Neighbor has pit bull

[Anonymous]

https://www.awla.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/BARKING-DOG.pdf

Report the dog OP. To all the people saying the dog owners are doing nothing wrong — sorry, but you can’t leave a barking dog outside for extended periods of time. I would also make sure to have multiple neighbors make reports and to note the dog’s aggression. I would want it on record that this dog has a history of aggression.

I’ve had dogs most my life and an aggressive bark is much different in nature than just a regular bark. Don’t wait until this first sign of aggression turns into something worse. Make it miserable for these neighbors to leave their menace dog outside.

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Anonymous wrote:You're living my neighborhood worst nightmare. I would always keep mace with me. My kids wouldn't be allowed to play in the front yard if the dog was outside. And, I'd call animal control every time the dog lunges/runs at me/acts aggressively. Every single time. Sorry/not sorry pit bull lovers.

The OP mentions none of those things.

None of these things have happened...yet.

Correct- I applaud your reading comprehension. OP is talking about a dog in her neighborhood that barks and has not lunged at anyone or been aggressive. It says it right in the OP.

What?

She specifically says the dog barks and lunges at everyone who walks by the front yard.

Dog people are something else.

Here's what OP said:

But recently, the neighbors have begun keeping the pit bull in their front yard, on a leash that’s about 20 to 25 feet, long but not long enough to reach the sidewalk. The pit bull barks aggressively at children passing by and is scary to them. It is also scary to adults.

It makes no mention of a lunge. And barking and lunging together are very different than just barking.

Why don’t you (and OP’s neighbors and all other pitbull owners/apologists) stop terrorizing your neighbors? NO ONE likes your dog. Your dog is a monster. And you’re an idiot.

Actually you should look in the mirror. If "no one" liked pit bulls than no one would own one, right?" which is obviously incorrect! So did you find the idiot? hint...it isn't the pit bull owner

Pit bull owners are aggressive and selfish people, and I don't consider them worthy of my consideration.

Normal people who are not completely insane do not like pit bulls

+1

I genuinely hate pit bull owners at this point. It’s not much different than walking around with a live grenade IMO. If pit bulls ONLY posed a danger to their owners then it would be different. But it’s outrageous that whenever I take a walk through my neighborhood, or let my kids play in the yard, or take my dog to the dog park, I have to be on my guard in case their “friendly” savage animal decides today is the day it’s going to snap.

I assume most pit bull owners were unable to get a real dog (one for which you have to wait on a list and then pay a not insignificant chunk of money for) and that’s why they defend their hideously ugly, volatile, and dangerous dogs so vehemently. So they can pretend this is the dog they chose and not the one they got stuck with.

You should admit you are elitist and classist. A pure bred dog does require you to pay $$$. I'm talking about the four breeds that make up pit bull.

As for rescues why don't you think people choose them? And why don't you consider them dogs? They aren't cats or cows for goodness sake.

We are all entitled to our opinion regarding what we like and your opinion is not worth more or less than mine. But you don't have the right to ban my dog because you don't like him

If your opinion is that a pit bull is an appropriate pet, then my opinion is ABSOLUTELY worth more than yours.

And I don’t want to ban your dog because I don’t like him, I want to ban your dog because he is a danger to society.

Pit bull apologists are so tiresome.

Actually, you are so wrong. Your opinion does not have any more weight than mine.

Have you heard of the expression innocent until proven guilty? My dog has done nothing and will do nothing. And yet, here you are telling me that I am tiresome and an apologist.

Pitbulls are appropriate as a pet. For everyone? No. But you can say this about a lot of things, including dogs.

Small apartment? Don't get a Grrat Dane
You are an older person? Get a small dog that doesnt pull you down.
Have small children who are rough? Get a dog that is tolerant.

May the only victim of your monster be you.

Wow and I bet you consider yourself a good person. Who wishes harm on a stranger...? You are the monster, not my American pit bull terrier mix....you.

If you knew how to read you would understand that I am not wishing harm on you, but rather wishing that when/if your dog is “triggered” and decides to lose it and attack some other living thing, that the living thing is you and not the toddler next door, the delivery driver dropping off a package, or the neighbor’s little dog being taken for a walk. Because those other people (or dogs) are completely innocent and have no control over the AH in their neighborhood who thinks it’s great to keep one of these ticking time bombs around.

But of course you don’t understand the difference. Obviously pit bull owners aren’t the brightest.

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Anonymous wrote:You're living my neighborhood worst nightmare. I would always keep mace with me. My kids wouldn't be allowed to play in the front yard if the dog was outside. And, I'd call animal control every time the dog lunges/runs at me/acts aggressively. Every single time. Sorry/not sorry pit bull lovers.

The OP mentions none of those things.

None of these things have happened...yet.

Correct- I applaud your reading comprehension. OP is talking about a dog in her neighborhood that barks and has not lunged at anyone or been aggressive. It says it right in the OP.

What?

She specifically says the dog barks and lunges at everyone who walks by the front yard.

Dog people are something else.

Here's what OP said:

But recently, the neighbors have begun keeping the pit bull in their front yard, on a leash that’s about 20 to 25 feet, long but not long enough to reach the sidewalk. The pit bull barks aggressively at children passing by and is scary to them. It is also scary to adults.

It makes no mention of a lunge. And barking and lunging together are very different than just barking.

Why don’t you (and OP’s neighbors and all other pitbull owners/apologists) stop terrorizing your neighbors? NO ONE likes your dog. Your dog is a monster. And you’re an idiot.

Actually you should look in the mirror. If "no one" liked pit bulls than no one would own one, right?" which is obviously incorrect! So did you find the idiot? hint...it isn't the pit bull owner

Pit bull owners are aggressive and selfish people, and I don't consider them worthy of my consideration.

Normal people who are not completely insane do not like pit bulls

+1

I genuinely hate pit bull owners at this point. It’s not much different than walking around with a live grenade IMO. If pit bulls ONLY posed a danger to their owners then it would be different. But it’s outrageous that whenever I take a walk through my neighborhood, or let my kids play in the yard, or take my dog to the dog park, I have to be on my guard in case their “friendly” savage animal decides today is the day it’s going to snap.

I assume most pit bull owners were unable to get a real dog (one for which you have to wait on a list and then pay a not insignificant chunk of money for) and that’s why they defend their hideously ugly, volatile, and dangerous dogs so vehemently. So they can pretend this is the dog they chose and not the one they got stuck with.

You should admit you are elitist and classist. A pure bred dog does require you to pay $$$. I'm talking about the four breeds that make up pit bull.

As for rescues why don't you think people choose them? And why don't you consider them dogs? They aren't cats or cows for goodness sake.

We are all entitled to our opinion regarding what we like and your opinion is not worth more or less than mine. But you don't have the right to ban my dog because you don't like him

If your opinion is that a pit bull is an appropriate pet, then my opinion is ABSOLUTELY worth more than yours.

And I don’t want to ban your dog because I don’t like him, I want to ban your dog because he is a danger to society.

Pit bull apologists are so tiresome.

Actually, you are so wrong. Your opinion does not have any more weight than mine.

Have you heard of the expression innocent until proven guilty? My dog has done nothing and will do nothing. And yet, here you are telling me that I am tiresome and an apologist.

Pitbulls are appropriate as a pet. For everyone? No. But you can say this about a lot of things, including dogs.

Small apartment? Don't get a Grrat Dane
You are an older person? Get a small dog that doesnt pull you down.
Have small children who are rough? Get a dog that is tolerant.

May the only victim of your monster be you.

Wow and I bet you consider yourself a good person. Who wishes harm on a stranger...? You are the monster, not my American pit bull terrier mix....you.

If you knew how to read you would understand that I am not wishing harm on you, but rather wishing that when/if your dog is “triggered” and decides to lose it and attack some other living thing, that the living thing is you and not the toddler next door, the delivery driver dropping off a package, or the neighbor’s little dog being taken for a walk. Because those other people (or dogs) are completely innocent and have no control over the AH in their neighborhood who thinks it’s great to keep one of these ticking time bombs around.

But of course you don’t understand the difference. Obviously pit bull owners aren’t the brightest.

Your writing was crystal clear; pit bull owners tend to struggle.

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Anonymous wrote:You're living my neighborhood worst nightmare. I would always keep mace with me. My kids wouldn't be allowed to play in the front yard if the dog was outside. And, I'd call animal control every time the dog lunges/runs at me/acts aggressively. Every single time. Sorry/not sorry pit bull lovers.

The OP mentions none of those things.

None of these things have happened...yet.

Correct- I applaud your reading comprehension. OP is talking about a dog in her neighborhood that barks and has not lunged at anyone or been aggressive. It says it right in the OP.

What?

She specifically says the dog barks and lunges at everyone who walks by the front yard.

Dog people are something else.

Here's what OP said:

But recently, the neighbors have begun keeping the pit bull in their front yard, on a leash that’s about 20 to 25 feet, long but not long enough to reach the sidewalk. The pit bull barks aggressively at children passing by and is scary to them. It is also scary to adults.

It makes no mention of a lunge. And barking and lunging together are very different than just barking.

Why don’t you (and OP’s neighbors and all other pitbull owners/apologists) stop terrorizing your neighbors? NO ONE likes your dog. Your dog is a monster. And you’re an idiot.

Actually you should look in the mirror. If "no one" liked pit bulls than no one would own one, right?" which is obviously incorrect! So did you find the idiot? hint...it isn't the pit bull owner

Pit bull owners are aggressive and selfish people, and I don't consider them worthy of my consideration.

Normal people who are not completely insane do not like pit bulls

+1

I genuinely hate pit bull owners at this point. It’s not much different than walking around with a live grenade IMO. If pit bulls ONLY posed a danger to their owners then it would be different. But it’s outrageous that whenever I take a walk through my neighborhood, or let my kids play in the yard, or take my dog to the dog park, I have to be on my guard in case their “friendly” savage animal decides today is the day it’s going to snap.

I assume most pit bull owners were unable to get a real dog (one for which you have to wait on a list and then pay a not insignificant chunk of money for) and that’s why they defend their hideously ugly, volatile, and dangerous dogs so vehemently. So they can pretend this is the dog they chose and not the one they got stuck with.

You should admit you are elitist and classist. A pure bred dog does require you to pay $$$. I'm talking about the four breeds that make up pit bull.

As for rescues why don't you think people choose them? And why don't you consider them dogs? They aren't cats or cows for goodness sake.

We are all entitled to our opinion regarding what we like and your opinion is not worth more or less than mine. But you don't have the right to ban my dog because you don't like him

If your opinion is that a pit bull is an appropriate pet, then my opinion is ABSOLUTELY worth more than yours.

And I don’t want to ban your dog because I don’t like him, I want to ban your dog because he is a danger to society.

Pit bull apologists are so tiresome.

Actually, you are so wrong. Your opinion does not have any more weight than mine.

Have you heard of the expression innocent until proven guilty? My dog has done nothing and will do nothing. And yet, here you are telling me that I am tiresome and an apologist.

Pitbulls are appropriate as a pet. For everyone? No. But you can say this about a lot of things, including dogs.

Small apartment? Don't get a Grrat Dane
You are an older person? Get a small dog that doesnt pull you down.
Have small children who are rough? Get a dog that is tolerant.

May the only victim of your monster be you.

Wow and I bet you consider yourself a good person. Who wishes harm on a stranger...? You are the monster, not my American pit bull terrier mix....you.

If you knew how to read you would understand that I am not wishing harm on you, but rather wishing that when/if your dog is “triggered” and decides to lose it and attack some other living thing, that the living thing is you and not the toddler next door, the delivery driver dropping off a package, or the neighbor’s little dog being taken for a walk. Because those other people (or dogs) are completely innocent and have no control over the AH in their neighborhood who thinks it’s great to keep one of these ticking time bombs around.

But of course you don’t understand the difference. Obviously pit bull owners aren’t the brightest.

I know how to read and you are wishing my kids would become orphans and my dog would be so triggered that he attacks me. I have trained and continue to train my dog ( and love him too) that he will never be in a situation where he is a threat to anyone. You can slam me I'm sure for having a dog that has "potential" but,honestly they all do. It is so obvious that you no very little about training and dogs.

I still say that you are not the good person you think you are because you are wishing harm on a stranger. I have been polite to everyone and you anti-pit people are very vicious.

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Anonymous wrote:You're living my neighborhood worst nightmare. I would always keep mace with me. My kids wouldn't be allowed to play in the front yard if the dog was outside. And, I'd call animal control every time the dog lunges/runs at me/acts aggressively. Every single time. Sorry/not sorry pit bull lovers.

The OP mentions none of those things.

None of these things have happened...yet.

Correct- I applaud your reading comprehension. OP is talking about a dog in her neighborhood that barks and has not lunged at anyone or been aggressive. It says it right in the OP.

What?

She specifically says the dog barks and lunges at everyone who walks by the front yard.

Dog people are something else.

Here's what OP said:

But recently, the neighbors have begun keeping the pit bull in their front yard, on a leash that’s about 20 to 25 feet, long but not long enough to reach the sidewalk. The pit bull barks aggressively at children passing by and is scary to them. It is also scary to adults.

It makes no mention of a lunge. And barking and lunging together are very different than just barking.

Why don’t you (and OP’s neighbors and all other pitbull owners/apologists) stop terrorizing your neighbors? NO ONE likes your dog. Your dog is a monster. And you’re an idiot.

Actually you should look in the mirror. If "no one" liked pit bulls than no one would own one, right?" which is obviously incorrect! So did you find the idiot? hint...it isn't the pit bull owner

Pit bull owners are aggressive and selfish people, and I don't consider them worthy of my consideration.

Normal people who are not completely insane do not like pit bulls

+1

I genuinely hate pit bull owners at this point. It’s not much different than walking around with a live grenade IMO. If pit bulls ONLY posed a danger to their owners then it would be different. But it’s outrageous that whenever I take a walk through my neighborhood, or let my kids play in the yard, or take my dog to the dog park, I have to be on my guard in case their “friendly” savage animal decides today is the day it’s going to snap.

I assume most pit bull owners were unable to get a real dog (one for which you have to wait on a list and then pay a not insignificant chunk of money for) and that’s why they defend their hideously ugly, volatile, and dangerous dogs so vehemently. So they can pretend this is the dog they chose and not the one they got stuck with.

You should admit you are elitist and classist. A pure bred dog does require you to pay $$$. I'm talking about the four breeds that make up pit bull.

As for rescues why don't you think people choose them? And why don't you consider them dogs? They aren't cats or cows for goodness sake.

We are all entitled to our opinion regarding what we like and your opinion is not worth more or less than mine. But you don't have the right to ban my dog because you don't like him

If your opinion is that a pit bull is an appropriate pet, then my opinion is ABSOLUTELY worth more than yours.

And I don’t want to ban your dog because I don’t like him, I want to ban your dog because he is a danger to society.

Pit bull apologists are so tiresome.

Actually, you are so wrong. Your opinion does not have any more weight than mine.

Have you heard of the expression innocent until proven guilty? My dog has done nothing and will do nothing. And yet, here you are telling me that I am tiresome and an apologist.

Pitbulls are appropriate as a pet. For everyone? No. But you can say this about a lot of things, including dogs.

Small apartment? Don't get a Grrat Dane
You are an older person? Get a small dog that doesnt pull you down.
Have small children who are rough? Get a dog that is tolerant.

May the only victim of your monster be you.

Wow and I bet you consider yourself a good person. Who wishes harm on a stranger...? You are the monster, not my American pit bull terrier mix....you.

If you knew how to read you would understand that I am not wishing harm on you, but rather wishing that when/if your dog is “triggered” and decides to lose it and attack some other living thing, that the living thing is you and not the toddler next door, the delivery driver dropping off a package, or the neighbor’s little dog being taken for a walk. Because those other people (or dogs) are completely innocent and have no control over the AH in their neighborhood who thinks it’s great to keep one of these ticking time bombs around.

But of course you don’t understand the difference. Obviously pit bull owners aren’t the brightest.

Your writing was crystal clear; pit bull owners tend to struggle.

Yes it was clear. She wishes my dog would attack me because she assumes that he will.

[Anonymous]

Ask to pet the dog and when they aren’t looking give it biscuits

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Anonymous wrote:You're living my neighborhood worst nightmare. I would always keep mace with me. My kids wouldn't be allowed to play in the front yard if the dog was outside. And, I'd call animal control every time the dog lunges/runs at me/acts aggressively. Every single time. Sorry/not sorry pit bull lovers.

The OP mentions none of those things.

None of these things have happened...yet.

Correct- I applaud your reading comprehension. OP is talking about a dog in her neighborhood that barks and has not lunged at anyone or been aggressive. It says it right in the OP.

What?

She specifically says the dog barks and lunges at everyone who walks by the front yard.

Dog people are something else.

Here's what OP said:

But recently, the neighbors have begun keeping the pit bull in their front yard, on a leash that’s about 20 to 25 feet, long but not long enough to reach the sidewalk. The pit bull barks aggressively at children passing by and is scary to them. It is also scary to adults.

It makes no mention of a lunge. And barking and lunging together are very different than just barking.

Why don’t you (and OP’s neighbors and all other pitbull owners/apologists) stop terrorizing your neighbors? NO ONE likes your dog. Your dog is a monster. And you’re an idiot.

Actually you should look in the mirror. If "no one" liked pit bulls than no one would own one, right?" which is obviously incorrect! So did you find the idiot? hint...it isn't the pit bull owner

Pit bull owners are aggressive and selfish people, and I don't consider them worthy of my consideration.

Normal people who are not completely insane do not like pit bulls

+1

I genuinely hate pit bull owners at this point. It’s not much different than walking around with a live grenade IMO. If pit bulls ONLY posed a danger to their owners then it would be different. But it’s outrageous that whenever I take a walk through my neighborhood, or let my kids play in the yard, or take my dog to the dog park, I have to be on my guard in case their “friendly” savage animal decides today is the day it’s going to snap.

I assume most pit bull owners were unable to get a real dog (one for which you have to wait on a list and then pay a not insignificant chunk of money for) and that’s why they defend their hideously ugly, volatile, and dangerous dogs so vehemently. So they can pretend this is the dog they chose and not the one they got stuck with.

You should admit you are elitist and classist. A pure bred dog does require you to pay $$$. I'm talking about the four breeds that make up pit bull.

As for rescues why don't you think people choose them? And why don't you consider them dogs? They aren't cats or cows for goodness sake.

We are all entitled to our opinion regarding what we like and your opinion is not worth more or less than mine. But you don't have the right to ban my dog because you don't like him

If your opinion is that a pit bull is an appropriate pet, then my opinion is ABSOLUTELY worth more than yours.

And I don’t want to ban your dog because I don’t like him, I want to ban your dog because he is a danger to society.

Pit bull apologists are so tiresome.

Actually, you are so wrong. Your opinion does not have any more weight than mine.

Have you heard of the expression innocent until proven guilty? My dog has done nothing and will do nothing. And yet, here you are telling me that I am tiresome and an apologist.

Pitbulls are appropriate as a pet. For everyone? No. But you can say this about a lot of things, including dogs.

Small apartment? Don't get a Grrat Dane
You are an older person? Get a small dog that doesnt pull you down.
Have small children who are rough? Get a dog that is tolerant.

May the only victim of your monster be you.

Wow and I bet you consider yourself a good person. Who wishes harm on a stranger...? You are the monster, not my American pit bull terrier mix....you.

If you knew how to read you would understand that I am not wishing harm on you, but rather wishing that when/if your dog is “triggered” and decides to lose it and attack some other living thing, that the living thing is you and not the toddler next door, the delivery driver dropping off a package, or the neighbor’s little dog being taken for a walk. Because those other people (or dogs) are completely innocent and have no control over the AH in their neighborhood who thinks it’s great to keep one of these ticking time bombs around.

But of course you don’t understand the difference. Obviously pit bull owners aren’t the brightest.

Your writing was crystal clear; pit bull owners tend to struggle.

Yes it was clear. She wishes my dog would attack me because she assumes that he will.

She said she wishes only the owners and not innocent people would bear the brunt of the risk of attack. Which makes sense. If you think your dog is not a risk then feel free to take that on for yourself. But it’s unfair that random neighbors can’t avoid this risk that they would not choose for themselves. You may think it’s no big deal, but many many of us do not think you’re right to own a pet supersedes our right to not risk our toddlers’ having their faces ripped off.

Same with stuff like DUI or easy access to guns in the home. There are too many innocent people who get caught up in other people’s poor risk assessment.

[Anonymous]

*your right

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Anonymous wrote:You're living my neighborhood worst nightmare. I would always keep mace with me. My kids wouldn't be allowed to play in the front yard if the dog was outside. And, I'd call animal control every time the dog lunges/runs at me/acts aggressively. Every single time. Sorry/not sorry pit bull lovers.

The OP mentions none of those things.

None of these things have happened...yet.

Correct- I applaud your reading comprehension. OP is talking about a dog in her neighborhood that barks and has not lunged at anyone or been aggressive. It says it right in the OP.

What?

She specifically says the dog barks and lunges at everyone who walks by the front yard.

Dog people are something else.

Here's what OP said:

But recently, the neighbors have begun keeping the pit bull in their front yard, on a leash that’s about 20 to 25 feet, long but not long enough to reach the sidewalk. The pit bull barks aggressively at children passing by and is scary to them. It is also scary to adults.

It makes no mention of a lunge. And barking and lunging together are very different than just barking.

Why don’t you (and OP’s neighbors and all other pitbull owners/apologists) stop terrorizing your neighbors? NO ONE likes your dog. Your dog is a monster. And you’re an idiot.

Actually you should look in the mirror. If "no one" liked pit bulls than no one would own one, right?" which is obviously incorrect! So did you find the idiot? hint...it isn't the pit bull owner

Pit bull owners are aggressive and selfish people, and I don't consider them worthy of my consideration.

Normal people who are not completely insane do not like pit bulls

+1

I genuinely hate pit bull owners at this point. It’s not much different than walking around with a live grenade IMO. If pit bulls ONLY posed a danger to their owners then it would be different. But it’s outrageous that whenever I take a walk through my neighborhood, or let my kids play in the yard, or take my dog to the dog park, I have to be on my guard in case their “friendly” savage animal decides today is the day it’s going to snap.

I assume most pit bull owners were unable to get a real dog (one for which you have to wait on a list and then pay a not insignificant chunk of money for) and that’s why they defend their hideously ugly, volatile, and dangerous dogs so vehemently. So they can pretend this is the dog they chose and not the one they got stuck with.

You should admit you are elitist and classist. A pure bred dog does require you to pay $$$. I'm talking about the four breeds that make up pit bull.

As for rescues why don't you think people choose them? And why don't you consider them dogs? They aren't cats or cows for goodness sake.

We are all entitled to our opinion regarding what we like and your opinion is not worth more or less than mine. But you don't have the right to ban my dog because you don't like him

If your opinion is that a pit bull is an appropriate pet, then my opinion is ABSOLUTELY worth more than yours.

And I don’t want to ban your dog because I don’t like him, I want to ban your dog because he is a danger to society.

Pit bull apologists are so tiresome.

Actually, you are so wrong. Your opinion does not have any more weight than mine.

Have you heard of the expression innocent until proven guilty? My dog has done nothing and will do nothing. And yet, here you are telling me that I am tiresome and an apologist.

Pitbulls are appropriate as a pet. For everyone? No. But you can say this about a lot of things, including dogs.

Small apartment? Don't get a Grrat Dane
You are an older person? Get a small dog that doesnt pull you down.
Have small children who are rough? Get a dog that is tolerant.

May the only victim of your monster be you.

Wow and I bet you consider yourself a good person. Who wishes harm on a stranger...? You are the monster, not my American pit bull terrier mix....you.

If you knew how to read you would understand that I am not wishing harm on you, but rather wishing that when/if your dog is “triggered” and decides to lose it and attack some other living thing, that the living thing is you and not the toddler next door, the delivery driver dropping off a package, or the neighbor’s little dog being taken for a walk. Because those other people (or dogs) are completely innocent and have no control over the AH in their neighborhood who thinks it’s great to keep one of these ticking time bombs around.

But of course you don’t understand the difference. Obviously pit bull owners aren’t the brightest.

Your writing was crystal clear; pit bull owners tend to struggle.

Yes it was clear. She wishes my dog would attack me because she assumes that he will.

She said she wishes only the owners and not innocent people would bear the brunt of the risk of attack. Which makes sense. If you think your dog is not a risk then feel free to take that on for yourself. But it’s unfair that random neighbors can’t avoid this risk that they would not choose for themselves. You may think it’s no big deal, but many many of us do not think you’re right to own a pet supersedes our right to not risk our toddlers’ having their faces ripped off.

Same with stuff like DUI or easy access to guns in the home. There are too many innocent people who get caught up in other people’s poor risk assessment.

And I would agree that you have every right not to be attacked. Just as I do not want to be killed by a gun and yet we don't take away guns. There ate responsible gun owners and not responsible.

There are good people who own pit bulls too

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Anonymous wrote:Pit bulls are banned in the UK. Just a matter of time before we catch up to that sensible decision.

UK also bans lots of dogs. If we haven't banned guns and we have had a lot more of them killing children than pit bulls than we aren't going to universally ban them across the US. Move to the Uk if you are so scared!

https://inews.co.uk/inews-lifestyle/which-dog-breeds-banned-in-uk-full-list-1539902

UK bans exactly four breeds, three of which are very rare. See if you can guess what the non- rare one is!!

Pitbull Terrier
Japanese Tosa
Dogo Argentino
Fila Brasileiro

Are they rare because they are banned? Proved my point.

They are rare because they kill and maim people

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Anonymous wrote:Pit bulls are banned in the UK. Just a matter of time before we catch up to that sensible decision.

UK also bans lots of dogs. If we haven't banned guns and we have had a lot more of them killing children than pit bulls than we aren't going to universally ban them across the US. Move to the Uk if you are so scared!

https://inews.co.uk/inews-lifestyle/which-dog-breeds-banned-in-uk-full-list-1539902

UK bans exactly four breeds, three of which are very rare. See if you can guess what the non- rare one is!!

Pitbull Terrier
Japanese Tosa
Dogo Argentino
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Are they rare because they are banned? Proved my point.

They are rare because they kill and maim people

Let's face it if every pit bull pure bred or mix attacked there would be way more. If it was so common place they would stop reporting it.

Sort of like...plane lands and nothing bad happens. Pit bulld and mixes are the latest " bad" dogs that people hate.

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Anonymous wrote:Ask to pet the dog and when they aren’t looking give it biscuits

Agree. Go talk to your neighbors, tell them your kids are scared but would like to get to know the dog and let the dog get to know them.

See what the owners are like, although i don't really approve of them just roping their dog in the yard and letting it bark as people go past, in my opinion is is not a cool way to treat your dog.

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Anonymous wrote:We live in North Arlington in a quiet street. Neighbors two doors down got a pit bull. They walk the pit bull a lot and it has always made me uncomfortable with small children in the street. The pit bull has not been violent yet against anyone. But recently, the neighbors have begun keeping the pit bull in their front yard, on a leash that’s about 20 to 25 feet, long but not long enough to reach the sidewalk. The pit bull barks aggressively at children passing by and is scary to them. It is also scary to adults. Personally, I hate the damn dog. Is there anything that can be done? Get the county involved?

OP, y'all going to have to walk on the other side of the street. Better yet, do your poor neighbor a favor and walk the other way. You sound nuts.

You don't sound totally nuts. Not totally, can you try this - when the dog is inside and the owners are home go knock on the door, tell the owners that you are really scared of their dog but you don't want to be, ask if you can meet the dog and then ask if you can give the dog treats when it is sitting out side.

You might be mistaking the dogs "aggressive " barking for basic excitement and attention seeking, so just give being friendly to your neighbor a try. And take some dog treats with you.

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Anonymous wrote:You’ve already decided this dog is scary and you hate it? Have you interacted with it? Or just basing your opinion on what breed you think it is?

Pitbulls are aggressive dogs. They should be banned.

Agree.

I have been a dog owner for several decades and am never comfortable around adult pit bulls.

Friend was head of the local pit bull rescue. Her parents adopted two of the adorable pit bulls who escaped and went on a night long killing spree of other animals including several llamas. Longtime friends of the parents refused to enter their home after they adopted the second pit bull.

I have been to a few pit bull adoption events. No way. The puppies are super adorable, but they don't stay that way.