dog owner wanted after attack on sheep flocks in Lohmar

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Von: Sophie Müller

after dog attack: Schäfer in Lohmar brings animals to safety

in Lohmar there was a unfortunate incident in which a dog attacked a flock of sheep. The police are currently investigating and has received a picture of the dog owner who is considered responsible for the attack. The police spokesman Stefan Birk said that a judge will decide whether the photo could be published. The shepherd Thomas Schneider expressed the hope that the identity of women can be clarified quickly, and asked the public for support in search.

Schneider emphasized the need to clarify the situation thoroughly before any allegations are made. It is important that the dog owner reports. In the past, people had been spotted who willingly opened the pasture fence and drove out the sheep. In order to increase the safety of the animals, the shepherd is forced to switch to another pasture before May 1st, since people who violate the ban on the ban on the banks are often found.

challenges from unsecured dogs

The uncontrolled freedom of movement of dogs is a serious threat to the prosperity of the flock of sheep. Schneider reported repeated incidents in which aggressive dogs return to the herd, which endangered the safety of the animals. Special caution in the coming weeks, since the breeding and setting time has started, which means that dogs belong to the leash. Despite the attack in which a sheep died, there are still dog owners who let their animals run freely.

colleagues like Simon Darscheid, who is also a shepherd, warn of the consequences of such attacks. His herd protection dogs are trained to ward off intruders, but this can lead to these dogs react aggressively when they feel threatened. The legal framework for such incidents are often unclear, and the shepherds have to collect testimony and evidence in order to be prepared by dog ​​owners in the event of claims for damages.

effects on the herd

The psychological and physical damage caused by the attack are considerable. Although the injured parade sheep with its newborn twins is now stable, the entire herd remains traumatized. The shepherds have taken measures to calm the animals and strengthen their safety precautions. The incident has drawn the attention of the community to the responsibility of dog owners and shows the challenges that farmers have to face in relation to the protection of their animals.