mossberg-operator Posted March 8, 2016 Report Share Posted March 8, 2016 http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/news/top-stories/pet-dog-shot-dead-after-attacking-sheep-in-irthlingborough-field-1-7254067#ixzz42Cq26lFb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDog Posted March 8, 2016 Report Share Posted March 8, 2016 Fair enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted March 8, 2016 Report Share Posted March 8, 2016 Fair enough. Yep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
felly100 Posted March 8, 2016 Report Share Posted March 8, 2016 +1 No sympathy in the comments below the article either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave-G Posted March 8, 2016 Report Share Posted March 8, 2016 Absolutely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sitsinhedges Posted March 8, 2016 Report Share Posted March 8, 2016 Idiot owner, maybe the penny will drop now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenergp Posted March 8, 2016 Report Share Posted March 8, 2016 I think if the dog owner saw the results of a dog attack they would realise how important it is to keep your dog under control, i saw 2 sheep that were attacked by pit bulls, the sheep were still walking about with their rear quarters eaten off, it looked like a lump of mice with legs. Their cuddly dogs are'nt so cuddly when the owners see the damage they cause Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted March 8, 2016 Report Share Posted March 8, 2016 No sympathy for the dog's owner, whatsoever. I've seen the results of when a dog/s chase and attack sheep/lambs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest stevo Posted March 8, 2016 Report Share Posted March 8, 2016 (edited) The woman said they heard two gun shots . And said why could they not have fired in the air as max hates the sound of gunshots or fireworks . I would have thought one of the shots would have been in the air . Or a warning shot the second would have been the fatal shot . Its very sad but i feel the owners need to take the brunt of the blame . We get it all the time people just let there dogs off across the fields while there chatting away without a care in the world . And when you ask them very nicly if they would be kind enough to keep a lead on there dogs as there is livestock in the next field . You just get sarcy comments . Dirty looks and 9/10 the old .... Oh its ok my bunnykins wouldnt hurt a fly . I feel personally that 95% of the public have no respect for bounderies . Footpaths and take the countryside and the people that work and live in it so much for granted . Its a shame ... I can remember in primary school being taught the countryside code . Edited March 8, 2016 by stevo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent Posted March 8, 2016 Report Share Posted March 8, 2016 When you see what dogs can do to sheep and somebodys livelihood it changes your opinions At this time of year many are yet to lamb so a dog could wipe out this season's lambs before they are even born via fear miscarriages Saw my worst ever case last year the worst the farm has ever known and we are talking three generations When you see what dogs can do to sheep and somebodys livelihood it changes your opinions At this time of year many are yet to lamb so a dog could wipe out this season's lambs before they are even born via fear miscarriages Saw my worst ever case last year the worst the farm has ever known and we are talking three generations Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyska Posted March 8, 2016 Report Share Posted March 8, 2016 But silly letting a sine off the lead anyway, I've owned and raced them for years, it's common knowledge not to let them run free Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les*1066 Posted March 8, 2016 Report Share Posted March 8, 2016 The dog owner sounds like a real piece of work. Moral: If you can't control your dog, keep it on a leash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave-G Posted March 8, 2016 Report Share Posted March 8, 2016 The dog owner sounds like a real piece of work. Moral: If you can't control your dog, keep it on a leash. More like if you can't control a dog don't even have one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zapp Posted March 8, 2016 Report Share Posted March 8, 2016 This happened just down the road from me. These dogs are very popular around where I live, but unfortunately a great deal of the owners understanding of them doesnt get past having a nice looking dog. Pleased to see the supportive comments below the article. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenboy Posted March 8, 2016 Report Share Posted March 8, 2016 The owner should be blaming nobody but herself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris1961 Posted March 8, 2016 Report Share Posted March 8, 2016 I'm sorry but the farmer has to protect his livestock it his livelihood sad loss to both but dog owners must understand a farmer doesn't go out looking for dogs to shoot but he will shoot a dog chasing his animals if a sheep is attacked if in lamb it will abort then the farmer will loose not one but two my sympathy goes solely to the farmer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackpowder Posted March 8, 2016 Report Share Posted March 8, 2016 The law is quite clear on live stock owners rights in these matters. Some of these dog owning numpties fail to realise that dog ownership ,and the right to roam carry responsibilities for those privileges. Yesterday on a back road I passed a woman on a bicycle with 3 dogs, similar to those in the above article, on leads and they were all over the place. There was a van nearby ,with occupants, carrying lettering advertising dog walking services. The person on the bike was clearly a danger to herself, the dogs and other road users but no doubt thought she was well within her rights. Blackpowder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted March 8, 2016 Report Share Posted March 8, 2016 I hope the farmer goes on to sue the dog's owner for the loss of his sheep and any vet fees he may have to pay. According to comments sent in by readers of her local newspaper, she had been warned by the farmer before. According to one post, her 'friendly, wouldn't hurt a fly' dog, had already killed a Swan and a fawn. I'm not sure if this is true or not. Click on the link to the newspaper and read the comments posted. 99.9% are in favour of the farmer's actions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew f Posted March 8, 2016 Report Share Posted March 8, 2016 I hope the farmer goes on to sue the dog's owner for the loss of his sheep and any vet fees he may have to pay. You can claim of there house insurance for losses Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
novice cushie shooter Posted March 8, 2016 Report Share Posted March 8, 2016 This happened just down the road from me. These dogs are very popular around where I live, but unfortunately a great deal of the owners understanding of them doesnt get past having a nice looking dog. Pleased to see the supportive comments below the article. Yeah i was surprised to see so many supportive comments too! Seems like to many other dog owners around me they let theyre dogs off and blether for a while with no idea where there 'beloved' pet is! How long must it have been at his sheep for, you have to wonder given hes had the time to go get his gun. Shame the farmers still lost stock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted March 8, 2016 Report Share Posted March 8, 2016 Yeah i was surprised to see so many supportive comments too! Seems like to many other dog owners around me they let theyre dogs off and blether for a while with no idea where there 'beloved' pet is! How long must it have been at his sheep for, you have to wonder given hes had the time to go get his gun. Shame the farmers still lost stock. Most of the farmers I know, carry a shotgun/rifle when out on their quads/vehicles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
novice cushie shooter Posted March 8, 2016 Report Share Posted March 8, 2016 I wasnt sure what they done tbh especially in more public areas etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E.w. Posted March 8, 2016 Report Share Posted March 8, 2016 O' dear some people never learn, as I've said on this forum before common sense isn't common in your average member of the public, Here in North Wales (snowdonia) there is a zero tolerance towards dogs that worry any live stock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince Green Posted March 8, 2016 Report Share Posted March 8, 2016 Most of the farmers I know, carry a shotgun/rifle when out on their quads/vehicles. Not round the home counties they don't, can't remember the last time I saw a farmer with a gun. That was the very first thing I thought when I read the article, this is not a one off, the farmer was waiting for it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zapp Posted March 8, 2016 Report Share Posted March 8, 2016 Not round the home counties they don't, can't remember the last time I saw a farmer with a gun. That was the very first thing I thought when I read the article, this is not a one off, the farmer was waiting for it Almost all of the farmers I know round home carry guns in their vehicles when working, and the incident in the report took place less than 5 miles from where I live. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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