Many dogs would not break a chain to attack someone. Many dogs would not be on a chain in the first place if they were already trained by a responsible owner. Why is it that the chaining of dogs is overlooked in tragedies like this? Obviously the dog was on a chain because they felt it needed to be, which is part of the problem. If you can’t train your dog to be obedient and calm around people, then what is it there for?
This dog was chained up around other dogs in a new environment, and was apparently not trusted, or it would have been inside where pets belong. A new environment combined with stressors like competition and restraint, in addition to elderly caretakers was not the best idea. These details matter, as many people studying dog bite fatalities have mentioned time and time again.
Many dogs would not break a chain to attack someone. Many dogs would not be on a chain in the first place if they were already trained by a responsible owner. <<<<<<<<<<<<
Couldn’t agree more. I don’t believe in chaining animals unless for short periods of time out of necessity, for example tethering in a public place or when a fenced area isn’t available for a brief time. This was an accident waiting to happen, and the breed, background and training or lack thereof played a big part.