A powerful American Bully XL mauled a small Yorkshire terrier in Kufstein in February, and now it grabbed a child on the playground and injured his arm. The question arises: was the authority too lenient?
Anyone who owns such dogs must show the utmost sense of responsibility. If you look at the two incidents, it doesn’t seem that way.
In February – as reported – a couple from Kufstein were walking through Weissach with their female Biewer Yorkshire Terrier “Lila” when two powerful off-leash American Bully XLs got in their way. “They just want to play,” shouted the young man, he was the son of the official owner.
Hunting for the small dog
But then the disaster began: “The dogs chased our ‘Lila’ for several minutes and put her near a wall on Glashüttenstrasse,” says the Kufsteiner. One of the huge dogs then bit and the little four-legged friend died with huge wounds to his stomach and neck.
Assessment showed “low risk”.
The official veterinarian has examined the four-legged friend, the result is available in writing to the “Krone”: “not noticeable” and “low risk” – no further measures. This could include mandatory muzzles and/or leashes or even the removal of the American Bully (initially the “Krone” also listed the Mastiff breed, but this was corrected).
The caressing ended with biting
In October, another unpleasant incident occurred: It was again the owner’s son who was walking the dog in the playground on Grillparzer Straße. He asked a girl (7) if she wanted to pet the dog (he later said that the girl had asked in turn). It is certain that the dog bit the girl on the left forearm. The child received medical care and fortunately everything went relatively smoothly.
The state of Tyrol is taking a stand
However, the question remains: Was the authority not consistent enough after the first incident? The state confirms that a notice was sent to the owner to present the dog. “As a result, an appointment will be made at BH for an assessment.” However, almost two months have passed since the second incident!
How does such an assessment work?
The official veterinary examination usually includes a general clinical examination (the health status of the dog), a behavioral assessment (assessment of whether the dog shows signs of dangerous aggression) and an analysis of the circumstances of the bite (discussion of the situation in which the dog bitten , to clarify the cause).
The report is then sent to the responsible municipality, which can take further measures (requirements) if necessary.
Source: Krone
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