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Comment by Zigward & Kimberly on December 4, 2011 at 7:04am

Pit bulls aren't like that unless trained so by awful people. I used to have a pit that would hide under the bed from horror movie music for Pete's sake, and wouldn't harm a fly. Honestly, little dogs are more vicious in my opinion, attacking more frequently. Just that big dogs CAN do more damage.
Don't be breedist haha. Joking. Anyhow, I'm sorry that that's been happening.. Maybe get a at home trainer for a few sessions? Idk, good luck.

Comment by Judith Andre on November 27, 2011 at 11:35pm

Do you think part of the problem might be a lack of exercise?  My experience with dogs and kids is that if they get plenty of exercise, they're less likely to be act out.  Just thinking that no fence could = not enough exercise. Also, getting plenty of socialization on neutral territory might help?  From the day I get my puppies, I don't let them go through a door or gate or get out of the car or cross the street until they have the OK command.  I use "wait"  to teach it which means they have to wait til I say OK, but don't make them sit.  Just what works for me, but a dog focused on getting out could still bolt.  It does add another layer of safety though.

Comment by Sandy Stickney on November 27, 2011 at 6:23pm

I had problems with our corgis slipping past me out any open door.   An in-home visit by a dog trainer was very helpful in correcting this situation. And it only took one training session with the trainer to teach us how to handle this.  It does require that you be aware of the dog and making sure you have the dog under control before doors are opened, and will require everyone in the family to be vigilant. 

Comment by Bev Levy on November 27, 2011 at 5:08pm

You need a professional trainer to help you train her not to run out the door and work on the aggression. It is your responsibility to make sure this never happens again!

Comment by Beth on November 27, 2011 at 4:04pm

I sympathize greatly.   That's a tough situation, and you are right: if an animal really wants to get out, no matter how careful you are it will get out at some point.   Is there any way you can put some sort of baby gate that blocks her access to the part of the house that adjoins the garage?  If this is the place where she manages to get out, maybe the answer is to make sure she can't access the door between the garage and the house?  

 

One thing you might try as well is to see if you can get your neighbor to walk her dogs with yours.  Maybe if they walk together a bunch of times, your dog won't see them as a threat?

Comment by Christine Gregory on November 27, 2011 at 3:40pm

We live in an HOA community.To put up a fence would be very expensive since they require 5 feet(a weird size).We also have a huge back yard.It still would not prevent her from bolting out the front door.She squeezes through your legs.I have been diligent in putting her in the den everytime the doorbell rings or kids come over but it only takes one time.

Comment by Beth on November 27, 2011 at 3:31pm

By the way, Corgis usually are peaceful with other animals but can be territorially aggressive with dogs and cats-- part of their job as farm dogs was to chase away strays, and while most accomplish this by barking and/or controlled nipping, the tendency can escalate in some individuals.

Comment by Beth on November 27, 2011 at 3:29pm

Is it possible to fence the yard?   Dogs who are territorially aggressive to other dogs can't often be trained away from that behavior and really need to be contained so they don't have the chance to bite.  Someone else might have another suggestion, but my thought would be to erect some sort of physical barrier.