addition to above, any compensation, costs or expenses if Your Pet is one of the following breeds or is crossed with any of these breeds: Dogo Argentino, Fila Brasilerio, Pit Bull Terrier, Pero de Presa Canario, wolf or wolf hybrid. These breeds include but are not limited to American Pit Bull Terrier, English Bull Terrier, Bull Page Mastiff, Doberman Pinscher, German Shepherd (Alsatian), Rhodesian Ridgeback, Rottweiler, Japanese Akita, Japanese Tosa and Bandog.

those types of dog,xl bully,bull dog kind of animal are pretty much just a set of very sharp teeth,very strong jaws with an arsehole attached,the majority ive seen with them seem to be from the tracksuited,hand down the jocks fcukwit fraternity…the only "legitimate" use or need for these dogs as far as i can see is if your a dealer or enforcer for a dealer…so why would any reasonably sane person want one?

Dog behavioural person on RTE radio earlier saying XL Bully's are not family pets.

They don't enjoy cuddling or being played with. They are fighting dogs. That's it.

You’d want your head examined to be trying to say that some of these dogs are family pets.

Even a happy pit bull is a scary fooking sight. Their energy, and even their playful aggression should tell anyone with half a brain, that they are not family pets.

I don't mean to be insulting but I would guess you wouldn't be able to identify an English bull terrier. So very few of them about and way down the list in terms of dog bites.

when people refer to dangerous dogs they mean the restricted breeds list. Pit bulls Rhodesian ridgeback Rottweiler etc

All breeds that have the capability to do serious damage to a person

They're the dog that looks like a shark on a leash, not very attractive breed but that's a personal choice. Havnt seen many here in Ireland, find Staffies a lot more popular. Apparantly they are OK but can be stubborn.

Every family pet on the restricted list should be shot or euthanized, because of attacks from a hybrid breed , xl bully's?

Staffies and English bull terriers are like fooking teddy bears compared to some other large and powerful dogs. Not saying they can’t be dangerous, they absolutely can. They have that natural agggression and fight in them.

Would you class Dobermen, German Shepherds, Rottweillers as family suitable pets?

Boxers are very strong and boisterous dogs…no way I'd have one around my young children