"Dangerous dog breeds"

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Originally Posted by djansen

Honestly im afraid of most dogs, always have been. I dont like dogs and they dont like me and MOST dog owners annoy the heck out of me.
Not everyone likes dogs and people need to realize this. I work pest control and am always going into peoples back yards and I come across alot of dogs and I think its incredibly inconsiderate to not lock your dog up while you have a service done. I dont care if its being protective or it just does not know you thats how people get bit and it only takes once. At my old neighborhood I could not run around the block without more then one dog come flying out from someones house and barking and growling at me. Im seriously thinking about carrying pepper spray. Most of these "dangerous" breeds are protective by nature so unless your growing pot or trying to protect something valuable whats the point of having such a risk? Unless your a hermit and live way up in nowhere keep your dog locked up.
and people say reptile owners are carless.
Sorry, end rant. I do understand that there are responsible people out there but to me there are far to many morons out there.
I say make there ALOT of rules on these dogs when it comes to locking them up or always on a leash.

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I understand that not everyone likes dogs. One of my best friends if rather scared of them, to a point that when she walks with other people and she sees a strange dog, she will freeze and walk out of her way to avoid the dog and put the person she's with between her and the dog. She doesn't do it on purpose, it just comes naturally to her.

I agree with you on people needing, or should chain up or place the dog inside if they call someone to help out around their house for what ever reason. My family and I always make sure my dog is out of the way when someone comes to help out around the house. If the oil man comes, then we keep the dog inside. If someone is working inside the house, we will place her in a bedroom until their done. We do not put our dog out and in the way.

And you questioning why do people own these "dangerous" dogs unless their growing pot or trying to protect something else valuable, I question why do people own yappie ankel bitters? I do not like those dogs, and know why? Because most of the time I see them, their being treated like a baby, not like they should be. I love rottweilers, I was born and raised with them. Why do I like them? Because even while their protective, they can be a giant push over and someone you can just cuddle up to. And having a rottweiler in the house has possible stopped many people from attempting to break in my house. What is a little dog going to do, bark the burglar to death? Yeah right. If anything he'd kick the dog breaking ribs. Now while owning one of these dogs, the dog will lock down on a part of the person's body and most likely break bones, or do damage just as bad. Rottweilers are one of the dogs with the most powerful bite. With any of these dogs, if the correct owner has one, the dog knows better on how to react, and will listen to the owner despite the situation. Know if a idiot has one of these dogs, then it gives the DOG a bad rap, but not the owner.

My akita decided one day to chase after one of my chickens. My mom was yelling at her, and she didn't listen. I get up yell her name sternly, she stopped in her tracks and looked at me before coming back. Goes to show that I trained my dog right.
And the story I posted to start off the topic, about my dog attacking the friends dog (which if you haven't read, go read) what if it was something worse? What if it was a bear? Or a wolf? Something that would really of hurt my parents? They would of been screwed if the had no dog, or a small dog. My dog, her breed, was bred for hunting and protecting. So if she sense's something is wrong, or if she sees something in the yard that is a threat, first place she goes to attack is right for the throat. Her bred was made to take down bears, and other big game. For someone who doesn't live exactly in the city, it's nice knowing that my house, and yard is safe. I had a fox come out and ALMOST get one of my chickens, I debated for a moment to call my dog over and hold her at the top of the steps of my deck, barking and snarling at the fox. I know she would of scared it off, but I went with the BB gun instead.

I'm sorry for ranting so much on this, and I don't want this to start a fight, but I think you have to see the point of view from someone who one's a "dangerous" dog, and how amazingly useful it is to have one, and how they can be complete softies.

As for "dangerous dogs" I don't believe it. There are no Bad dogs. Bad Owners? Yes. My grandparents had a dog from when I was.. about 1-2 till I was errr i wanna say 8ish. His name was Max. Me and Max grew up together so, when mymom would be yelling at me he would get right in between me and her. As if to tell her "Thats, MY girl"! My dog i have is a german shepard/husky mix. The only thing i've seen him after is a cat. My neighbor had two Rots. They were sweet as can be. Its just a matter of how the dog was raised as a puppy.


Sorry for my little rant.

-Ashley-Christena.

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Originally Posted by djansen

Honestly im afraid of most dogs, always have been. I dont like dogs and they dont like me and MOST dog owners annoy the heck out of me.
Not everyone likes dogs and people need to realize this. I work pest control and am always going into peoples back yards and I come across alot of dogs and I think its incredibly inconsiderate to not lock your dog up while you have a service done. I dont care if its being protective or it just does not know you thats how people get bit and it only takes once. At my old neighborhood I could not run around the block without more then one dog come flying out from someones house and barking and growling at me. Im seriously thinking about carrying pepper spray. Most of these "dangerous" breeds are protective by nature so unless your growing pot or trying to protect something valuable whats the point of having such a risk? Unless your a hermit and live way up in nowhere keep your dog locked up.
and people say reptile owners are carless.
Sorry, end rant. I do understand that there are responsible people out there but to me there are far to many morons out there.
I say make there ALOT of rules on these dogs when it comes to locking them up or always on a leash.

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Of course dogs can be dangerous. They're descended from wolves, which are the apex predator in their natural environment. We haven't devolved them THAT much.

I also agree that dogs should be kept on a leash, or in a fence, etc etc. Not only does it prevent attacks, but it can save the dog's live because THEY can't be attacked or hit by a car.

However, the point of this thread is that one breed isn't necessarily more dangerous than another. Laws confining dogs to leashes or fences is fine and logical, but banning an entire breed is not. True, pit and rotti attacks tend to be pretty bad, but there was a labrador retriever (a well-loved family breed, I'm sure you know) that tore a woman's face up in Germany, and there are accounts of people being killed by Yorkshire terriers, Pomeranians, and dachsunds. I don't see any breed bans on those four. Dog confiscations should be limited to dogs that are ACTUALLY a problem.

I don't think dog confiscations should happen at all. Every dog of every breed has the capabality to be able to harm/kill someone. It doesn't matter what it looks like, or what breed it is, a dog needs to be brought up right, and many people do just this and socialize their dogs.

People should need resume's, interviews, home checks, etc, before they can adopt or buy a dog. If we did this, the problems would most likely start to decline.

My city shelter all you have to be is 18 and you can get any dog you want,(pitty, rottie, pug, etc..) while one of our non profit(non state run) no kill rescue, you need an interview and a home check, along with references!

Ya know I have owned pit bulls a big part of my life, took a stab at breeding them because I loved them so much. I have 3 kids and have owned pits since they were born..... I have nothing but good things to say about em..... I quit breeding when I could not find GOOD HOMES for the puppies... I am one of those people that write emails to people to keep my herps and dogs..... I cant see a point in my life where I dont own both

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Originally Posted by jjmitchell

Ya know I have owned pit bulls a big part of my life, took a stab at breeding them because I loved them so much. I have 3 kids and have owned pits since they were born..... I have nothing but good things to say about em..... I quit breeding when I could not find GOOD HOMES for the puppies... I am one of those people that write emails to people to keep my herps and dogs..... I cant see a point in my life where I dont own both

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i did the same thing minus having children of my own(other than my dogs and reptiles)..I have even been bitten in the face by one and it will never change my mind. Ive grown up with them,bred them and showed people the side that the news never shows. My dogs are well known from Ny,Pa,Nj. Everyone to ever meet them they instantly fall in love with them. I know people who are now addicted to the breed and cant get enough of them. To be honest i hate small dogs. Everyone but id say 3-4 has been very snappy and aggressive towards people where the so called dangerous breeds have done nothing but smell and give people kisses. Bully bred dogs are my live and will continue to be a part of it till the day im 6 feet under. Im Bully Bred For Life...

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Originally Posted by ed4281

A dog is only dangerous, when in the hands of an idoit.

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That is so true!

We have a Boxer and is ashame how people are so scared to let their kids play with him when we have him at the park. He is confused to be a pit all the time and he looks nothing like one.

http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2004-2/657161/026.jpg

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Originally Posted by grits

That is so true!

We have a Boxer and is ashame how people are so scared to let their kids play with him when we have him at the park. He is confused to be a pit all the time and he looks nothing like one.

http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2004-2/657161/026.jpg

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:rofl: GREAT PIC!!

Here is one of my viscious german shepherd. I was shocked when I first learned that people are afraid of these! But I mean, look at her, how could you not be afraid!! :rolleyes:

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/2760288/1-%2...%28copy%29.jpg

Only bad owners :mad:

I honostly think a dogs peronality comes from its owner. If a dog is raised where he/che is beatean or abused, then put in the pound and adopted it could have the chance of biting in fear. I dont beleave in "dangerous dogs" I beleave in irisponsible owners....