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[RobG]

Thankyou for all the good wishes lads, we have just been told he is now out of Surgery and we're allowed to go through to Middlesbrough to see him, so fingers crossed

Best wishes for a speedy recovery Phil

[Entwood]

Awful news ... best wishes for a full and speedy recovery, thoughts and prayers are with you all. 

Nige

[Nickbat]

Absolutely horrid news and my heart goes out to you and your lad.

Only a moron would have an Akita. They are naturally aggressive dogs.

You`re talking out of your arse Nick, and as an Akita owner I find your remark personally offensive

I am sorry. I didn't mean to offend. Nevertheless, they ARE naturally aggressive. Whilst good owners, such as obviously yourself, will train their dog to be obedient and end up with a faithful, loving and protective hound, they are always aware of their basic nature.

My comment about morons was directed at those who deliberately purchase strong dogs to bolster their own egos and couldn't care less about training them.

I accept that my comments were ill-judged and, as a dog owner, I do accept that even the most "difficult" breeds can be trained and, as with all dogs, the love and faithfulness they show to their family is always a great reward.    

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

Oh dear....... I'm sorry to hear this.

The Opti family wishes your lad a super speedy recovery.

[henryd]

Bloody hell Phil,only just seen this,glad your lad is out of surgery and give him our best wishes for a speedy recovery.

[Andy B]

+1 I hope a speedy recovery for you lad ...... & there's no real lasting damage.

You say your youngest lad ...... how old is he?

[Andy B]

Absolutely horrid news and my heart goes out to you and your lad.

Only a moron would have an Akita. They are naturally aggressive dogs.

You`re talking out of your arse Nick, and as an Akita owner I find your remark personally offensive

I am sorry. I didn't mean to offend. Nevertheless, they ARE naturally aggressive. Whilst good owners, such as obviously yourself, will train their dog to be obedient and end up with a faithful, loving and protective hound, they are always aware of their basic nature.

My comment about morons was directed at those who deliberately purchase strong dogs to bolster their own egos and couldn't care less about training them.

I accept that my comments were ill-judged and, as a dog owner, I do accept that even the most "difficult" breeds can be trained and, as with all dogs, the love and faithfulness they show to their family is always a great reward.

The  series on telly at the moment ..... something like 'The wonderful world of dogs' was saying that the temperament of any dog is as much determined by us - the owner, as it is by the breed. 

[dad1uk]

So sorry to hear this terrible news - hope the news from the hospital is good!
Our thoughts are with you all and we are keeping everything crossed for a positive outcome!

Come on guys, I don't think this is the time to argue about dogs and their behaviour!

[Lazydocker]

Late to this Phil... Glad to hear he's out of surgery and wish him a speedy recovery! Thinking of you all

As to the dog... It's not strictly the dogs fault... Any dog can do it

[SteveAvfc.]

Like everyone else I am absolutely sickened by your experience and just hope everything turns out for the best. The poor lad must have been terrified 

Why do people keep this kind of dog

Care to elaborate It`s not the dog (regardless of breed), the problem lies in their upbringing
This is mine and I`ve owned him since a pup and made sure he socialised with people of all ages while still a pup

Second that met Gizmo on several occasions even smelling of my own dog he has always showed affection, Owners upbringing are the main cause.

[cleggy]

Like everyone else I am absolutely sickened by your experience and just hope everything turns out for the best. The poor lad must have been terrified 

Why do people keep this kind of dog

Care to elaborate It`s not the dog (regardless of breed), the problem lies in their upbringing
This is mine and I`ve owned him since a pup and made sure he socialised with people of all ages while still a pup

Second that met Gizmo on several occasions even smelling of my own dog he has always showed affection, Owners upbringing are the main cause.

I don't know the answer I don't have one, I suppose it is that people like the breed. There is a world of difference between responsible owners who understand dogs and those who unfortunately do not. I have no doubt that Gizmo is a superb pet and would mix with my two labs, not all Akita's are like this tho'.

Having said that my thoughts are with a young man who has suffered an horrific attack and wish him well for a good recovery both physically and mentally

[Jimbob]

Wishing you all the best.

[Shackeng]

Just caught up. What a dreadful incident, I wish your son a speedy recovery.

Best wishes

Chris

[martin42]

Just read this,sorry to hear what's happened and wish your son a speedy recovery,dogs should be kept out of the way when tradesmen are in houses,working,i hope you've put a report into the police as well about it.I Have been bitten by a dog while doing my job,reported to police but as it never drew blood they wasn't interested.

[tunnie]

Dogs actions are completely (in my opinion) down to their up-bringing, it's how they are treated = reactions.

There is something in the breeds, when was the last time you heard of a Springer Spaniel doing this? However even the most aggressive dogs you see in the news, look at the owners? A well brought up dog, fed well and kept well would have not done this, not unless it was seriously provoked. (not saying that in this case here, as that's clear)

Look at the way some children are brought up, most respect the police, be polite, don't use violence, drugs ect.

Others? Well tune into Road Wars!

A friend at my last job had an Akita, lovely docile dog.