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Comment by Shippo & Koga Corgis on September 25, 2009 at 1:00am

I also blame the owner of any out of control aggressive dog. My ex's PitX was attacked by aggressive non-pit dogs, and he didn't harm them at all. Both my dogs have been attacked by everything BUT pit bulls. From crazy chihuahuas to labradors. Any dog can be aggressive without proper training.

Comment by Ein Danger on September 24, 2009 at 11:56pm

personally i don't dislike the pitbull breed. i'm one of those ppl that feel there are no bad dogs, just bad/irresponsible dog owners. any dog off-leash should be considered dangerous. you'd be surprised how many little dogs try to fight with ein and he's twice their size. lol. chihuahuas are vicious. lol.

Comment by Jane Christensen on September 24, 2009 at 11:14pm

WOW...what a scary experience! Glad all turned out well.

Comment by Linsey & Grissom on September 24, 2009 at 11:11pm

Beth,
Check your facts. SOME LINES, yes, have been bred to be aggressive. This is not, however a characteristic of a well-bred pit. Same could be said about any breed, though. Like I already said, in a daycare/ socialization Golden retrievers have been the biggest culprits of no-warning dog aggression.
I must lack common sense, according to you, because I absolutely do not stand on guard any more than typical over a pil bull being in the area. It is those kinds of nerves and anxiety that will cause an attack.
With that being said I will not disreguard the fact that often times certain "types" of people are drawn to pit bull ownership. I'd think it's safe to say that most of these men that get pits do it primarily off of image alone. An aggressive dog is th result of poor breeding, poor treatment and poor training. NOT the breed itself.

Comment by Mary M on September 24, 2009 at 11:06pm

I feel the need to quote mine and Radar's trainer. "Don't blame them, train them!" I am so sorry for the incident
that transpired and very thankful that no one was hurt physically. People that own any large, aggressive dogs need to get training and use common sense especially when there are other neighbors involved. It is just
plain irresponsible to turn a dog off there leash when not in some type of controlled situation. I received a lot
of flack from friends because we live in a rural setting and I do not let Radar run loose. I am proactive when it
comes to the safety of my dog and others. Years ago when it was customary to let dogs and kids run loose our Collie got ran over by a delivery truck. I never want to feel that helpless again! If people want to let a dog run free either fence in there yard, use electronic fencing, train them properly and be responsible. Also, a dog can be aggressive no matter what breed.

Comment by Beth on September 24, 2009 at 11:06pm

I'm so sorry to hear of your scary experience!

While it is true that not all pit bulls are aggressive, it is true that pit bulls have been selectively bred for many generations to see other dogs as prey. Sure any breed can be aggressive, but since pits are specifically bred to be dog-aggressive and to not give up in a fight (they don't always accept another dog's surrender), it is only common sense to be protective of your dog if there is a loose pit in the vicinity.

The pit bull rescues strongly recommend not allowing your pit loose when there are strange dogs around, no matter how "dog-friendly" it has seemed in the past. Terriers are selected to be "game" and the same instinct that means your pet bunny is probably not a good friend for your Rat Terrier mean that a pit bull may wag its tail at you and yet see another dog as lunch. My aunt has had Jack Russels and all of them have been excellent varmint-killers. A good-quality well-socialized well-adjusted pit can easily see a running dog as a "varmint" to be dispatched.

That's not prejudice, any more than it's prejudice to say a Corgi is likely to want to herd moving creatures.

Comment by Nicole, Stanley and STELLA! on September 24, 2009 at 10:30pm

I'm sorry to hear about what happened. That's happened to me several times, and it is TERRIFYING (once ending with a $200 vet bill that I had to pay). Unfortunately, all of my worst experiences have been with Pit Bulls as well. I understand that the dogs *themselves* are not to blame and that it is the responsibility of the owners. However, it seems (at least in my area) that the highest percentage of irresponsible owners happen to own pit bulls. It is a college town and students get them, think they're "automatic" guard dogs, don't train them, and often let them loose. And it is A LOT scarier to have a pit bull charging at you than a chihuahua or a shi-tzu! Even though it was a horrifying experience, it is fortunate that everyone is physically OK. And, although rationally and logically I know that not all pit bulls are untrained and aggressive, because of my experiences I have a strong emotional reponse when I see one too.

Comment by Natalie, Lance &Tucker on September 24, 2009 at 10:26pm

also meant to say glad your husbands sister is ok too!

Comment by Amanda & Tuck on September 24, 2009 at 10:22pm

Pit bulls can be excellent dogs - just like any other breed - irresponsible owners can lead to poorly behaved dogs. It really isn't fair - the stigma these dogs carry is because of irresponsible owners- who think getting a pit bull will make them seem tough but then have no idea how to train the dog. Petie from the Little Rascals was a pit bull and they used to be called nanny dogs because they were so good with children. They aren't all bad!!

I completely understand you being angry at these dog owners and the situation. I don't know why anyone would have dogs that are aggressive off the leash. I am sure it was scary for your husband's sister and for Koby but hopefully they will be able to move past it without any fears!

Comment by Natalie, Lance &Tucker on September 24, 2009 at 10:06pm

Im so sorry to hear of your experience tonight. I hope those owners will be more responsible and keep them on leashes before they have to deal with lots of bills. Maybe this incident will be a wake up call to them, we could only hope! Im glad to hear that Koby is okay. Keep socializing him around friendly and well behaved dogs, I bet he will be okay.

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