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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP, I know what you mean. On a hike recently and owner had to restrain his pit as I walked by with my kids. If you have to restrain your dog by the collar when a 5 year old walks by, it needs to be put down.[/quote]

I have a rescue lab who adores children (and literally everyone he's ever met), but I never let him approach ANYONE who has not asked to pet him. If a trail/path is narrow, I definitely hold his collar/make him sit and let people pass us because sometimes he gets excited and wants to say hi. If someone asks to pet him, then I say yes and let him approach/or hold him if its a small kid and they're nervous. Not all animals that are held back from approaching people are aggressive - some are excited to make friends and their owners are trying to train them not to/just being good owners.[/quote]

And your training and experience in “bludgeoning” and “gutting” strong, agile, aggressive, dangerous creatures in the 100 pound range is . . .?[/quote]

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