Agreed. Pepper spray is just going to make the dogs even more aggresive. I don't know if that's your daughter in your avatar nees, but no way I let her play outside with those dogs running loose.

 

She's never outside alone, and she's always within close reach. So far, the instances with these dogs seem to occur on the weekends.

Pit bulls are really bad, one attack and kill our son's dog about two years ago and I saw a bit bull shew a golf ball in half.

Pit bulls need to be in a cage lockup.

I would have to pack some heat if I were you. There's no way I would want to take on a pit bull without some sort of protection. What kind of dog do you have nees?

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I am serious as a heart attack when I say that if I were you I would not go on a walk or even be in my yard with out either pepper spray or a gun (a gun would be my choice) until these dogs are taken care of. I would make sure you keep your dog locked up as well. And I would not hesitate in shooting one or both of these dogs if need be. Also if you have any kids I wouldn't let them play outside by themselves until the dogs are taken care of.

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Nees, as I posted earlier and have had a few here agree, those dogs need to be taken care of (one way or another). Again, I compliment you for contacting the proper authorities and hope that they can and will take care of the situation. I also would not let these dogs keep me from my right to enjoy a walk or being outside. Of course I wouldn't be around them, have my pets around them and especially my child anywhere near them and if the dogs are not taken care of then I would not blink to "pop a cap on them" and eliminate them myself.

I am a huge animal lover, especially dogs. That being said, pit bulls in general scare me to death. I am much more afraid of a pit, than a Rott or a Doberman. I think you definitely did the right thing, and I also wouldn't let my kids be outside without me right there with some protection.

I would have killed the dog(s) by now. You obviously have handled it the right way, or at least in the right order. Again, I'd have put one in his earhole with the .22-250 already.:thumb:

I think you did the right thing.

 

I was walking my dog (on the leash) one day in the park down the street from me. We were walking next to the small tennis courts, my dog playing along the fence with a dog that was inside the courts, when someone pulled up at the top of the hill and let their pit bull out without a leash. It came barreling down the hill and jumped on my dog. Lucky (my dog) freaked out of course, twisting his head out of the collar and leash. Being a fairly small dog, I just knew the end was near, so I tried to grab him. Eventually, the owners came down the hill and called their dog off. But, not before Lucky tore a chunk out of the dog's face, at the eye. I was totally freaked out! I got Lucky back in his collar and leash and left as quickly as I could. The people in the tennis court offered to be witnesses if I needed any. But, I was so scared that the pit bull's owners would call the police on Lucky because of what he did to their dog's face, that I just hoofed it home.

 

Unfortunately, that was the 2nd time that kind of thing happened to Lucky. Now, he is very skittish around any dog that is of any significant size larger than he. People think my dog is just unfriendly, but he really isn't. He just really gets freaked out by big dogs. He's honestly the most lovable thing ever....but now he has "issues" that are proving to be hard to overcome.

 

Not that it would have changed Lucky's "issues", but I kind of wish I'd have called the police just to prove a point.

 

I rarely let my dog off the leash. Generally, only if there are no other dogs around, or if I can get into one of the unoccupied tennis courts. I'm trying to get him acquainted with big dogs, FKY's dog is awesome. But so far, Lucky has been very reticent about letting down his guard. If I do let him off the leash, as soon as I see anyone, especially people with dogs, I immediately leash him.

I think you did the right thing.

 

I was walking my dog (on the leash) one day in the park down the street from me. We were walking next to the small tennis courts, my dog playing along the fence with a dog that was inside the courts, when someone pulled up at the top of the hill and let their pit bull out without a leash. It came barreling down the hill and jumped on my dog. Lucky (my dog) freaked out of course, twisting his head out of the collar and leash. Being a fairly small dog, I just knew the end was near, so I tried to grab him. Eventually, the owners came down the hill and called their dog off. But, not before Lucky tore a chunk out of the dog's face, at the eye. I was totally freaked out! I got Lucky back in his collar and leash and left as quickly as I could. The people in the tennis court offered to be witnesses if I needed any. But, I was so scared that the pit bull's owners would call the police on Lucky because of what he did to their dog's face, that I just hoofed it home.

 

Unfortunately, that was the 2nd time that kind of thing happened to Lucky. Now, he is very skittish around any dog that is of any significant size larger than he. People think my dog is just unfriendly, but he really isn't. He just really gets freaked out by big dogs. He's honestly the most lovable thing ever....but now he has "issues" that are proving to be hard to overcome.

 

Not that it would have changed Lucky's "issues", but I kind of wish I'd have called the police just to prove a point.

 

I rarely let my dog off the leash. Generally, only if there are no other dogs around, or if I can get into one of the unoccupied tennis courts. I'm trying to get him acquainted with big dogs, FKY's dog is awesome. But so far, Lucky has been very reticent about letting down his guard. If I do let him off the leash, as soon as I see anyone, especially people with dogs, I immediately leash him.

 

Sounds just like my Jack Russell Rockmom. I have to leash him, but he loves people.

Sounds just like my Jack Russell Rockmom. I have to leash him, but he loves people.

 

 

Yep...Lucky absolutely adores people. He'll often ignore other dogs and just befriend their owners. :lol: I wouldn't trade him for anything in the world! He adores me.

Also, what is it with some pit bull owners? They think that their dogs are somehow exempt from leash laws, or even just general common dog-owner courtesy. I get so tired of hearing how they are good dogs, etc, etc, etc. ANY dog can be unpredictable! That's why leashes are required, and that as a dog owner, you make sure you are able to control your dog. Isn't it just common courtesy to make sure your dog is not the source of a problem? No dog is 100% perfect, just like owners aren't perfect.

Pit bull owners will hate me for this, but I am just speaking of past reportings on attacks. I would say that over half of the attacks on humans by pit bulls that I have read about, have started with an attack on a dog. It seems to me that they do not have the respect or fear of a human once they have started fighting. The natural reaction to protect your dog can have severe consequences. I would agree, arm yourself.

Also, what is it with some pit bull owners? They think that their dogs are somehow exempt from leash laws, or even just general common dog-owner courtesy. I get so tired of hearing how they are good dogs, etc, etc, etc. ANY dog can be unpredictable! That's why leashes are required, and that as a dog owner, you make sure you are able to control your dog. Isn't it just common courtesy to make sure your dog is not the source of a problem? No dog is 100% perfect, just like owners aren't perfect.

 

I'm glad someone brought this up.

 

Any dog can be dangerous. There was a guy a while back who had some of his toes bitten off by a miniature pinscher. I've also heard that smaller dogs like poodles are more likely to bite than pit bulls.

 

That being said, even though I don't think all pit bulls are out to attack people (heck the dog on Little Rascals was a pit bull), they do have the most powerful bite. They have extremely strong jaws and that can cause serious injuries.

 

I think a big part of the pit bull problem is a combination of ignorant owners and ignorant people who encounter them. Dogs and animals in general can sense fear, aggression, etc. If a pit bull encounters you normally and you freak out, then that's going to cause the pit bull to freak out and react. I have seen this and will give that example:

 

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Owner with a border collie is at the dog park

Owner of pit bull brings dog into dog park

Border collie owner doesn't realize it at first, but when she sees the pit bull, she screams and runs in the opposite direction

Pit bull thinks she is playing and chases after her

 

Now the pit bull didn't attack, he was just playing chase, but the woman freaked out and started yelling that the pit bull was trying to attack her.

 

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And my major concern - owners of pit bulls. I have two pugs, one is 16 so he doesn't like the dog park, but the other is only 6 months old and loves the dog park. We go to the dog park about twice a week and it's almost always the case that the pit bull owner is a "tough" guy who wanted a "tough" dog. I've also overheard conversations at PetSmart where another "tough" guy stated he only wanted the pit bull because it was a "bad dog." And these "tough" guys often do not know proper training/handling of any dog, let alone a pit bull. Thankfully, most human societies recognize this and are becoming more strict with who they let adopt pit bulls or pit bull mixes.

I think you did the right thing.

 

I was walking my dog (on the leash) one day in the park down the street from me. We were walking next to the small tennis courts, my dog playing along the fence with a dog that was inside the courts, when someone pulled up at the top of the hill and let their pit bull out without a leash. It came barreling down the hill and jumped on my dog. Lucky (my dog) freaked out of course, twisting his head out of the collar and leash. Being a fairly small dog, I just knew the end was near, so I tried to grab him. Eventually, the owners came down the hill and called their dog off. But, not before Lucky tore a chunk out of the dog's face, at the eye. I was totally freaked out! I got Lucky back in his collar and leash and left as quickly as I could. The people in the tennis court offered to be witnesses if I needed any. But, I was so scared that the pit bull's owners would call the police on Lucky because of what he did to their dog's face, that I just hoofed it home.

 

Unfortunately, that was the 2nd time that kind of thing happened to Lucky. Now, he is very skittish around any dog that is of any significant size larger than he. People think my dog is just unfriendly, but he really isn't. He just really gets freaked out by big dogs. He's honestly the most lovable thing ever....but now he has "issues" that are proving to be hard to overcome.

 

Not that it would have changed Lucky's "issues", but I kind of wish I'd have called the police just to prove a point.

 

I rarely let my dog off the leash. Generally, only if there are no other dogs around, or if I can get into one of the unoccupied tennis courts. I'm trying to get him acquainted with big dogs, FKY's dog is awesome. But so far, Lucky has been very reticent about letting down his guard. If I do let him off the leash, as soon as I see anyone, especially people with dogs, I immediately leash him.

I never knew that about Lucky. But like you said...he is still a great dog. And it doesn't bother Simba a bit anyways. I for one think he is going to come around...he seemed to let his guard down a little more on Sunday.

 

I would've handled that situation a lot worse...especially if it would've been back in LC. There would be a ticked off pit owner and a dead pit.

I never knew that about Lucky. But like you said...he is still a great dog. And it doesn't bother Simba a bit anyways. I for one think he is going to come around...he seemed to let his guard down a little more on Sunday.

 

I would've handled that situation a lot worse...especially if it would've been back in LC. There would be a ticked off pit owner and a dead pit.

 

The first time it happened, we were @ Cherokee, and it wasn't as bad because there was tons of space for Lucky to get away. At Tyler, though, he was sort of hemmed in by the tennis courts, so he decided to make a stand, I suppose.

 

I figured Lucky had handled the situation adequately. Lucky came away with only "issues", thank GOD. But, had the situation gone on longer it would have been a very different situation. Lucky THINKS he's tough, but he'd have been no match in the long run.

 

I'm glad he doesn't bother Simba. I always feel terrible when Lucky gets all riled up.

Also, what is it with some pit bull owners? They think that their dogs are somehow exempt from leash laws, or even just general common dog-owner courtesy. I get so tired of hearing how they are good dogs, etc, etc, etc. ANY dog can be unpredictable! That's why leashes are required, and that as a dog owner, you make sure you are able to control your dog. Isn't it just common courtesy to make sure your dog is not the source of a problem? No dog is 100% perfect, just like owners aren't perfect.

I know one thing...I rarely stereotype but if I see a Pit while Simba and I are walking I just steer clear from it. And if one was in a dog park I'd probably just avoid it.

 

On a sidenote, I have been in care of a Cane Corso and a Presa Canario. The Presa especially has the same dog fighting lineage and dog aggression that has been breed into Pits. They were the leery of strangers but very obedient IMHO both are awesome breeds. The difference is they are still very expensive and have yet to be inbreed by ignorant owners. Honestly when I got Simba I seriously considered a Corso.

I'm glad someone brought this up.

 

Any dog can be dangerous. There was a guy a while back who had some of his toes bitten off by a miniature pinscher. I've also heard that smaller dogs like poodles are more likely to bite than pit bulls.

 

That being said, even though I don't think all pit bulls are out to attack people (heck the dog on Little Rascals was a pit bull), they do have the most powerful bite. They have extremely strong jaws and that can cause serious injuries.

 

I think a big part of the pit bull problem is a combination of ignorant owners and ignorant people who encounter them. Dogs and animals in general can sense fear, aggression, etc. If a pit bull encounters you normally and you freak out, then that's going to cause the pit bull to freak out and react. I have seen this and will give that example:

 

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Owner with a border collie is at the dog park

Owner of pit bull brings dog into dog park

Border collie owner doesn't realize it at first, but when she sees the pit bull, she screams and runs in the opposite direction

Pit bull thinks she is playing and chases after her

 

Now the pit bull didn't attack, he was just playing chase, but the woman freaked out and started yelling that the pit bull was trying to attack her.

 

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And my major concern - owners of pit bulls. I have two pugs, one is 16 so he doesn't like the dog park, but the other is only 6 months old and loves the dog park. We go to the dog park about twice a week and it's almost always the case that the pit bull owner is a "tough" guy who wanted a "tough" dog. I've also overheard conversations at PetSmart where another "tough" guy stated he only wanted the pit bull because it was a "bad dog." And these "tough" guys often do not know proper training/handling of any dog, let alone a pit bull. Thankfully, most human societies recognize this and are becoming more strict with who they let adopt pit bulls or pit bull mixes.

 

I've often thought about getting a pass to the dog park. But with Lucky being so unpredictable, I'm afraid it would be a waste of money. He (obviously) wouldn't do well in the big dog park, and he's probably too agressive for the little dog park. So...we walk miles and miles and miles to take the edge off his energy.