A couple of days ago a huge Rotweiller attacked a soft toy which was in the hands of a little girl at a St Julians restaurant. Thank God it did not injure the girl, although it gave her and her parents the fright of their life.
The owner, who was walking the dog among people, was very apologetic and was concerned about the little girl. This notwithstanding, the girl must have suffered a trauma and it will continue to haunt her for a long time.
The owner of the dog should have known that he should not walk his dog close to people, although it was on a leash. And for the safety of passers-by he should ensure that the dog is appropriately muzzled when he takes him out.
Let us hope that the owner, and indeed all owners of large dogs, will exercise due care in future.