Near neighbour buys Cane Corso monster dog

Oh dear. Scary dog indeed. I've always wondered who and why might a person have to buy such ferocious creatures. Be very careful.

No advice but perhaps she thinks it will protect her.

Surely it will require a lot of training and exercise and she doesn't sound the best person to cope with that.

I hope she has a 6ft fence all round.

Poor dog, it is not fair that unsuitable people can just buy one without checks.

She is not able to give the dog what it needs in the way of exercise and that won’t help its temperament. I would report her to the RSPCA in the hope that at least she gets proper advice and may be encouraged to rehome it.

I’d keep a record of anything that concerns you and contact the safe neighbourhood officer at your local council of anything that you find worrying.

We went on holiday in the North East years ago with our gorgeous little spaniel walking him on his lead. He was brutally attacked by an Italian Mastiff who was being walked by children. It took a few men to release our dog from the other dogs grip. Our dogs life was eventually cut short because of the attack and our holiday was totally ruined.

On another occasion we watched a young boy who was running with a dog too big for him to control. His dog attacked another dog while it was getting into his owners car. People are the problem they get dogs too big for them to handle and leave children in charge of them.
There’s a big campaign where we live for people to be more responsible about dog ownership it should be countrywide.

Does she have experience in Dog Handling? She really needs advice on how to teach the dog how to behave. \I hope to high heaven that she does not go to a behavourist who will tell her to reward everything and not give any discipline. Dogs needs to understand right and wrong in order that they behave p0roperly and safely.

I have always rewarded my dogs with kinds words and affection but stopped any bad behaviours from the start.

Contact the RSPCA and ask for advice, and also the Police.
Dog licences should be brought back.

Dog licences should be brought back

Yes, proper registration at a cost to cover the administration of the scheme.

One consideration that has always prevented me owning a dog is that I have neither the patience nor the mobility to train and exercise it.

I once had an argument with a work colleague who implied that I was "selfish" for not having a pet because (if I had one) it would teach me to think of something other than myself. She did not appear to understand that leaving some poor creature on its own for 8 hours a day while I worked was far more selfish and irresponsible.

Unfortunately it is the poor animal who ends up being PTS and not the human when things go wrong.

I am sorry for the poor dog. If the owner works during the day the dog will suffer. As others have suggested, you should take advice, because this dog, will unfortunately become a problem, through no fault of its own.

biglouis
I once had an argument with a work colleague who implied that I was "selfish" for not having a pet

I was once told I was selfish because at the time I didn’t want a child (nor did my husband). Why selfish? However, I had my children eventually and am glad I waited until I felt ready.

I must admit that when I first had a dog, many years ago, I guess it was more for a selfish reason rather than carefully weighing up all the pros and cons. I’ve had several since then and enjoyed learning their needs and gaining each other’s respect and now would only give a home to a needy rescue dog. I couldn’t be without the love of a dog.

Redhead56

We went on holiday in the North East years ago with our gorgeous little spaniel walking him on his lead. He was brutally attacked by an Italian Mastiff who was being walked by children. It took a few men to release our dog from the other dogs grip. Our dogs life was eventually cut short because of the attack and our holiday was totally ruined.

On another occasion we watched a young boy who was running with a dog too big for him to control. His dog attacked another dog while it was getting into his owners car. People are the problem they get dogs too big for them to handle and leave children in charge of them.
There’s a big campaign where we live for people to be more responsible about dog ownership it should be countrywide.

Oh my goodness I am so sorry to read about your dog.
We have had dogs all our lives but when the last one was PTS at nearly 19 we decided not to replace him. My walks with him were ruined by ignorant people not putting their dogs on leads and allowing them to charge at me or pin my trembling dog to the ground. Prior to him we had the most lovely little terrier who was a delight and very friendly. She was pinned to the ground by a staffie who ripped her ear open and gave her several nasty bites. She was never the same afterwards, always terrified of other dogs. It is just dreadful and I feel so sorry for you. Xx

Not sure the RSPCA would do anything unless it poses a danger. My OH seems to think her house belongs to a Housing Association so maybe I could forewarn them?

She put a post on FB yesterday saying she is trying to train it and only lets it off the lead if nobody is around! How can she know that someone is not going to come round a corner or over a stile?

Where does she let it off lead? We only let our dog off lead on the beach when there are no other dogs around. She’s been well socialised but, being a sight hound I can’t guarantee that she wouldn’t run down a small dog. This woman should only let her dog off lead in an enclosed field: there are lots of them around, now. She’s obviously had comments aimed at her or she wouldn’t have said anything. She should at least muzzle it.

I’ve just googled them. They have a bite harder than a lion’s

That is a tragedy waiting to happen.

This woman obviously has no idea. You can never be sure nobody’s around unless you’re in a securely fenced private space.
The animal is going to suffer from inadequate exercise and inappropriate living conditions. It may end up being pts as a result of developing bad behaviour. The sooner it is reported and safely rehomed the better. RSPCA, dog warden if the council has one, the owner of her house if you can identify them.

She’s only 5ft tall?! These dogs are huge and, although I believe any dog can be a loving pet, I can’t see how she will be able to ensure this one will if it’s left along all day while she’s at work.

Is this dog a pup or has she bought an adult dog?

This is concerning and doesn’t bode well for the future.

The breeder has got to be taking some responsibility here! It certainly sounds frightening as a scenario!

Germanshepherdsmum

She is not able to give the dog what it needs in the way of exercise and that won’t help its temperament. I would report her to the RSPCA in the hope that at least she gets proper advice and may be encouraged to rehome it.

I agree. She has either lied to the breeder, or, more likely, dealt with some back street unlicensed breeder who doesn't care who the dog is sold too. Report her, for the dog's sake at least.

Goodness, I missed that she works long hours. That makes the situation even worse. Please report this before the animal’s behaviour deteriorates and someone (even this silly woman) is hurt - or worse. The height of irresponsibility.

I can't understand why it's so difficult to adopt a rescue dog, all sorts of requirements laid down. It seems that breeders have no such requirements that's if this dog was purchased from a breeder of course. I feel sorry for the dog in such an unsuitable environment with an inexperienced owner.

The unscrupulous breeders are only in it for the money. A reputable breeder wouldn’t have sold this dog to a tiny woman even if she lied about working and where she lived.