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Have you ever been bitten by a dog, or your dog, or has your dog bitten someone? Or has your pup been in a bad dog fight?My now deceased Rottweiler (RIP) I had since my birth ended up breaking off his chain that was embedded in a tree stump in our back yard to bite my cousin right on his hip. It was my brother and I's co-birthday party with extended family and immediate family when I believe we were 8 and 10. I remember my cousin was sitting at the end of the long table we had set up under the tree and closet to our Rotty. We didn't want to keep him inside as everyone was frequently going in and out, we didn't want to have him tearing up our garage/ den door, and it was a nice day and he was a good dog.Our Rottweiler was protective and family oriented and didn't like strangers very much. He barking and jumping and we periodically calmed him but he felt the need to defend I guess . My Mom was/ is an experienced RN in the ICU so I remember my Dad getting our dog off our cousin, everyone screaming and running inside and I was so confused as I was standing with my Mom by my cake with my little princess hat on. I remember being upset and mad =/ and passing by the bathroom door that was ajar as my Mom disinfected and treated the wound.I don't think my cousin was crying and there was nothing legal or anything. Not being sue happy could be due to my family mostly being born out of America though (kidding) Edit: Yay, 100 posts ^__^
Congrats on ya 100 posts yeah when i was a kid our dog bit some other kid as he ride past on his bikemy day never would tell me what happend to the dog only that he ran off never did belive that though as it just did not fitRec
QUOTE (RECONN @ May 18 2007, 05:02 PM) Congrats on ya 100 posts yeah when i was a kid our dog bit some other kid as he ride past on his bikemy day never would tell me what happend to the dog only that he ran off never did belive that though as it just did not fitRec My first 10 rating for you ThanksThat's sad. He probably got taken away =/ Did you get sued?
Ooo I have quite a few ok start with my first Bite rather than nip becaue i've had many of thouse;My friend had got a little mongrel puppy and took him out for his first week walk ( 3rd day walk ) and he was so excited and happy. After some time we decided to head back home on our way what I first thought was a long legged staffie shot down onto the field and such speed no owner or collar on the dog. My friends puppy began barking at it and the dog noticed and shot strait for him well it was hard tryner get him off ( I late found it was an american staff x pitt trained in dog fighting ) then I made the mistake and grabbed the puppy and moved to lift him up and the dog flew for teh puppy missed and catched my arm but it didn't hold on and let go so i only got a faint scar via it.Barney's double bite count;When i got my dog the previous owner said he was scared of kids but harmless, well i found on 6 months later the full extent of his fear as we met a highly annoying five year old. She moved right for him arms out wide wanting to hug him as she screamed,"Doggy Doggy" well poor barns was terrifed and knocked me over trying to escape. I caught him with the little girl on my heels so i stopped and told her,"Sweetheart go back to mummy doggie is not nice he will bite you" did she listen? no and tryed again so I shouted to the mother,"Please call your kid back my dog is scared of kids and may bite" so the mother called her kid and walked off. I whent off the shop leaving barney outside while I got some stuff, I was there no longer than 5 minutes and First came a dog scream ( like he was in apin ) then came a child scream. I rushed out and saw the little girl holding onto him arms around him as he had her teeth in her shoulder, thankfully he seemed to just be holding her as there was marks but no blood. The mother screamed at me saying she was gunna have barney put to sleep etc but someone had wittnessed the whole thing and after he explained what happend the mother shut up and walked off never to be seen or heard from again.Second time ( 5 months ago );We was in the park I was sat down and a small kid came over about 6-7 years old and she jsut stood there staring at barney how now wasn't afraid of kids but still was not waggy tail friendly too them actually still nervous. Anyhow after several minutes she came up and smacked him on the nose and ran off before I could do anything, he was in shock as much as me. The kid came back 5 minutes later but this time came right up hit him and ran off yet again, I was getting annoyed it seemed so was he as the child came again and before she could hit contact with his muzzle he grabbed hold of her. The little girl screamed and out of no where the mum came running over shouting at me, well the police was called as barney let go after a few minytes and we explained. Thankfully the mother said she was sorry and won't press charges.Thankfully barney is now 2 years of age and has been known to sometimes go up to kids happily and will play with them but petting is something he's not sure of and just stares at me as if too say,"Mumm it;s petting meee".
QUOTE (Darinieh @ May 18 2007, 06:04 PM)Ooo I have quite a few ok start with my first Bite rather than nip becaue i've had many of thouse;My friend had got a little mongrel puppy and took him out for his first week walk ( 3rd day walk ) and he was so excited and happy. After some time we decided to head back home on our way what I first thought was a long legged staffie shot down onto the field and such speed no owner or collar on the dog. My friends puppy began barking at it and the dog noticed and shot strait for him well it was hard tryner get him off ( I late found it was an american staff x pitt trained in dog fighting ) then I made the mistake and grabbed the puppy and moved to lift him up and the dog flew for teh puppy missed and catched my arm but it didn't hold on and let go so i only got a faint scar via it.Ack, totally why pitbulls (even part pitbulls) still get a bad rap (referring to the training)QUOTE Barney's double bite count;When i got my dog the previous owner said he was scared of kids but harmless, well i found on 6 months later the full extent of his fear as we met a highly annoying five year old. She moved right for him arms out wide wanting to hug him as she screamed,"Doggy Doggy" well poor barns was terrifed and knocked me over trying to escape. I caught him with the little girl on my heels so i stopped and told her,"Sweetheart go back to mummy doggie is not nice he will bite you" did she listen? no and tryed again so I shouted to the mother,"Please call your kid back my dog is scared of kids and may bite" so the mother called her kid and walked off. I whent off the shop leaving barney outside while I got some stuff, I was there no longer than 5 minutes and First came a dog scream ( like he was in apin ) then came a child scream. I rushed out and saw the little girl holding onto him arms around him as he had her teeth in her shoulder, thankfully he seemed to just be holding her as there was marks but no blood. The mother screamed at me saying she was gunna have barney put to sleep etc but someone had wittnessed the whole thing and after he explained what happend the mother shut up and walked off never to be seen or heard from again.Oh kids can be terribly annoying and warnings about a dog are always]]] warranted. The owner (hopefully) knows best!QUOTE Second time ( 5 months ago );We was in the park I was sat down and a small kid came over about 6-7 years old and she jsut stood there staring at barney how now wasn't afraid of kids but still was not waggy tail friendly too them actually still nervous. Anyhow after several minutes she came up and smacked him on the nose and ran off before I could do anything, he was in shock as much as me. The kid came back 5 minutes later but this time came right up hit him and ran off yet again, I was getting annoyed it seemed so was he as the child came again and before she could hit contact with his muzzle he grabbed hold of her. The little girl screamed and out of no where the mum came running over shouting at me, well the police was called as barney let go after a few minytes and we explained. Thankfully the mother said she was sorry and won't press charges.Thankfully barney is now 2 years of age and has been known to sometimes go up to kids happily and will play with them but petting is something he's not sure of and just stares at me as if too say,"Mumm it;s petting meee". And a 10 for you and I feel worse for Barney
And that is why I let NO ONE around my dogs or horses.No exceptionsAlso why after having moved to where I have a neighbor I will move again where I wont have neighborsWhat was I thinkingRus
Thankies yes kids are highly annoying and so are some dog owners I would love a pittie but they are banned due to idiots . I'm well known for my highly trained dog and it bugs me off when people try to show off or just let thier dog or kid do what it wants because i'm cruel and never let my dog have any fun -sigh- but there we go. Yes I do feel sorry for teh poor lad having to suffer all that
Dogs who live sad lives out on chains are more likley to bite...I have been nipped many times over the years, I have been only bitten seriously twice.My neighbors German Shepherd came into my yard and attacked my very pregnant Bernese Mountain Dog, I reached in to pull him off of her and recieved a nice bite... that dog was destroyed. I feel bad, it was a nice puppy when the guy got it, but he wanted a "big mean guard dog"... poor pup.My second bite I deserved, I was working with a shelter dog who had fear issues, and I wasn't on my toes and something spooked her and she displayed typical displacement aggression and turned on me, 14 stiches from that little girl. After a few months she was placed in a home, now she competes in agiltiy My dogs compete in a sport called Schutzhund, they are trained in protection work, but it is very controlled... but they bite people all the time
QUOTE (Dignity @ May 20 2007, 05:58 PM)Dogs who live sad lives out on chains are more likley to bite...*fumes* Is that in reference to my Rotty?
In reference to your dog, but I don't know you or your dog, for all I know it was a cable run and he went out on there when you didn't have time to walk him.But according to the Humane Society of the United States a chained dog is TWICE as likley to bite, and nearly all fatal dog attacks in 2006 were caused by chanied dogs. (HSUS.ORG)As a former Rottie owner I am always distressed to hear about one being chained. Some breeds can adapt to living outdoors (Working sled dogs, Working livestock Guardian Breeds, Working Hunting Dogs) but most Rotties do not do well on chains.
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QUOTE (Dignity @ May 20 2007, 08:28 PM) In reference to your dog, but I don't know you or your dog, for all I know it was a cable run and he went out on there when you didn't have time to walk him.But according to the Humane Society of the United States a chained dog is TWICE as likley to bite, and nearly all fatal dog attacks in 2006 were caused by chanied dogs. (HSUS.ORG)As a former Rottie owner I am always distressed to hear about one being chained. Some breeds can adapt to living outdoors (Working sled dogs, Working livestock Guardian Breeds, Working Hunting Dogs) but most Rotties do not do well on chains. Okay, first off, that was only to be outside with us during the birthday party or otherwise, he was free to roam inside and out. I'm pretty sure your lovely statistic applies to regularly chained dogs who are frustrated for exercise as well as loving and build up ferocity and aggressiveness over time. And secondly, having own Rottweilers yourself, you would know they have a natural guarding instinct and he felt the need to protect us from the "strangers" that were my external relatives and he was like that. I'm sorry I was a baby and don't know about his training, but he was pretty perfect, extremely disciplined, maybe he could have met more strangers and maybe he would have been in love with every stranger that showed up and not just us. Please do not assume things about my family or dog, if not directly saying it, dancing around it isn't less offensive either.I feel like your picture of "chained" is one of those poor abused dogs with a short, hostile chain that's wearing away their fur and skin. Please don't compare my family to those people.QUOTE Any person who owns a dog should be aware that he will be devoted to and feel protective towards his household. This should be borne in mind when children are playing, people are arguing, or visitors are callingIt was an unfortunate accident but please don't act like we were inhumane or bizarre
I just trying to drive home the point that most dog bites could have been provented, mostly through training, socialization, and supervision.It is not ment to be a personal attack on you or your pet.
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QUOTE (Dignity @ May 20 2007, 09:31 PM) I just trying to drive home the point that most dog bites could have been provented, mostly through training, socialization, and supervision.It is not ment to be a personal attack on you or your pet. No obviously it was for us, though unneeded, and he's dead now so I'll just let--so to speak--"sleeping dogs lie" and drop it.
So many things come into play with dogs biting...lifestyles, breeding, training etc....when it comes down to it though? Anything with teeth? Whether it be a dog, cat, horse, whatever... Can and might bite.Everybody knows of the bad raps certain breeds of k9 get. The psychological input a dog might go through in its lifetime are bound to influence its tendencies and habits. My own Amstaff got narky and bitey if the neighbours teased him...understandable. You yourself would get pissy if someone was stirring you up right?Yet at any other given time, he was the most snuggly, smoochy, protective k9 I have ever encountered in my entire life. and yes, lots of people assumed due to his physical appearance that he was a vicious pitty...all aggression and no brain with an attitude of bite first, ask questions later. In fact, nothing was further from the truth. But that was part and parcel of owning a dog such as an Amstaff, Im sure its no different with Rotties, pitties or bullies etc.Dogs are very much like people in the sense of moods and personality differences. IMO its one of those things that cant be studied and researched...no definite answers as to why could ever be found. No two dogs are alike.*stops rambling*Just my opinion anyway. PS : Yes, my boy did end up biting the neighbour and as a result we were told to have him destroyed or legal action would ensue. He never bit me in his life except in play..and even if he did bite me by mistake...he would then become most apologetic....would lick the bite as if to say.."Sorry about that..just got carried away."
QUOTE (lab girl 83 @ May 20 2007, 11:44 PM) So many things come into play with dogs biting...lifestyles, breeding, training etc....when it comes down to it though? Anything with teeth? Whether it be a dog, cat, horse, whatever... Can and might bite.Everybody knows of the bad raps certain breeds of k9 get. The psychological input a dog might go through in its lifetime are bound to influence its tendencies and habits. My own Amstaff got narky and bitey if the neighbours teased him...understandable. You yourself would get pissy if someone was stirring you up right?Yet at any other given time, he was the most snuggly, smoochy, protective k9 I have ever encountered in my entire life. and yes, lots of people assumed due to his physical appearance that he was a vicious pitty...all aggression and no brain with an attitude of bite first, ask questions later. In fact, nothing was further from the truth. But that was part and parcel of owning a dog such as an Amstaff, Im sure its no different with Rotties, pitties or bullies etc.Dogs are very much like people in the sense of moods and personality differences. IMO its one of those things that cant be studied and researched...no definite answers as to why could ever be found. No two dogs are alike.*stops rambling*Just my opinion anyway. PS : Yes, my boy did end up biting the neighbour and as a result we were told to have him destroyed or legal action would ensue. He never bit me in his life except in play..and even if he did bite me by mistake...he would then become most apologetic....would lick the bite as if to say.."Sorry about that..just got carried away." Thank you so much for this post . What you wrote, finally calmed my spirits.
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My puppy is super bitey right now because he is teething and has drawn blood more than once. I am training him on it, though and he is getting so much better. Aggressive dogs scare me.
I would like to say, regarding the child who decided to run up and put her arms around a dog, all children should be tought the proper way to approach a strange dog.I learnt some time ago a good way to approach a strange dog. I've said it so many times. If the stranger dog doesn't growl or bark at me, I crouch, extend one of my hands to them, slightly curled, and ofcourse in front of them, not under their chin, and gage their reaction. A well manorred, outgoing, healthy, and friendly dog will in most cases come forward and either sniff or lick my hand. And to this day, no dog has ever bitten my hand or growled at me for doing that. It should also be noted that you should not under any circumstances stare directly into a strange dogs eyes, most dogs find that to be a challenge, and therefore shouldn't be done with stranger dogs.Please feel free to correct any part of what I've said because I'm not a dog behavior expert, not an expert on any animal behavior in fact.Actually, I have been bitten by a dog that I dared to wake up (when I was young and stupid), nothing too serious, I just have a scar from it, my current dog actually (we've had him for a while), but even though that happenned, he is still my best friend, and that was the only time I have ever been bitten. In other words, I learnt, like some people, some dogs can be down right cranky if you wake them up.
I had a big old rottie as well, about 10 years at the time.Loved tug of war. He was a bit exuberant about it but it's nothing we weren't used to. One day we were playing around and he lunged for it and grabbed my hand instead and shook it before he realized in was my hand. I still have a scar but it's not bad.My new dog, another rottie, about 1 years old did try to have a go at a little boy.He ran up with his hands out trying to touch him and screaming 'What kind of dog is that?' We had just got my boy so he hadn't adjusted to people yet, especially fast moving loud children and preceded to lunge at the boy, hackles raised, jaws snapping. Luckily the dad was standing right there and told him to calmly back away from the dog.
10s for all of you I totally agree with you webboy42 and I think people natural probably also approach bigger breeds as well with fear and preconceived notions more often than not when they can be some of the gentlest giants around if trained properly. Puppies don't know any better and some things are really just unfortunate accidents or due to human behavior. I any dog can be dangerous from a Doberman to a Chihuahua and Min Pin. My neighbors Terrier barked and carried on more than any other breed I've ever encountered (Little dog syndrome )
NO my Kuvasz never bite anyone but I had to be careful because he was protective.
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