Comments on: Canby Dog Owner Blames Victim For Attack

By: Samuel John Klein

Samuel John Klein — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 02:37:41 +0000

And how about the bit where the dog’s owner had the utter gall to say that her daughter’s two friends “had no right to be on that end of the street”

We’ve also got hassle from neighbors in other neighborhoods we’ve lived in who got snotty with us for having the temerity to park in front of their house … apparently asserting some non-existent priority right to the parking lane in front of their house.

Unless that street has a “private drive” on it, Happy Dog Owner there has no right to say who comes and goes on “his” end of the street.

This fellow has more problems than just being an arrogant, snotty pit bull owner who doesn’t give a damn who gets disfigured by his ill-mannered dog. That’s just the part of them the world gets to see. I feel sorry for any other neighbors he has. He probably makes their lives miserable on a regular basis. I’ve lived next to people like that. They see themselves as Best Human On The Block and are unrelentingly horrid typically.

Many dogs are fine creatures. Some dog owners, though, not so much. And since their dogs see them as the pack’s Alpha, then they take their behavioral cues from them.

I also have to applaud the following bit of realism, courtesy PAgent:

Pit bull owners immediately jump to their breed’s defense whenever there is a pit bull attack, claiming that pit bulls can be gentle and devoted family dogs. And they CAN BE. But they have also been selectively bred for speed, strength and aggression, and represent a greater risk to the public because of it.

This is the exact right of it. Thank you for saying this. It had to be said.

By: Talea

Talea — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 01:59:30 +0000

That owner’s quote is the most ridiculous thing I’ve ever read — kids riding bikes up and down their street are antagonizing the dog?

If the dog is antagonized by normal street and pedestrian traffic, then it doesn’t belong in a residential neighborhood.

Reading what the neighbors had to say about the dog in the original story, I’d say the dog has a problem. And maybe it should be put down.

And, yes, I’m a fanatic dog lover. I don’t recommend that lightly.

By: RG PetComm

RG PetComm — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 00:57:46 +0000

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Just a reminder about Dog Park Etiquette!

1. Only bring dogs to the park that are healthy, spayed or neutered, licensed with tags and microchips. Make sure your dog is current on all vaccinations and flea control. Don’t bring puppies that are under 16 weeks old.
2. Don’t forget to bring plenty of water, keep your dog hydrated and happy!
3. Clean up after your dog. Don’t let your dog dig or destroy the landscape.
Most important, keep a watchful eye on your dog. Look out for aggressive play and keep your dog safe and happy with his dog park excursion.

By: Lizzy Caston

Lizzy Caston — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 23:56:24 +0000

As a dog owner (of a pitbull/rottweiler mix no less) this too pisses me off. RESPONSIBILITY for your pets people. Guess the most fatalities by any breed of dog. Guess (my insurance agent told me, so I haven’t verified it myself) – Golden effin Retriever. All dogs can be dangerous and it is the responsibility of the owner to make sure they keep situations like the above from happening. As a “dangerous breed” owner myself, I will tell you it is not that hard. Build a solid fence and keep your dog contained in the yard. If you can’t handle owning a dog and keeping people safe from him/her then you shouldn’t have one. It’s that easy.

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By: Lyza Danger Gardner

Lyza Danger Gardner — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 22:21:07 +0000

As a dog owner this gets me ALL riled up. Hear, hear. Actually, the most offensive part to me is the part of the dog owner’s quote that implies that the girls had “no right” to be on that part of the street. Yargh!! Morans.