Tom Parker Bowles

Nannylovesshopping Tue 18-Nov-25 08:18:32

tbh, he should have picked his dog up very quickly as soon as he spotted the other dog!

Really? I know of someone who did precisely this, and had his leg badly bitten for his trouble.

Thank you .*Allira.*. Scooping up the dog shows its belly - a very vulnerable area to the attacker.

I feel really sorry for him and his dog

Georgesgran

Thank you .*Allira.*. Scooping up the dog shows its belly - a very vulnerable area to the attacker.

Interesting!
I never knew that

Two of my dogs have been attacked by other dogs so we’re always looking out for potential threats. Even so when these things happen they happen so quickly it’s impossible to respond because dogs don’t approach you snarling, they will suddenly just turn and go for your dogs throat. Last summer someone walked past us with a dog on a lead and it suddenly turned and went for my partner; thankfully he didn’t make contact. A few years ago an off lead dog approached our on lead dog, turned away and then spun round and went for her. Don’t usually get an apology from the other dogs owners and, if they do say anything tend to blame our dog for being on a lead.

TerriBull

I had not read the entire report. I knew the dog was a Cane Corso, they look massive. I don't agree all dogs should be muzzled, only those who may be unpredictable and have a meancing appearance. Not a dog owner, but don't dogs sweat through panting, so to an extent muzzling must inhibit that function and make them uncomfortable, the majority of dogs aren't the problem. I don't know why anyone would want to own a breed like a Cain Corso

Cane corso are not a very common breed, the only two I 've met were both gentle softies who took little interest in anyone else but their owner.

Jack Russels nickname , even among their admirers, is Jack Russell Terrorists. They are famously feisty and many will square up to any imaginary challenge from passing dogs.

A properly fitted muzzles does not impede dogs from panting. drinking etc. Racing greyhounds always wear muzzles when running at 35 mph.

Thank you for the information regarding muzzles. I'm not a dog owner, we do have a grand dog. My love of dogs has always been somewhat vicarious, I've had several dogs in my life along the way, never one of my own, although I do profess cats are my number one. Nevertheless I like dogs a lot and am prone to engage with dog owners at times to ask about their various breeds, generally they like to chat. I know from my son, when walking his pooch he professes nervousness around certain breeds. My thoughts are for those who have had a dog who may have been badly injured in an attack, it does seem that the owner of these aggressive breeds so often just waltz off leaving the distressed owner and their dog to get on with it. Of course it's TPB prerogative to not prosecute, but there will be dog owners maybe not as affluent as him who haven been left with a hefty vets bill, or worse still a much loved animal, so badly injured they have to be put down.

Of course it's TPB prerogative to not prosecute, but there will be dog owners maybe not as affluent as him who haven been left with a hefty vets bill, or worse still a much loved animal, so badly injured they have to be put down.
Tom Parker Bowles has said he had pet insurance, which is a good idea.

I think a lot of pet owners would have pet insurance, but there will be exclusions and excesses. Claims through the fault of someone else are bound to affect the premiums, I wonder how many would be prepared to stump up in such cases. Owning a pet is very expensive these days from the pov of vets' bills from what I gather.

Sago

Nannylovesshopping

tbh, he should have picked his dog up very quickly as soon as he spotted the other dog!

Victim blaming!

He should be able to walk his dog without having to worry about these out of control vicious breeds.

It is not victim-blaming. It is defending one's nearest and dearest where the police are unable to control dangerous dog owners.

I do not know whether or not Nanny's advice is practical or not however most dogs and dog owners are safe and need to defend ourselves against those who are dangerous.

I read the article and was appalled ,but nothing is being done to stop this .

I visit an elderly lady,
who was exceptionally kind to my mother.
She used to look after two grandchildren and their pet Akita full time.
The dog was dangerous and unpredictable.
People stopped visiting.
One day,the Akita almost savaged to death a neighbour's toy dog .
It recovered,but only just.
The Police were called ,but nothing ďone about it.
But I couldn't understand this lady's attitude .
She dismissed the whole event and said that the dog's owner was irresponsible walking past HER house !

It’s good advice not to pick your dog up, you don’t want a big dog leaping at you and knocking you down.
I hear about the problem a lot from friends with dogs who are getting afraid of taking their dog out for exercise as so many dogs off leads race up to them.So much so that it’s put me off now getting a dog, think it will be a cat instead.

Caleo

Sago

Nannylovesshopping

tbh, he should have picked his dog up very quickly as soon as he spotted the other dog!

Victim blaming!

He should be able to walk his dog without having to worry about these out of control vicious breeds.

It is not victim-blaming. It is defending one's nearest and dearest where the police are unable to control dangerous dog owners.

I do not know whether or not Nanny's advice is practical or not however most dogs and dog owners are safe and need to defend ourselves against those who are dangerous.

Of course it’s victim blaming, you should be able to walk a dog without fear of attack.
To say TBP should have picked up his dog is tantamount to saying he should have crossed the road,waited until later to go out.
Simply the handler should have been strong enough to handle the animal, have had a muzzle and perhaps not have chosen busy KHS.

I once picked my dog when a large bull terrier came running towards her, the owner verbally assaulted me to such a degree a bystander called the Police.
Apparently I shouldn’t have judged his dog as it only wanted to play.

You cannot win.

To be honest all larger dogs can be a threat to small dogs simply due to their size and not all dogs have to be muzzled. That being said I had a smallish dog, about a parson jack russell size and for some reason he decided he was king of all dogs. He would try to attack any dog, so he was muzzled right from the start. He was fine with my dogs (both females, a JRT and a lab/doberman cross) and not a problem with people or cats at all but it was my responsibilty to ensure that he couldn't hurt any other animals and I took that seriously.

You should not pick your dog up.
Sad but the dog could attack you

lazydays

You should not pick your dog up.
Sad but the dog could attack you

When you’re a dog owner your first thought is for your dog, not yourself. We do sometimes pick our dog up if another dog charges at us, it does, at least, make the owner of the other dog realise there’s a problem. What I don’t understand is the way that owners of off lead dogs that allow them to run up to on lead dogs are not aware of how many dogs are reactive. So they’re actually putting their own dog at risk.

Allira

^Of course it's TPB prerogative to not prosecute, but there will be dog owners maybe not as affluent as him who haven been left with a hefty vets bill, or worse still a much loved animal, so badly injured they have to be put down.^
Tom Parker Bowles has said he had pet insurance, which is a good idea.

terribull has already been informed TPB was fully covered by his pet insurers, described by him as extremely efficient.

butterandjam

Allira

Of course it's TPB prerogative to not prosecute, but there will be dog owners maybe not as affluent as him who haven been left with a hefty vets bill, or worse still a much loved animal, so badly injured they have to be put down.
Tom Parker Bowles has said he had pet insurance, which is a good idea.

terribull has already been informed TPB was fully covered by his pet insurers, described by him as extremely efficient.

And your point is?

I have a JR. Whenever we see a large dog I always pick her up. Not that I'm necessarily scared the larger dog will attack but I know what she'll do. She goes mad at the sight of a large dog. Shows her teeth, looks mean and angry, pretending she's a Rottweiler.

She is fine with all other dogs, but anything bigger than a Labrador and she turns into a crazed beast.

No amount of training has drummed this out of her so we just take preventative action.

Very pleased this chap's pup was OK

Simple - All dogs should be muzzled. You never know what may startle a docile dog which could make it turn and bite.

TerriBull

I think a lot of pet owners would have pet insurance, but there will be exclusions and excesses. Claims through the fault of someone else are bound to affect the premiums, I wonder how many would be prepared to stump up in such cases. Owning a pet is very expensive these days from the pov of vets' bills from what I gather.

Terribull, you very clearly know nothing about pet insurance .

You know him then?

You know him personally then ?

Bit of victim blaming there

butterandjam

TerriBull

I think a lot of pet owners would have pet insurance, but there will be exclusions and excesses. Claims through the fault of someone else are bound to affect the premiums, I wonder how many would be prepared to stump up in such cases. Owning a pet is very expensive these days from the pov of vets' bills from what I gather.

Terribull, you very clearly know nothing about pet insurance .

Well that's told me! Loving the curt ripostes B&J you do seem to have the slight air of someone who might enjoy starting an argument in an empty room. Pardon moi for my ignorance about pet insurance, clearly I have an amazing lack of knowledge in the matter. Never mind, I'm seeing my son tomorrow who does have a dog with pet insurance and how can I put it, I can probably ask him without getting such an arsey, wrap on the knuckles terse response. Maybe go and spread your butter and jam they seem to have gone off on someone else's toast.