michufc Posted October 7, 2018 Report Share Posted October 7, 2018 (edited) Hi all I am lucky enough that my 7 year old loves nothing more than coming out spending some quality time with me and our ess puppy with the gun. Now I have been shooting this farm for over 10 years now so we had a mouch about and had some shots over the dog which she did fantastic so we were very chuffed. So we thought we would stand in the woods like normal and we had a couple of shots and then I could hear some dogs barking and I look across and it’s the neighbor to the farm he then looks at me and my son and let’s his dogs off and started shouting at me and my son. Now the dogs are now barking and snarling and running at full speed towards me and my son who is now crying so I raised my gun and shouted stop your dog or I will open fire. At this point he stopped being cleaver and put his dogs on the lead and continue to have a go about me shooting. This has really upset my little boy who just wanted to go shooting with me his dad Edited October 7, 2018 by michufc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted October 7, 2018 Report Share Posted October 7, 2018 Really? He stopped his dogs in full pelt towards you, as easy as that? Dog singular or dogs plural? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougy Posted October 7, 2018 Report Share Posted October 7, 2018 It was a long lead, A very long lead. A problem shared is a problem halved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michufc Posted October 7, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2018 I shouted at the dog as I raised my gun and it stopped in it’s tracks I was properly scared for me and my son. I fully understand why the police use them now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted October 7, 2018 Report Share Posted October 7, 2018 So YOU stopped HIS dog? An Alsatian. You seem unable to decide whether it was ‘dog’ or ‘dogs’. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PPP Posted October 7, 2018 Report Share Posted October 7, 2018 (edited) 27 minutes ago, Scully said: Really? He stopped his dogs in full pelt towards you, as easy as that? Dog singular or dogs plural? Weirdly, I managed to stop someone else’s GS running flat out me and my little cocker 2 weeks ago, not sure who was most surprised.. Didn’t have anything but sheer luck.. Edited October 7, 2018 by PPP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michufc Posted October 7, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2018 Scully I can assure you that there were two dogs and the fear in my little boys face is something I will not forget for a very long time. If I am ever unlucky enough to have this situation again I will be sure to shoot both dogs and take a photo for you so we can be clear. As I explained to my son whilst sobbing that it wasn’t the dogs fault that they were just trying to protect there owner which I am sure really helped him understand why that had just happened NOT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted October 7, 2018 Report Share Posted October 7, 2018 I have had four large GSDs and three very large Akitas - none of which would run after people to "protect their owner". Is the OP saying that the owner set his dogs on him and his son, or that the dogs automatically attack any person other than the owner? It needs reporting to the Police before someone gets killed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted October 7, 2018 Report Share Posted October 7, 2018 38 minutes ago, PPP said: Weirdly, I managed to stop someone else’s GS running flat out me and my little cocker 2 weeks ago, not sure who was most surprised.. Didn’t have anything but sheer luck.. Fair enough. Everyday’s a school day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PPP Posted October 7, 2018 Report Share Posted October 7, 2018 (edited) 1 minute ago, Scully said: Fair enough. Everyday’s a school day. That day was also a washing day!! I genuinely was amazed, it was a ‘here goes nothing’ moment and having grown up with GS I was amazed as it’s not a brilliantly trained dog... Edited October 7, 2018 by PPP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted October 7, 2018 Report Share Posted October 7, 2018 27 minutes ago, michufc said: Scully I can assure you that there were two dogs and the fear in my little boys face is something I will not forget for a very long time. If I am ever unlucky enough to have this situation again I will be sure to shoot both dogs and take a photo for you so we can be clear. As I explained to my son whilst sobbing that it wasn’t the dogs fault that they were just trying to protect there owner which I am sure really helped him understand why that had just happened NOT Ok, though I fail to see why the police would use them if a shout from a stranger can stop them. I’m glad you and your son are ok; you need to report them however. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michufc Posted October 7, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2018 I am going back to the farm tomorrow to speak with the farmer and explain what has happened as I don’t want to cause any problems between them and take it from there 31 minutes ago, Gordon R said: I have had four large GSDs and three very large Akitas - none of which would run after people to "protect their owner". Is the OP saying that the owner set his dogs on him and his son, or that the dogs automatically attack any person other than the owner? It needs reporting to the Police before someone gets killed. Like I say he saw us and let his dogs off so for what ever reason he did that for they certainly didn’t give us the impression they wanted to play. My boy said to me on the way home he doesn’t want to go shooting there again how sad is that as it’s the next generation we need in the sport Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mice! Posted October 7, 2018 Report Share Posted October 7, 2018 Sounds like an idiot who doesn't like shooting, was he on a footpath or just wandering about? Regardless of what the farmer says this bloke needs reporting to the police, and I'm amazed you didn't shoot at the dogs if they were running at you and your lad, at least a warning shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michufc Posted October 7, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2018 As I brought the gun safety was off and it genuinely was two steps away from death its not a footpath the woods are off his back garden so he walks through every day he shouted at me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted October 7, 2018 Report Share Posted October 7, 2018 Are you reporting the matter to the Police? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ordnance Posted October 7, 2018 Report Share Posted October 7, 2018 I would report it to the police before he does, and possibly spins it that you threatened him with a gun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmboy91 Posted October 8, 2018 Report Share Posted October 8, 2018 6 hours ago, ordnance said: I would report it to the police before he does, and possibly spins it that you threatened him with a gun. This. Last thing you need is your ticket questioned. Wouldn't hesitate to do the same if feared for my lads saftey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamster Posted October 8, 2018 Report Share Posted October 8, 2018 I'd have called the police on my mobile there and then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rewulf Posted October 8, 2018 Report Share Posted October 8, 2018 3 hours ago, Hamster said: I'd have called the police on my mobile there and then. +1 If for no other reason than to pre empt a possible 'I was threatenened with a gun scenario) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panoma1 Posted October 8, 2018 Report Share Posted October 8, 2018 3 hours ago, Hamster said: I'd have called the police on my mobile there and then. +2 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrewluke Posted October 8, 2018 Report Share Posted October 8, 2018 12 hours ago, michufc said: As I brought the gun safety was off and it genuinely was two steps away from death its not a footpath the woods are off his back garden so he walks through every day he shouted at me one or two dogs?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ant1 Posted October 8, 2018 Report Share Posted October 8, 2018 does hi have permission to walk the field with his dogs? even if he does i would report it to the police, this might stop him from challenging you again, and you and your son could carry on shooting there.this would also show your son that bullies don"t win.atb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muddy Funker Posted October 8, 2018 Report Share Posted October 8, 2018 Sounds very much like he set the dogs on you and your young son. If that's how it was I'd have killed them both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamSouthEast Posted October 9, 2018 Report Share Posted October 9, 2018 Someone set dogs on you on land you were perfectly in your rights to be shooting on? I'd have had the police there in a heartbeat. As others have mentioned you run a serious risk of this guy going to the Police first and saying "some madman threatened me with a gun". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westley Posted October 9, 2018 Report Share Posted October 9, 2018 IF this person deliberately set the dogs on you both, then it is an assault and it needs reporting. It would seem that it was only good fortune that prevented shot dogs or personal injury, although I doubt I would want my young son to witness dogs being shot. Speak with the Farmer, get his opinion of the incident, if you then feel that he is on your side, report the incident to the Police. If this person has entered onto private land with the intention of assaulting you, either personally or through the dogs, it needs sorting. Of course if the Farmer does not want to 'rock the boat' you may be better leaving things or 'Let sleeping dogs lay' so to speak ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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