Gonzo got mauled!

**chocolatepuppy** · 02-28-2005, 05:48 PM

Poor Gonzo

I hope he heals quickly and I hope you get this guy thrown out of the park. I feel sorry for his dog having an owner like that.

**Giselle** · 02-28-2005, 11:32 PM

Glad to hear Gonzo's getting better! Poor baby- I hope he doesn't dislike Rotties, either. My best friend's dog is a Rott/ShepX and he is just THE most submissive and friendly dog. You can roll him over on his back

Btw, it really sounded like the man was using an Alpha roll on his Rottie. If it was...Alpha Roll
I also asked a lady in law enforcement about your situation. She hasn't replied yet, but I'll PM you if she does. Good Luck! I really hope Gonzo gets better!

**wolf_Q** · 02-28-2005, 11:44 PM

Poor Gonzo, I'm so sorry to hear this happened to him! I hope he will be feeling better soon!

Nebo was attacked by a great dane at the dog park once...really scared me. The dog must have not been really serious though because Nebo was not punctured at all, but it looked serious!
I'm nervous of taking him there now, and not just because of the other dogs. Nebo has a tendency to make other dogs mad, he growls/talks a lot (most huskies do!) and he's not one to back down in a dominant situation.

At least I do know that he has some problems with that and I always really watch him when I take him. There's so many people that just let their dogs loose and don't do anything when their dogs cause problems. I was there once when I guy brought in two GSDs and one was so vicious he had to wear a muzzle...uhh hello don't bring and obviously aggressive dog to the dog park! Dogs can get out of muzzles too, imagine what would have happened if he did (I don't know b/c I left when he came in!)

**bckrazy** · 03-01-2005, 01:47 AM

Giselle.. hm.. he might've been doing an alpha roll, ughh he looked like such a scummy guy n_n. mostly I think he had to pin her down, because she was really thrashing around trying to go after Gonzo again. thanks for contacting other people!

thats really cool of you!

Amy, Gonzo is also very vocal too.. he gets along really well with all Huskies, I know they're vocal doggies! A lot of dogs who haven't been around these breeds dont know what to think of their loudness

the dog park officials haven't replied yet, I'll definitely keep you guys updates on what they say!

**delidog** · 03-01-2005, 05:12 AM

Oh Poor Gonzo!!!

I feel so bad for you both....
My Deli used to like other dogs till we had a female sheperd that lived across the street...was always off leash and used to attack her as I took her out on a leash....now She hates other females...

Go get that Ba-----!!!
I feel bad for the dog.as it will be branded an aggressive dog...but the damage is already done....the general public can't help that...

Hugs and Treats for the Gonzo Boy!!!!

Get Better Soon!!

**stacwase** · 03-01-2005, 05:29 AM

This is the first time I've read this thread. Sorry so late. I don't have any suggestions to contribute, anyway - just

It's people like that who give dogs bad names and cause certain breeds to be banned in certain areas, etc. I mean - good grief!

I'm glad Gonzo's doing OK. I hope he won't be too scared of other dogs now. Poor baby.

**bckrazy** · 03-01-2005, 01:28 PM

"Erica:
I'm in a bit of a rush at the moment -- will give you a better response later today -- just wanted to say THANK YOU! for letting us know about this."

thats the reply I've gotten so far..

I'm glad they care, at least. I'll keep you guys updated. I just hope that guy does not go back to the dog park, and other people report him if he does.

**Giselle** · 03-01-2005, 10:59 PM

Haha! I haven't seen too many nordic breeds, but scenthounds are, by far, the most vocal dogs EVER! A scenthound of some sort (sorry, I'm now good with IDing scenthounds

) started baying at the dog park and didn't quit for 10 minutes straight. For a couple minutes all you heard was ROOOOOOOO. ROOOOOOO. ROOOOOO. LOL!

The lady replied and said there isn't much you can do unless the dog bit a human. You *can* contact the humane society, however, and see if they do any tracking down and file charges. She says some humane societies do this, others don't. Oh well...I just hope Gonzo's feeling better

**bckrazy** · 03-01-2005, 11:13 PM

lol.. yeah, Bassets hounds especially are hilarious! Our neighbor has a baby basset named Louie, whenever he's out and he wants in he ROOOO ROOOO's really loud!

Well, the president of the dog park e-mailed me back and she said she is contacting the park board, and wants more info from me. I feel really dumb that I didn't get the guy's name, or even really his dogs name (I think it was Baby, or Bella, something like that

). I didn't even get the name of the other people that were there!

I just hope he doesn't go back to the park. The lady was very nice though, she has two Border Collies and she sounds really concerned that Gonzo will be freaked out for a long time over this.

**Corinna** · 03-02-2005, 12:11 AM

You said some one got his plate number . they could track him down as part of law enforcement.

**Daisy and Delilah** · 03-02-2005, 02:00 PM

What a terrible story. We feel so bad for you and sweet Mr. Gonzo. He looks like the best boy in the world! We hope you and Gonzo are feeling better every day and that justice will be served. Our thoughts and prayers are with both of you for a very speedy recovery and we too are hoping Gonzo will not have any lingering bad memories about this awful incident. When I hear stories like this, I am so hesitant about taking Daisy and Delilah to the park. If they were attacked I don't know what I would do. My heart goes out to you!! Kisses and Hugs to you sweet Gonzo!! Get Well Soon sweetheart!!

Terry(D & D's Mom)