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shelley · Posted: Fri Jul 01, 2005 6:40 am Post subject:

Have just read this thread and cannot believe the owner of the other dog. How irresponsible. I hope you are all feeling better today.

The other owner really gives dog owners a bad name...it makes me so cross. I know a few german shepherds....my cousin used to help train police dogs nand they are lovely dogs. Often i think people can be quite wary of them because of their size etc. and there reputation as a guarding dog, but with the correct owner they are lovely. This owner is just reinforvcing the stereotype Evil or Very Mad

I would definitely report him to dog warden...they may not be able to help but worth a try.

I hope Charlie (and you) have a lovely day today and of course Izzie - what a star!

Best wishes

Shelley

CharlieBrewer · Posted: Fri Jul 01, 2005 8:13 am Post subject:

Hi Everyone

Thanks so much for your lovely messages.

Well, Charlie seems much happier this morning - we have just been for a walk at the same field where he was attacked yesterday and whilst for the 1st few minutes he looked a little nervous, as soon as he realised the other dog was not about he was absolutley fine - he met another labrador this morning as well and seemed perfectly fine, slightly more nervous than normal but I think thats understandable!!

He also saw Rosie, my Mums GSD in the garden (we live next door to my parents and share a garden) and once he realised that it was Rosie trotting toward him he was absolutely fine...bless him!

Izzie however is circling round him as is she is trying to protect him - its lovely knowing that they love each other so much!!

I have been able to find out who the man is (we were in a cricket field where my brotherr plays cricket and he knew the dog involved) so I will be ringing the dog warden this morning to report the incident.

Shelly, I completely agree with you regarding GSD's - they are such lovely dogs - and get such bad press, and yes this owner simply let it happen - I know enough about dogs though to know that not all GSD's are like this, I only hope Charlie knows that too!

Again, thanks for all your lovely messages - hopefully the youngster will come away unscathed from his nasty experience.

Fay · Posted: Fri Jul 01, 2005 9:03 am Post subject:

Hi Sarah,

I'm so glad Charlie doesn't seem too badly affected - bless him!! It must have been awful Sad

Well done for reporting the dog and owner!!

Take care
Fay

Trina · Posted: Fri Jul 01, 2005 9:07 am Post subject:

Hi Sarah

Glad you're all okay. Agree with everything said by everyone else. Penny's is not aggressive in the least, but every if we meet a smaller dog when we're out and she's playing too rough in my opinion I pull her back. I can't believe the idiot just sat there and watched!! Hope your dog warden does take some action.

Trina

lablover · Account Deactivated

Hi Sarah
Glad Charlie is happier this morning. Sorry, I obviously didn't read your first post properly Rolling Eyes

as I didn't notice your mum has a GSD. Some dogs are more sensitive then others, but all the early socialisation you did with him will stand him in good stead.

Unfortunately, idiots like the one you met are all too common. There are a few round here who even think it's clever Mad

regards
Jenny

clairiscrazy · Posted: Fri Jul 01, 2005 9:42 am Post subject:

hi sarah

oh dear what a morning for you and poor charlie but well done izzie for sticking up for him..

dog fights can get nasty as you all know..lol.

that stupid so called owner i would of put my dogs back int he car and marched over to him and tell him what for!! but yes at the time your main concern is for oyur own dogs wellbeing

i would definatly report and claim back vets fees from this stupid man and report him to the dog warden also without a doubt.. what if it was a child?? or what if a child was with you?? it doesnt bare thinking baout

im so glad charlie is still playing with other dogs

and i hope this doesnt happen again let us know how you get on with reporting him

Kev · Posted: Fri Jul 01, 2005 9:43 am Post subject:

Hi Sarah

Glad everything is working out for Charlie and hope it continues to do so Smile

Karen · Posted: Fri Jul 01, 2005 9:49 am Post subject:

Just read your post Sarah - that's awful. People like that should not be allowed to keep dogs if they can't keep them under control, especially to just ignore what was happening and not even try to call the dog back.

Glad to hear Charlie seems ok today and he's getting along well with Rosie still. Poor little pup, not a nice thing to happen to him. Or for you to experience either.

I always worry about other dogs when they come up to Corbie, as you just don't know what they'll be like. At the vets last week there was another dog at reception while I was paying and it was jumping around and trying to get to Corbie, and Corbie was just standing there watching it Laughing

Big hugs to Charlie.

_Mary_ · Posted: Fri Jul 01, 2005 9:55 am Post subject:

Glad everyone`s ok, had a similar thing happen to my mother some years back with her terrier cross, bout the size of a Westie and attacked by a Rottie!, poor little guy ran all the way home, luckily he was ok too.

I`m glad you reported him to the dog warden, and agree with the others here about the irresponsibility of some dog owners.

Hersheys · Posted: Fri Jul 01, 2005 10:08 am Post subject:

HI Sarah

Glad to hear Charlie is feeling better and bacl to his old self again. Good news that you have the name of the owner lets hope the Dog warden can track him down.

I cant believe people just ignore the situation they dont deserve to have animals grrrrrrrrrr Evil or Very Mad