woman killed by dog

[Bama61]

I have seen the word "destroyed" used many times when it was talking about a dog or other animal that was killed because it attacked someone or some other animal.

At to the legitimacy of the bare-handed kill. Let something start eating on you and you might be able to do a whole lot!!!! I hope I never have to find out if it can be done, but I would say it is deffinately "do-able".

Bama61

 

[V4Vendetta]

Bruss01, that is a very smart post you made. Sounds very logical.

 

[.38special]

Yes dogs do weird things. I saw something on Dr. Phil (dont ask why I was watching it) where a normal family dog, went balistic on the baby. It was a dalmation.The baby was messing with the dog when it was eating or something of the sort. It attacked the baby, which had to later get stitches.

The husband wanted to keep the dog pleading that the baby shouldnt have touched it while he was eating.
The wife never wanted to see the dog again because it hurt her precious little baby. Tough call.

And I only brought up the bobcat, to say that they always take the head from a rabbid animal.

 

[gunsmith]

tough call? not really

If you look at my other post about dogs and you'll see I love dogs more then most...but....

The husband wanted to keep the dog pleading that the baby shouldnt have touched it while he was eating.
The wife never wanted to see the dog again because it hurt her precious little baby. Tough call.

I hope the wife gets rid of hubby and dog in this case....my mom would have put a bullet in the dog in a heart beat.

bruss01 had it right
, my lab /rottie mix Pepper (who has a soul and is waiting to play tug of war with me in Valhalla) would be moved to the next room when cops and other relatives came to visit, he cornered a babysitter once, we kids had a great time eating cookies and watching TV while the dog kept her in her place..untill dad came home and the john wayne belt came off...

 

[Cosmoline]

Ditch the kid. In a pinch you can sell your dog or eat it. But try doing that with a kid! They're mighty gamey.

 

[Biker]

Bruss01....

From one Dog to another, very well said. Here's to ya...
Biker

 

[joab]

Yes dogs do weird things. I saw something on Dr. Phil (dont ask why I was watching it) where a normal family dog, went balistic on the baby. It was a dalmation.The baby was messing with the dog when it was eating or something of the sort. It attacked the baby, which had to later get stitches.

I got ten bucks says that the dog telegraphed many unheeded signals before he bit the baby, possibly in front of the father.

Nobody wants to believe that those little tense ups when the kid comes around while the dog is eating or that timid little stare down when the kid pulls at his ears are signals that the dog is establishing his place in the pecking order.

Shut it down quick or get rid of the dog or you will be one of those idiots on TV saying "He never done nothin like that before.

I have had my 4 year old dog for two years now and while I can take his bowl out from under him if I want to he still momentarily tenses and stops eating when I approach.
I have no doubt that he will bite if the wrong person comes to close or touches his food.

And Dalmations are high strung as hell anyway

 

[gunsmith]

you got that right

And Dalmations are high strung as hell anyway

I am not really fond of the breed, I bet the dr phil couple only got one because of one 1000 one Dalmations not knowing that they are not that friendly, if I had kids and wanted a dog to boot I would get a lab. and the dog would know not to show any aggression to to young pack members

 

[rino451]

I have a Pit mix, a full American Bulldog, and what is either a American Staff or a really large Pit (96 lbs and not to be trifled with). I spent time making sure that all three of them would think twice before instigating anything with me. They understand the pecking order and I welcome them to challenge it with me. Only the large one shows signs of posessiveness but only to anyone else but me. I do still have concerns for my wife and her 12 yo daughter as in my mind their place in the pecking order isn't clear. I imagine that the dogs must feel the same way. I have instructed them that in the event that anything happens, to use extreme prejudice when trying to get one of them to stop doing whatever it is they are doing if life depends on it. Anything less with leave doubt in the dog's mind and may only serve to piss it off. The wife understands, however her daughter does not. That said, we tend to monitor their interactions closely when she's playing with them.

Randall

 

[JGReed]

Apparently when I was a year or so old I crawled up to our dog Bruno while he was eating and he snapped me a good one in the head. From what I understand it drew a little blood and I screamed like a banshee.

End result...he got a beating, I never crawled near his food again, and he and I were best friends for the next fourteen years.

Sometimes a dog bite is a big deal, sometimes it's just a dog bite.

 

[jd25q]

Randall,

I'm not trying to get in your business, only offering a impartial observation. From what you describe you are playing with fire with those dogs. It wouldn't take them long to really hurt your step daughter. It would probably be over with before anyone could stop it.

 

[joab]

The dog is giving you those signals I was talking about.

I have the luxury of people a being little self righteous because there is nobody but my wife and me in the house on a regular basis and I can put him away if too many starngers come over, but it is time to make some serious decisions about how your dog fits in with your family.

Don't ever think that you can beat respect into a Pit

 

[rino451]

I only worry about the one, unfortunately it's the large on. He is a nice dog, but he's big and excitable, and likes to play really rough even for me sometimes. I can tell he's got the typical Pit "you might start the fight, but I'll finish it" mentality. Like I told my wife, I think that he's ok if handled properly, but that's our responsbility and not the dog's. I let my wife know what I thought about the issue, but they love him and he is a pretty good dog, but he's still a dog and a Pit. I certainly don't want to get rid of him. Hopefully it never becomes an issue and I truly believe that if handled peoperly, everything will be fine. Sometimes I just think that my wife and daughter just don't get it sometimes and they impart all kinds of human characteristics to the dog and forget about what he really is.

Randall

 

[Powderman]

Ok, now from the dog's point of view:
I love my family, especially the little ones. Nobody better even think of hurting them. It's night, and now suddenly there's a stranger in the house... think I've seen her before but she smells funny... different than the family, anyway. Better keep an eye on her. Whoa, dad just left the room, leaving the kids with this stranger and only me for protection - condition orange! Suddenly she yells something and lunges for one of the kids, MY KIDS! CONDITION RED! I fend off the attack, suddenly dad is back in the room. It's ok, dad, I took care of the threat, see she's down now. Better not threaten my kids or this family again, lady! What's that noise outside? A strange car, two aggressive looking guys headed this way... they smell like testosterone and adrenaline, OMG the threat's not over yet... snarl a warning at them to keep away from my family! What's that black thing he's taking out off of his belt? he better not come any closer or I'll <BANG> (silence)

This may sound a bit funny, but I'm sitting next to my dog as I read this. He is a Golden Retriever, a big loveable mat of gold fur...right until he thinks that someone is threatening one of us.

I have seen him become unglued when a stranger entered the house one time (a delivery man, there to install a new washer and dryer). The man meant no harm--but all my dog knew was that a stranger was there and he was a little too close to my wife. Fortunately, I was there and was able to grab his collar--all he did was growl once and head for the poor guy like a rocket.

In some ways, I believe that dogs are the noblest of animals. With regard to the topic of the thread, I look at it this way...a tragedy. No one wins; and a sad end to what was possibly a faithful animal.

 

[dawgtraxx]

Try giving a house cat a bath and then think about it awhile


doesnt the fur stick to your tongue?

 

[Knob Creeker]

Bruss01

I think you got a pretty good handle on that dog’s mindset. My family has had Great Danes since I was a six. We have had 18 over the years and the only time any of them got the least bit aggressive (towards others, not us) was when they thought they were protecting the family, especially my brother and me. The one we have now spends most of the time over at the neighbors playing with their little girls (they like to ride him) without incident. Danes are very gentle dogs and get along well with children, but they are protective and if they think someone is trying to harm a child they have got the strength to take out a NFL lineman. All the same, I have never heard of a lethal attack involving a Great Dane, usually their size and bark are intimidating enough to stop any threat.

I think there is more to this story; granny was a free-bleeder, Dane playing too rough & broke skin, there was a genuine danger to child, or maybe it was an abused and/or unstable dog. I didn’t read anything about the child getting hurt (thankfully) so I tend to doubt that their pet just snapped for no reason. I do agree that when any dog unexpectedly turns on a friend or family member it should promptly be introduced to the business end of a S&W 29, it is just unfortunate that the attack was by a Great Dane.

I can see the media spin on this, portraying Danes as the new super pit bull; Bigger, stronger, faster, and much more dangerous than any other breed. Why would any one need such a deadly thing? Great Danes are not meant to be pets, their only purpose is killing people! Ban Great Danes and also ban so-called ‘look alike’ dogs, such as Dalmatians and greyhounds!

 

[drinks]

I still think a toy fox terrier, at a fighting weight of about 12-15lb, is a really great trainer of irresponsible, sadistic children of 2 1/2 to 6 years of age.
Will teach them to mind their manners, only easy tail pulling and ear grabbing and NO eye gouging or ear chewing.
Worked for my aunt!
Of course, I also think the Aztecs had the right idea on chewonyas, roasted at a tender age!

 

[cambeul41]

bruss01

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