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Woman charged after her Rottweilers maul young girl on UK street
NewsCore ^ | August 31, 2010 | Graham Fitzgerald

Posted on 08/30/2010 11:00:09 AM PDT by george76

A WOMAN has been charged after her pet Rottweilers attacked and mauled a 10-year-old girl while she was riding her bike.

"One started biting her arms while the other went for her legs," said Kidd’s grandmother ..."When I got to her I didn't know what to do. I just kept repeating to the dogs 'be good, be good.'"

(Excerpt) Read more at couriermail.com.au ...


TOPICS: Outdoors; Pets/Animals
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1 posted on 08/30/2010 11:00:10 AM PDT by george76
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"They let her go and I managed to get her to the house. Once we were inside, the Rottweilers were peering in the living-room window. We were so scared."

Evil dogs alert.

Unarmed victim alert.

2 posted on 08/30/2010 11:02:58 AM PDT by 2banana (My common ground with terrorists - they want to die for islam and we want to kill them)
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To: george76

Good Lord, “be good.”


3 posted on 08/30/2010 11:03:10 AM PDT by mancini
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To: 2banana

And stupid owner alert. (Because she had a dog she couldn’t handle, not because she owns a pit bull). Be good?!


4 posted on 08/30/2010 11:10:23 AM PDT by skr (May God confound the enemy)
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To: george76

Freeudian monsters gone amok.


5 posted on 08/30/2010 11:12:29 AM PDT by NorthStarStateConservative (I'm just another disabled naturalized minority vegan pro life conservative.)
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To: george76

This is an interesting story. Rottweilers have a reputation of being aggressive dogs, but I’ve heard others say they only are if you train them to be that way. My guess is the truth lies somewhere between the two.

My wife has always said she wanted one, so I’d like to figure that out ahead of time. Any dog experts want to weigh in?


6 posted on 08/30/2010 11:15:21 AM PDT by cartervt2k
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George76, chet99...I'm seeing a pattern. :)
7 posted on 08/30/2010 11:21:20 AM PDT by gundog (Why is it that useful idiots remain idiots long after they've exhausted their usefulness?)
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To: cartervt2k

As with any dog, pedigree and training determine a dog’s behavior.

It’s not the breed as much as it is the parents. A good breeder will mate docile, well-balanced Rotties.

Bad breeders/mills don’t care, so they are more likely to mate aggressive dogs.

And then there is the matter of how the dogs are raised.

In my experience, Rotties make excellent pets.


8 posted on 08/30/2010 11:23:37 AM PDT by Retired Greyhound
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This is an interesting story. Rottweilers have a reputation of being aggressive dogs...

Had one Rotty. Died of heart problems at two. Very sad. Good doggie, though.

Ran into a guy with a 120 lb. male...one of those people that wants you to think he's tough 'cause his dog is. He was getting mad at his dog because was being so nice to me.

9 posted on 08/30/2010 11:24:01 AM PDT by gundog (Why is it that useful idiots remain idiots long after they've exhausted their usefulness?)
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This is an interesting story. Rottweilers have a reputation of being aggressive dogs...

Had one Rotty. Died of heart problems at two. Very sad. Good doggie, though.

Ran into a guy with a 120 lb. male...one of those people that wants you to think he's tough 'cause his dog is. He was getting mad at his dog because was being so nice to me.

10 posted on 08/30/2010 11:24:11 AM PDT by gundog (Why is it that useful idiots remain idiots long after they've exhausted their usefulness?)
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I know. What a witless idiot.


11 posted on 08/30/2010 11:25:01 AM PDT by Shimmer1 (Think. It isn't illegal yet.)
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1) An aggressive breed of dog easily capable of inflicting grievous injury. CHECK.

2) Multiple dogs of aggressive breed running loose without supervision. CHECK.

3) Owner under a mistaken impression of the sweetness of her dogs. ???

4) Previous incidences of these dogs running loose or being aggressive. ????

2 out of 4. Probably 4 for 4.

12 posted on 08/30/2010 11:30:42 AM PDT by allmendream (Income is EARNED not distributed. So how could it be re-distributed?)
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I’ve had Rotties for years, along with German Shephards, they live together well, with proper handling. Most of our rotties have been rescues. I find them great dogs with more sense than a lot of people, therein lies the problem, they can be smarter than their owners, and that’s when trouble occurs. Would suggest contacting a local professional dog trainer if you have one in your area, maybe they can hook you up with a reputable rottie breeder or owner who will work with you and you can spend some time with rotties before you buy, to see if they are the dog breed for you. Good luck!


13 posted on 08/30/2010 12:08:33 PM PDT by exbrit
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George76, chet99...I'm seeing a pattern.

99-76 = 23. 2+3 = 5.

9+9 = 18. 7+6 = 13. 18-13 = 5.

14 posted on 08/30/2010 12:10:46 PM PDT by decimon
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To: cartervt2k
You've already done the right thing by asking questions and have received a lot of good info. I would proffer that Rotties are, generally speaking, not the best breed for first-time or inexperienced dog owners.

Has your wife specifed exactly "why" she wants one?

15 posted on 08/30/2010 12:12:38 PM PDT by Joe 6-pack (Que me amat, amet et canem meum)
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To: cartervt2k; AnAmericanMother; Titan Magroyne; Badeye; apackof2; Shannon; SandRat; arbooz; ...

Doggie Ping to #6. FReeper cartervt2k looking for info on Rotties :-)


16 posted on 08/30/2010 12:17:04 PM PDT by Joe 6-pack (Que me amat, amet et canem meum)
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To: allmendream

Rottis are not an aggressive breed!
As with any breed, potentially dangerous behavior in Rottweilers usually results from irresponsible ownership, abuse, neglect, or lack of socialization and training.
I own 2 Rottweilers and they are very intelligent, good-natured, very devoted and obedient.
They are a powerful breed so obedience training and socialization are musts!!


17 posted on 08/30/2010 12:18:04 PM PDT by ANKE69 (German Conservative and proud of it!!!)
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To: decimon

LOL!


18 posted on 08/30/2010 12:41:14 PM PDT by DeoVindiceSicSemperTyrannis
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To: cartervt2k

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A1KuNfSCcW8&NR=1&feature=fvwp

Both of you watch this a couple of times and ask yourselves if you’re willing to do what they say in here...

If I had my way....I’d get one. But I DO have 2 GSD’s...heck, I’d go for broke and get a pit too....just cuz.

I’m NOT that insane as to have that many powerful dogs at one time. ;) :)


19 posted on 08/30/2010 12:54:07 PM PDT by Brad’s Gramma (Here's a thought!! Donate to the website you are on RIGHT NOW!!)
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To: ANKE69
Rottweilers are an aggressive breed of dog bred for an aggressive purpose. That is a GOOD thing.... most of the time, people get this breed of dogs because it is a good guard dog, because it IS aggressive, and because it is large and capable of inflicting serious injury - thus a credible threat to any potential home invader.

You seem obviously to be at least 1 for 4 of the four main events leading up to a severe mauling.

1- a large aggressive breed of dog capable of easily inflicting severe injury.
2- running loose, usually >1.
3- unrealistic appraisal by owner of dogs capacity for and likelihood of violence.
4- repeated events of dog(s) running loose and being aggressive.

20 posted on 08/30/2010 12:55:28 PM PDT by allmendream (Income is EARNED not distributed. So how could it be re-distributed?)
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