Anonymous wrote:It took 3 seconds to Google this for Arlington, so I imagine OP just wanted to start a discourse on how terrible pit bulls are. I would suggest you talk to your neighbor before calling Animal Control or the police on a dog who has done nothing wrong.

I have a beagle - the most docile dog you can imagine - that barks like a madman at anything walking by the house. I wouldn’t say that barking and “looking scary” is indicative of aggression.

Comparing your barky Beagle to a pitbull is ridiculous.

It took 3 seconds to Google this for Arlington, so I imagine OP just wanted to start a discourse on how terrible pit bulls are. I would suggest you talk to your neighbor before calling Animal Control or the police on a dog who has done nothing wrong.

I have a beagle - the most docile dog you can imagine - that barks like a madman at anything walking by the house. I wouldn’t say that barking and “looking scary” is indicative of aggression.

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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.

Anyone who is more concerned with not “stereotyping” a damn DOG than they are with the very real possibility that some neighbor gets their face torn off is sick.

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Anonymous wrote:Wow most of you people are absolutely ridiculous. In the 80s the "aggressive" breed was the German Shepherd to the point my pediatrician told my parents to get rid of ours when I was born, which they thankfully did not. Then it was the Doberman, then it was the Rottweiler, now we have the Pitbull. Any individual dog can be aggressive. Many stories that make the news will say Pitbull or Pitbull type dog with no verification of what the dog actually is. It all comes down to the owners and how dogs are trained/treated. That being said, I do believe there are studies that regularly chaining a dog in a yard can cause behavior issues, but that has nothing to do with the breed. Get over yourselves and your closed minded view of a breed with which you clearly have zero experience.

Get over yourself fool. We all know how pit bulls are different and why they are more dangerous. People who promote them are idiots playing Russian roulette with everyone’s safety. People can be so stupid.

np ppp is absolutely correct. For the uneducated "pit bulls" refer to four different breeds so technically you are incorrect.

The term “pit bull” is an umbrella term that refers to several breeds of dogs that share similar physical characteristics. According to The Spruce Pets, the five most commonly referred to types of pit bull dogs are:

American Bully: This breed is a relatively new breed that was first developed in the '80s and '90s. It is recognized by the United Kennel Club but not yet by the American Kennel Club. The breed came from the American pit bull terrier and other bulldog-type breeds 1.
American Pit Bull Terrier: This breed is recognized by the United Kennel Club but not the American Kennel Club. It is a medium-sized, muscular dog with a short, smooth coat and a broad head. The breed is known for its loyalty and affectionate nature 1.
American Staffordshire Terrier: This breed is recognized by both the United Kennel Club and the American Kennel Club. It is a medium-sized, muscular dog with a short, smooth coat and a broad head. The breed is known for its courage and loyalty 1.
Staffordshire Bull Terrier: This breed is recognized by both the United Kennel Club and the American Kennel Club. It is a small to medium-sized dog with a short, smooth coat and a broad head. The breed is known for its courage and tenacity 1.
American Bulldog: This breed is recognized by both the United Kennel Club and the American Kennel Club. It is a large, muscular dog with a short, smooth coat and a broad head. The breed is known for its strength and athleticism 1.


Please note that the term “pit bull” is often associated with negative stereotypes and misconceptions. It is important to remember that each dog is an individual and should be judged based on its own behavior and temperament.

Learn more:

1. thesprucepets.com
2. marvelousdogs.com

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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.

Call animal control.

An unsupervised aggressive dog doesn’t belong in anyone’s front yard. Take a video.

Do you have an HOA?

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Anonymous wrote:The problem with requiring a history of aggression is that basically it has to injure or kill a child before anyone considers killing it.

Pretty sure it doesn't have to be a child, but sure, let's go for drama and end up as a Simpsons meme

I’ll never forget the family in NJ enjoying their yard in their newly-purchased home, when a neighbor’s two pit bulls broke through the fence and killed the three year old and put the mother in the hospital. I do not understand pit bull apologists.

https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/3-year-old-was-playing-in-yard-for-1st-time-when-he-and-mom-were-attacked-by-neighbors-dog/2952351/?amp=1

Why are you not blaming the owners?

Keep playing games. You explain it to us. In what way are pit bulls diffefrom other known aggressive dogs? You know what it is, we all do but you like to play pretend and have no problem putting other’s safety at risk.

NP here. What are other known aggressive dogs?

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Anonymous wrote:The problem with requiring a history of aggression is that basically it has to injure or kill a child before anyone considers killing it.

Pretty sure it doesn't have to be a child, but sure, let's go for drama and end up as a Simpsons meme

I’ll never forget the family in NJ enjoying their yard in their newly-purchased home, when a neighbor’s two pit bulls broke through the fence and killed the three year old and put the mother in the hospital. I do not understand pit bull apologists.

https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/3-year-old-was-playing-in-yard-for-1st-time-when-he-and-mom-were-attacked-by-neighbors-dog/2952351/?amp=1

Why are you not blaming the owners?

Keep playing games. You explain it to us. In what way are pit bulls diffefrom other known aggressive dogs? You know what it is, we all do but you like to play pretend and have no problem putting other’s safety at risk.

Anonymous wrote:Wow most of you people are absolutely ridiculous. In the 80s the "aggressive" breed was the German Shepherd to the point my pediatrician told my parents to get rid of ours when I was born, which they thankfully did not. Then it was the Doberman, then it was the Rottweiler, now we have the Pitbull. Any individual dog can be aggressive. Many stories that make the news will say Pitbull or Pitbull type dog with no verification of what the dog actually is. It all comes down to the owners and how dogs are trained/treated. That being said, I do believe there are studies that regularly chaining a dog in a yard can cause behavior issues, but that has nothing to do with the breed. Get over yourselves and your closed minded view of a breed with which you clearly have zero experience.

Get over yourself fool. We all know how pit bulls are different and why they are more dangerous. People who promote them are idiots playing Russian roulette with everyone’s safety. People can be so stupid.

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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.

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Wow most of you people are absolutely ridiculous. In the 80s the "aggressive" breed was the German Shepherd to the point my pediatrician told my parents to get rid of ours when I was born, which they thankfully did not. Then it was the Doberman, then it was the Rottweiler, now we have the Pitbull. Any individual dog can be aggressive. Many stories that make the news will say Pitbull or Pitbull type dog with no verification of what the dog actually is. It all comes down to the owners and how dogs are trained/treated. That being said, I do believe there are studies that regularly chaining a dog in a yard can cause behavior issues, but that has nothing to do with the breed. Get over yourselves and your closed minded view of a breed with which you clearly have zero experience.

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 dog has done none of that so I guess you’re not calling.

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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.

Anonymous wrote:Our neighbor was walking a pit bull and it pulled away from her and she lost the leash. She was frantically trying to catch it. There were little kids walking around and elderly people working in their yards. It was scary.

And did the dog attack anyone?