Akita/husky bites jogger in stomach

[casablanca1]

As a change of pace from the pitties are biter/pitties are wuvmuffins fights, here's a totally unrelated breed who bit someone.

http://www.dailyfreeman.com/site/news.cfm?BRD=1769&dept_id=74958&newsid=14614169&PAG=461&rfi=9

Although my instinct is always to symapathize with the dog/owner, I have my doubts here. The dog knocked a grown man down and bit him in the stomach? That's pretty predatory behavior for a sweet ol' family pet. And the dog wasn't vaccinated or licensed. The dog warden's concern that the family could easily just move on and the dog's history as a biter ignored seems pretty realistic. I'm really not inclined to ever say 'kill the dog' in situations I'm not directly involved in, because I don't know exactly what happened or who the people are. But I notice the owners said "we're sorry, and this never happened before." They didn't say "this'll never happen again."

 

[oriondw]

If the jogger was approaching from behind and closer to night time I dont see a problem.

Jogger should know better, if someone was trying to run behind me and overtake me withing inches of me, my dog would take care of that person real quick. Luckily for stupid joggers my head moves 360 degree's at all times.

In most of my experiences joggers who dont own dogs are complete morons who think they own the sidewalk. They think that people should see them few miles away and let them through at night. Instead of running around the dog, or alerting the owner from longer distance.

Just my point of view, ill over choose dogs side instead of joggers simply from experience,.

 

[gaddylovesdogs]

It says

Douglas Wolf, a Marbletown resident and attorney, was jogging on Cooper Street on May 9, something he has done daily for several years, when the unleashed dog ran up to his back, knocked him down and bit him in the side of his stomach.

so the dog ran up behind him and bit him.

"This was a freak accident," said Belmont. "I feel sorry for Doug; it must be scary to have a dog run out at you, but it isn't as if this dog has ever done it before. This dog is a gentle, 10-year-old family dog."

Just because the dog hasn't done it before does not mean that he can't do it. Dogs have teeth. They are capable of biting, and causing injury. It was not a freak accident, IMO.

 

[Rose's Gal]

Well, I'm not going to blame the dog, or the jogger...how about this instead....STUPID FREAK'N OWNER!!! He shouldn't be letting this dog run loose in the first place!!!!! Even if it is freindly!!! A dog shouldn't just go up and bite somebody in the stomach for no reason!!! That guy was right, what if it was a child? That kid would probably be dead. That dog needs to be rehomed to somebody who will actually take care of it and be responsible. Stupid owner....

 

[juliefurry]

Well if not rehomed they should atleast uphold a vicous dog rule on it. Lots of dogs that attack people once, and don't seem to pose a threat will be given specific instructions (leashed at all times, muzzled when out in public). That's just my two cents. Who knows who is at fault, maybe they don't let their dog out unleashed but that night it slipped out the door, or gate, on accident (my stepsons are constantly in and out of the house and the dog slips out every once in awhile).

 

[mrose_s]

i think there is more to it than that. I just cant see a dog running up BEHIND someone and attacking them, if they ride past on a bike - Bike = fast = running prey
than you can see the dogs point of view.
but it says he was "jogging" not a fast paced race im sure.
I believe the dog was either taunted, entced or perhaps even trained or ordered to do this.

I DONT EVER AGREE WITH PUTTING DOGS DOWN FOR BITING PEOPLE because a person can mass murder 50 people and get jailed for life, while a dog can be teased and taunted untilll it snaps and it gets killed. if we did to people what we do to dogs, we would be beaten and bashed out of every public appearence we ever made.

 

[Athe]

This is entirely the dog owners fault, he should be held liable and fines should be given. No dog should be allowed to run at large, and all dogs should be properly confined to their own yard with proper fencing...or better still, no dog should be left unsupervised or unleashed even in their own yard unless the dog has little prey drive or you have proper fencing.

Jogger should know better, if someone was trying to run behind me and overtake me withing inches of me, my dog would take care of that person real quick. Luckily for stupid joggers my head moves 360 degree's at all times.

In most of my experiences joggers who dont own dogs are complete morons who think they own the sidewalk. They think that people should see them few miles away and let them through at night. Instead of running around the dog, or alerting the owner from longer distance.

oriondw
When a person can place blame on the jogger, that is scary. These joggers pay tax dollars, there is no need of them having to concern themselves or be threatened of any dog when they are jogging or enjoying the community. There are many people who enjoy getting out and jogging, biking, walking who don't like or understand dogs. There is no reason these people should have to take a course on dog behavior before they decide to take up these sports.
It's the dog owners responsibility to either train their dog properly, or if your dog has a high predatory drive or guarding behavior then its the dog owners responsibility to find a secluded non jogged spot to walk their dog...not the joggers responsibility.
A dog can go into predatory drift over the slightest movements. A jogger would be a prime object for a dog with a high prey drive to focus on. I have seen some dogs go into predatory eye stalk motor pattern over a frightened child. My Rottweiler uses her predatory drives towards my other dogs. I get to see first hand just how dangerous a dog with the enhanced drives of some breeds can be. My Newf's and Dobie can be walking along minding their own business and my Rottie will just happen to glance at them and go into eye stalk, if my other dogs move she will then chase them or if they stand stock still she will run at them and nip at their legs. I am very careful with my Rottweiler as I know that could be very dangerous around children playing outside. Inside the house it is a completely different story, she loves children...but, children can easily trigger predatory drift even with their shrill play cries and zig zag running patterns etc. You can't just say a dog is an over all good dog cause he will let the children pat him in a controlled environment. When you are dealing with a breed with the full series of motor patterns with some of the drives enhanced, then you have to be extra careful. The scary part is, there are too many people who don't understand or study motor patterns of the predatory drive before they buy a dog who has them.

 

[moe]

Huskies have a very strong prey drive, and this man running would have probaly kicked this drive into place, the owner, was irrisponsible having the dog off lead, anyone who has huskies will advise they should never be off lead.

Mo

 

[Amstaffer]

Athe -- You hit the nail on the head! I agree completely.

 

[lablovingirl]

instinct

Most likely the jogger panicked and tried to run faster and thats like begging a dog to attack you if it barked and chased him he pobably panicked!

 

[lablovingirl]

moe I agree

 

[oriondw]

oriondw
When a person can place blame on the jogger, that is scary. These joggers pay tax dollars, there is no need of them having to concern themselves or be threatened of any dog when they are jogging or enjoying the community.

I assure you, most dog owners pay tax dollars as well. Im sure you didnt mean that joggers should be careless and at times simply stupid while enjoying community? Common courtesy hasnt hurt anyone yet as far as I know.

There are many people who enjoy getting out and jogging, biking, walking who don't like or understand dogs. There is no reason these people should have to take a course on dog behavior before they decide to take up these sports.
It's the dog owners responsibility to either train their dog properly, or if your dog has a high predatory drive or guarding behavior then its the dog owners responsibility to find a secluded non jogged spot to walk their dog...not the joggers responsibility.

It is the owners responsibility to train the dog and look out for joggers! I agree. But, saying that dog owners should simply pack up and go where no one runs is ignorant and offensive. Dog owners have as much rights as any average jogger. If a jogger doesnt like or understand dogs, why dont they stop and alert the owner? Or simply run around the dog owner? Please dont tell me its hard to do it

A dog can go into predatory drift over the slightest movements. A jogger would be a prime object for a dog with a high prey drive to focus on. I have seen some dogs go into predatory eye stalk motor pattern over a frightened child. My Rottweiler uses her predatory drives towards my other dogs. I get to see first hand just how dangerous a dog with the enhanced drives of some breeds can be. My Newf's and Dobie can be walking along minding their own business and my Rottie will just happen to glance at them and go into eye stalk, if my other dogs move she will then chase them or if they stand stock still she will run at them and nip at their legs. I am very careful with my Rottweiler as I know that could be very dangerous around children playing outside. Inside the house it is a completely different story, she loves children...but, children can easily trigger predatory drift even with their shrill play cries and zig zag running patterns etc. You can't just say a dog is an over all good dog cause he will let the children pat him in a controlled environment. When you are dealing with a breed with the full series of motor patterns with some of the drives enhanced, then you have to be extra careful. The scary part is, there are too many people who don't understand or study motor patterns of the predatory drive before they buy a dog who has them.

This doesnt really relate to anything I wrote as I was basing my statements on the fact that most joggers are inconsiderate and dont care for rights of other people on the sidewalk. If a dog eye stalks a jogger or whoever that means the owner, if he's any good, has probably noticed the jogger as well and has time to take direct control of his dog. Dogs known to be agressive or have high prey drive should never be off-leash.

 

[Athe]

I assure you, most dog owners pay tax dollars as well. Im sure you didnt mean that joggers should be careless and at times simply stupid while enjoying community? Common courtesy hasnt hurt anyone yet as far as I know.

My point is -Joggers, children on bikes etc... it is their right to walk, play, jog on the side walks and public parks. It is a "Privilege" for a dog owner to walk his dog on a side walk and in public places. If you have a dog that lunges at people or that you fear may not react well to being surprised or if the dog is otherwise not stable then you have no right to take that dog into public areas. If you expect people to have to watch out for your dog then IMO that is wrong. If you have a dog that may react badly in any situation then don't walk it in these public places. Now if there is a dog park specifically made for dogs then joggers should not be racing around these areas, they are designated for dogs.

It is the owners responsibility to train the dog and look out for joggers! I agree. But, saying that dog owners should simply pack up and go where no one runs is ignorant and offensive. Dog owners have as much rights as any average jogger. If a jogger doesnt like or understand dogs, why dont they stop and alert the owner? Or simply run around the dog owner? Please dont tell me its hard to do it

I will say it again. There are many people out there that don't like dogs. Why should they have to go out of their way to avoid your dog. It is a joggers RIGHT to be jogging on the side walk. It is a dog owners "PRIVILEGE" to walk his dog in public places. If you own a dog that is not sound or may react badly then this is your problem, not the joggers problem. You therefore have to find a new place to walk were you will not bother joggers...or put a muzzle on the dog or a head halter for better control of head and mouth. I would report a person whose dog was lunging in a threatening manner at passing joggers, bikers etc. That to me is a dog which could potentially be dangerous. I like to catch a dangerous situation before it turns into reality of a bite or worse. If the owner knows the dog has some problems walking in public places and you have no where else to walk then ensure you use a muzzle on the dog when in public. It is a dog owners responsibility to make the community safe, not a non dog persons responsibiltiy to learn to avoid hazards or learn more about dogs in general.

 

[oriondw]

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[Amstaffer]

lllll

what does that mean?

 

[mrose_s]

Everyone is saying "should have been on a leash"

But my dog buster is agressive to other dogs. I walk him off the leash in semi controlled atreas ie a small paddock where dogs dont usually come. And accidents can still happen. Why put a dog through the misery of being restrained for its entire life when WE bred the prey drive into it?

 

[mrose_s]

My point is -Joggers, children on bikes etc... it is their right to walk, play, jog on the side walks and public parks. It is a "Privilege" for a dog owner to walk his dog on a side walk and in public places. If you have a dog that lunges at people or that you fear may not react well to being surprised or if the dog is otherwise not stable then you have no right to take that dog into public areas. If you expect people to have to watch out for your dog then IMO that is wrong. If you have a dog that may react badly in any situation then don't walk it in these public places. Now if there is a dog park specifically made for dogs then joggers should not be racing around these areas, they are designated for dogs.


I will say it again. There are many people out there that don't like dogs. Why should they have to go out of their way to avoid your dog. It is a joggers RIGHT to be jogging on the side walk. It is a dog owners "PRIVILEGE" to walk his dog in public places. If you own a dog that is not sound or may react badly then this is your problem, not the joggers problem. You therefore have to find a new place to walk were you will not bother joggers...or put a muzzle on the dog or a head halter for better control of head and mouth. I would report a person whose dog was lunging in a threatening manner at passing joggers, bikers etc. That to me is a dog which could potentially be dangerous. I like to catch a dangerous situation before it turns into reality of a bite or worse. If the owner knows the dog has some problems walking in public places and you have no where else to walk then ensure you use a muzzle on the dog when in public. It is a dog owners responsibility to make the community safe, not a non dog persons responsibiltiy to learn to avoid hazards or learn more about dogs in general.

no animal should have to feel "priveliged" to walk on a side walk. it is as much its right as it is ours

 

[Sunnypup]

I don't agree that it is a dog owners "privilage" to use the sidewalk! It's statements like that that make me wish I lived in the middle of nowhere, just me, my husband and my dog. I'm sorry I pay taxes too. This owner was wrong but I agree that a majority of the joggers I have seen have little to no regard to what is going on around them. Sure, they shouldn't have to take a dog safety course but they should be aware of their surroundings, just as you are asking the dog owner to be. We've bred dogs to be what they are. It isn't their fault, it wasn't part of a natural process that we have huskies, and aussies, and jack russel terriers. It was by selective breeding to get spacific traits. In my opinon a beautiful, strong, majestic dog like a husky has no buisness having to live around joggers and the like. He should be out in the wild with his owner pulling a sled and enjoying the great outdoors. But that is just my opinion. My point is we tend to blame the dog, and the owner when it is a sociatal issue. WHY are people afraid of dogs? Why do they instead of being aware of them as creatures to be respected do they taunt them or make hateful remarks towards owners? Sunny weighs in at 25lbs, and that is all the bigger he is going to get but he still deserves respect as a living creature. He lunges at people while we are walking...he wants to be petted and loved by every walking thing. I don't see that as a danger. A nusince maybe but not a danger, and we are working to correct the problem. To make this into a "no dogs allowed" issue really gets me heated. I just found out that the majority of the national parks now have "no dogs allowed" in the friggin backcountry. why? because it might scare some other hikers. I'm sorry, are we going to eradicate birds now because some people are afraid of them? What about coyotes. Or wolves...oh yeah, mostly already DONE that. It is human ignorance that says "I deserve to be here more then animals" , and it is that ignorance that deprives society of kindness and a true sense of love and respect for the world around them!

 

[Amstaffer]

What it boils down to is we as pet owners have to control our pets....Period. If we don't or if one or two people don't, then local governments will prohibit dogs from certain areas or they will start the Anti-Breed law stuff.

I agree it is not fair but governments usually side against the pet owner. I have seen several parks in my area closed to dogs because people won't pick up the poop!

I have a little area where I let my dogs off leash and walk them around but I can see in all directions and I put the leashes on real quick if I see anyone even act like they might walk in my direction. I also have made sure my dogs are train to come when called....you would be surprise how many people out there have no control over there unleashed dog.

Sunnypup --Ideally I agree with everything you said at the end of you post about dog restrictions in America but they will only get worse if we are not careful.

 

[Athe]

But my dog buster is agressive to other dogs. I walk him off the leash in semi controlled atreas ie a small paddock where dogs dont usually come. And accidents can still happen. Why put a dog through the misery of being restrained for its entire life when WE bred the prey drive into it?

mrose_s, Yes, we did breed these prey drives into our dogs...they were bred to perform certain jobs. These dogs were never bred for living in a pet home. If you choose a breed with these high prey drives and full series of predatorial motor patterns then take precautions. It only takes one child to run frightened and screaming from a dog with high prey drive to be killed. Why do we run that risk? An accident should never have the opportunity to happen. This is why people should do research of the potential their chosen breed may have. If you choose a breed that potentially has a high prey drive then take extra steps to socialize the dog. The dog in this news story did a horrible thing, if it had been a child it could have been a mauling death. The owners should be charged and this dog should never have the opportunity to be loose again.

no animal should have to feel "priveliged" to walk on a side walk. it is as much its right as it is ours

No mrose_s, the urban areas are inhabited by people. There are many people who don't care for dogs. It is a privilege for you to walk your dog in public areas, a well behaved obedience trained dog that is not lunging at people is completely acceptable. You have no right to endanger people or children if you own a dog that is out of control..then that is your responsibility to ensure the safety of other people...its not their responsibility to watch out for your dog or take precautions of their own.