My neighbors are getting a rescue pit bull

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Anonymous wrote:Most of the tragic stories in the news about pit bulls are about dogs who were "total sweeties" until the moment they weren't.

Sorry, OP. I would be really upset as well. The broken fence doesn't exactly scream Responsible Dog Owner, either.

Exactly this. There are so many dogs that need rescuing. Why a family with kids would seek out a breed that is known to be aggressive is bewildering.

[Anonymous]

I’m with you OP. These dogs do not belong in residential areas near small children and I would seriously question the judgment of any family of young kids that would adopt one. I wouldn’t allow play dates over there and would get the fence mended myself. Earlier this year 2 pit bulls dug under a fence and mauled a 3 year old boy to death in front of his mother. Chances are small this pit bull will maul a child, but the outcome is disastrous enough that it’s not worth it.

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[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I am so angry and annoyed. My young kids are very good friends with their young kids. There aren't too many kids in our neighborhood so this family was their main playdate. Now I won't allow my children to go over to their house and I'll have to be hypervigilant anytime we're outside in our own yard. They have a busted fence which I doubt they'll fix first and I can absolutely see their dog getting loose often.

What compels people with young children to make such stupid decisions?

Well that is really not for you to decide nor judge.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Wow, way to assume the worst. Pit bulls have a bad rap. I wouldn't get one myself, because that's not the type of dog I'm into, but I've known several and they've all been total sweeties who just want love and someone to play with them.

I have heard that most pit bull owners call their pits total sweeties (and they are!). Most probably are, and most probably remain that way. The problem is they are bred in a way where they are totally sweet until they maim a person.

[Anonymous]

pits should require a license and training or be put down

[Anonymous]

We breed and train German Shepherd Dogs. I am a very small breeder. Only one litter a year and our mamas are only allowed two litters. They are our family pets first. We breed specifically for health and temperament. Our dogs are calm, balanced, sweet pups because the dogs in their line going back many generations were intentionally and carefully selected. They would make terrible police dogs. They simply don’t have aggression and prey drive bred into them. That doesn’t mean they wouldn’t bite. All dogs have that potential. But our dogs’ temperaments, health, size, etc. are the results of careful breeding.

“Pit Bull” type dogs were intentionally bred for aggression, pain tolerance, strength, and prey drive. That doesn’t just magically disappear. They are not safe. It should be illegal to breed these dogs. We need to allow the breed to naturally cease to exist. Not the dogs’ fault. Humans phucked it up, as usual.

I would not allow my kids in their home or yard, even with you present. I would ensure there is no way the dog can get into your backyard even if that means building your own 8 foot privacy fence. I would explain to my kids that while most dogs are friendly, this one is dangerous. And I would absolutely end the friendship with the parents.

[Anonymous]

It's weird they are allowed to adopt a rescue with small kids. Most reputable adoption places will not let families adopt unless kids are 7 and up. This is a red flag to me.

[Anonymous]

I hear you, OP. Same thing happened in our neighborhood a few months ago. Rescued pit (or pit mix, but mostly pit) from questionable background. Although her owners go on and on about how sweet she is, she is reactive to other dogs, barks incessantly, and lunges. I told my young kids to stay away from the dog when outside, and that they can't go over there, even outside. It sucks. Owners seem oblivious to the training needed, which makes me even more nervous.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It's weird they are allowed to adopt a rescue with small kids. Most reputable adoption places will not let families adopt unless kids are 7 and up. This is a red flag to me.

This is a good point.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Most of the tragic stories in the news about pit bulls are about dogs who were "total sweeties" until the moment they weren't.

Sorry, OP. I would be really upset as well. The broken fence doesn't exactly scream Responsible Dog Owner, either.

I actually witnessed a "harmless" pitbull attack another neighbor, completely unprovoked. Both the owner and the victim were large men, and it took several minutes for the owner to get the dog off the victim.

[Anonymous]

OP you need to check your facts, the things you have posted are based on rumors and maybe some google. A pit bull has the exact same jaws as any other dog. They do not “ lock” it’s ignorance like this that jerks the stereotypes going…….. give the dog a chance..

[Anonymous]

Their house, their life. All you can do is control yourself and your family. Like with any sing in life if you don’t like what they’re doing in their house don’t send your kids over. Put up a fence and breathe.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We breed and train German Shepherd Dogs. I am a very small breeder. Only one litter a year and our mamas are only allowed two litters. They are our family pets first. We breed specifically for health and temperament. Our dogs are calm, balanced, sweet pups because the dogs in their line going back many generations were intentionally and carefully selected. They would make terrible police dogs. They simply don’t have aggression and prey drive bred into them. That doesn’t mean they wouldn’t bite. All dogs have that potential. But our dogs’ temperaments, health, size, etc. are the results of careful breeding.

“Pit Bull” type dogs were intentionally bred for aggression, pain tolerance, strength, and prey drive. That doesn’t just magically disappear. They are not safe. It should be illegal to breed these dogs. We need to allow the breed to naturally cease to exist. Not the dogs’ fault. Humans phucked it up, as usual.

I would not allow my kids in their home or yard, even with you present. I would ensure there is no way the dog can get into your backyard even if that means building your own 8 foot privacy fence. I would explain to my kids that while most dogs are friendly, this one is dangerous. And I would absolutely end the friendship with the parents.

Dp. Somehow the loss of your friendship would not be a loss. German shepards are also considerd dangerous and yet you are judging this dog the same way others would judge yours.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I am so angry and annoyed. My young kids are very good friends with their young kids. There aren't too many kids in our neighborhood so this family was their main playdate. Now I won't allow my children to go over to their house and I'll have to be hypervigilant anytime we're outside in our own yard. They have a busted fence which I doubt they'll fix first and I can absolutely see their dog getting loose often.

What compels people with young children to make such stupid decisions?

Well that is really not for you to decide nor judge.

It absolutely is my place to judge. As you can see by this thread, many people judge pitbull owners harshly.

[Anonymous]

I’m opposed to pit bulls but I think OP is being hysterical.