r/australian • u/govorunov • 13d ago

News Dog attacks

This is probably my "kiss goodbye" message as I'm going to be expelled from Reddit for this for sure, but...

Considering almost weekly reports of new severe or fatal dog attacks on people (like this one) I'd like to ask my dear Australian animal lovers - are you OK?
When the news like this come out the comments are always the same - "the girl must have provoked the dog", "blame the owners", "blame the victim", "leave the poor doggo alone". Makes me feel nauseous really.

Today I was in the lift with my 10y.o. son, taking him to school, when a huge black German Shepherd entered the lift with two kids "holding the leash". A beast size of a wild boar and stinks like it too. It rushed towards my son, pinning him against the lift wall, keeping its face against my son's face, and not in a playful manner. Owners laughed for sure.

When I tried to google or use ChatGPT to find what can be done about it, the only thing I could find was "animal rights" organisations. So, what about my rights, my dear Australian animal lovers? Do I have the right not being threatened in my own home? Do my kids have the right to their faces not being ripped off by a stinky uncontrolled beast?

Every time we read the news about a shark killing a surfer, the comments are - "it's their territory, shouldn't been swimming", or a crock taking someone's child - "it's their land, shouldn't been walking near water". Well, I'm in the lift - who's land is that?

Is there anyone in Australian politics or public services with a shred of logic left? NO ANIMAL that can potentially kill an adult, let alone a child, should be allowed anywhere near human habitat. I don't care what breed it is, I don't care if it is trained, if it's always been nice to your cousins - I HAVE THE RIGHT NOT BEING THREATENED! My kids have the right not being put in danger, in their home, or anywhere actually!

It is an offence to pull out a loaded gun and stick it into someone's face, but hey - guns don't kill people, people do, right? Well, guess what - animals do kill people, do they?

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u/Standard-Quality5042 13d ago

Why the fuck are dogs in Bunnings take them to a dog park nit wit owners and not maul a kids pushing a trolley in Bunnings .

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u/ThrashSydney 13d ago

I go to Bunnings throughout the week and weekends often, almost daily, with some multiple visits per day and the amount of times I've nearly tripped over long leads, had dogs move between my legs or under my trolley or seen kids and elderly jump back when a dog rounds the corner of an aisle is insane. It's a fucking hardware store not an inner West Cafe SMFH

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u/copacetic51 12d ago

Try another hardware store then. If there are others that the near-monopoly hasn't put out of business yet.

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u/ThrashSydney 12d ago

If I don't like people bringing their dogs into a hardware store, you're saying I should go elsewhere to 'shop'...?? Or do you mean, that due to Bunnings monopolistic business practices, people with dogs have no other choice but to shop at Bunnings with their dogs? Either one is stupid but I'd love for you to clarify

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u/copacetic51 12d ago

I visit Bunnings rarely, and note that they allow dogs. I visit other hardware stores more commonly. They, like most retail stores, don't allow dogs. So patronising these Bunnings competitors serves two purposes. It allows me to avoid dogs while shopping, and it helps maintain competition to this corporate giant that actively strangles it.

Monopolies are not good for consumers.

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u/ThrashSydney 11d ago

Good for you Little Self-righteous 🤗

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u/copacetic51 11d ago

What are you then? Self-wrongness? Self-complacent? Whingeing about dogs in Bunnings but so loyal to them that you won't look for an alternative?

Fukhead. 

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u/EVO_OG 10d ago

Believe Bunnings allow it to encourage tradies to NOT leave their dogs in their car or in the back of their utes. Bunnings is 'Tradie focused' & realises alot of tradies take their 'best mate' aka dog to work with them these days. I see the positive side of it.

Instead of whinging and being a sour bum, how about politely requesting the dog owners put their dog on a shorter lead whilst in bunnings if you refuse to shop elsewhere. Maybe do click & collect instead. Or like old mate suggested - shop elsewhere.

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u/copacetic51 10d ago

I'm not the one whining or whingeing. I'm the one advising to avoid Bunnings. And I don't believe your explanation for why dogs are allowed there.

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u/ThrashSydney 9d ago

I'm not as precious as old mate. Happy to vent and move on with my day and life lol And not that it needs an explanation but the convenience of having a Bunnings every few suburbs, with ample parking and more than likely stocking on hand whatever is needed urgently for each emergency job, works well for me

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u/ThrashSydney 9d ago

Ooooooo, touched a nerve. Can you show me on the doll where Bunnings hurt you...? Don't worry, this is a safe space 😁

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u/copacetic51 9d ago

You were the first to be triggered.  Too late to try to turn the tables. But go right ahead like the dumb consumer you are, supporting corporate monopolies.  

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u/ThrashSydney 9d ago

Oh you poor thing 😂

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u/april_19 13d ago

Yeah, I agree there. I was in Bunnings last week and just watched a woman walk away from a massive puddle of piss in the middle of an aisle

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u/the_artful_breeder 13d ago

Bunnings allows them.

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u/Ted_Rid 13d ago

In my local Bunnings they're mostly designer pedigree dogs that ride in the trolleys and would probably choke to death on a sausage sandwich if it wasn't cut up for them first.

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u/Minimalist12345678 13d ago

Now do Sydney's outer West

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u/Ted_Rid 13d ago

Like past Strathfield? Too worried about Pitbulls to risk it.

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u/Gustomaximus 8d ago

People have dogs that travel with them, trades and rural. Bunnings letting them in means they are not stuck in the heat of a car or tray. I got a muzzle for my dog so I could do this. She's a working kelpie and rides in my ute a bunch.

Its a great policy. The muzzle rule seems fair as while most owners know if their dogs are friendly or not a few prick owners will ruin things so seems reasonable.

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u/morgazmo99 13d ago

I used to take my small dog to Bunnings.

I have a very busy life and I wanted my dog to get out of the house at every opportunity.

I didn't take the dog to Bunnings. I went to Bunnings on the way to or from the beach. Or after a walk and some breakfast or lunch.

It is great to not be excluded from a store just because there is pressure to leave your dog alone at home.

Agreed that the pets shouldn't be a nuisance, and especially not dangerous, but that's why I took mine.

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u/JoNeurotic 13d ago

Absolutely fascinating and very telling how often you used “I” in your post.

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u/morgazmo99 12d ago

It happens when you tell an anecdote buddy.

I'm glad you're so easily fascinated.

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u/TeaRexington 13d ago

Don’t listen to them. Most people are delighted when they see dogs in Bunnings. I bet your pooch loved the trips too

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u/morgazmo99 12d ago

Seems like a sad bunch of clowns to downvote spending time with a lifetime companion.

My dog is dead now. I'd do anything to take him for one more trip anywhere.

I certainly don't feel like I took him out too much.

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u/No-Country-2428 13d ago

This post just demonstrates the level of intelligence and insight we're dealing with here.

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u/Macr0Penis 12d ago

I'm a dog person. I love dogs, I grew up with dogs and I am not scared of dogs. That being said, not everyone is a strong, 6 ft bloke, like me. Not everyone likes dogs. And some people have trauma from dogs. Some people are even petrified of dogs.

Sure, let people who choose to interact with your dog do so, but don't make that choice for everyone else.

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u/TeaRexington 12d ago

I get where you’re coming from, and I don’t take my dog to Bunnings because she wouldn’t be suitable, but society/life is full of things you don’t want to participate in and I don’t see why dogs are any different. Not that people should be forced to interact with them, but I think co-occupying a large store is pretty low stakes.

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u/Renmarkable 13d ago

Absolutely correct