[Railcruiser]

I do blame the owner completely!That's why I feel bad about going to the sheriff. I feel bad for the dog. But I know what I have to do.

[LitespeedRider]

Please - avoid the dog parks.

Many people confuse natural instinct of dogs "figuring it out" as a "fight". Knowing Golden's quite well - as well as dozens of other dogs of all sizes and breeds in the Dog Park(s) and as part of training to be Guide - Service - Therapy dogs...we simply let them figure it out. There may be some "verbal chatter" (barking) but VERY rarely more (depending on breed - for instance I dont trust pitbulls or SMALL DOGS).

In years of being on the board for a park district that has five rather large dog parks (up north). The most often banned dogs were small dogs (Boston Terriers were #1). Then limiting the number of Huskies and "herders".

I bet you, if you were to ask the owner of the Goldens to keep the dogs on a leash he/she would. And would apologize up and down. Let the dogs sniff each others rears and no more issues.

Out of curiosity - are your dogs neutered and or spayed? That is often the number one cause for such interaction

Oh, and only a pathetic person needs to call the police about a non-issue where the only thing hurt was a small dogs pride and your faith in humanity.

[RickeyD]

Originally Posted by LitespeedRider

Please - avoid the dog parks.

Any reason ?

[2BNTV]

The owner needs a wake-up call so you should report this person to the police, as animals will be animals and do things instinctively.

If you incurred any medical bills, I would take you case to small claims court.

I've watch court television for the surprising reaction of the people who are accused of wrongdoing and a lot of those pet owners are reluctant to admit they are wrong.

Owners will not do anything unless they are forced to do so. If these attacks are not the first, the dog may be put down. The owner should have their dog under control at all times. It's the law!

[Railcruiser]

I didn't contact the police because I felt like it was wrong. But you are absolutely wrong. It had its mouth around my leg! It had my dogs whole backside in its mouth and was shaking it like a rag! Sniff butts I think not. This lady was picking up poop and not paying attention . as I said in my first post I have been seeing her for two years. She has no control over her dogs they drag her when she has them on a leash. I've had my dogs to eat in 13 years respectively going to Dodd packs traveling for weeks on end in the car in strange places with the dogs. you don't know what the heck you're talking about. Believe me I was as shocked that a golden behave that way.

[Railcruiser]

And yes of course they didn't even come home until they were fixed. As I said in the title of my original post that's why they're called animals. Hardly unhurt . One dog now on medication myself knocked to the ground with a bruised hip wrenched knee and sore shoulder . Aside. From there a little tear to my thin pants.

[rubicon]

Originally Posted by Railcruiser

I didn't contact the police because I felt like it was wrong. But you are absolutely wrong. It had its mouth around my leg! It had my dogs whole backside in its mouth and was shaking it like a rag! Sniff butts I think not. This lady was picking up poop and not paying attention . as I said in my first post I have been seeing her for two years. She has no control over her dogs they drag her when she has them on a leash. I've had my dogs to eat in 13 years respectively going to Dodd packs traveling for weeks on end in the car in strange places with the dogs. you don't know what the heck you're talking about. Believe me I was his shots that a golden behave that way

Railcruiser the potential claim for your dogs would amount to property loss or in this case the costs you incurred taking your dog to the vet as a result of this attack. the potential claims for you are injury due to the bite to your ankle and intentional infliction of emotional distress for the altercation.

The owner of these labs was in violation of the leash laws and hence breached her obligation and is also negligent

I am not an attorney and after explaining the potential I am also not recommending you sue but the fact remains that what occurred is a very serious breach and you should at least report it to the authorities and the authorities should pay a visit to this woman and make it clear that the dog remain on a leash because that dog is going to attack someone else .

There is a strong possibility that this dog may have had previously attacked.

P.S. there are a number of dog owners who have gotten in the habit of letting their dogs off their leash

[dnobles]

There are three sides to every story Yours, mine and the truth.

[Railcruiser]

Let me add to the story that we had already passed each other the woman was 30 feet away her dog charged

[John_W]

This message is for the poster "CFrance". Apparently the PM's are messed up. I received yours, but only by downloading to a file. I tried to reply, not able. I then tried to send you a new PM from your profile, could not do that either.

The woman with the bicycle and the dog, I left out of my post that I did say to her, if you feel it's necessary to exercise the dog and yourself in this matter, why don't you travel on all the backstreets we have here in Tamarind Grove. Please just stay off St. Charles. That day she also had a second woman on bicycle and dog riding with her. Apparently from what you PM me, one has quit and the other is sticking to the back streets. At least I probably saved her and her dog's life.

[pauld315]

All I can say is that it is better to report this owner to authorities and then ask her to pay the bills you accrued. If she refuses to pay up, take her to small claims court. I have been attacked a couple of times while walking my dog as well. However, I am 6'2 and over 220 pounds and have a penchant for steel toe shoes while walking the dog. Let's just say the attacking dogs never made out very well and I doubt they ever did that again. I know their owners never let them off the leash again when they saw me coming.

[Kathrynsews]

Please, please, report this to the authorities! Your experience was awful! , you have the opportunity to prevent it from happening to others. I wish you and your pups the best!

[VApeople]

Originally Posted by pauld315

I have been attacked a couple of times while walking my dog as well. However, I am 6'2 and over 220 pounds and have a penchant for steel toe shoes while walking the dog. Let's just say the attacking dogs never made out very well and I doubt they ever did that again. I know their owners never let them off the leash again when they saw me coming.

Good for you, Paul. Except in very rare cases, I do not like dogs and I leave them alone but they often want to harass me. A few days ago, I was walking through our neighborhood and a big dog was off leash and was walking through the yards. Since it walked through several yards, it was definitely off its owners property. There were no people in sight and the dog came toward me and scared me to death. I started backing up, and the owner finally came out and called his dog back.

So I have decided to carry one of my metal-tipped hiking sticks when I walk.

[CFrance]

Originally Posted by John_W

This message is for the poster "CFrance". Apparently the PM's are messed up. I received yours, but only by downloading to a file. I tried to reply, not able. I then tried to send you a new PM from your profile, could not do that either.

The woman with the bicycle and the dog, I left out of my post that I did say to her, if you feel it's necessary to exercise the dog and yourself in this matter, why don't you travel on all the backstreets we have here in Tamarind Grove. Please just stay off St. Charles. That day she also had a second woman on bicycle and dog riding with her. Apparently from what you PM me, one has quit and the other is sticking to the back streets. At least I probably saved her and her dog's life.

Sorry about the PMs, John W. It seems the forum mechanics are a bit awry right now.

I think you did that poor dog a favor--perhaps two dogs.

[rjm1cc]

I can tell you one story where a person did not control her dog and she had no choice but to move. The problem is a report was not filed the first couple of times and the matter got worse and criminal charges ended up being filed. Nip this in the bud for the sake of all your neighbors.