On Tue, 25 May 2010 23:58:14 +0100, Janet Baraclough wrote:

In any case, the OP's priority is the safety of her family and baby in
their own garden.

Quite, treat it like farmers do when they catch one worrying their
sheep. Kaboom... no more sheep worrying. Might not go down to well
in an urban area with tree hugging townies or the local constabulary
mind.

A dog that has bitten badly enough to cause injury requiring hospital
treatment needs to be reported and let the authorities take it from
there. It will do it again and it might not be an adult strong enough
to defend themselves next time. If the kaboom method isn't acceptable
perhaps a little prick or a muzzle?

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Cheers
Dave.