Dangerous Dogs in Ireland
Another child was mauled by 2 Rotweillers in Ireland at the weekend . Luckily he lived . This type of dog attack happens here and in the UK a lot. Once is too much. Here in Ireland there is a law - The Control of Dogs Act which is supposed to place controls on certain breeds of dogs, namely the American Pit Bull Terrier, English Bull Terrier, Staffordshire Bull Terrier,Bull Mastiff, Doberman Pinscher, German Shepherd (Alsatian), Rhodesian Ridgeback, Rottweiler, Japanese Akita, Japanese Tosa and Bandog and to strains and crosses of these dogs.
• These dogs, must whenever they are in a public place, be kept on a short strong lead by a person over 16 years of age who is capable of controlling them, and
• These dogs must be muzzled whenever they are in a public place
I am sure hardly anyone is aware of this law - the man that walks his 2 alsations every day near us - no lead no muzzle - is probably unaware of the law. Who enforces it? In rural areas there may be 1 dog warden for a whole county!! The Garda don’t seem to want to get involved.
Dogs on beaches too - many beaches have a dog ban but it is ignored by stupid people who think they are above any rule of law and have no cares about other people’s safety or health. Don’t get me started about dog crap on the streets - I could go on forever. There are many responsible dog owners - I know - but there are loads who don’t care. The dog licence fee is minimal - about 12 euro and enforcement in almost non existent.
All dogs are potentially dangerous - but in the hands of an owner who is ignorant or thick - they have a bigger chance of doing damage.
We should get on to our local councils whenever we see a dangerous dog unmuzzled or not on a lead. I am not sure what some of these dogs look like - but I will be finding out. If in doubt - keep your children away from loose dogs. Please. Dog owners - keep control of your dogs - please.
I totally agree with you. I breed Rottweilers and consider myself a very responsible Dog Owner, I am very aware of the Control of Dogs Act and stick to it. My way if thinking is that if I keep all of my Dogs on a lead and with a muzzle then there is no possible way of them attacking or biting anyone - They wouldnt attack anyone anyway because of the way they have been reared and trained. In my years of breeding I have had many phone calls from people enquiring about a Puppy. 99% of people who call me are after a Rottweiler for a family pet - they make great family pets and are especially good with children. However on the other hand I have had people call me who just a want a Rotty to “look the part” - they are cleraly irresponsible and have no idea whatsoever. I even had one man tell me that his method of training a Rotty Puppy was to let the dog roam with all the Kids on the housing estate. I think that all breeds of dogs are capable of biting and attacking a person. Statistics in the US and the UK state that more bites and attacks are made by dogs that are not classed as “dangerous”, but yet we only hear stories of attacks made by Rottweilers, Pit-Bulls etc etc. All dogs should be kept on a lead, muzzled and kept under control. I personally have been walking my own Rottweiler, on a lead and with a muzzle and had other smaller dogs like terriers coming up to my dog jumping around its neck and biting. Everyone who owns a Dog should be responsible, all dogs should be kept on a lead. Why should responsible dog owners be given a bad name just because they own a “dangerous” dog. All dogs are potentially dangerous. If people dont knuckle under then Ireland will bring about an Amnesty like the Pit-Bull Amnesty in the UK. Why should people have no option to have there beloved family pet put down and penalised because of the few people that are irresponsible.
Comment by Emma — June 16, 2007 @ 6:20 pm
I think the latest ban on “dangerour dog breeds” by dublin city council is not going to improve the situation of dogs attacking and biting, responsible dog owners are being penalized instead an enforcement of the existing controls should be pursued by the city council.
Comment by Maire — July 7, 2007 @ 1:58 pm
This is ridiculous. People with kids should be banned. Nanny state here we come. If people didn’t let there kids roam around unwashed unfed and unruly then none of this would be a problem. I have a staff I did not purchase him he was given to me by a family who could not care for him anymore. My dog T-bone is better looked after then most kids I know in my housing estate. Anybody can enter my home and T-bone will sit beside them looking for a rub I have had him 5 years and he has never so much as growled at a human being. I would leave him with my children in a moment and know they were safe. Come on people wise up I have been bitten by a dog on two occasions and both were mongrel little sh*ts that were running the streets they should to be locked up. When I contact the Garda and Dog pound nothing was done, but if it had of been a dangerous dog it would have made the news. Ya there are some dog owners of “dangerous dogs” that are irresponsible but we cannot all be blamed. I think that owners and dogs should be assed and if the dog is a menace then it should be removed and the owner finned or imprisoned. This idea of picking on people who live in housing estates is unfair. Leaving the rich to do as they please as usual. How dare they, children should be kept on a short lead and muzzled. I have always complied with the law and now this, what comes next??
Comment by Donna — July 10, 2007 @ 2:23 pm
The problem is not the dog but the dog owners. I am a responsible German Shepherd owner, I resent the fact that when I walk my dog I have little dogs running around me barking while their owners laugh at this little dog having a go at a GSD “don’t worry they will not bite”, maybe not but I am pretty damn sure you would not be laughing if my dog was doing the same and I can assure you “she will not bite” as she is trained.
I am not aware of any law that compels the owner to have their dog trained? Why not direct efforts to put in place a system where the owner is licensed.
What I mean by that is the owner applies and is assessed on
1. their suitability to own a dog
2. the type of dog
3. the type of training needed for such a breed.
4. criteria on licence renewal would be dependent on successful training
Such a system, managed properly might be a step in the right direction?
Comment by Robert — July 10, 2007 @ 3:35 pm
That’s a great idea, Robert. But I predict that it would be too much effort for the powers that be. Real dog owners are in a minority. Most people couldn’t care less what happens to dogs.
Comment by Maire — July 12, 2007 @ 10:41 pm
Thats very true, can’t wait to see the short term knee jerk solution they decide to implement.
Comment by Robert — July 16, 2007 @ 9:52 am
hello!!I think you are all treating dogs as if they are some sort of monsters and I personally think that people should be looking at peoples behaviours instead of dogs. I have two dogs and if you hit them if they are bold or simply feed them too late or even go on holidays, they will still always love you and with humans it’s completely different. They are selfish and arrogant so give the dogs a break please!
Comment by Rhonda!!xXx — August 9, 2007 @ 11:02 pm
“Blame the deed, not the breed…..” Punish the person who should have trained the dog to behave in a loving way, not the poor animal who was trained to do wrong. But please leave in peace all the sensible dog owners who have trained their dogs to be loving and gentle. Dogs learn what they are taught after all
Comment by Lesley — August 15, 2007 @ 7:43 pm
I am astounded a the unfair and unjust way the council have gone about with the banning of ‘dangerous dogs’ I feel so saddened for all the people who’s pets come under the list of ‘banned’ dogs and are expected to handover their beloved pets to another home or be destroyed. And what about the pets who have been used to their owners love and affection and know nothing else. I just cannot imagine how I would go on if someone took away my beloved, adorable, placid, and laid back pet dogs who’s breed comes under the ‘dangerous’ list. Fortunately for us we do not live in Ireland. The real solution with the irresponsible owners and not penalise the majority of good owners who’s dogs are well adjusted and well behaved. Please don’t let this terrible injustice become national.
Comment by Dawn Brown — August 18, 2007 @ 1:00 pm
I am glad to some comments in favour of responsible dog ownership, because us rottweiler owners have come in for a lot of criticism lately.Did you know that the most savage attack on a child in this country was committed by two cocker spaniels, but it didn’t make the papers? I agree something needs to be done to control the situation, and the kennel club have been very positive on this. They provide training classes for people with all breeds of dogs and a test at the end. It is called the good citizen dog scheme and the trainers involved are highly educated and trained in dog behaviour and management. Why not make this a compulsary test for all dogs considered dangerous and eventually for all dogs. With regard to the two attacks in Ireland, there can be no real defence for the owners but you must remember that in Offaly that woman had behaved very irresponsibly. She had allowed that bitch to be bred from at about fourteen months old - this equivilant to an eleven year old child having a baby. She admitted that the bitch’s temprement was always questionable - she should have had this dealt with, and if it was a genuine problem not just a training issue the dog should have been put to sleep. Also the dogs were left unattended for two days in searing heat. Rottweilers are big black dogs and cannot cope with extreme heat especially with no water or food. With regard to the attacks in the North of Ireland, these dogs were kept on chains a lot of the time. This is an extremely unfair thing to do to a dog. It enhances their territorial instinct and makes them unsure of things and people beyond the chains and thus much more likely to attack or bite.
Comment by Danny — September 11, 2007 @ 9:17 am
it is totally ridiculous dat german shepperds r banned considering dat they are police dogs. i can understand about pitbulls,but if it was de case dat the german shepperds are dangerous den the police should rid of them and use dogs like jack russels. any body will tell u who owns a germanshepperd there de best dog money can buy
Comment by adam hennessy — September 26, 2007 @ 11:08 am
German Shepherds dangerous dogs? How ridiculous. Who decided on the 11 types of dogs to be singled out and on what basis? Again, I’ll echo previous comments, it’s about the owners NOT the dogs. Any dog can be trained to be aggressive, so can any person and to a much more vindictive violent degree than a dog! I own a German Shep who is the most good natured, loving dog you could imagine. I have been snapped at on a couple of occassions and not by any of the dogs on the list it ws by a spaniel and a sausage dog (can’t remember proper name
) I would rather move than have anyone tell me I had to give up my beautiful animal. We should not be dictated to by political suits targeting the wrong species on the basis of sensensionalised journalism rather than real stats and conducting real reserach into the causes of any problems. Try owner training, environment suitability inspections and lifestyle checks instead then perhaps the wrong people won’t get their hands on these wonderful,loyal creatures.
Comment by Becky — October 14, 2007 @ 10:51 am
It’s actually a bit of a relief that I’m not the only Rottweiler owner who has been receiving trouble lately. I was starting to take it all personally. I’ve got one full breed and one mixed breed. Both of whom are trained as family pets. The dogs are really friendly so much so that my house got broken into while I was asleep and the dogs didn’t flinch. I live in a housing estate and have a large back garden. I don’t walk the dogs locally I actually drive three miles everyday to a woodland area to walk them. I have had huge trouble with my neighbours who in fact last year organised a petition demanding that I remove the dogs from my own property. I spent €900 last year on installing a dog run / pen area for my dogs as an extra security measure after I received this petition. Needless to say the petition had no legal standing and was dismissed by the dog warden. However I’ve received so much bullying by neighbours, involving neighbours calling to my door demanding me to get rid of them that I’ve put my house on the market and I’m going to move. I feel people should be made more aware that all breeds can bite not just Rottweilers and in fact the percentage of Rottweiler attacks is very low compared to terriers and Jack Russell’s.
Comment by Nuala — October 25, 2007 @ 2:32 pm
Yeah, well why should people feel intimidated by your dog while walking the street? Why can’t you get a less threatening, weaker dog. I think you are very selfish. All your neighbours feel threatened and you don’t give a crap.
Comment by D — December 29, 2007 @ 3:55 pm
My life has been made hell by barking and crapping dogs…hence my website.
Thanks.
Comment by Paddy — February 11, 2008 @ 12:16 am
hello my name is robbie mckeown and i am a a person with a dangerous dog its a staffordshire bull terrier,now dont get me wrong i do agree with what your saying but i mainly blame the owners for the treatment of the of these dogs. my fella is great around me kids but only when im around and plus people get these dogs because they are interested in them and its a love aswell like mine but you said about getting weaker dogs and different dogs why do people get them BECAUSE they love them
Comment by robbie mckeown — February 15, 2008 @ 8:12 pm
what i have heard is just so foolish, all people with all breeds of dog should stand up for the right to own a dog of any breed, you might all say oh pit bulls should be the only dog that is banned but hay have you all got it wrong i am a proud owner of 3 and love them like my own kid they are well trained and love people and other dogs, i believe just like children its all how your brought up, cop on people and dont blame or single out certain breeds as it could be yours next added to this stupid list, bsl only persecutes the good owners and protects irresponsible owners as they dont give a shit what breed is destroyed and will just keep moving and victomising the next breed, stand together instead of pin pointing breeds as it just makes people as bad as the ideit that drew up this list in the beginning,
deed not breed them we would see some results..
Comment by lilly/celticpitbulls — May 24, 2008 @ 3:24 am
I’m the proud owner of a German Shepherd who has won countless obedience competitions. He is fantastic with my two year old daughter( although is never left alone with her - I would never leave any dog alone with a child, regardless of breed.) I have taken my dog through many classes and the good citizen scheme. He is always leashed in public and I would never let him out alone. I feel it is totally unfair that certain breeds are being targeted- it’s the owners that should be on the list! If you want to own a particular breed of dog then you should have to undergo training with that dog, and have to have a particular type of licence to own or breed them.
What really annoys me is that in the UK GSD’s don’t have to be muzzled when out and about (I think it’s the same in the states), why in Ireland?
Comment by Vikki — July 15, 2008 @ 10:34 am
thinking of getting a dog as a family pet and watchdog have afour year old kid. i used to have a german shepard and it bit me i was young and never socilised it and trained it proper.looking for a dog which wont shed its coat.anyone suggestings,im a bit neverous of my own ommision of staffs and pitbulls/could be just thers a lot of arseholes have them and i get a bad vibe,anyone any suggestions,im thinking at moment of doberman what use think.
Comment by derek — October 8, 2008 @ 9:02 pm
this is complete overreaction. to list working dogs under dangerous is ridiculous. i have kept GSD and Rotties for years they are some of the most calm breed of dog around. what is perfectly clear is the Irish attitude to dogs which in turn creates dogs which turn violent due to their upbringing. this law will DO NOTHING apart from punish the well informed majority of responsible owners.
Comment by tim hurley — April 2, 2009 @ 11:32 pm
Dachshunds, chihuahuas and Jack Russel terriers (in that order) are the dogs most likely to bite according to most reliable surveys- why not ban them? Oh, I forgot, they don’t look like the scary dogs you see on tv.
Comment by simba — April 16, 2009 @ 7:56 pm
Simba - I never heard of those dogs killing anyone. I have heard of people being attacked and some badly injured by Rotweillers and similar dogs. Get real.
Comment by homework — April 18, 2009 @ 11:35 pm
The problem with the dangerous dogs law in Ireland is that the only people who adhere to it are those who are responsible dog owners and who will have dogs that are well behaved, trained and socialized.
The people who can not be bothered to train and socialize their dogs will not be bothered to leash or muzzle the dogs.
Thus the law constitutes an imposition on responsible dog owners and makes no difference to irresponsible dog owners. It will make nobody any safer but penalises only those who are doing the right thing anyway. It is a stupid knee jerk law that achieves nothing.
A much better law would be that an adult dog (over 12 months) could not be licenced unless the owner could make the dog sit, lie down, roll over and stay in place for 30 seconds while off leash and to require all unlicenced adult dogs to be leashed and muzzled in public. The dog licence should also be much more expensive if your dog is not neutered.
Comment by Eamonn — May 9, 2009 @ 6:01 pm
Can anybody tell me if the Dogo Argentino breed is banned in The Republic of Ireland? (or whether it would risk being seized because it looks a bit like a “Pit bull Type”)
I have had three of these beautiful animals for 4 years now and thanks to the Dangerous Dogs Act in the UK which led to many other countries copying this type of Breed Specific Legislation, There are very few places in europe where these animals are welcome (Sweden and Italy being 2 good examples) The Dogo is a beautiful animal, Strong and valiant (bred for hunting wild pig- definately NOT a “fighting” breed) but very affectionate and loyal- great with children too.
Thanks in advance
Guy
Comment by Guy Webster — May 31, 2009 @ 8:53 pm
I am looking for the wording for the Dangerous dogs act (Ireland) if any one can help!!
Comment by margaret — July 8, 2009 @ 9:21 am
I owned a German Shephard for 13yrs who never so much as curled a lip at anyone in her 13yrs of life. I have now put down a deposit on a Rottweiler pup and she will be the same as I will raise her the same. I have a work friend who’s four year old daughter recently was biten on the back and face by a Westie. Personally I would never leave ANY dog with a child as a misinterputed shriek or movement could cause even the most balanced dog to act out of character, that is not a breed specific comment it applies to all dogs from Chihuahua to Great Dane. Responible dog ownership can be the ONLY answer!
Comment by LR — July 26, 2009 @ 10:16 pm
The posts here are really heart-breaking. Clearly the legislation is incorrect, it should be the “Dangerous Dog OWNER Act. Penalties for mistreatment and neglect of animals and children in Ireland are ludicrously inadequate. Education opportunities are virtually non-existent. LR is absolutely correct, small children and animals should never be left unsupervised. It doesn’t take a huge intellect to realise that dogs are animals, they do not think like people and children are children, they don’t think like animals. Adults are supposed to be the responsible parties. Singling out specific dog breeds is lazy, ineffective and insulting to anybody with a minimal IQ. We deserve better than that. Is anybody taking this up with their local representatives?
Comment by ITSDD2 — September 2, 2009 @ 11:13 pm
i only got stopped today by the garda for not having a muzzle on my loving pitbull mix they said they would seize my dog and put it in a pound what use is it to put a loving family pet n the pound i have all the right paperwork for my dog i did not have a muzzle on her though and know i must go to the garda station to produce documents do hav breeds have to wear muzzles if any body can answer this it would be a great help
Comment by sean — December 13, 2009 @ 6:38 pm
You sir, are an ignorant twat. Punishing all dogs of those breeds for the crimes of few is ridiculous and vindictive. When a dog is trained properly and socialized well, they react to public settings exponentially better than unsocialized dogs. Each and every canine is capable of doing damage and misbehaving - and it’s the stupidity of people like YOU that dramatize solitary incidents and push for the punishment of entire breeds when few fit the bill. Vicious dogs my arse – more like vicious, ignorant nobodies that have nothing better to do than condemn innocent pets.
Comment by GFYS — January 5, 2010 @ 2:48 am
GFYS - I assume your aggressive comment is aimed at the original post?
As you rightly point out “Each and every canine is capable of doing damage and misbehaving”.
My original post was pointing out that under Irish law certain breeds have to be muzzled and on a lead in public - but hardly any owners seem to do this . There have been more recent attacks by dogs (so called pets) in the UK. You are saying it is stupid to pick on “isolated” incidents of people being mauled or killed by a dog. Should we just ignore it? No . Certain breeds are more likely to be dangerous to humans than others - and personally I would never trust any dog.
There are plenty of idiots like you GFYS - who seem to think more of dogs than other humans.
The amount of money spent on feeding dogs and cleaning up after them could be better spent on feeding starving people.
Comment by homework — January 6, 2010 @ 10:00 pm
I disagree with most of what you say fair enough some owners don’t take care of their dogs and some don’t care but most do look after their dogs and try to obey all the laws. Imagine sticking a muzzle on your face cause some snotty nosed scardy cat is afraid of you walking free enjoying your freedom. The law for us is every person is innocent until proven guilty why are dog guilty on sight and should be put down as soon as they are born. You are wrong to treat animals this way, any animals! Making licenses more expensive is only targeting poor families who want a family cat / dog, get a life you lowlife nazi. Grow some nuts you probably live alone and hate all people and animals, GET YOURSELF A LEAD AND MUZZLE.
Comment by Matthew O'Kane — March 5, 2010 @ 8:19 pm
Matthew - you are getting very worked up ! Some dogs are dangerous and no dog can be trusted 100% . The law here is that certain breeds should be muzzled in public - but many ignorant dog owners don’t follow the rules. I hope you never get bitten by a dog or any of your relatives or friends. It happens too often (once is too often). If someone doesn’t like putting a muzzle on a dangerous breed - then they shouln’t get that type of dog or don’t take it out in public.
Comment by homework — March 7, 2010 @ 1:23 pm
my cousin who lives next door to me got two dangerous breeds of dogs, i am really upset because i have three girls and i would never trust them. my own brother was attacked by a german sheperd and hi face was marked. all dangerous breeds should be banned in ireland so we all can feel safe and not worried because they do cause most attacks on people.
Comment by patricia galvin — May 25, 2010 @ 8:13 pm
Matthew i really believe that you are a ignorant person, some dogs are unpredictable and should be destroyed all together, who likes these dogs? look around and tell me what kind of people go around with these dangerous dogs… really hard to see middle class people showing off their stupid dogs. Next time i see one of these dogs around i call straight away the Garda and try to get the owner to understand that we live in a modern society not in the jungle
Comment by m.Chao — June 2, 2010 @ 7:14 pm
reading down through all this has confirmed my thoughts, there are some fantastically responsible dog owners out there and then there are the emotionally unstable, “dogs are better than children” type, sweet jesus, I truly pity the emotional state of somebody who cannot see the difference between a fur covered quadruped and a human.
I’m afraid the resonable dog owners are fighting an uphill struggle to be given their say as long as there are the loonies running around having full blown conversations with canines.
I love dogs, especially the ones I ate in Vietman, now if you’ll excuse me I hear my pet chicken asking for another cup of tea!
Comment by t — June 23, 2010 @ 10:58 am
I would say all canines have the potential to be dangerous, but would also say the same of humans. I would also say that any dog brought into a household should be accepted as part of the family, but always on our terms, not the dogs. So long as he knows his standing in life within a family, he will always be a happy and safe dog. His deciding factor from day one, I believe, is his new owner, and the method of training used. Sounds a bit like us bringing up a child? The big difference being, the four legged family member must always be remembered as the one to play second fiddle. So long as he is loved within the family group, he will respect and accept his place in life. In the UK, we don’t require a dog licence, big mistake; it needs some kind of regulation for the dogs sake, and also for the safety and understanding of those coming into contact with him. I would go as far to say that the main consideration given when deciding if a licence is granted, is not so much the breed of dog, but the suitability of the person applying for the licence, the new home, and in some cases, the provision of correct training. Stubborness and plain ignorance has landed the dog to be the focal point of comments I read on this blog. ‘Dangerous Dogs’ or ‘Incompetant Owners’?? Would appreciate you thoughts.
Comment by Steve & Vanda — July 3, 2010 @ 5:36 pm
It is very clare that meny people temt to loose the balance and comune sence and go on one side or the other side of the road.
It is like in ower society…bad behaveing people and the good behaveing ones.Why the good ones to pay for the bad actions of the bad ones.And here is the same thing.It is not judged the colour of the skin or the race but the action of the peson.
So the same here with the dogs,stop guys loosing balance.Blame the deed not the breed.
What do you think of this now…Are so many car accidents on the road witch are killing people and what shuld we do?To distroy all the cars and busses in Ireland and not blame only the iresponsible drivers?
I think it is right to blame the deeds and not the breeds!
Comment by L.S — September 29, 2010 @ 2:28 pm
Oh I am so angry.. Was out playing with my german shepherd pup on the green. Trying to socialise him and train him to be the amazing obedient specimen his father was. A woman came out and demanded he be put on a lead or she would report me. I was so embarrassed and felt like a criminal. Im aware of the restrictions on these breeds but never thought I’d get hassled for a pup. My neighbour has a bichon frise which is a nuisance barking constantly and growling at passersby. When CJ was 2 months old I had him out on a lead to get him used to it. He was attacked by an unleashed terrier that I kicked and sent into the air. The owner just turned and walked away.. This act is so wrong on many levels and so unfair to responsible dog owners.. I’m needing to vent here, im just furious and feel let down that I can’t play with my pup who is obedient and comes to me everytime he is called. I’m 28 and have grown up with this breed all my life. What an amazing breed tarnished by mis-informed stereo-types…. To all owners of dogs on this act, I feel your pain and we should unite against unfairness… Barry.
Comment by Barry — November 27, 2010 @ 3:02 pm
Hahahhahaha. Your all mad. What ye dont know would fill a warehouse. I know that I don’t know everything tho. I aggree with matthew and some other things people said. This whole not trusting dogs 100% is confusing because people do a lot worse and you can’t trust them 100% either. Anyone or anydog will react differently in different situations. I think responsible ownership is the key and irresponsible ownership resulting in damage should be procecuted. Same as anything.
I HATE MUZZLES … & know it alls.
Comment by Homework is a fool — May 4, 2011 @ 6:40 pm
Hi I am 20 years old and I got bitten by an alesation on my face when I was 2! I had the right side of my face completely ripped open and had 60 stitches and plastic surgery after the attack! Also got bullied and called ’scar face’ throughout my school years… I got another form of plastic surgery when I was 15 and in the plastic surgeons report, he stated that no more could be done to improve my face. Now that I am old enough I tried finding the dog owner and am trying to sue! But I hav no idea what may come of the situation. Any suggestions, ideas or similar experiences?? I have googled but not much comes up! Any feedback would be great!
Comment by Sophie — July 5, 2011 @ 10:53 pm
Hi I am 43 end my son 11 years.We live in a small place close to Galway city.There is a couple living 2 doors away end they have a as they say ,frendly Rotti puppy’which one always out have No lead No muzzle end NO OWER!!!He says the dog is no dangerous but who knows it???The dog is big powerfull nice black Rotti whom I coud not scare him away whene attacked Our little puppy! So I have no idea what to do?becouse garda was out warning Them next day the 60kg black rotti was out again no lead no muzzle on it!Please help as what to do next???thanks.
Comment by Julio — February 25, 2012 @ 1:19 pm
neighbour nxt door has an american staffordshire terrier and says because its an american staffie its exempt from the dangerous dogs list, can anyone clarify this its always out albeit on a lead being led by an 8 yr old and never muzzled. any info greatly welcomed.
Comment by molly — May 6, 2012 @ 12:22 pm
Some people are just so ignorant! I new a woman who had a German Shepard, all she ever did was praise the dog. She soon became pregnant and her new arrival was too much for the dog, she would always say the dog wouldn’t hurt a fly, bear in mind she had the dog for years and was well trained. However, she left her little girl in the same room as the dog for less than a minuite and need I say anymore!! The girl ended up in hospital, lucky to be alive. Wake up people with dogs!! They “CANNOT” be trusted! End of. Stop being selfish and protect our innocent children.
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Comment by Kanal course — July 10, 2012 @ 11:23 pm