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Post by Deleted on Feb 9, 2013 12:26:22 GMT 1
A desperately sad story, Ali.... The only similar incident was when I had to wade in with boots, and Jake was traumatised for days afterwards... He was only a pup....
And your attackers were on leads, so ostensibly under control. What was the controller doing? I'm sometimes asked by youngsters to take Jake out, because he looks cute, but the answer is always 'no'...
And greyhounds are not known for their aggression, are they? All of these accounts keep saying the same thing to me. As a dog-owner it's better to be seen as a 'cruel' disciplinarian than take chances....
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Post by Ali on Feb 9, 2013 13:17:27 GMT 1
There were two handlers with 2 greyhounds each. It was dreadfully shocking and sad The Greyhounds were racing dogs so my guess is that they simply went for my little white JR out of instinct even with them on leads she didn't stand a chance; she was so friendly and inquisitive all she wanted to do was to say hello. It happened right outside our lane/private drive, she's followed me (norty girl) when I was going up to some neighbours. I was 13. I'll be graphic now .... her blood was on the lane for weeks to come. Neither of my parents thought to cover it up..... The GH owners paid for a new dog ............ but you can't replace and you can't take away the experience and the following fear.
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Post by judith on Feb 9, 2013 13:25:46 GMT 1
Oh, that is so sad Ali. xx
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Post by Deleted on Feb 9, 2013 13:36:58 GMT 1
Yep, working, racing dogs not socialised. And hunters. It makes you wonder about taking on a retired greyhound, however sheepish they look....
Same with farm dogs. In Wales had one run half a mile across a field to take me on. No other instinct.
We learn from these stories. If we accept that 95% of problems are foreseeable we know what to look for, and to avoid...
No consolation to you, Ali, and your very sad story.
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