I'm going to tell you guys the story of how I almost got mauled by a big-ass German Shepherd because of a ham's blatant disregard for my well being.
I used to be part of a Schutzhund club. Schutzhund is a dog sport, evolved from old-school protection work. It focuses on a dog's agility, "prey" drive, and obedience; this means there's bite work. Usually, bite work is handled by the "helper" with a large sleeve that protects the person's arm from the 230 psi in a dog's mouth. Remember that number.
We were in a large field, but we were close enough that normal people could communicate effectively. Ham (Hamdler) is wearing a tarp with "Don't Mess With My Shepherd" in blinding pink, tucked under her fupa with the help of a fanny pack. In the fanny pack, mind you, were pieces of McBetus the ham decided she would use as treats for her dog. The femayo has her dog in a heel (sitting by her side), and the dog is visibly excited about being able to work. I was the designated helper for the day, and I was at the end of the field. Hamdler is repeating "can I send her" in a squeaky, overly-excited voice that is getting the dog more and more riled up. I tell her to stop talking, and to wait for my command.
Hamdler pouts like a toddler, then reaches down to "console" her dog about not being able to bite yet. Her "consolation" consists of petting the dog's fur backwards and patting hard enough for an audible thump when her sausage disk hits the dog's side; these are both things used to get a dog even more excited to run and bite at the sleeve. As my mentor and I are talking about what I need to do to not mess up the dogs and not get seriously injured, the Hamdler is repeatedly asking for the helper (me) to come out with the sleeve. And out the sleeve comes.
Hamdler starts asking again - "can I send her, can I send her, can I send her", each responded with "wait for the signal". As soon as I turned my back, I heard multiple screams and a "ready or not". Mind you, I'm a short and scrawny fucker - 5'3 and 100lbs - people do not simply launch a German Shepherd at that without an absolute ready. But hams aren't people, so it did, and I whipped around to see what was happening. I got my sleeve half-on and tried to catch the dog to the best of my abilities, but the dog hit me so hard it ended up flinging me over and knocking me out. I just remember hearing the ham cackling like it wasn't potentially fatal situation.
The dog broke and cracked a few teeth, and I was left with bruising and elbow problems. Hamdler's USCA membership was taken away (I believe), and the club now has a "no dogs on the field until protective gear is on" rule. I never got an apology, nothing - the ham actually told me it was my fault because I wasn't doing my job. Figures.
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[–] Celtic_Queen 0 points 18 points 18 points (+18|-0) ago
I SO would have sued the irresponsible, childish, stupid fuck obeast!
Your story further proves that fats are overgrown children, better still, their obesity makes them look like children with no defining features.
[–] l23r 0 points 2 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago
From what I understand, it is pretty much impossible to sue people in Germany. One of the reasons why it's so easy to in the states is because you have to cover your healthcare costs. In Germany it is covered by the insurance everyone pays.
[–] Trajans 0 points 4 points 4 points (+4|-0) ago
They're not in Germany. The USCA is the United Shutzhund Club of America; Shutzhund is just the name of the type of training/sport.
[–] lezzmeister 0 points 2 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago
Sueing to get damages over emotional distress in Germany, or the Benelux is actually very easy. Getting it is the hard part. You have to keep in mind however, that damages in Europe, and especially Northern-Europe, are very very low. For something like this, potentially fatal, do not expect to get much over €250 if that.
Some examples: my cousin got a ceasarian without proper anesthesia, they cut her open while she felt every bit. She got a really massive €750 out of it. My upstairs neighbour got his head smashed by a drunk driver, professor in economics, he will never work again, the insurance made a really big deal out of having to pay a court-ordered €5000 (potential wages and emotional distress), 6 years on they paid half. Haggling to get it down, because a 50 million turnover company cannot pay it. Tax service did demand and get their cash already.
[–] YamaMaya 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
And what of emotional trauma and suffering? Doubtful any kind of counselling needed after a traumatic event is covered on public healthcare.
[–] Elumie 0 points 6 points 6 points (+6|-0) ago (edited ago)
Holy shit. "Ready or not,tee-hee". Fats shouldn't be allowed pets, let alone have a dog in a sport like that.
What if someday something goes wrong beyond what already happened now, bet she'll blame the dog. Which will result in the poor thing being put down probably. Disgusting.
[–] ForgotMyName 0 points 4 points 4 points (+4|-0) ago
Can you shout "ready or not" and hit her with your car? It only seems fair.
[–] l23r 0 points 4 points 4 points (+4|-0) ago
Donno how long ago this happened, but I would contact the Tierschutz. I assume the club would have her personal infomation, which wouldn't make it hard for them to track her down.
[–] SeethingHatred 0 points 3 points 3 points (+3|-0) ago (edited ago)
Holy crap, I would have waited till it's dog was restrained or locked up and gone and knocked that fat piece of shit flat on it's giant ass.
Siccing a dog on you like that is ABSOLUTELY a criminal act. At the very least, you have should have gone to the police. You had witnesses.