Dog attack.

[Imagine]

so today my step dad took our two rottweilers to the park, like he normally does on Saturdays. This will make us look really bad so yeah, eh my apologies. So this is her..........



Anyway back to the story, she wasn't on a leash (yes horrible decision)
and she jumped up on this guy... that had his beagle in his hand.
I guess the guy let the dog go, and our dog hurt him. I'm sure she didn't hurt the little dog intentionally. She's only 10 months old. But my stepdad is really scared they will come after us.

After it happened my step dad asked the guy if the dog was okay, but he just stormed out to the car, flipping him off, and sped off. So now were scared animal control is going to come and take her away from us and say shes "vicious" yeah she was off the leash. but so was his dog.

I keep thinking what's the worst that can happen ugh.
If they were both off the leash aren't we both at fault?

[TheLittleNinja]

Hey There,

My spaniel was attacked recently, and I can tell you personally that it's also scary for the dog that is the victim. We didn't think she was hurt bad, but it turned out that she had a rip from her shoulder down to under her side - Big vet Bill.

If the guy goes to the police there may not be a lot that he can actually do, considering both dogs were off the lead, the attack will probably be classified as ''Dog - on - Dog'' .
If the other dog however, was on a leash or was being held in the arms by this man, then you may have a problem. Did the guy get your name and number and stuff? If not how can he report you?

If nothing comes of this attack, then I think this is a simple warning to go and get some training. If you have a vicious dog then it shouldn't be off the lead and a threat to other people and animals. Maybe next time, make sure your Dad is carrying a spray bottle ( It makes a hissing sound) that way he can stop any attack before it happens.

I personally feel that there is no reason for a dog to be aggressive or vicious unless it has been abuse - which from the photo - you dog looks like it is cared for well.

Get some training, and prevent a future problem.
Claire x

[Imagine]

Thanks for the advice Claire.

[Tess*]

I have a little dog, when we would take her out for walks, she would always be on a leash. Sometimes people with big dogs didn't have theirs on a leash.. let's just say I put myself in danger many times scrambling to pick her up and keep her away from these huge dogs.
It's not fun.
Your dog should always be on a leash. Same with the other guy's.

[symphony]

Was it a regular park, or a dog park that you took her to?

If it was a dog park, you should be absolutely fine, because dog parks are for dogs to roam freely - and if your Rotty has no vice in her, and was jumping up in jest, then I do feel that the man shouldn't have been there if he wasn't prepared for loose dogs.

But, if it was a regular park, I would agree take her to training lessons, and don't let her off leash again until she's 100% sound on her recall; so that if you see her approaching another person / dog who doesn't look too happy to see her, you can call, and know that she will return to you no matter what.

It's always important, when you have an off-leash dog to know you have that relationship with them, and especially for breeds like Rotts, or Dobes, or Pitties who get such ridiculously bad press anyway - just to do your bit in makign sure your own don't accidentially add to it

[Toast]

First of all, was it a regular park or a dog park?

I'm sorry, but I'm pretty sure you can still be charged even if both dogs were off leash. Why? Another dog was hurt, especially because he was holding the dog. Hell, you can be charged if a little kid comes onto your property and grabs your dog's tail and your dog bites it. If that beagle was actually hurt, and the guy gets in contact with you, offer to pay vet bills and try to persuade him not to take legal action. If he takes you to court, you'll have to prove that your dog is not aggressive but as I'm sure you know, there's lots of prejudice against rottweilers. Even if your dog didn't intend it, he may have hurt another dog and that isn't acceptable. I understand that dogs do jump on people sometimes(I have a chocolate lab cross puppy who's a year and a couple months) but I can't imagine the beagle could have been hurt badly? I'd say your dog is only in danger if the beagle was injured, and it doesn't sound like that was the case.

[SessyRocks]

I always hate it when I see people with dogs without a leash. Whether they be big dogs or small dogs, it's simply irresponsible. Like someone said previously, if the guy didn't get your dad's name and number there isn't much he can do to report you. However, I strongly advise that you keep your dog on a leash from now on. I also suggest your family invest in a Halti or Gentle Leader head collar, they do not hurt the dog because they never touch the windpipe. However, they give the handler complete control of the dog's head, thus giving the person complete control of the dog. I always suggest them to people with large dogs. I volunteer at a pit bull rescue, and have helped break up dog on dog fights twice now, one was a little bloody and lasted a few minutes, the other we managed to break up within a few seconds so no dog was injured. However, in the first fight I witnessed the dog that did the most damage and who refused to let go of the other was in fact an adult male rottweiler. So I know the power behind these dogs and the damage they can inflict if they do attack another dog. You were lucky this time that your dog didn't do any harm. I'm not saying your dog is viscious, but what if your dog comes accross a dog that attacks her first? Of course she will fight back and that can also look very bad on you. Especially if it is a smaller dog. Keeping your dog on a leash is the best thing you can do. Rottweilers and pit bulls in particular have a bad rap, don't let your dog become another headline making these wonderful dogs out to be bad. Lastly, I see you live in Cali, like me, so you should know there is a leash law and your family can be fined for letting your dog walk without a leash. Sorry if I sound like all I'm doing is preaching, but all too often I see dogs get hurt or hurt someone because they're owner simply didn't bother to properly leash or contain their dogs. Oh, and here is what a head collar looks like, you can usually find Halti or Gentle Leader brand head collars at WalMart, Target, Petco, Petsmart, or your local pet store.