Noosa dog legal battle

[Selkie]

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-11-23/dog-on-death-row-after-owner-loses-lengthy-council-court-battle/12910878

 

I don't understand how he is "a risk to children" when all the incidents appear to be dog-directed (either aggression or prey drive)? 

 

Obviously he shouldn't have been allowed to escape twice after killing a small dog.

[Rebanne]

2 hours ago, Selkie said:

Obviously he shouldn't have been allowed to escape twice after killing a small dog.

Owners have only got themselves to blame. The dog has got out at least 3 times and he has attacked 3 dogs, killing one. PTS is the right answer

[Snook]

I feel for the dog, who has been failed badly by its owners. However, there is no excuse for the dog being in a position to escape or attack again, after killing that first poor little dog. On both of the subsequent escapes it also attacked dogs and as a result, one dog has suffered an horrific death and two others have no doubt been somewhat traumatised, not to mention the trauma to the owners of the attacked dogs. I wouldn't be comfortable having this dog remaining in society and free to attack again when the owners slip up on containment of the dog. 

[Kazm]

Three strikes, definitely out !!

Feel for the dog as once again it shows irresponsible owners. Getting out once and killing a dog is bad enough but still able to escape its yard twice more is just unforgivable. 

[twodoggies2001]

I agree.  Te owners really are to blame as Sarge has killed 3 times and that's a no no.  His owners have proven that they cannot keep the dog under control and he reaally is too much of a risk.  I say, euthanize him and there will be one less risk.

 

[persephone]

How terribly sad. yes, I do think it's the correct decision - it is still sad 

[persephone]

1 hour ago, twodoggies2001 said:

Sarge has killed 3 times

No, he has killed once . he has attacked 3 times. 

[persephone]

20 hours ago, Kazm said:

able to escape its yard twice more

Apparently one attack was while accompanying owner on a bike ride 

[Powerlegs]

I'm sorry (knowing the dog vs human aggression stuff) but I'd say he's a risk to anyone that got between him and a dog he was intent on attacking. 

 

Sad that his story ends this way though.  

[BDJ]

agree with the above - some times an animal is simply too dangerous to be in society, and three attacks to me puts this dog in that category.   

 

From what I read, the owner may not have helped the situation (dog escapes control 3 times - seriously??? why not major precautions after the first attack), but there are also times when a dog is just straight out aggressive and unpredictable.

 

I do get a little tired of the 'but he/she is so fantastic with my dog/child/cat/whatever'.  How does that minimise/excuse repeated attacks?  Imagine that as a 'defence' for a human - "oh, he/she is great with their family, so please excuse attacks on random people".  I bet that everyone in the district was terrified of walking their dogs (or their families) in that neighbourhood.   I know I would be.

 

I must say when I see the 'but fluffy is fine with my dog/child/cat/whatever' I immediately put the owner in the 'has no clue' pile, and that they are not looking at the situation for what it is, or want to improve it (maybe I am just harsh)