Dog owner cooperating with Wodonga council staff after incident at park

A woman reported on social media that the dog's owner had agitated the animal, which appeared to be a Staffordshire Bull Terrier, before letting it run free.

The dog reportedly tried to attack the woman and her own dog.

Other people stepped in to assist.

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The council's environment and community protection manager Mark Verbaken said the dog's owner "is cooperating with council".

"The appropriate action will be taken once statements are received and the investigation is completed," he said.

"Council rules require all dog owners to ensure their dogs are kept on a leash, except in designated off-leash areas."

The woman who made the Facebook post also said she had reported the matter to police.

Police could not be reached for comment.

The complaint follows a series of recent dog attacks reported on the Border.

Last month a Howlong couple lost their beloved 10-year-old Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Max when it was attacked by two American bulldogs.

In the same week, animal rescue volunteer Antje Hoareau lost her elderly poodle Missi after it was mauled by an Alaskan Malamute.

The large dog had leapt from the open window of a car driving past her at Diamond Park to attack Missi.

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