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Anonymous wrote:PP here - I'll also add that pet sitting IS an option if you're that concerned. We use Rover to find sitters who can accommodate our dog (he stays at their home).

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Anonymous wrote:Back to the original question, no, I don't have that concern. My dog goes to a boarding facility that includes alone time and group play with other dogs. She and the other dogs went through an interview and are carefully monitored. The staff segregates the dogs by size and temperment. I.e. they aren't going to put my 40 lb ball of energy with a 100 lb dog who is laid back and would get annoyed.

If you don't want your dog to play with other dogs while you're away, then just let them know.

To the rest of you devolving into to pit bull land, keep in mind that a 'pit bull' is the broad term for several different breeds of dogs. A lot of dogs may "look like a pit" but aren't related.

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Anonymous wrote:Back to the original question, no, I don't have that concern. My dog goes to a boarding facility that includes alone time and group play with other dogs. She and the other dogs went through an interview and are carefully monitored. The staff segregates the dogs by size and temperment. I.e. they aren't going to put my 40 lb ball of energy with a 100 lb dog who is laid back and would get annoyed.

If you don't want your dog to play with other dogs while you're away, then just let them know.

To the rest of you devolving into to pit bull land, keep in mind that a 'pit bull' is the broad term for several different breeds of dogs. A lot of dogs may "look like a pit" but aren't related.

That is a myth pitbull advocates use.

Anonymous wrote:Back to the original question, no, I don't have that concern. My dog goes to a boarding facility that includes alone time and group play with other dogs. She and the other dogs went through an interview and are carefully monitored. The staff segregates the dogs by size and temperment. I.e. they aren't going to put my 40 lb ball of energy with a 100 lb dog who is laid back and would get annoyed.

If you don't want your dog to play with other dogs while you're away, then just let them know.

To the rest of you devolving into to pit bull land, keep in mind that a 'pit bull' is the broad term for several different breeds of dogs. A lot of dogs may "look like a pit" but aren't related.

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Anonymous wrote:The dogs are not socialized together

+1, I use a kennel where the dogs don't interact.

Anonymous wrote:The dogs are not socialized together

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Anonymous wrote:Ignoring the ignorance of you categorizing entire breeds as dangerous, reputable boarders take precautions to ensure they only accept socialized dogs that get along well with others. I have a dog aggressive dog (because he's a rescued fighting dog) and I would never board him - I assume most other owners with "problem" dogs feel the same way. Your doodle will be fine.

As a dog lover, I understand your response and it depends on the owner, but let's be honest...cocker spaniels, beagles, Cavaliers, and poodles are't usually aggressive dogs that maul kids.

Except they are. Google the statistics about aggression and instances of bites. From the study linked below: "Based on behavioral assessments and owner surveys the breeds that were more aggressive towards people were small to medium-sized dogs such as the collies, toy breeds and spaniels." The only difference is that when a pit bull bites, the results are more severe because they are physiologically stronger and larger than the breeds you listed. This is the same reason pit bulls are taken advantage of and used for fighting.

https://www.avma.org/KB/Resources/LiteratureReviews/Pages/The-Role-of-Breed-in-Dog-Bite-Risk-and-Prevention.aspx

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The idiotic pitbull advocates use an equivalent argument that there is no difference in danger between a semi automatic rifle and your grandpa's single shot rifle.

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I'm trying to remember the last time I heard of a beagle or lab found eating their owner's rib cage.

A black lab was found eating her owner's face.

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Anonymous wrote:The idiotic pitbull advocates use an equivalent argument that there is no difference in danger between a semi automatic rifle and your grandpa's single shot rifle.

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I'm trying to remember the last time I heard of a beagle or lab found eating their owner's rib cage.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The idiotic pitbull advocates use an equivalent argument that there is no difference in danger between a semi automatic rifle and your grandpa's single shot rifle.

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I'm trying to remember the last time I heard of a beagle or lab found eating their owner's rib cage.

Anonymous wrote:The idiotic pitbull advocates use an equivalent argument that there is no difference in danger between a semi automatic rifle and your grandpa's single shot rifle.

Anonymous wrote:New dog owner here - we're going to need to board our dog. Pet sitting is not an option. Are you concerned about dangerous breeds, namely pit bulls at your kennel? I have a golden doodle.