Old Hall man has guide dog attacked in Evelyn Street

8:30am Tuesday 3rd July 2012 in News

Edward Green with dog Bradley Edward Green with dog Bradley

“IF he was attacked more seriously it would just break my heart if I had to let him go or see him in more pain.”

Edward Green talks about the impact following the attack on his guide dog Bradley by a German Shepherd, which took place in Evelyn Street last month.

The pair had been heading for the bus stop at 4.30pm after Edward, who is partially sighted, finished an IT course.

Edward, of Cavendish Close, Old Hall, said: “When he got attacked it was the most terrifying thing I have been through.”

The dog flew out of the door and started attacking Bradley. He was yelping out in pain, it felt like it was happening a lot longer than the five or 10 minutes it lasted.

“The dog owner’s daughter started shouting for her dad and eventually he came out took the dog inside but didn’t even come out to see if we were okay or how we were.

“Bradley was shaken, his heart rate was through the roof. He just wanted to be near me and check if I was okay. I was shaken at the same time.

“I was trying to get hold of Bradley and pick him up. It didn’t even occur to me I could have got bitten but I wouldn’t have been bothered if I did as I just wanted to protect him.”

It is the second attack on a guide dog in Warrington this year say the Guide Dogs for the Blind Association.

The 27-year-old added: “I phoned the police but was told they couldn’t do anything because it was a dog on dog attack even though it’s a guide dog.”

Bradley was given veterinary treatment and some retraining from the association to help overcome the fear of the street in which the attack happened.

But more importantly Edward just wanted his four-legged friend who he has been working with since 2010 back to normal.

“He’s my eyes but he’s not just a guide dog he’s a best friend and companion,” he added.

Comments(19)

old-codger says...
11:14am Tue 3 Jul 12

The 27-year-old added: “I phoned the police but was told they couldn’t do anything because it was a dog on dog attack even though it’s a guide dog.”.........

What type of attitude is this from the police, As for the owner just taking the dog in and not checking on the guide dog or its owner just about say,s it all doent it, Lowlifes like this give dog owners a bad name.

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moleogod says...
12:06pm Tue 3 Jul 12

Ok before anyone says anything stupid and heartless. I know Ed he is one of my best friends and he is not the kind or person to make mountains out of molehills. I don’t live to far from where it happened so he came right round to my house afterwards he was shaking and upset understandably while still on the phone to the police and after that phone call he rang the vets. His guide dog bradders (Bradley) was clearly visibly disturbed by the attack. Whether the dog is physically harmed in these attacks or not the only point…… Guide dogs are amazingly trained even trained not to fight back. If a guide dog is distressed enough it cannot work and needs to be retired early this does happen quite often unfortunately. The knock on affects are enormous the owner they lose their best friend there independence in many ways there lives as they know it. The emotional value to the owner cannot be measured. There is also a law going through the commons this year to try and change the law on attacks on all working dogs. the police can not do what is not in there power. but may soon be able to do something regarding these matters if the law is changed. So that all irresponsible owners can be dealt with appropriately.

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grey_man says...
12:08pm Tue 3 Jul 12

It seems to be a common thing for certain types of dog owner to act as if nothing happened. There was the recent story about a woman and her dog in Latchford being attacked and hospitalised by a dog whose owner walked off as if nothing had happened. There's often a history with some dogs before they attack somebody, so I can't understand why the police don't just knock on the owner's door and have a frank exchange of views on the matter. Would only take a few minutes.

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drunkennun says...
4:54pm Tue 3 Jul 12

Would cheshire police have the same opinion if it had been a police dog, and a dog handler that was attacked while off duty ?
CHESHIRE POLICE YOU SHOULD BE DISGUSTED!

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The Maestro says...
8:21pm Tue 3 Jul 12

drunkennun wrote:
Would cheshire police have the same opinion if it had been a police dog, and a dog handler that was attacked while off duty ?
CHESHIRE POLICE YOU SHOULD BE DISGUSTED!
It wasn't a police dog AND as someone has pointed out what can the police do if they have no power in law to act? If Mr Green had been bitten then the law would be different and the police could act, you might want to consider that before yet again blaming the police when its someone who is at fault

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choperado says...
11:30pm Tue 3 Jul 12

Drunkennun is right Maestro. If they tried they could do something about it. The Law says everyone has a duty of care which this man ignored by not checking Ed was okay.
Also the amount of ridiculous laws and threats of arrest I have heard them spout when they need to suggests they aren't trying hard enough on this occassion.
Is there no rule on dogs loose in the street? Is it possible the dog was after him but Bradders got in the way?
Perhaps this chap may bemoan his lot when its one of his own mauled by the poor unruly dog he has brought up.

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de1363 says...
10:45am Wed 4 Jul 12

guide dogs shuld come equiped with ear picing barbed darts that only vets can remove.
that way no dog that atackets a guide dog will be missed, no scaner to get the chip noumber.

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HappyMisery says...
11:40am Wed 4 Jul 12

Why should Mr Green have to pay vets bills or support his dog because the owner of the alsation didn't ensure the enclosure for a dangerous animal. Yes, this was dog on dog however, Guide Dogs should be held in a different regard to pets as they are working when out in public and everyone deserves a safe working environment.

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grey_man says...
12:37pm Wed 4 Jul 12

de1363 wrote:
guide dogs shuld come equiped with ear picing barbed darts that only vets can remove.
that way no dog that atackets a guide dog will be missed, no scaner to get the chip noumber.
The best post ever on the Guardian website. Booby trapped guide dogs are the future.

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chumhill says...
12:41pm Thu 5 Jul 12

grey_man wrote:
de1363 wrote: guide dogs shuld come equiped with ear picing barbed darts that only vets can remove. that way no dog that atackets a guide dog will be missed, no scaner to get the chip noumber.
The best post ever on the Guardian website. Booby trapped guide dogs are the future.
LOL Brilliant!

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ffsgetalife says...
7:03pm Thu 5 Jul 12

moleogod - I agree wholeheartedly with your post.

de1363 - Don't understand a word you have written but surely from what others say you are saying, it would not work...any booby trap will also injure the Guide dog.

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commo No4 says...
7:39pm Thu 5 Jul 12

i have told my daughter who is registered blind to carry a pepper spray with her in case this happens to her and her dog,no doubt the good police of warrington will charge her with having an offensive weapon.i am totally disgusted with them

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commo No4 says...
7:39pm Thu 5 Jul 12

i have told my daughter who is registered blind to carry a pepper spray with her in case this happens to her and her dog,no doubt the good police of warrington will charge her with having an offensive weapon.i am totally disgusted with them

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Jemma Snow says...
11:02am Fri 6 Jul 12

Every dog owner should be responsible for their own animal. Very heavy fines should be introduced for any irresponsible dog owner who lets their animals attack or hurt others. Also the police should deal with these matters accordingly as what happens to innocent animals in violent attacks is criminal and the owners should pay heavily!

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MikeJT says...
3:21pm Fri 6 Jul 12

If they wanted to the Police could have found a law to take action under. In fairness to them though, the CPS would probably have binned it and some people would have started on the whole "nothing better to do argument". Irrespective of the possible CPS actions I at least think that an officer could have paid the dog owner a visit.

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SickAndTired2 says...
3:31pm Fri 6 Jul 12

"The 27-year-old added: “I phoned the police but was told they couldn’t do anything because it was a dog on dog attack even though it’s a guide dog.” "

Typically pathetic and impotent response from those that are charged with protecting us. The attitude of the police disgusts me.

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The Maestro says...
10:21pm Fri 6 Jul 12

Has anyone asked Mr Green has he had a visit from the police? Moleogod, you may be able to answer that one. I'm sure data protection would stop them commenting on the matter. As for the law, I watched the tonight show last week on dangerous dogs last week and the issue of working dogs being attacked was part of the show, although there is very little that can be done there are proposals being looked at by the government, afterall they decide what the police enforce. It was also highlighted that a dog on private property is a big issue also and several hundred post men are attacked some quiet badly yearly and the law doesn't protect them. Also, has the dog warden being involved as loose dogs fall under the councils remit to deal with?

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efcmark777 says...
2:55pm Sat 7 Jul 12

Some very strange responses to this story. It is not attacking Cheshire Police to express concern at their reaction. They rightly point out the difficulties under the Law but surely, if the Alsatian in question is that aggressive and clearly not under control, then there is the potential for a much more serious attack, on a child possibly ? It's not over-reaction to ask why the Police wouldn't see a visit to the attacking dogs owner as a useful way of gauging the potential for further issues ? As for the attack itself can you imagine the terror of the disabled guy, his much loved dog being attacked and he almost helpless to stop it ? His "eyes" being subjected to this dangerous attack, yet few seem bothered it prompts such a low key response ? Really strange, but have to say not as strange as trying to booby trap the guide dog which is just bizare.

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efcmark777 says...
2:55pm Sat 7 Jul 12

Some very strange responses to this story. It is not attacking Cheshire Police to express concern at their reaction. They rightly point out the difficulties under the Law but surely, if the Alsatian in question is that aggressive and clearly not under control, then there is the potential for a much more serious attack, on a child possibly ? It's not over-reaction to ask why the Police wouldn't see a visit to the attacking dogs owner as a useful way of gauging the potential for further issues ? As for the attack itself can you imagine the terror of the disabled guy, his much loved dog being attacked and he almost helpless to stop it ? His "eyes" being subjected to this dangerous attack, yet few seem bothered it prompts such a low key response ? Really strange, but have to say not as strange as trying to booby trap the guide dog which is just bizare.

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