Near neighbour buys Cane Corso monster dog

I don't own any pets as I don't want any thing to be dependant on me. I spent decades looking after people. Plus my mobility is an issue. I have never had much to do with cats. And 8 years ago finally got over my fear of dogs after being attacked twice as a child. My son and daughter in law had Jack Russell's. And knew I had to get over my fear as they are long lived and part of their family. Glad I did as so far not been frightened of any dog so any size where I live. But my problem is with owners who have these reel leads and the dog on it are way ahead of them. I have mobility problems and walk with a stick . I have what is called a strange walking gait because of my neurological condition. And have been caught on the legs by these leads . I know I wobble but I can fall in my home but falling outside is dangerous for me as I could break a limb. I understand it gives the dogs freedom to roam but half the time owners are nowhere in sight. They have no idea where their dog is. Plus I have seen one poor dog wrap it self round a tree and get trapped and the poor thing was frightened until the owner finally appeared.

These leads are fine as long as it not to long and the owner can still control it's dog.

There are 2 teenagers near to where I live who wear the dogs lead round their waist these are medium size dogs. And they are on their phones. I would have thought this way dangerous for the person.

My brother and sister in law's Jack Russell is lovely and I even hold her lead as I wobble along but she understands about disability as my sister in law has MS. She isn't trained to be an assistance dog but properly train as a dog. It amazes me she understands if my sister in law or when I am there having a bad day pain wise as she instead of wanting to play is happy just to be by us or sit on my lap and fall asleep after some fussing.

I fully understand the OP s concern about that big dog. It's not fair to the animal. There are no bad dogs but bad owners. And it's the dogs who suffer. Plus the cost of owning such a large animal . And you can bet she will be one of those owners who don't clean up after their dog.

I hope the dog is rehoused so it can have a full and active life with someone who understands it's needs . Unfortunately if it attacks someone it will be the animal that will be destroyed and not the owner.

I apologise for sounding harsh. It does seem that your neighbour shouldn’t have a dog like this OP. I do hope at least that its ears haven’t been cropped and its tail docked.

I doubt it Calli.

LaCrepescule

Poor dog and owner. There’s nothing wrong with a dog but the owner so please leave them alone. You’re being a bit hysterical IMHO so please back off on unless you have reason to distrust this dog. Do you actually know anything about dogs?

Cane Corsos are big working dogs.

They are not a breed which should be living in a small suburban house with a small garden and left alone for 8 hours a day whilst the inexperienced owner is at work.

Poor dog, yes, with someone who sounds like an irresponsible owner.

Do you actually know anything about dogs? LaCrepescule?

Here's a salutary tale :

My father's friend and neighbour has two grandsons .They came to stay with her and insisted on bringing their pet dog - a full grown Akita .

Surrounded by elderly ladies living in their bungalows - they certainly expressed their disquiet .

This friend demonstrated a great deal of exasperated eye rolling and we were told that the dog had never been a problem , she was highly experienced with all canines and her grandsons being strapping young men could certainly control it .
Her back garden is enormous and has a high fence - so no problem there.

Within days , the dog rushed through the front door , which had just been opened , into the front garden and seized a small terrier in his jaws and ripped it to shreds in front of the frail owner , who was taking it for a walk .

They are amazing dogs but need a lot of training and a VERY experienced owner. I would try the RSPCA as it seems to be living in a totally unsuitable place. If it isn't properly handled it could end up a danger to itself and everyone else. I would impress on the RSPCA that we don't want another case like Marshall and Millions.

The dog is not receiving the attention and exercise it needs. That can have disastrous consequences. Poor dog, yes, Poor owner certainly not.

Came Corso’s a big, powerful dogs. They benefit from experienced owners and need to be provided with loving, stable care - that includes training and not getting a dog and working full time.

I don’t want to wind you up Primrose but in your place I’d be furious. It feels like an inevitable disaster.

Poor dog and owner. There’s nothing wrong with a dog but the owner so please leave them alone. You’re being a bit hysterical IMHO so please back off on unless you have reason to distrust this dog. Do you actually know anything about dogs?

A dog doesn’t have to be restrained if travelling in the boot (we have a Range Rover) with a guard between boot and rear seats.

Riverwalk

Callistemon21

Dog licences should be brought back

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

This would be a total waste of time.

It wouldn't be monitored/policed adequately so only the diligent and law-abiding would comply.

Laws have to be enforced to be effective.

It’s against the law for a dog not to have a collar with its owners name and address on. It also has to be chipped, although usually, when stray dogs are picked up, the details are out of date. It’s also against the law for a dog to travel in a car unrestrained. I don’t think that many dog owners know that and it certainly isn’t publicised. I doubt if the police check up on any of these things.

Blondiescot

MerylStreep

Primrose
This is what you need.

taser.com/

They are illegal in the UK.

I’d take my chances with being arrested for carrying an illegal weapon against being ripped apart/ killed by one of those dogs.
I carried an extending baton for some time after a nasty incident involving a knife at my throat.

One of the breeds travel wise banned in France.

It is difficult to adopt a rescue dog because if they have been rescued it is from a less than happy situation, and the rescue centres don't want the poor creature to go to an unsuitable person. We adopted a dog from the RSPCA years ago, and some years later got another from Battersea. On both occasions we were visited, questioned, and then visited again when the dog came to live with us. I'm glad they were so careful - both dogs had each suffered a terrible time.

Callistemon21

^Dog licences should be brought back^

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

This would be a total waste of time.

It wouldn't be monitored/policed adequately so only the diligent and law-abiding would comply.

Laws have to be enforced to be effective.

They are lovely dogs but sadly in the wrong hands can be a disaster waiting to happen. I’d say she’s made a terrible mistake getting this breed though, what was she thinking? She needs to get it properly trained with a behaviourist asap. And neutered. Better still get advice and/or rehomed via
canecorsoukmolosserrescue.co.uk/

There’s a FB page also (Cane Corsica Rescue UK). Perhaps you could share that with her Primrose.

Blimey scary indeed I wouldn’t want to live near one of those Definitely try the housing Ass sounds totally unsuitable can you do it anonymously ?

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.

He can’t be that experienced if he needs a prong collar to control a dog.

Definitely not! Illegal in the UK.

MerylStreep

Primrose
This is what you need.

taser.com/

They are illegal in the UK.

Primrose
This is what you need.

taser.com/

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.

No, it's not a banned breed.

But a Housing Association may have its own rules of tenancy.

If it's the UK I think it's not legal to have a cane corso, are these not banned breeds?

A Cane Corso is a smaller dog than an Italian Mastiff from which it is descended .
Both breeds need a very experienced owner and a great deal of training .
The garden needs to be big, escape proof with a high fence .
A strong lead and muzzle is needed when exercising this dog .
And it needs plenty of exercise .
It isn't a good choice for a novice owner of small stature with a small garden .

I'd definitely report the owner to the
RSPCA and hope that sense will prevail before a small child or dog is savaged .