NY - 2 yr old sexually attacked by Pitbull, Tonawanda

[j2mirish]

I would think the baby would have been screaming before the dog supposedly entered him. Just the dog grabbing hold should have scared him and I would imagine the baby would not just lay there, he would have been moving around. This is very odd. Something is very wrong here!!

you know- sometime I get so enthralled in some of these stories, I dont always think of the fricking obvious :doh: :doh: :doh: :doh:

helloooooooooooooooooo-- this would not have just been a few seconds.....

:doh: I was not too sure what to think to begin with- but your post has brought me back to reality--- I first was thinking, ok, mom could be in another room, but---- the screaming/crying that would take place immedialty upon any kind of penetration makes me rethink this whole thread and discussion that I tried to stay out of -

 

[T-Rex]

Here's one of the comments from the article Ineedtoreadthenews posted:

"The person that you quoted never said anything about the pitbull stopping when she screamed. They just said he ran out. I witnessed this and the dog kept humping while he was getting hit."

 

[wildTrose]

you know- sometime I get so enthralled in some of these stories, I dont always think of the fricking obvious :doh: :doh: :doh: :doh:

helloooooooooooooooooo-- this would not have just been a few seconds.....

:doh: I was not too sure what to think to begin with- but your post has brought me back to reality--- I first was thinking, ok, mom could be in another room, but---- the screaming/crying that would take place immedialty upon any kind of penetration makes me rethink this whole thread and discussion that I tried to stay out of -

I kinda feel if this truly happened the dog had to have been helped, the baby held down or something, I really doubt the dog would have (excuse me but) hit the bullseye on first attempt. Like I said that baby would not just stay in the position needed to penetrate for very long...kids that age dont sit still for anything let alone pain.
I wonder if it was planned and someone didnt realize the dog would get stuck?
I hope the investigate this very well.

 

[azwriter]

WildTrose, I agree. If this did happen, there was a human somehow involved. And I hope that person is caught and punished!
Sorry I read all of this.

 

[deanws]

They need to look at the Mom and find out why she let a child of that age out of her sight with a dog near to begin with!

 

[MissieMt]

You explained it quite well (and as delicately as possible).

But I wouldn't agree mounting is "non-aggressive." It is certainly an act of aggression. Any attempt to establish dominance is "aggression"; that's what aggression is. Mounting is just not as potentially violent as some other behaviors; at least not when the mounting is between dogs.

first I want to say that my son was also being potty trained at 2 years old-and he ran around naked anytime we were at home and he was not sleeping. We realized quickly that those pull-ups and potty training undies may look cute but were basically useless in his case. He absolutely refused to use the bathroom on the floor, so when he was left naked he had no choice but to use the toilet.
Also-as far as a dog "mounting" being aggressive-I don't think it is always aggressive. Have you ever seen a pup hump a person's leg and thought "What an evil, aggressive dog!"? I don't believe all attempts to establish dominance have to be aggressive.
Here is a quote from an article I just read-

Dominance is not aggression. Dominance is a desire to run things. The dominant dog wants to have everything his (or her) way. Aggression is the desire or intent to cause harm. The aggressive dog intends to hurt or damage another living being. Sometimes a dog may exhibit both dominance and aggression. Some may only show one of these attitudes.

And here is the link to that article:
http://www.joycefay.com/articles/dominantdogs.shtml

Honestly-I think this dogs behavior WAS aggressive, I just want to make it clear that I don't think all attempts to establish dominance are aggressive.
I must say though that I also think there was something more going on in this home, and my heart aches for this poor baby.

 

[dingo]

I think there is a lot more going on then we are hearing......I hope the police do a thorough investigation and seize this families computers.....Im getting a very sick feeling about what might be found on them

 

[SewingDeb]

One of the comments I read at that link said it could have been kiddy gone wrong....I take that to mean an adult helped the dog to position itself. I do hope they are investigating the family members as well as analyzing the dog.

 

[Kymistry35]

One of the comments I read at that link said it could have been kiddy gone wrong....I take that to mean an adult helped the dog to position itself. I do hope they are investigating the family members as well as analyzing the dog.

If that's true, it is the single most disgusting thing I have ever heard!

 

[Boyzmomee]

I do know dogs can have sex with people (if you want to put it that way). NOT from personal experience, mind you, Eve

I hope so!

 

[sweetmop]

What a horribly sickening story. That poor little boy, injured so severely he required reconstructive surgery!!!! ?
I have never heard anything like this before. Never! It just doesn't sound right somehow.
I think we're not getting the whole story!

 

[nanandjim]

I think there is a lot more going on then we are hearing......I hope the police do a thorough investigation and seize this families computers.....Im getting a very sick feeling about what might be found on them

I agree. Humans are involved in this incident. The dog didn't sexually attack the boy on his own accord, IMO.

 

[LionRun]

You explained it quite well (and as delicately as possible).

But I wouldn't agree mounting is "non-aggressive." It is certainly an act of aggression. Any attempt to establish dominance is "aggression"; that's what aggression is. Mounting is just not as potentially violent as some other behaviors; at least not when the mounting is between dogs.

Depending on the dog, he/she can become aggressive if the one being mounted is not submitting. However, by itself mounting is not an aggressive way to show social dominance. Dominance and aggression are two different, but sometimes related things. Just like a human can have a dominant personality, be in charge(i.e. the boss), but might be a benevolent leader. Mounting as a sign of social dominance is not aggressive, it is simply dominant.

Lion

 

[gardenmom]

What a horribly sickening story. That poor little boy, injured so severely he required reconstructive surgery!!!! ?
I have never heard anything like this before. Never! It just doesn't sound right somehow.
I think we're not getting the whole story!

Hi Sweetmop, where is WNC? Is that like where I am from, which is East North Carolina? Just curious.

 

[sweetmop]

Hi Sweetmop, where is WNC? Is that like where I am from, which is East North Carolina? Just curious.

Hi gardenmom, Yes I'm in Western N.C., near Asheville.

 

[SewingDeb]

If that's true, it is the single most disgusting thing I have ever heard!

I know...same here! I hope that is not a factor in this case.

 

[Kymistry35]

Hi Sweetmop, where is WNC? Is that like where I am from, which is East North Carolina? Just curious.

OT, but I am in Eastern NC also. Near the VA border.

 

[SewingDeb]

Sweetmop,

I'm in Western N.C., too. About an hour west of Asheville. Very close to Western Carolina University.

Howdy neighbor!

 

[SewingDeb]

O/T again: We have a lot of NC posters. : )

 

[sissy's mom]

Depending on the dog, he/she can become aggressive if the one being mounted is not submitting. However, by itself mounting is not an aggressive way to show social dominance. Dominance and aggression are two different, but sometimes related things. Just like a human can have a dominant personality, be in charge(i.e. the boss), but might be a benevolent leader. Mounting as a sign of social dominance is not aggressive, it is simply dominant.

Lion

Thanks for the clarification, ....Lion