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Poor little dog of course the pet sitters should take some responsibility...they were the ones walking the attacking dog after all.

Ummm... under most legislation (in Qld also), the person in control of the dog at the time of an offense can be held liable. Why the suggestion that the people walking the large dog are not in any way responsible has me stumped. They were legally in control of said dog, and obviously didn't have full control if it managed to get free and attack another dog. Under the new legislation passed earlier this year, I'd say that the dog will be destroyed, and the owners will cop a massive fine as well (or even jail time)... but as the owners were not the ones in control of the dog at the time of the attack (they were/are overseas), then those who were should get some penalty also IMHO. T.

https://www.9news.com.au/national/sunshine-coast-pet-owners-horror-as-dachshund-is-mauled-to-death-on-walk/0065e0a0-ce0a-42b9-bb1b-207b8dd59550

Mairead; thanks for that. I have fixed the link.

The link goes to an unrelated story. Meanwhile... trove.nla.gov.au the site for old newspapers etc has mentions of kangaroo dogs or kangaroo hounds going back to at least the mid 1800s. Exhibited at shows in classes for smooth or rough coated (so deerhound ancestry too) and back then a female animal was called a sl*t. Many dog encyclopedias mention them and searching kangaroo dog in in images has some interesting sites. The book "A Very Elegant Animal The Dingo" by Roland Breckwoldt has photos (from the National Library of Australia) taken around 1900 showing that aborigines still living a traditional life were using the dogs " the colonials named "kangaroo dogs" " rather than dingos. Be warned the trove site is addictive - articles, news items, court reports, advertising, photos, line drawings, dog show reports etc

roo dogs were very much used in my Mum's time ..I will have to see if I can dig up an old photo!

Interesting article about an Australian dog bred by early settlers specifically to hunt kangaroos. Apparently, it was adopted by native Australians as well, and used as a hunter and early warning system for the camp. ABC News

@studypets you are answering a post so old that Kojack is no longer a member here. I get you are trying to push your business but maybe you should read the forum rules.

So desperately sad. Yes, you will feel guilt, even though this tragedy was purely an accident. We always blame ourselves and wonder whether we could have done more, even if our dog/s have lived to great old ages. My deepest sympathies. Blessings to you all

I am sorry to hear of your loss take care of yourself, and may the other dogs comfort you ...

A week ago my beautiful little Bonnie crossed the rainbow bridge, she was nearly 4 years old. She was hit by a car coming into our rural driveway. Im told it was instant thankfully. The thing is, this car comes in at the same time every day, I usually secure the dogs inside after their afternoon play, but that day, I was distracted. My guilt is awful. I'm so lucky to have 4 other dogs, all different personalities but precious all the same. They're getting extra affection. Bonnie was my velcro dog, always on me or with me. She loved chasing and fetching balls more than anything. And yes, she loved chasing cars. We buried her under my favourite gum trees, where I will one day have my own ashes spread There was a beautiful double rainbow the afternoon of her passing, my daughter said - That's Bonnie I miss her terribly. Farewell my Bon

Hi Kojak, You’re spot on—TRAINING is a continuous process, not a final goal. It’s about consistent, everyday learning and adapting to various situations. Even unintentional behaviors, like ignoring commands or finding ways to get rewards, are part of training. Being consistent and proactive in all situations helps shape the behavior you want. Thanks for emphasizing that every moment with your dog is a chance to train and reinforce positive behavior!

The fines are an ambulance at the bottom of the cliff, damage has already been done.

$25k isn't harsh from for an attack causing serious injury or death!

much ado about nothing

Here's hoping!!

A bit of excitement for the shoppers, it sounds like

https://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/food/eat/woolies-shoppers-divided-over-pictures-of-two-dogs-in-shopping-trolleys/news-story/81c48b30ab4c65d68232cb3f108c8209

https://www.9news.com.au/national/south-australia-new-dog-attack-laws/a1ef959c-629a-49db-a014-9040ff925e96

Do you have any paperwork or documents for this dog? Any with your name on them? A receipt of sale?

What ownership. Microchip? Papers- which organiization.?

If it's a ANKC dog then you could ask your governing state body for assistance. If you are talking microchip then apply to whichever registry it's on to get the chip into your name.

All money was raised from collecting containers for change! A lovely story https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-09-15/containers-for-change-recycling-rescue-dogs-charity-funds/104348670

**Need Help with Dog Ownership Transfer!** Hey everyone, I’m looking for some advice. I recently bought a dog, but the previous owner still hasn’t transferred the ownership into my name. I’ve tried contacting her a few times, but I’m getting excuse after excuse as to why she still hasn’t done this . Does anyone know what steps I can take to get this sorted out? Any help would be appreciated! Thanks in advance!

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-09-15/pet-detective-calls-for-national-microchipping-registry/104337884