Just broke up a dog fight. Neighborly help needed :)

[Dipsy Doodle Doo]

Hi! I don't see how you could be even close to right. Since *this incident happened on the neighbors property, and *the neighbor dogs never left their property --- you are totally at fault.

It did happen on their property, but I do want to mention I did ask them to contain their dogs.

I only see the issue of your uncontrollable dog. It's sad a child was 'attempting' to walk the dog and very lucky the child wasn't injured more seriously.
Lisa​

 

[RachelFromTheBlackLagoon]

Hey, why don't you do this... Give them the night to cool off. Tomorrow offer to help them install an invisible fence system so their dogs can still roam their property but be contained. Then just be extra vigilant with your dog. Regardless of the training collar and all that, obviously this was one situation where a nine year old couldn't handle him. If she wants to hold the leash, get one of those double handled leashes and let her hold one of them. She'll still feel like she's walking him, but you'll have a hold of the other handle so he'll be in an adult's control.

He's a beautiful dog. I also own bully breeds, and I've also had to break up fights (amongst my own). I feel like we need to be 10 times more vigilant and responsible and take more precautions than any other dog owners, not because our dogs are bad dogs, but because they have the worst reputations. It's not about placing the blame on the party who is the most irresponsible, it's about taking responsibility for our actions, or lack thereof, and figuring out how to solve the problem keeping everybody's safety in mind.

I'm really impressed that you're taking some responsibility for this situation! I don't think it has to be the end of your friendship with your neighbors if you talk it out and both take the appropriate steps to correct the problems and prevent future mishaps. Explain to them how important and serious the matter is and be willing to help them out if they need it.

 

[Boyd]

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I only see the issue of your uncontrollable dog. It's sad a child was 'attempting' to walk the dog and very lucky the child wasn't injured more seriously.
Lisa

go back and read my post a bit explaining.. to call my dog uncoltrollable is absurd. Not only was he trained with police K-9 dogs, he's gone on beyond that. Trust me, he's no stupid meat machine like some attack dogs, but he won't hesitate to protect his kids up to and including giving his life to do so.

 

[Elite Silkies]

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I only see the issue of your uncontrollable dog. It's sad a child was 'attempting' to walk the dog and very lucky the child wasn't injured more seriously.
Lisa

go back and read my post a bit explaining.. to call my dog uncoltrollable is absurd. Not only was he trained with police K-9 dogs, he's gone on beyond that. Trust me, he's no stupid meat machine like some attack dogs, but he won't hesitate to protect his kids up to and including giving his life to do so.

The dog stopped on command. In my opinion that's a very well trained animal. The other dogs rushed his dog, and I feel that he felt threatened so he did what he was trained to do. Serve and Protect.

Our dogs are not allowed on our property or anyone else's without a lease or in a cage. No dog should be allowed to roam, in my opinion. Unless you live in the Boonies without neighbors.

 

[RachelFromTheBlackLagoon]

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go back and read my post a bit explaining.. to call my dog uncoltrollable is absurd. Not only was he trained with police K-9 dogs, he's gone on beyond that. Trust me, he's no stupid meat machine like some attack dogs, but he won't hesitate to protect his kids up to and including giving his life to do so.

The dog stopped on command. In my opinion that's a very well trained animal. The other dogs rushed his dog, and I feel that he felt threatened so he did what he was trained to do. Serve and Protect.

Our dogs are not allowed on our property or anyone else's without a lease or in a cage. No dog should be allowed to roam, in my opinion. Unless you live in the Boonies without neighbors.

This is your opinion, however, these dogs were not "roaming" as they did not leave their property. Even if they had a fence, most any dog will run up to the fence if another dog is being walked past. To say these dogs' owners were at fault is nuts. They have every legal right to allow their dogs to walk freely amongst the property that they own.

 

[isadream]

Im a little confused. Did the rushing dogs leave their property or not? Because if they did not then an underground fence will not help. They will be able to charge to the edge of the fence line at which time the bully will be able to drag the little girl into the yard again. Even with a fence line these dogs are still going to charge the line barking and carrying on. The daughter could still be dragged and injured. I personally would not want my daughter anywhere near a dog fight with a bully, rott, mutts or any large type dog. I do not think I would allow her to walk him alone. Even though he stopped for you, obviously he did not stop for her so no matter what kind of great training he has and how well he minds you he does not respect your daughter therefore she is not in control of him and should not have him outside of a fenced area. In my opinion allowing a child to walk him who cannot control him is not that much difference then allowing him to roam loose.

 

[RachelFromTheBlackLagoon]

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Apparently, they did not leave their yard during this instance but have entered Boyd's yard several times in the past. That is my understanding. That's why I suggested both an invisible fence AND an adult walking the dog instead of the child.

 

[Elite Silkies]

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The dog stopped on command. In my opinion that's a very well trained animal. The other dogs rushed his dog, and I feel that he felt threatened so he did what he was trained to do. Serve and Protect.

Our dogs are not allowed on our property or anyone else's without a lease or in a cage. No dog should be allowed to roam, in my opinion. Unless you live in the Boonies without neighbors.

This is your opinion, however, these dogs were not "roaming" as they did not leave their property. Even if they had a fence, most any dog will run up to the fence if another dog is being walked past. To say these dogs' owners were at fault is nuts. They have every legal right to allow their dogs to walk freely amongst the property that they own.

I agree these dogs did not leave their property, they may have, they may not have. Know one knows. But, every City is different. Our City has a leash law. No dog shall roam period. Even if it stays on the property.

If someone walks into my yard and gets bit, then I am still the reliable party, because the dog was unleashed. If a dog is not on a leash or in a fenced in area, then they are roaming.

Any dog that charges should be leashed or in a fenced yard. Who's to say next time, that the female dog with pups does not charge a person, because she is protecting her pups.

I just can't justify anyone allowing any dog to roam around freely.

 

[Dipsy Doodle Doo]

Hi! I read it all.

... he pulled her off her feet...

The dog was uncontrollable /wasn't controlled at that particular time by the person at the end of the leash.

...but he won't hesitate to protect his kids up to and including giving his life to do so...

I understand and appreciate that. Dragging a 'someone-on-a-leash' into the neighbors yard and fighting with the neighbors dog is (don't you agree) unacceptable behavior.

The dog stopped on command. In my opinion that's a very well trained animal. The other dogs rushed his dog, and I feel that he felt threatened so he did what he was trained to do. Serve and Protect.

Maybe everyone that walks the dog should know that command?
Again, not the dogs fault --- your fault.
Lisa​

 

[chickensioux]

Sorry this happened Boyd.....

How's the baby?