Bad luck.. or other peoples stupidity?

[Evan Andreou]

Unfortunately your track record of posting threads for effect puts a doubt in my mind if this event actually transpired.

 

[Skylark]

Forget about police (no help) and forget about worrying about the dog (not its fault)

 

Solution: Have an attorney friend issue a letter demanding payment for the damages within say 7 days, and which threatens with further legal action if he fails to do so, which will aso be for his cost. This often scares most people into responding, but if it doesn't, its up to you to decide if you feel it is worth intrducing further legal action.

 

Yip that's the best route, maybe report it to the police aswell so the letter is lent more authority and force. Owners like that are typically the bully type - make lots of noise and aggression but bark with no bite. They normally wake up sharply and make reasonable redress when they realize you are not someone they can just walkover. Although access the situation for signs that the guy is truly a sociopath/psychopath, then maybe just quietly walk away from the whole business.

 

The way some people let aggressive dogs roam freely in the road or generally whilst walking them, really dangerous never-mind inconsiderate. I saw quite an overweight lady riding a bike with a giant dog tied to the seat post by its leash. I really wanted to warn her about the situation that she would be faced when it decided to chase something but the expression on her face just did not invite constructive criticism so I decided to leave it, eeish she's gona have some roasties and stories to tell...

[Guest Oom Kalahari!]

CHEEEEEETTAAAHS!!!!!!!

[Thomo]

Terrible attitude from dog owner.!

 

On a lighter note, don't 29ers roll over things/boerboels better than 26ers.?

[GLuvsMtb]

Unfortunately your track record of posting threads for effect puts a doubt in my mind if this event actually transpired.

My first reaction too. Not going to get into the whole "are you sure it was actually a Boerboel?, just because it looks like a Boerboel does not mean it is a boerboel, or the "bassets and poodles are worse" or all the other freds on large dogs. I also recall the last round with the OP on similar matters and will get my popcorn so long.

[Joe Low]

Unfortunately your track record of posting threads for effect puts a doubt in my mind if this event actually transpired.

Hmmm, yeah, and more than that - did it happen?!!

 

[Brent]

I would think that if there is damage to you or your bike that required further attention that you claim from the dog owner at the small claims court.

 

You will however have to get your ducks in a row to win the case though...witnesses, possible letter from the neighbours verifying that the dog is normally out of the property e.t.c.

 

At least this will teach the arrogant #$%#$@% that he is indeed responsible for his dogs actions if not in his property or on a leash.

[Gandalf]

I can assure you this hurt physically and mentally as it was my first ride on my new beauty.

 

To see damages to it so soon and not even because i was chasing down a ridiculously awesome single track or busting a sweet move is just heart breaking.

 

I have been to the police station, they are not certain as to what i can do.

 

The top of both break leavers are scratched through the paint, and the rear derailer is scratched and bent(which i bent back). is it worth it to claim and take action against the owner of the dog?

[Skylark]

Post some pics of the damage and let's have a look

[Azonic]

If you report to police chances are that the dog will be put down.

 

Then the dog has to be put down. And you shouldn't have to feel bad for it, the owner had to feel bad and explain to the dog why his owner is such a ****.

[Tumbleweed]

I would reply simply: "It's not my dog."

[CatGirl]

putting the dog down is a bit te ver gegaan! eish neee huh uh

die hond moet ma een van daai leer goed om sy mond dra

[Gandalf]

I certainly do not want the dog to be put down. But the owners attitude was that of a @ss. He should be the one to pay or at least appologise

Edited June 3, 2013 by Gandulf

[Bobbo_SA]

Lay a case of assault and have them put the owner down, then tell the SPCA that the dog was abandoned and let them find it a loving home!

[cowboylegs]

I would reply simply: "It's not my dog."

 

not surprised...

[G00SE]

I would reply simply: "It's not my dog."

 

In your best Inspector Clouseau accent?