what right does a dog have of not being put to sleep,if he or she attacks some one in its own garden i mean intruders,the garden has 7 foot fences all round and clearly displays beware or dogs signs.
                                             thank you

speak to your local police they are normally really helpful I did and was told if some one broke in they wouldnt do anything to my dog they said it helped if there were signs ones like dogs running free or be aware dog in garden.
I would again suggest you phone and speak to your local police or pop into your local station
Mary

The thing about 'Beware of the dog' signs is that it can be understood that you own a dangerous dog, even if it isn't. The wording of the sign can be taken into consideration. Speak to the police about any problem. Or a solicitor.

When my staffie bit an intruder we were told he could take US to court!!!

We were also told beware of the dog signs were not a good idea as it admits you have a nasty dog :-(

We saw a soliciter right away just in case, he told us he thought no court would order the dog PTS, but it has been known - which I think is wrong IMHO.

Let us know how you get on

Jo
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Hi Guest

I'm pretty sure something along these lines was covered in the weekly dog press a year or so ago and from memory signs like "dogs loose" - ie. the most fundamental wording that there are dogs on the premises - seem to be viewed as sufficient warning and intruders enter at their own risk.  The becoming more commonly available signs such as "I can reach the gate in 10 seconds. Can You?" and similarly inflammatory notices can definitely be viewed as an admission by the owner that they have a *dangerous* dog and even that they are presenting a "challenge to intruders" :rolleyes:   It's certainly a crazy world nowadays.

For your own circumstances and peace of mind, as Abbeymum suggested, I think you're best best is to clarify the situation with your local police station.  

Good luck, hope it works out OK for you,
Regards,  Teri :)

There is a similar discussion going on on one of the horse boards I visit regarding the "Caution - young horse" tabards you can purchase.

There is an urban legend regarding these that it can somehow be used in the event of an accident to claim that the rider could be held liable for knowing the horse is young and could therefore be dangerous on the roads.

In reality though it doesn't happen and the rider cannot be held liable as they are only making people aware.

I wonder if its the same with dogs - has there ever been a court case regarding these signs I wonder?

Personally I put the 'Caution, young horse' info in the same category as L-plates on a car ... you have to be extra careful because inexperience leads to unpredictability.

I have read that the tales of people being prosecuted because of their 'Beware of the Dog' signs was an urban myth - but it's not something you fancy testing out!
:)

I just got a new tabard in bright pink with "CAUTION, Horse and Rider" on the back. Mum wants me to write "and baby" LOL

I also wanted one with "Does my bum look big on this" :D :D but I thought someone might run into me trying to read it!

Lol! :D :D

Hi Chloe,

I'd imagine that the tabards are a genuinely necessary indication to drivers etc to exercise more (any :rolleyes: )  caution and so wouldn't think they could be used against riders in the event of an accident.  Having said that, I don't honestly know :(   Put it this way, if I was on a jury * I * wouldn't hold it against one :D

I really wish I could remember the exact details of the article I read about the signs regarding dogs - hopefully it will jog someone else's memory and you might get a proper answer ......

Regards, Teri :)

if ur dog bites someone even in its own terriotry i think the dog is in trouble.only some one who had experience with this sort of thing can help u.dogs will protect there own space.