When dogs attack

Most dogs are socialized and friendly.  A family pet isn’t likely to make a determined attack on anyone.  But when several dogs are kept together they become a pack and that alters all the rules.  If they haven’t had enough exercise, are defending their territory and if they are hungry too, the potential for disaster is just around the corner.

The death of a young girl this week was tragic and horrific.   We don’t know the circumstances but if dogs are well fed, have enough exercise and are well trained, they are unlikely to behave in the way the dogs did in this ghastly incident.

We have staffis in the sanctuary who are sweet and sociable.  We have had mastiffs in who have been gentle and big softies.   It’s as well to remember, it’s not the breed it’s the circumstances that count.

Our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Jade.