"No Muzzle on Dangerous Dog at Playground," Owner Says "Just Taking a Photo for a Moment"

Dog Owner Let Rottweiler Loose in Playground
No Muzzle or Leash... When Netizens Pointed Out,
"I Let It Loose to Take Photos," Responded with Anger

A dog owner who let a Rottweiler, known as one of the five most dangerous dog breeds, roam in a playground without a muzzle or leash, instead got angry.

A dangerous dog roaming the playground without a leash or muzzle.
[Photo by A]

On the 25th, a video of owner A walking a Rottweiler was posted on social media, sparking controversy. In the video, the Rottweiler was unleashed and without a muzzle in the playground. The Rottweiler was seen staring intently at a woman and a child playing in the playground.

In another video, A walked the Rottweiler with only a leash, without a muzzle. After receiving many 'likes,' A said, "Thank you for the affection," and added, "I will make an even cooler Rottweiler."

A Rottweiler owner engaged in a heated argument with netizens. Please note that personal information has been pixelated.
[Photo by A, screenshot of Instagram comments]

The Rottweiler is considered one of the five most dangerous dog breeds along with the Dosa dog, Pit Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier, and Staffordshire Bull Terrier. Netizens who saw this story reacted with comments such as, "What if it bites a child?", "How can they let a dangerous dog roam like that?", "The owner doesn't seem sane," "There is no consideration at all," "Will they take responsibility if it runs and bites a child?", "This is crazy," and "It's a dangerous dog but no leash or muzzle was used." In response, A said, "I'm not crazy; I just briefly took off the leash to take a photo," and angrily asked, "Do you know me? Who are you to call me crazy?"

Meanwhile, the Animal Protection Act requires pet owners to take safety measures such as using a leash when going out with registered animals. Violations can result in fines of up to 500,000 won. Additionally, when going out with dangerous dogs, owners must use safety devices such as a leash and muzzle, and violations can lead to fines of up to 3 million won.

If a dog bites a person, the owner may be held criminally liable for negligence causing injury or death, depending on the circumstances. Euthanasia of the dog involved in the incident is recommended for prevention and responsibility, but it is not mandatory.