My neighbors are getting a rescue pit bull

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Anonymous wrote:Does it hurt from clutching your pearls so hard? Dogs are only as bad as their owners…as are children. I don’t think the neighbors will be losing much by losing you as “friends”.

Typical crap from dangerous dog owners. This is not true but keep telling yourself that.

I'll tell myself that b/c it's true. You're running of emotion and headlines. Fine. But, you sound ridiculous.

Pits are awesome. And if your neighbor loses you as a friend b/c of that, that's too bad for you.

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Anonymous wrote:So you haven’t met the dog? You’re assuming these people that you normally like I assume because your kids play together, would rescue a dog that is going to attack their/your children? You need to take a breathe and relax.

I'm not a huge fan of the family for several small petty reasons but this definitely is the nail in the coffin of our relationship. It just suvms for my kids.

Getting a pitbull is irrational and irresponsible, particularly as a parent to young children. I can guarantee that I won't be the only one that will stop allowing my children to play at their house on account of the dog.

Pitbulls might be fine and sweet until they're not. They have a unique ability to maim and kill due to their jaws. And the inbreeding/generations of poor care and training.

I sure hope their kids will survive the new dog.

I think you've pretty much just described your problem OP.

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Anonymous wrote:The people on DCUM are completely ignorant on what pit bulls were bred for. In recent years they have been known for fighting but this is ABUSE not their inherent personality. In fact, pit bulls have a better temperament than golden retrievers.

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Yes shelters are filled with pit bulls because ignorant people are too damn afraid and would rather throw down 5k for their designer doodles. My 35 pound pit bull is the sweetest animal and is a favorite at the dog park because of how loving she is towards people and dogs. Your neighbors are better off without you OP.

this. It’s also interesting that give the average HHI on this board and how so many people have had direct contact with aggressive pitbulls………

So both of you bought into that propaganda hook, line & sinker, huh?

The history of the Pit Bull can be traced back to the early 1800’s in the United Kingdom. Pit Bulls were originally bred from Old English Bulldogs (these dogs are similar in appearance to today’s American Bulldog) who gained their popularity on the British Isles in a cruel blood sport known as “bull baiting”. One to two Bulldogs were set to harass a bull for hours until the animal collapsed from fatigue, injuries or both.

Once bull and bear baiting was outlawed, the public turned their attention to “ratting”. This practice pitted dogs against rats in which they were timed to see whose dog would kill the most rats in the least amount of time. The “pit” in Pit Bull comes from ratting as the rats were placed into a pit so that they could not escape. Ultimately, the public turned their eyes upon dog fighting as it was more easily hidden from view and thus the law. Ratting and dogfighting both required more agility and speed on the part of the dog, so Bulldogs were crossed with Terriers “Bull and Terriers”, more commonly known as the first Pit Bull Terrier.

Despite their tenacity and determination in battle, commoners actually bred pit bull terriers with some of the same qualities and traits that we still love about them to this day. Through selective breeding and culling, bite inhibition towards humans was greatly encouraged. Gamblers had to be sure that they could enter a pit and handle their dogs in close proximity without the danger of being bit themselves. If a dog bit a human, it was usually culled.


Shortly before the Civil War, immigrants from the British Isles came to the United States, but along with them came their Pit Bulls. It was during this time that the Pit Bull Terrier breed was named the “American” Pit Bull Terrier. Though these dogs had been specifically bred for fighting, they soon became a much larger and invaluable fixture in a developing nation. In early America, these frontier dogs took on an all-purpose role. They were responsible for herding cattle, herding sheep, guarding livestock and families against thieves and wild animals, helping on the hunts and as hog catchers. Their loyal and loving demeanor with humans, especially children (this is where the “Nanny Dog” myth originated from), earned them a prominent place not only as a working dog but as a companion.

They’ve tried to breed their aggressiveness towards humans out, but they’ve only been doing that for 100 years. They come from a long line of dogs bred for aggression and violence. You can’t deny that most dog deaths are from pits and many many many of them aren’t from abusive households. Bulldogs are also vicious and this explains they come from the same place. Boxers are also at the top of the bite list and they are from bulldogs too. It’s hard to care for pits and square that with the facts about them, but you’ll be a much better pit owner if you understand their inherent danger. Keep them secure at all times and never ever let them around kids or other dogs.

No. They absolutely are not. Don't spread your fear mongering to Bulldogs, who are extremely passive dogs.

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For the most part, the pit bull owners and pit bull defenders on this thread are fulfilling the stereotypes. The PP who said they’re like that Tiffany character in Independence Day is right on, and that’s a charitable read.

OP, you’re right to worry, and I hope you are getting a serious fence.

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Anonymous wrote:The thing is you never read about those doodles killing the toddlers they live with but you keep telling yourself how sweet those pit bulls are and the toddler did something wrong.

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Anonymous wrote:We live in an apartment with our pit bull…friendliest dog you’ll meet. Let’s everyone pet him in the elevator, kids and adults. When other dogs go crazy and yap, he just sits there and ignores them. Why? Because he’s trained. He’s a rescue and trained.

It’s not about the breed, it’s the training.

This makes you feel better about yourself, but it’s total BS. It’s not all “training.”

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Anonymous wrote:For the most part, the pit bull owners and pit bull defenders on this thread are fulfilling the stereotypes. The PP who said they’re like that Tiffany character in Independence Day is right on, and that’s a charitable read.

OP, you’re right to worry, and I hope you are getting a serious fence.

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Anonymous wrote:The thing is you never read about those doodles killing the toddlers they live with but you keep telling yourself how sweet those pit bulls are and the toddler did something wrong.

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Yep, this. Op is absolutely correct to protect her children. Op, you should definitely get a sturdy fence.

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Anonymous wrote:I'd put up a good fence for your yard, OP and host playdates, dog not invited.

It does suck, I hear you.

I agree with this!

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Also make it clear to neighbors that they will need to be abiding by leash laws.

Dp. And if you said that to me I would point out all the rules you should abide by too! Why assume negligence when you havent met the dog?

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Anonymous wrote:My dog and I were once charged by an unsocialized rescue Pit Bull, luckily the owners were close by and were able to tackle the dog before it got a hold of our dog, so I totally get it. However, my dog was also viciously attacked by a purebred Lab. It slipped out it's owner's front door and ran straight for us and just tore into our dog, he ended up needing multiple staples. I was also bitten by a Lab as a child while camping. I was rollerblading and fell into another campsite and the dog attacked me. I've also had issues with multiple aggressive German Shepherds. In my experience any dog can be aggressive, the worst dog bite I've ever gotten was from a family member's 10 pound lap dog.

As far as Pit Bulls go, I once worked as a nanny for a family with two of them and it completely changed my opinion of the breed. It made be understand why some people call them nanny dogs. They were both amazing dogs, but one followed the 2 year old around everywhere she went. The dog even allowed the 2 year old to use her as a step to get to higher places. The dog was the most patient, loving, calm dog I had ever met, and I've been around dogs my entire life.

I guess my point is that yes, you should be careful around this dog, just like you should be careful around any dog you are not familiar with. However, I don't think you should just write off your neighbors over it. I mean just talk to them, see if they know its history, tell them you are nervous and ask them what kind of training the dog has had. Their response will either make you feel a little better or convince you that you should get a 6 ft privacy fence installed and be done with them.

Sensible post, pp. For the record, my pit mix was attacked by a Chihuahua. Fortunately, she was just surprised and mystified while the little dog's owner struggled to grab her. And your advice as to how to deal with the neighbors is spot on.

On another note, I would never let my kid get too close to *any* dog. You never know when any dog will lose it and I don't want a dog's teeth close to my kid's face. I don't care how loving a dog is and whether they're a pit or a Golden retriever, do not let toddlers hug them unless you are right there ready to intervene!

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Omg relax. Don’t judge the dog til you meet it. And people can do what they want even if it’s not convenient for YOU you selfish brat.

Put up a fence and supervise your own children. Done

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My mom has french bulldogs. One has some pretty severe psychological issues and is untrained. The other one is just untrained.

I don't let my kids play with the dogs. If the dogs are out, I take my kids to a different part of the house.

That's your right as a parent, OP.

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OP posters are saying never mind it as usual but I have lived next to 2 vicious barking dogs. It’s not fun. Hopefully they will keep the dog inside. As for my kids playing there. It’s a no for me. They showed bad judgment in the first place. You think their judgement is going to improve? You willing to try it out on your kids?

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Anonymous wrote:Omg relax. Don’t judge the dog til you meet it. And people can do what they want even if it’s not convenient for YOU you selfish brat.

Put up a fence and supervise your own children. Done

Easy for you to say condo dweller.

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Anonymous wrote:Sensible post, pp. For the record, my pit mix was attacked by a Chihuahua. Fortunately, she was just surprised and mystified while the little dog's owner struggled to grab her. And your advice as to how to deal with the neighbors is spot on.

On another note, I would never let my kid get too close to *any* dog. You never know when any dog will lose it and I don't want a dog's teeth close to my kid's face. I don't care how loving a dog is and whether they're a pit or a Golden retriever, do not let toddlers hug them unless you are right there ready to intervene!

Oh wow, so much damage done by those little chihuahua jaws, right? Hop on over to the thread about all the pit bulls mauling dogs and see how pit bulls’ strong jaws and instinct to kill goes when pit bulls attack anything else.