14 year old girl killed by dogs!

[babyslog]

Oh I love English bullies. Xx

Amazing aren't they!
I was so scared when my mum and step dad brought him home for the 1st time he was already 1 and they got him from dogs trust. I was scared because of the stereotype 'hard dog' breed.
But hes so dopey and soft! He doesnt even lift his head off his pillow if the door knocks lmao!

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[tiaflame]

Have you seen the miniature ones? They are too cute lol xx

 

[babyslog]

Yeah they are gorgeous! My mums looking at getting a mini one xx

 

[Emily0505]

I have been bitten by a collie, a staffie and a lab. I have been snapped at, growled at by yorkies, chihuahuas, springers, mastiffs, bloodhound crosses, jack russells and goodness knows what else!!! Hazard of the job I'm afraid.

Any breed of dog is capable of showing aggression. Sadly the media does focus on incidents involving status dogs. Bull breeds are the current status dogs but years back it was dobermanns, rotties and shepherds. Northern breeds such as huskies and malamutes are massively growing in popularity too, due to their wolf like appearance, so give it time ad they'll be plastered all over the media.

Selecting a dog with the right breed traits, energy levels and temperament are so important but sadly so many people just choose a dog based on the way it looks without fully knowing what they are getting. Poodles for example, look all flouncy and posh and the little ones will fit great into your handbag, but poodles are very energetic and massively intelligent, up there with border collies infact. Certainly not the lapdog a lot of people perceive them to be. Dogs are then not socialised correctly or trained properly and it is inevitable that incidents will happen.

This story is so tragic and saddening and my heart goes out to that poor girls family.

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[Me, My Girls & I]

My mum told me about this last night an my blood ran cold I just keep thinking about how scared the poor girl must have been

On the topic of the stereotypical owners, we were in the park a few weeks ago with MILs dog and a big group of lads in hoodies and what not walked towards us with a westie what shocked me most tho was that the westie went bat shit crazy and had to be dragged off MILs dog he's a big dog, daft as a brush, but always muzzled when out (apparently he's been dog aggressive in the past, but I've never seen it, I think it's more for MILs peace of mind). He was just looking at this westie as if to say WTF?!

We had a westie growing up and whilst I've known him to be food aggressive on the odd occasion, I've never seen a westie act like that, it was actually quite scary! So you'd have to assume it was the was it had been raised

I have to say tho, I'm petrified of german shepherds! There were two on our road growing up who were really badly treated and I had a few "incidents" with them and it's properly lived with me! I know they're not all like that, but I will cross the street if I see one coming! I'm just wary of big dogs tho, they're like the same height as me when they jump up

 

[Emily0505]

I do find stereotyping so saddening. My brother wears baggy jenas, a hoody, cap etc and looks like a right lad, but he used to drive an ambulance and is currently trying to get into the police. Appearances can be so deceptive and people shouldn't be so quick to judge but I can totakky see why it happens and I'm guilty of it too when it comes to people (not dogs). Its a shame that a bad few ruin it for the rest.

XX

 

[Linny1989]

I think its also the gangs that hangaround corners or outside the local co-op lol x

 

[cosmicgirl]

I do find stereotyping so saddening. My brother wears baggy jenas, a hoody, cap etc and looks like a right lad, but he used to drive an ambulance and is currently trying to get into the police. Appearances can be so deceptive and people shouldn't be so quick to judge but I can totakky see why it happens and I'm guilty of it too when it comes to people (not dogs). Its a shame that a bad few ruin it for the rest.

XX

True, I've got a 14 year old lad, he's a good boy but he does like his trackies and trainers - but he doesn't hang around in a gang, he would never walk our dog (wouldn't be seen dead with her mum!) and I do think that there is a difference.
It's how they act, how they hang around and try to intimidate. It's not all kids in certain clothes x

 

[cosmicgirl]

My mum told me about this last night an my blood ran cold I just keep thinking about how scared the poor girl must have been

On the topic of the stereotypical owners, we were in the park a few weeks ago with MILs dog and a big group of lads in hoodies and what not walked towards us with a westie what shocked me most tho was that the westie went bat shit crazy and had to be dragged off MILs dog he's a big dog, daft as a brush, but always muzzled when out (apparently he's been dog aggressive in the past, but I've never seen it, I think it's more for MILs peace of mind). He was just looking at this westie as if to say WTF?!

We had a westie growing up and whilst I've known him to be food aggressive on the odd occasion, I've never seen a westie act like that, it was actually quite scary! So you'd have to assume it was the was it had been raised

I have to say tho, I'm petrified of german shepherds! There were two on our road growing up who were really badly treated and I had a few "incidents" with them and it's properly lived with me! I know they're not all like that, but I will cross the street if I see one coming! I'm just wary of big dogs tho, they're like the same height as me when they jump up

I'm petrified of most "status dogs" but also shar pei's. they scare the living shit out of me after next doors got loose and went for me on my own street. Not long before, my sister bought a shar pei pup and it had to go back because it bit her children. So since then I'm petrified.
It's experiences you have isn't it.
My son is desperate for a pug! x

 

[Emily0505]

Society is so messed up right now, it maks me so furious. As I work with dogs, this type of story hits so close to home. I've just been reading on google about the story and there are comments about 'we need to do something about these aggressive dogs'. Humans breed them, humans buy them, humans bring them up, humans ruin them but its the dogs that are the problem.

I am in no way condoning what happened and no-one should ever have to go through this ever! It is truly tragic and heartbreaking. But we need to be looking at the root cause of the problem which is ultimately people and we need to accept the responsibility.

XX

 

[lucy1702]

I have a staffy and he is the most friendliest dog you will ever meet !
If you ask the kennel club which dog to go for if you have children they will recommend 2 breeds ! And one is a staffy as they used to be nanny dogs in the victorian days !! My little cousins ride max pull him a round and he takes it all in I'm so proud to be an owner of this dog !! He's even turned my once cat loving oh into a dog lover!! Sorry but hate it when people blame the breed not the owner I've been bitten by collies and jack russles and a lab !! Never a staffy xxx

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[Emily0505]

Cos, we have a couple of pugs that come to our training classes and they are both really lovely little dogs! One used to come and do agility, she was fab!!

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[cosmicgirl]

Society is so messed up right now, it maks me so furious. As I work with dogs, this type of story hits so close to home. I've just been reading on google about the story and there are comments about 'we need to do something about these aggressive dogs'. Humans breed them, humans buy them, humans bring them up, humans ruin them but its the dogs that are the problem.

I am in no way condoning what happened and no-one should ever have to go through this ever! It is truly tragic and heartbreaking. But we need to be looking at the root cause of the problem which is ultimately people and we need to accept the responsibility.

XX

So what is the answer?
A lot of humans are arseholes tbh and should never own animals full stop. But I don't know what could be done? x

 

[Emily0505]

Society is so messed up right now, it maks me so furious. As I work with dogs, this type of story hits so close to home. I've just been reading on google about the story and there are comments about 'we need to do something about these aggressive dogs'. Humans breed them, humans buy them, humans bring them up, humans ruin them but its the dogs that are the problem.

I am in no way condoning what happened and no-one should ever have to go through this ever! It is truly tragic and heartbreaking. But we need to be looking at the root cause of the problem which is ultimately people and we need to accept the responsibility.

XX

So what is the answer?
A lot of humans are arseholes tbh and should never own animals full stop. But I don't know what could be done? x

If you figure it out, then let me be the first to know! Lol!

I really don't know what can be done. We run education programmes in London called 'Respect-a-Bull' which focuses on teenagers and educating them about status dogs. Education may be the answer but its having the resources and also whether people want to hear it even!

XX

 

[cosmicgirl]

Society is so messed up right now, it maks me so furious. As I work with dogs, this type of story hits so close to home. I've just been reading on google about the story and there are comments about 'we need to do something about these aggressive dogs'. Humans breed them, humans buy them, humans bring them up, humans ruin them but its the dogs that are the problem.

I am in no way condoning what happened and no-one should ever have to go through this ever! It is truly tragic and heartbreaking. But we need to be looking at the root cause of the problem which is ultimately people and we need to accept the responsibility.

XX

So what is the answer?
A lot of humans are arseholes tbh and should never own animals full stop. But I don't know what could be done? x

If you figure it out, then let me be the first to know! Lol!

I really don't know what can be done. We run education programmes in London called 'Respect-a-Bull' which focuses on teenagers and educating them about status dogs. Education may be the answer but its having the resources and also whether people want to hear it even!

XX

Dog licences? Mandatory chipping maybe? Ah I don't know. Education would be amazing but I don't think the little scrotes who "use" these dogs would entertain that. They aren't pets for them, they are just accessories x

 

[Emily0505]

I agree hun. Unless peoples attitudes change then theres not alot that will make a difference. The other issue is enforcing any rules that are brought in. The laws relating to dogs at present aren't enforced- by law dogs must wear visible identification when out in public but there are thousands of dogs that don't wear tags on their collars and there are no consequences.

On another, lighter note...

Cairo!!!

 

[cosmicgirl]

Awwww x

 

[Emily0505]

Looking like the highly trained athlete he is eh?? Lol!!!

XX

 

[Simoneh00]

My DD had a dogs trust training session in school yesterday. She got a certificate to say she knows how to care for a dog properly and stuff xx

 

[cosmicgirl]

Even athletes need a sleep
I love when they move when they are dreaming, it's so sweet x