What Is Classed As Dog Attack

[GypsyGSD]

I am aware of most things defined as a attack but a friends child was in a playground area a group of lads had a dog off lead it jumped at the child scratched bruised her skin and ripped through her jumper what category would this be placed in obviously the dog was not under control but should it be reported

[boxtops]

To go back to the OP - I don't think this sounds like an attack, it sounds like a dog jumping up (as they do). Dogs' claws can hurt and rip, without being intentional. There's a big difference in the dog's behaviour if it's attacking - it would have bared teeth and a savage expression - jumping dogs are usually just being friendly, however much it pains the recipient.

[shaneystar2]

People should still keep their dogs under control though .It's no good saying ...oh, he's just being friendly ...when a child has been scratched and bruised.
Children are easily frightened by a dog lunging at them . I've been a dog owner most of my life,not now though unfortunately ,but would be mortified if any dog of mine had done this .
Plus, the OP hasn't given any info as to what type of dog this was.

[boxtops]

I agree, shaney - the dog shouldn't have been able to get into this situation.

[Peaspeculiars]

My exact point on here Karl, is that we have [i responded without blinkers or romanticism to the OP's question.

Your opening comment which included ] '..you (and I) will incur opposition "dog lovers" who regard these animals and their behaviour as sacrosanct, often above reproach and of higher merit than mere human best interests. That is how this tribe sees things and they are quite numerous to the point where they intimidate the other tribes by suggesting failure to support their preferences amounts to at least insanity if not criminal tendencies... [i] was bound to rile some of the AB dog owners as it showed a dogmatic approach and didn't really answer the OP's question, it may have even put them off reporting a real dog attack in future.
I am not saying there aren't people out there who think their dogs are saints still even after they attack, but this particular question was about a dog jumping up, causing a bruise by a scratch and not a full on bite, so I think the answers given were fair and the opposition that you suggested the OP would face by this 'tribe' was not in evidence at all. I feel that you posted it just to get a response, and yes, you got it.
People do feel incredibly passionately about their dogs but do not all belong to a 'gang' who fail to take responsibility for the animals actions, so to hear a comment like yours on a thread which is asking a simple question is also, very telling.

[boxtops]

well said, peas

[Tilly2]

This is the part I don't understand

That is how this tribe sees things and they are quite numerous to the point where they intimidate the other tribes by suggesting failure to support their preferences amounts to at least insanity if not criminal tendencies.

Could you explain that to me please, Karl?

[GypsyGSD]

Thank you all for your input on my post the dog in question was off lead in a secure childs play area being wound up by the lads it has been reported before for seriously hurting local cats encourage by the lads it is a staffie bulldog mix the girl in question did have teeth marks and bruising as well as others I have mentioned In answer to the question about gsd yes I have owned trained them for years at the moment I only have 1 and a border collie GypsyX

[boxtops]

I think he means that those with ill-controlled dogs are a tribe, who won't accept any criticism of their dog ownership.

[boxtops]

... in which case, gypsy, it ought to be reported to the police. It's not the dogs' fault, the lads (and whichever one owns it) need a stiff talking to.

[Frank97]

^I agree!

[shaneystar2]

For goodness sake ignore Karl and his silly pseudo psychoanalysis about what constitutes a tribe etc .
A dog has injured a child .Dog was obviously not under control by it's owner Report it .

[Tilly2]

Gypsy, if you have owned and trained dogs for many years then you must know what constitutes an attack.

[Baldric]

Reading his post @ 07:46 I think he's means dog-owners in general whom he seems to see as being as prejudiced as he is!

[Peaspeculiars]

Gypsy, apologies firstly for the thread veering off course a bit.
I sincerely hope the girl is alright and not too shaken up.
Boxtops is right, if the dog has irresponsible owners who wind the dog up to the point that it is attacking with teeth and hurting cats then yes it will need reporting either police or RSPCA or both before it does it again.

[baza]

the matter should be reported and the owner sternly spoken to.

[ladybirder]

I think the incident should be reported because these kids are in danger of causing a really really serious incident by winding up the dog. They need a good talking to, by someone in authority, and to be taught how to treat a dog properly before it does something that causes a child's life to be lost, or even its own. Irresponsible owners again.

[GypsyGSD]

Again thank you for your reply's and yes I have my opinion's on what is classed as a attack but I do not live by this child in fact wel over 150 miles away I was phoned last night for advice what to do I said report it asap as dog was not under control but would that be defined as a dangerous dog or just a idiot owner who needs a wake up call GypsyX

[ladybirder]

Dangerous owner who is also an idiot I would say.

[Peter Pedant]

If your fren' wants to report it - then she should report it

you can't: you werent there.

[GypsyGSD]

Update my friend has taken photos for proof and police are going to see her tomorrow hopefully the matter will be sorted with out a bad outcome for the dog Peter I know I cant report it but thankyou for your reply GypsyX