Pit Bull - Page 3

GCR18 · ‎07-03-2013

Breed doesn't matter to me, biting two different people does. The dog needs to be removed from the home. The HOA should be perusing it for the wellness of the residents.

RinaRina · ‎03-13-2010

I'm surprised the dog wasn't euthanized.

Where I live, pitbull attacks are NOT tolerated.

Last year, our neighboring Animal Control euthanized a Lab for jumping on someone.

Being a former Lab owner, that story broke my heart.

Nevertheless, I don't care for pitbulls and walk elsewhere when I see them.

"The less you respond to negative people, the more peaceful your life will become."

software · ‎06-08-2016

@Isobel Archer wrote:
@software wrote:
@chrystaltree wrote:
If the dog (any dog) spends his life on a chain in a yard, that dog isn't socialized. That dog is also angry and bored and perhaps even hungry and thirsty. So, I can understand how such a dog would attack people. It's an abused dog. Perhaps after evaluation, they'll be able place the dog in a home where he can be cared for properly. That would be nice but I think after two attacks, he'll be put down. Sad for the dog, sad for the people he attacked. I don't blame the dog, I blame the owners of the dog.

I agree

Under similar circumstances most dogs of any breed could do the same.
I think you are right, but I do recall - years ago - being charged by a snarling dog (looked like a mixed breed) while walking. I immediately stood still and spoke calmly to the dog and he stopped and continued to growl, but did not bite or attack me. I remained still and speaking calmly until he eventually walked away.

I know I was lucky - but I doubt seriously this would have worked with a pit bull.

A rescue group in Alabama specializes only in chained dogs. They find people are ignorant about the harm they are causing the dog. The group raises money to provide kennels, runs and fences to get the dog off the chain. If the dog is otherwise abused they will talk the owners into surrendering the dog.

It breaks my heart to see a dog on a chain.

When I had dogs, I tied them out to do their outdoor business because I didn't have a fence but they stayed in the house with me all the time. Whats the point of having a dog chained outside? (that's a rhetorical remark)

Isobel Archer · ‎04-04-2015

@RinaRina wrote:
I'm surprised the dog wasn't euthanized.
Where I live, pitbull attacks are NOT tolerated.
Last year, our neighboring Animal Control euthanized a Lab for jumping on someone.
Being a former Lab owner, that story broke my heart.
Nevertheless, I don't care for pitbulls and walk elsewhere when I see them.

Yes that's really sad about the lab. Our 92 year old neighbor's lab also likes to jump on people - she knocked me down once as I didn't see her coming. But she is just being friendly and I would not complain about that. I learned to stay alert when she is around. She's really a good dog and I think, plays a big part in keeping him active and healthy.

Isobel Archer · ‎04-04-2015

@software wrote:
@Isobel Archer wrote:
@software wrote:
@chrystaltree wrote:
If the dog (any dog) spends his life on a chain in a yard, that dog isn't socialized. That dog is also angry and bored and perhaps even hungry and thirsty. So, I can understand how such a dog would attack people. It's an abused dog. Perhaps after evaluation, they'll be able place the dog in a home where he can be cared for properly. That would be nice but I think after two attacks, he'll be put down. Sad for the dog, sad for the people he attacked. I don't blame the dog, I blame the owners of the dog.

I agree

Under similar circumstances most dogs of any breed could do the same.
I think you are right, but I do recall - years ago - being charged by a snarling dog (looked like a mixed breed) while walking. I immediately stood still and spoke calmly to the dog and he stopped and continued to growl, but did not bite or attack me. I remained still and speaking calmly until he eventually walked away.

I know I was lucky - but I doubt seriously this would have worked with a pit bull.

A rescue group in Alabama specializes only in chained dogs. They find people are ignorant about the harm they are causing the dog. The group raises money to provide kennels, runs and fences to get the dog off the chain. If the dog is otherwise abused they will talk the owners into surrendering the dog.

It breaks my heart to see a dog on a chain.
When I had dogs, I tied them out to do their outdoor business because I didn't have a fence but they stayed in the house with me all the time. Whats the point of having a dog chained outside? (that's a rhetorical remark)

Agree. I love dogs, but don't have one because I don't want the responsibility of walking him - and I would never chain a dog and just leave him out. We have a cat and she is great so I'm happy.

drizzellla · ‎03-14-2010

I have mixed feeling about pit bulls. I know many people have them and they are wonderful dogs. They are well trained and fun to be around.

But on the other hand. A friend and neighbor of ours was walking her German Shepherd and 8 month old baby. When out of nowhere a pit bull attacked the German Shepherd and bit his ear off. Apparently, a girl that lived near by had just "rescued" the pit bull. And it somehow got out. My friend was scared to death. She was worried about the baby and upset what happened to her German Shepherd.

Any dog can be unpredictable. It's the owners that should be vigilant about their dogs. And sadly some are not.

sunshine45 · ‎03-09-2010

my daughter and her boyfriend rescued a pitbull from the streets a few years ago. he is now about three years old. he was dehydrated, starved, and had worms. they took him to the vet and nurtured him back to health. he is a very loveable dog and gets along with our bichon quite well.

for every horror story you hear about a pitbull attack, you can find wonderful stories about them online.....as pets/companions and as working dogs that help communities and our military.

pitbulls are not banned in ALL of canada......they are banned in ontario, manitoba, and the city of winnipeg.

(the last pitbull thread from about a week or so ago was deleted, so dont be surprised if this one disappears also.)

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ccassaday · ‎10-21-2010

I have mixed feelings also. I think they do get a bad rap but I also think they can become over stimulated very quick. I know someone who took her golden to a dog park. She played with this pit bull all the time. They had no issues. One day the dog just turned on her golden for no reason. This person knows how to read dog body language. She never saw anything threatening. The put bill was put to sleep. The owner said she couldn’t take a chance of the pit Bull turning on her other dog or kids. One reason dog parks are bad. The decision to take this pit bull to the dog park cost him his life. The owner of the golden was so upset that it cost the dog his life but did understand.