DOG BITES MAN – fatal for dog
MAN HITS DOG – nothing
DOG RETALIATES TO BEING HIT BY MAN – fatal for dog
Really not fair for dogs.
What has provoked me into writing about this is the action of some old crusty walker in Helston, Cornwall. This took place yesterday (New Years Day 2011 at some ttime between 15.15 hours and 16.00 hours). Two dogs, (a German Shepheard / Husky cross and a retired Greyhound), were playing chase along the concrete lane that runs past the sewage works, about 100 yards beyond the cattle grid. This lane forms a part of the route to Loe Bar, (excuse me for the detail, but someone should take this post very seriously). A group of about 8 walkers, a bit older than me, all clad in walking boots, bright coloured Kagools, woolly hats and carrying these walking poles came towards us. If you were one of this group no doubt you will recognise yourselves, I would read on because this post contains a message for one of your group – no doubt you know who he is!
Now to the crux of the matter – this mob of geriatric walkers, charged on keeping to the centre of the lane, regardless of 4 adults, 2 small children or the 2 dogs. Until that is the dogs who were intent only on their chase game arrived by the crusties legs. The dogs were not threatening but one of the crusties began to poke at the German Shepheard with his walking pole.
Now take note if you are that crustie walker, this is a warning. I have you seen you poke at dogs with your walking pole in the past ot take sly kicks at them. Maybe you cannot help your behaviour, perhaps you have a phobia about dogs – if so why don’t you stay away from where dogs are walked. It is your good fortune that to date you have not touched my dog, because if you did I would be forced to take action.
If my dog takes action to protect himself from you he will be labelled a vicious animal and be put down, no matter what the provocation you have done to the dog. Personally I do not think that this is fair or just. I also believe as a responsible dog owner that I have a duty to take care of my dog. So, in future if you even look as though you are intending to strike or kick me dog, take note I will act in the dog’s defence.
If I see you you use your walking pole to threaten my dog. I shall ram said trendy walking pole so far up your Jacksie, that the spiked tip will perform a tonsillectomy on you before knocking your teeth out.
If I see you go to use your feet I shall use my feet to kick your ass so hard your teeth will rattle. And remember this is not the threat made by some young yob, it is from an old man in your age group who cares passionately about his dog.
