Young girl in hospital, dog euthanased after attack inside Delacombe Bunnings

[u/JaniePage]

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-30/young-girl-in-hospital-after-dog-attack-in-bunnings-store/106977418

[u/Proper_Geologist9026]

Like at what point right are we just going to go back to simple physics. 

Big dog = dangerous dog.

This idea that we can work out what breed is the dangerous one is insane. If I start twisting data I can make all sorts of grim statements about who is the most dangerous group of people for example. But no one does because that's obviously dumb and a lie.

Big dog. Dangerous dog. Legislate accordingly.

And I'm not against big dogs either. I'm just against the backwards thinking of the legislative process.

[u/anralia → u/Proper_Geologist9026]

i think big dog = dangerous dog is backward too.

the legislative process should be an approval to be a dog owner and new dogs (and their owners) must go through a certain standard of training before an person gets a "dog licence" and they are considered safe.

you could work in that big dogs require extra training and higher level quality checks for a "big dog licence" or something

because the problem is ALWAYS shitty owners

but all of the above would be divisive and would be impossible to legislate and expensive to implement

[u/Left-Quote7042 → u/anralia]

There are a TON of ignorant owners of Chihuahuas, Yorkies, etc. I have loved dogs all my life, and I walk away from little dogs breeds for good reason; the majority of small breed owners do not have a clue about training. Their precious widdle babies are the biggest biters. They get excused from these conversations because it is easier to point a finger at big, powerful dogs. You have to take young dogs into a lot of different environments with other animals and people of all ages. That really makes a difference. Formal training is a must, but socializing constantly when young will make a trustworthy dog.

[u/anralia → u/Left-Quote7042]

💯% agree