My mate out running through a local field on a right of way path was attacked by a Pit Bull, just three weeks ago. It attacked twice before the owner could get hold of its collar. Bad gash to the calf and several lacerations to the shins. Police and civil action is being taken. The dog being on a right of way, and that includes obviously all types of footpaths acroos land and next to roads, is legally required to be kept under control at all times. This particular dog has attacked my mates own dog before. Should the dog be put down? A powerful dog like a Pit Bull that attacks on site, like this one imo should be put down if the owner cannot control it. Seeing my mates wounds, made me think of what damage it could have done had it got hold of a child wandering through that field, it could kill.
Correct me if I am wrong, but a few years ago when there was a lot of publicity about dog attacks, wasnt a bii passed by goverment, that made it compulsary for Pit Bulls to be muzzled whilst in public places.
Dave.