I don't expect any answers but I want to get this off my chest. Our neighborhood has dog parks and the signs clearly state aggressive dogs can't be brought in. I realize you can't always predict your dog's behavior, but in general we never have problems taking Sabo over there.
Today as people were throwing tennis balls and frisbees, some of the dogs went chasing after them like they always do. Sabo and a young black lab mix reached the frisbee at the same time. The lab bit Sabo on his neck, his muzzle and over his eye. No real puncture wounds but skin was removed and he was bleeding. DH was the one there and he and the other dog's owner just parted ways, no exchanging names. As dh was leaving another dog owner told him that the black dog has bitten other dogs. Well, why didn't dh or one of the other people get her name and report it? Our POA is so ineffective--they make rules and never enforce them, but IMO, she needs to keep that dog away from others and keep him on a leash at all times.
Sabo is a big dog but he was so scared--he is so used to playing there and none of the dogs fight over anything. Maybe we've just been lucky till now. We took him to the vet where they washed the wounds and said to use anitbiotic salve for several days and watch them.
Too late now to track her down but I'll be more alert next time we go to the DP.
Just needed to complain to someone.
Today as people were throwing tennis balls and frisbees, some of the dogs went chasing after them like they always do. Sabo and a young black lab mix reached the frisbee at the same time. The lab bit Sabo on his neck, his muzzle and over his eye. No real puncture wounds but skin was removed and he was bleeding. DH was the one there and he and the other dog's owner just parted ways, no exchanging names. As dh was leaving another dog owner told him that the black dog has bitten other dogs. Well, why didn't dh or one of the other people get her name and report it? Our POA is so ineffective--they make rules and never enforce them, but IMO, she needs to keep that dog away from others and keep him on a leash at all times.
Sabo is a big dog but he was so scared--he is so used to playing there and none of the dogs fight over anything. Maybe we've just been lucky till now. We took him to the vet where they washed the wounds and said to use anitbiotic salve for several days and watch them.
Too late now to track her down but I'll be more alert next time we go to the DP.
Just needed to complain to someone.