And yet another senseless attack....

[Aquamoose]

I worked for an upfitting company with a large fenced yard that had 3 “junkyard” dogs that literally wanted to rip you to pieces. They were handled by a dog handler who was hired for his dogs. They took up residence in a small cage during the day and was let out off hours, all on site. The way it worked was he’d come after hours, let them out, and put on his locks on the gate to indicate to us (and protect us) that the dogs are loose. In the morning, he’d be back to reverse the process, putting them back in the kennel and removing the lock before we arrived to work.

One morning, I came to the shop and noticed that the guys were standing by the gate and the shop owner was trying to contact the dogs owner as he failed to come. Everyone was stranded, unable to work and it was imperative that the dogs get back in the kennel for the day but these were downright mean mutts (it WAS their job to fend off trespassers after all). I was getting impatient along with the owner so decided to take action. I walked past the guys and cut the lock off the gate with a bolt cutter. Just before opening it, I turned on my inner Alpha, and literally chased them to their kennel all the while hollering and flailing like a maniac. It was the STUPIDEST gamble that ultimately paid off but I counted on my small understanding of dog behavior.

Got a nice lunch from the boss!

 

[kthompson]

As a dog owner of a variety of dogs from mixed breeds to full blood German Shepard and worst was a mixed German Shepard and Lab. Had to have a friend to "freeze" in my yard one day. Most likely he was carrying a pistol but my yelling at him and calling the dog solved it. Yet had he shot the dog would have fully agreed. Gave him to a young lady who lived alone and was having someone come by her house hitting the side of it scaring her. He solved that issue from inside the house just his barking. No idea past that and have wonder what happened long term with him. Have learned sometimes a dog will run towards noise to investigate it and not to attack. However, the way some treat and train dogs as so many do.

In my tv viewing area not many weeks go by without a dog attack story. There is an area pit bulls are very common and trained for fighting it seems. Have seen the major scars a young lady has where she was attached and had to kill the dog with pocket knife she wears for protection. Had dinner with a lady who just meet at company meeting tell about her niece who was in the hospital from an almost fatal dog attack which belonged to a neighbor.

I find it amazing so many men find it a status symbol find necessary to have such a dog walking with them down a side walk. Want to add I grew up in the country and really like dogs but there is no right to have such a danger running lose. Had friend to tell me recently reason for the large chains on those dogs was to build their muscles for fighting. Never realized that.

 

[Hay Dude]

Another very uncomfortable German shepherd situation that happened to me 4 years ago: we had 2 little lovable little shi tszu dogs. They were cute harmless little guys-house pets. The female died at 10 years old and then all we had was the male. The male, named Oscar, liked to wander around the yard sometimes, harmlessly sniffing around, not bothering anyone of doing anything wrong.
My neighbors behind me are extremely wealthy and a bit insecure. They have 2 German shepherds that will bark wildly at property’s edge when I go down to my barn where our properties meet. They will bark at anyone or anything near their property during the day or at 3AM.
One day our little Oscar wanders off into their property and the German shepherds tore him apart. He was viciously attacked and bitten numerous times. We took him to the vet where he climbed to life for a few hours. Vet said she might be able to save him, but at great cost and no guarantees.
We had him euthanized. Neighbors felt terrible and even offered the $3,000 for vet bill. Our daughters were best friends at the time, so we had an uncomfortable like/dislike relationship with them since then. Our dog was on their property, so it was my fault and I accept responsibility, but killing our dog? In my heart I have forgiven them, but I hate those **** dogs. They have no substantial reason to have them trained to be that vicious. I believe one day they will be sued.