Near neighbour buys Cane Corso monster dog

That’s a very good point, GSD, that no responsible rescue would place a big, powerful dog with an owner who works long hours and lacks the physical strength to hold on to the dog in an emergency.

One unfortunate result of the good sense shown by rescue centres in this country, is people who’ve been turned down for good reason go to the rescues in Cyprus/Spain/Romania. Our rescues then end up picking up the pieces.

She777

Straight away you assume the dog will be a vicious beast. Have you ever thought that dogs are a product of their environment like people? If she cares and looks after the dog properly then she nor any neighbours need worry. If however you think she is abusing it to make it mean contact the RSPCA.

No. We don't know and are assuming nothing.

It could be a lovely dog with the right owner in the right environment and with the right training.

The dog's present circumstances tick none of those boxes.

Cane Corsos are gentle giants and in the right home are wonderful dogs. In this instance it sounds like completely the wrong home, and the dog could easily become a menace. I too would suggest speaking to the RSPCA and expressing your concern that the dog is not in a suitable home.

Some people are stupidly irresponsible. This is a real risk situation and needs reporting.

She777

Straight away you assume the dog will be a vicious beast. Have you ever thought that dogs are a product of their environment like people? If she cares and looks after the dog properly then she nor any neighbours need worry. If however you think she is abusing it to make it mean contact the RSPCA.

This is an extremely large dog being kept in a small house with a tiny garden by a woman who works long hours and is not physically strong enough to control it. Dogs are indeed a product of their environment and this dog is being kept in very unsuitable conditions by someone who doesn’t understand its needs. This will impact badly on the dog’s temperament, with disastrous consequences if it isn’t passed on to a responsible owner.
All our German shepherds have been rescues and we have always been very carefully vetted to ensure that we understand the breed and can care for them properly. None would have been rehomed to this woman.

dogsmother

I did meet one recently, an entire male. He was with an experienced male owner of dogs but was wearing a fierce prong collar, so I imagine even he was more than ready for problems.

I'm sure prong collars are illegal. They are definitely not humane

That the neighbour works long hours to me means she shouldn't have any dog, never mind the huge energetic breed involved. Is she going to get a dog walker ( good luck with that) to take it out every day. If rented house I'd definitely contact management to express concern. Local Council dog warden may be able to offer advice but it's usually a responsive service eg reacting to an incident. Wirth a try though especially if dog is going to be left for hours and hours.

If you check on the internet under Cane Corso it says about temperament that they are: Stable, Intelligent, Even Tempered, Alert, Reserved, Loyal, Fearless, Trainable, Quiet, Calm. Your neighbour may well be able to train this dog to be a perfectly acceptable companion. The RSPCA won't do anything unless the dog is being neglected or badly treated. I wouldn't be so pessimistic - there are no bad dogs only bad owners and you have no reason to suppose that this woman will be a bad owner.

She777 I've had dogs for years, they have bred in characteristics and it's not just environment. My friends tiny collie puppy automatically tries to round us up and my old springer tried to catch birds and carry things in his mouth. When I was at school a teacher had a visiting mastiff which attacked her husband when he came home late, it did very serious damage, otherwise it was a lovely dog and just wanted to guard its owner in a strange house. It goes without saying that a tiny dog is unlikely to kill someone with a couple of bites but a big heavy dog could do so, especially if it's a child that might run away screaming and trigger a prey reflex. Nothing on earth would make me feel confident to keep a dog like that and I hope she has good liability insurance

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Agdvbg5iSVU

I wonder if we're over-thinking this, all dogs can 'go to the bad' and as a 5ft tall person myself I wouldn't want a dog this size, but perhaps we shouldn't be frightening Primrose so much at this stage.

They are bred to be vicious beasts. And even the strongest man wouldn’t be able to hold back a dog like that if it turned nasty. She also doesn’t appear to have owned the dog since it was a puppy so won’t have an idea of anything that might trigger aggression in it. I’m a dog lover and quite knowledgeable about different breeds and their characters and I’d be seriously worried if there was a dog like that in my neighbourhood. Even dogs like eg Belgian Shepherds have to go to knowledgeable owners because they are very territorial.

I’ve had dogs all my life and love them but seeing some of these massive bull breeds in the hands of unsuitable owners scares me. They need someone experienced and strong enough to handle & train them properly (not idiots who goad them to become more aggressive as often happens), they’re just a status symbol to some.

The problem is down to irresponsible breeders and owners and there seems to more and more of them about. I don’t suppose anything can be done about your neighbours dog unless it continually barks or escapes & attacks another dog or person & by then it’s too late. Hopefully that won’t happen but it doesn’t sound like the accommodation or the owner are suitable for such a powerful dog. I’d be very wary!

Straight away you assume the dog will be a vicious beast. Have you ever thought that dogs are a product of their environment like people? If she cares and looks after the dog properly then she nor any neighbours need worry. If however you think she is abusing it to make it mean contact the RSPCA.

I meant GSM

Good advice GSD! (report to RSPCA)

It may be a very unsuitable dog for this owner but I doubt the RSPCA would be interested unless she is ill treating the dog.
This is not a banned breed of dog but obviously needs an experienced owner.
The problems we have is the unlicensed sale of dogs where did she get it from no responsible rescue or breeder would home the dog in these conditions. I remember rehoming my first boxer the charity were very strict about where it was going and they visited our home to make sure it was suitable.

Well said GSM , This us a powerful dog kept in the wrong environment -
Why would she do such a thing, it beggars belief!! RSPCA need informing and soon!

Rehome it with someone who can meet its needs.

So, what do you want the owner to DO with this animal now she's got it?

Callistemon21

^Dog licences should be brought back^

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

Agreed totally how many attacks a year must we have.

Whiff. Most knowledgeable dog owners are opposed to the use of extending leads. I’ve had a dog run into the road in front of the car: if I’d been going faster I would have hit it but I could see the danger. Its owner didn’t even notice what had happened. I do use an extending lead on the beach sometimes as my dog has no recall when she’s out and about and it lets her sniff around amongst the seaweed etc. They have their uses if used properly. You can also get awful rope burns from them.I also have a lead that I can tie round my waist. It’s very handy if I’m cleaning up poo as I have both hands free. I wouldn’t walk along with her attached to my waist as it’s a trip hazard, but it does make it harder for someone to steal your dog, something that has been happening over the past few years. But if those kids were on their phones they weren’t paying attention to their dogs or any dangers. It’s like having a child in a pushchair, you’re actually supposed to talk to your dog!

Freya5

I find it difficult to understand why anyone would get a dog that is on the dangerous dog list. Especially someone who outwardly cannot manage or train it.

You can’t educate spam.

It isn’t a prohibited breed unfortunately, but clearly totally unsuitable for the owner and her circumstances.

I find it difficult to understand why anyone would get a dog that is on the dangerous dog list. Especially someone who outwardly cannot manage or train it.

What to do about the huge increase in dog ownership? I currently have two dogs and in the past shared my life with three. The explosion in dogs in my neighbourhood since lockdown has changed my life with my dogs, not improved it.

The increase in reactive dogs is directly linked to owners with no idea about training. They’re all under the spell of positive only training methods, leaving dogs bewildered and lacking self control.

These cane corso’s, xl bullies, akitas, etc are not suitable for suburbs or cities where most of us live. My young lab is needing additional training - I’m off to a safe enclosed field with him now. I’d love to walk him 3 miles round the resevoir but after several negative experiences with off lead dogs he’s started reacting and until he’s been helped through this phase, our lives are restricted.