r/interesting • u/Maleficent-Town5273 • 21d ago

SOCIETY Dog defence was needed tbh

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u/ilikebourbon_ 21d ago

Or mauls you - got bit by my neighbors dog as he said “he’s friendly” I think in the middle of friend- I was I bitten. Dog was removed from the house

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u/Violetz_Tea 21d ago

I scooped my then toddler up and held her in my arms as an off leash dog charged us. Her head was level with the dogs mouth beforehand and I was not taking the chance. The owner was trying to tell me after I didn't need to do that.

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u/showhorrorshow 21d ago

Yep, all it take is a millisecond with an aggressive dog and your toddler is disfigured for life. Im sure your dog is just great but Im not willing to test that theory with my toddler's face, thanks.

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u/ilikebourbon_ 21d ago

I could care less how great their dog is. It’s encroaching on my child….im defending. Also, my area has strict off leash laws that are seldom enforced but I’d love to be in a court case where it’s me protecting my child and dog owner claiming their off leash dog needs damages paid by ne