Oh dear Polycarp

All these hysterics and not a drop of blood anywhere.

Let me tell you Brother that DOG spelt backwards is GOD.

Could this be why God made Dog, man's best friend?

But man is not always Dog's best friend eh?

For only savage men breed savage dogs!

Therefore repent my son - for you visit the sins of man on man's best friend.

Clearly, the dog owner's in the wrong here - but that's not really the point, is it? Instead of doing the sensible and civil thing, and confronting the owner of the dog that's annoying him, Porky chooses to kick it instead and looks for retrospective validation of his cruel stupidity. I don't suppose it says anywhere in Porky's bible that two wrongs don't make a right.

Col Rouge appears to be even worse. He seems disappointed that he was deprived of the opportunity to attack some animals with a pick handle, and instead was forced to do the civilised and sensible thing and complain to the relevant authorities (as Porky should with his canine crisis). Col doesn't tell us whether he attempted to discuss the problem with the people he describes as "scumbags", but on his form one can imagine how such a conversation might transpire.

Meanwhile, Porky's at it again:

<< My 'threat' to the owner was entirely lawful "If it GOES for me again..I'll hurt it" now..that is a clear and unmistakable statement of fair warning. If I'd said "I'll kill it" then you might have a point. Note..I did not say "If se SEE that dog again I'll hurt it.. but (now note this) If it GOES for me again" >>

whereas he reported the exchange in his first post on the subject as:

<< Later.. I warned the owner "If it comes on me again, I'll hurt it". >>

I remember this, because I thought it an odd turn of phrase, even for Porky.

Which was it Porky - was it "GOES for me" or "COMES on me"?

It could be a very important legal point.

Jason60 is spot on! When a large hound is barreling down on you, the last thing you will be thinking about is the law.(fear) I know from my own experiences, not all, is as it seems and the first reaction will be instinctive.

If you show fear then your gone. Throw your arms up and screem with all your might! 9\10 it will back off. or have a box of smacko's handy!

I have seen five dog attacks on humans and the only choice was violence to release the animals grip.

It all depends on the circumstances, but right or wrong, the owner is fully responsible.

EVO

Ah criticism from CJ… it means I must be right

“Col doesn't tell us whether he attempted to discuss the problem with the people he describes as "scumbags", but on his form one can imagine how such a conversation might transpire.”

I never bothered to speak with them. It would be almost as pointless as expecting a worthwhile contribution to any post from CJ Morgan.

Why bother to make sensible conversation with those who ignore the terms of their recently signed rental agreement?

I just phoned the landlord and offered the alternative… if they don’t go, I do… (and he felt I was the more meritorious tenant)

But have no fear, if the beasts had touched my young daughter, i would have butchered it there and then, with whatever came to hand.

Fester I am not sure what you are dribbling on about, other than your neighbours outcome was appropriate, the miscreant ended up with no dog and no lease.

Actually in think there are a number of dogs which should be banned from being owned or bred and any of the breed destroyed on sight. Pit bulls and Staffordshire bull terriers immediately come to mind.

Ah dickie.. you can run around here playing with anagrams of the word Dog when you should be seeking out those references, you know to where I supported cartels or are you concerned I might be stalking you?

You really are all play, dickie (and no substance)..

Dear Col,

On behalf of CJ, Dickie, et al, I'd
like to remind you in the words of
your beloved Maggie:

"I always cheer up immensely if an attack is
particularly wounding because I think, well,
if they attack me personally, it means they
have not a single political argument left."

Alls fair in love and war. As long as dog owners are responsible. If they are not, and you get a rush; from a dog, go ahead with relevant prosecutions, and you will come out on top. financially. It has been tested.