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[Mister Rog]

Yet another child killed/injured by a dog, probably another chav dog.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-essex-37129134

It's partly the dog breed itself, but overall its must be the owners responsibility, and it is the owner that chooses the dog breed to have. I know that the old dog license was largely ignored and hard to enforce, but at least it was a legal requirement and provided a reason for investigating a dog owner. People used to moan about the tiny cost, but if you can afford to keep and feed a dog, the old license fee was nothing, about £10 if I remember correctly.

So another little one gone in a quite unpleasant manner due to some halfwit   It's not dogs that need controlling, it's owners 

[Kevin Wood]

I don't see any mention of the breed, but leaving a child or a dog unsupervised is irresponsible, let alone both together.

[Mister Rog]

I don't see any mention of the breed, but leaving a child or a dog unsupervised is irresponsible, let alone both together.

Shall we start taking bets on the breed . . . . . . . ?

Errrrr no . . . . . bad taste idea

[Diamond Black Geezer]

Chihuahua ...

[X30XE]

"It's dreadful news, it really is. I've had dogs all my life and I don't think you can ever trust a dog 100% with any child."

Yeah cos humans have a much better record of not abusing children.  Silly bitch. 

I've never owned a dog but I've met plenty of dogs who would die before they let anything happen to their family's child. 

[2boxerdogs]

I've had Boxers for over 30 years marvelous breed  excellent with kids but I would never leave a child unattended with a dog no matter how much I trusted it . Common sense should always come to the fore where children are concerned, but unfortunately some people do not possess any. As for licences  I doubt if it would make the slightest difference.

[Nick W]

Chihuahua ...

Killer Chihuahua sounds more like a bad B-movie than a headline.

[Andy B]

..., the old license fee was nothing, about £10 if I remember correctly. ....

it was 7/6 (7 shillings & sixpence) for years

[flyer 0712]

I have owned a dog for over 60 years one way and another...you are correct you cant trust any dog 100%...I dont think license  is the way to go as certain owners would not comply and also how could you police it,,,I believe that if you are out in public places then your dog should by law be on a lead and wear some type of muzzle to take away the risk of it biting any one or another dog...The thing that realy hisses me of is that when walking my dog on a lead in the park there are inconsiderate stupid dog owners with their dogs off lead.who then cause more problems to people..children..and other dog owners by causing stress by way of their dog upsetting every one by running wild and barking and sometimes fighting with innocent dogs....so bring in the law..all dogs while out in public must wear a muzzle and be on a lead that way they will be under proper control..

[2boxerdogs]

Agree with the previous comment, what really annoys me are the owners who don't even take a lead when walking their dogs .

[STEMO]

I have owned a dog for over 60 years one way and another...you are correct you cant trust any dog 100%...I dont think license  is the way to go as certain owners would not comply and also how could you police it,,,I believe that if you are out in public places then your dog should by law be on a lead and wear some type of muzzle to take away the risk of it biting any one or another dog...The thing that realy hisses me of is that when walking my dog on a lead in the park there are inconsiderate stupid dog owners with their dogs off lead.who then cause more problems to people..children..and other dog owners by causing stress by way of their dog upsetting every one by running wild and barking and sometimes fighting with innocent dogs....so bring in the law..all dogs while out in public must wear a muzzle and be on a lead that way they will be under proper control..

And how would you police that?

[Andy B]

I don't always take a lead with me.

[Sir Tigger KC]

I don't see any mention of the breed, but leaving a child or a dog unsupervised is irresponsible, let alone both together.

Shall we start taking bets on the breed . . . . . . . ?

Errrrr no . . . . . bad taste idea

" Dexter Neal was bitten by an American Bulldog in Parker Way, Halstead, at 17:40 BST on Thursday. " 

[Andy B]

....
 when walking my dog on a lead in the park there are inconsiderate stupid dog owners with their dogs off lead.who then cause more problems to people..children..and other dog owners by causing stress by way of their dog upsetting every one by running wild and barking and sometimes fighting with innocent dogs.... ....

I find that it's often the dog on the lead that provokes a reaction from mine because it's on the lead.

[Sir Tigger KC]

In the States you have to keep your dog on a leash unless you go to a special 'Doggy Park' where they can run free and there are even fake fire hydrants for the little mutts to pee on as well! 

I kid you not!