Pitbull Next Door

[Weed Shark]

Well, I’m thankful the dog passed the test the other night. I had to try, with me in the yard instead of my kids. It really would have been unfortunate to defend myself in front of the neighbor kids.

I feel sorry for this breed, which continues to endure the ugly and more careless side of our human race.

I will talk to the landlord as politely as I can. He does have the power to change this situation. A pit bull should not be in this type of neighborhood, full of children, with an unfenced yard.

Then, I plan to think about this less.

[Dahitman44]

Hang in there and keep finding out all you can.

[Weed Shark]

I can't believe the landlord is STILL getting the Golden Retriever story. He almost acts like he belives it (for all I know, he's the one making that part up).

Some people...just make me tired all over....

[Jameson]

The nice doggy next door has passed your test. When you snuck up on it and thumped a bucket it reacted toward you. What did you expect, for it to bring you the newspaper?

The nice dog, like all other nice dogs, should be leashed or fenced at all times outside. Call animal control if you desire. That should get the neighbors to keep their nice doggy on a leash.

Good luck!

[Ray Esboldt]

Man, what a tough situation WeedShark. As unfortunate as it is to you and your family, I am glad it is not me. Hang tough and use your head (I am sure you will). We would all hate to see you end up getting the bad end of the stick.

I love dogs, my wife loves dogs, and my kids love dogs. However, and my wife and I and our neighbors have discussed this, I don't think that dog would last in our neighborhood. I would have to race my neighbors to be the first one on the scene of its demise (humanely or otherwise). I hate meddling in other people's business, but pitbulls are just a fatality waiting to happen.

It's such a lousy situation, I hate to even think about it.

[Dahitman44]

Shark --

Any new updates?

[kgpcr4]

Labs and goldens may bite more people than pits but there are 1000 labs for every pit. also the damage done when a pit attacks is severe. 11 people in the twin cities have been mauled by pits this year with one dead. several were critical. all required extisive hospitalization. Pits should be eliminated as a breed!

[Jameson]

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Labs and goldens may bite more people than pits but there are 1000 labs for every pit. also the damage done when a pit attacks is severe. 11 people in the twin cities have been mauled by pits this year with one dead. several were critical. all required extisive hospitalization. Pits should be eliminated as a breed!

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How is this constructive talk for Weed Shark. It offers no help to him. This is just another negative attack on pit bulls. If you don't have something positive to say, I didn't think it belonged on this forum?

Any updates on the nice doggy next door Weed Shark? Any maulings? Deaths? Has the doggy rolled over and let you pet it's belly yet?

[Grant Pearson]

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Labs and goldens may bite more people than pits but there are 1000 labs for every pit. also the damage done when a pit attacks is severe. 11 people in the twin cities have been mauled by pits this year with one dead. several were critical. all required extisive hospitalization. Pits should be eliminated as a breed!

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What the media doesn't report is the numbers of people bitten by labs and goldens. If we were told the numbers from those two breeds, would we consider banning them as well? After all, isn't a bite a bite regardless of breed?

I'm not attacking Goldens or Labs, as I love both breeds. I just bring it up to make it a point. Also, a pomeranian killed a 6 week old child this last spring. Why not ban them as well?

[Weed Shark]

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Shark --

Any new updates?

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The dog wasn't licensed with the city, so there is a deadline for that. This only means shots will be current.

I’d been dreaming about buying an American Water Spaniel pup. Seems like a Pit Bull snack, right now.

What bothers me most...I can’t protect the kids when I’m not home.

[Hammer Handle]

Any dog can be "bad" if they are raised and treated improperly. That includes all breeds.

However, pit bulls have proven that even when raised properly, they can go "bad".

I have a large dog (black lab/husky cross). I do not expect all my neighbors to have to deal with him being loose or in their yard. Even though friendly, any dog can be intimidating. Yes, he is loose at times (legal where I am in the yard)...but never leaves my yard and I am always with him.

If you have a large dog, your neighbors may not like it and be fearful of him...no matter what the breed. You have to respect that. And, pit bulls are worse due to their nature and the bad press. If you don't like it, then don't get a pit bull. I know you love your dog, but you have to respect your neighbors and put them first.