Dianne, there is good advice here and I support the suggestion that next time you see this woman, take a photograph of her vehicle, including the registration. Give the information to your local dog warden along with copies of your vet bill. Also give the information to your local community support officer they're the ones who tend to be asked to look into incidents like this.
I'm sorry but not surprised your dog was injured, just relieved the rest of her pack didn't join in the attack.
My local council has no limit on the number of dogs one person can walk. Our lovely park is becoming a no go area for 'ordinary' dog walkers as its dominated by 'professional' dog walkers. they arrive, open their van doors and let up to 7 dogs loose. Walks should always start calmly, on lead, no matter how many dogs you have with you. Dogs usually toilet soon into a walk, so as well as ensuring the dog knows you're in charge and its to walk well, you can pick up any deposits.
No one can control 7 dogs who don't live together, they'll form an unstable pack.
grannhy4hugs - why do you suggest these so called professional dog walkers are less irresponsible than households with 3 dogs. I currently have two, often we have our daughter's dog here, so I walk three. Our three are used to living, sharing together. Out on walks, recall is excellent, even the 12 month old pup races back with the older 2 if I call them.
I wish councils would get a grip, introduce by laws saying only 4 can be walked. Evidently, that's the limit set by Guide Dogs for their well trained, experienced workers.
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