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lolas_mom · 03-23-2009, 07:21 PM

is a pit bull. A LARGE pit bull. I'm not happy about it. Not only do we have a pit living 2 houses down but now there's one right next door. I know that most people say they're only aggressive if they're trained to fight, but it's not just the aggressiveness that scares me. It's the huge size difference.

I discovered the pit living next door when my husband and I had the girls outside while we did some yard work. I was walking up to the house when our schnauzer started going crazy. Lola soon followed suit. I looked over to see what had them freaking out and there was this young guy with a huge tan pit on a leash. Points for having the pit on a leash but what good does it do if he can't control the animal while on the leash? I started freaking out. I ran over to the girls, who by the way were jumping at the fence right in front of the dog's face, picked both of them up and carried them into the house.

Thank God my husband had fixed the gap in between the house and the first chain link fence post the previous weekend. What if Lola had slipped out and ran up to the dog?!?! I swear she's braver than the schnauzer! lol

I'm sorry if anyone is offended by my ranting about another breed but when it comes to my 4 lb yorkie I tend to be a little over protective. Even our medium sized schnauzer would be no match for a dog of that size and strength.

Okay, I'm done ranting now. Thanks for reading! lol

TishaMoon · 03-23-2009, 07:39 PM

I understand your feelings! I'd been planning to get a yorkie long before I went house searching. One house I almost bought had a pitbull next door that was always barking at me through the fence. I went to look at the house 4 times. The 4th time there were 4 pitbulls in that backyard! That was enough to make me decide against the house!

At the house I did buy one neighbor has a big dog (I think a Boxer) but she seems nice. The other neighbor has 2 small poodles. It's a nicer environment for my baby...and me.

mommie4tobi · 03-23-2009, 07:43 PM

I can see so where your coming from! And yea pit bulls can be very mean. I just dont like people thinking that every pit bull is mean. We just lost our baby grl in Feb. she was blue nose and very very loving and we also have a male he is 2 and he will lick you to death before he will even think about bitting or barking, he is very loving. Its really in how you raise a dog. Any dog. The one next door is not yours so prob. will not be good for your babies to be around. My pit and yorkie are the best of friends they get alone so good. Good luck to you and take care.

erickajm · 03-23-2009, 07:44 PM

I believe it is all in the way you raise your dog.. just like kids. If you remember back a few years it was the rottweilers (sp?) that everyone feared and the dobermans.. You may want to talk to the neighbor about how is the dog's temperament around other dogs and such. If it seems aggressive then you can take appropriate actions. Good luck to you!

Amanda7 · 03-23-2009, 08:12 PM

You have every right to be over-protective with your yorkie and schnauzer. Any large dog can be a threat. Just recently someone wrote how her daughter's golden retriever attacked her yorkie. I would be extremely careful with my little ones having a pit bull so close by. There have been too many horror stories of yorkies getting killed by bigger dogs.

MollysMum54 · 03-24-2009, 12:55 AM

do your new neighbours seem approachable? I would probably go and introduce myself and welcome them to the area (while actually trying to see what their dog is like!) Maybe if you can kind of get friendly with them,and explain your fears, they will take extra care when they let their dog out.You will always have to be very very careful yourself, but it might help a bit to get the neighbours on your side too. Good luck.

cheryl19 · 03-24-2009, 02:03 AM

I understand your fears. Yes some pits are fine, but any large dog coming at a yorkie is like

It would be the same if we took our yorkies into a room that some one had their pet mice or rats running around you just would not do it. Not all yorkies will kill a rat but you just don't know. To me it's the same thing (size difference is about the same too) Yes I agree with others you need to talk to the new neighbours

Rosiegirl · 03-24-2009, 03:24 AM

Well, you are stuck by these dogs at this point and I think there is a better chance that these dogs are going to be fine being next door. You should find out from you rneighbor what kind of tempermants the pit has and go from there, just the sight of this dog alone shouldn't be the final say on whether you should be scared or not. I am NOT suggesting you let them into the yard together to play, but you most certainly should try to get the dogs face to face by the fence with the owners out there too (it will happen sooner or later) and see how all the dogs react. This could be a big puppy next door and he could very well adore your dogs and enjoy 'visiting' through the fence with your dogs. You are smart to make sure your fence is secure, and try to be really fair to the other dogs owner, he probably loves his dog a lot too and to judge his dog by sight will probably offend him. My Yorkie and pomeranian go out side and have serious races with the labs next door AND my 2 huge outdoor dogs and everyone has a good time for a few minutes and barks their head off and then they all go their seperate ways, it is loud but they all like each other. Good Luck, I hope it works out for you.

Misti1 · 03-24-2009, 03:35 AM

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Originally Posted by lolas_mom

is a pit bull. A LARGE pit bull. I'm not happy about it. Not only do we have a pit living 2 houses down but now there's one right next door. I know that most people say they're only aggressive if they're trained to fight, but it's not just the aggressiveness that scares me. It's the huge size difference.

I discovered the pit living next door when my husband and I had the girls outside while we did some yard work. I was walking up to the house when our schnauzer started going crazy. Lola soon followed suit. I looked over to see what had them freaking out and there was this young guy with a huge tan pit on a leash. Points for having the pit on a leash but what good does it do if he can't control the animal while on the leash? I started freaking out. I ran over to the girls, who by the way were jumping at the fence right in front of the dog's face, picked both of them up and carried them into the house.

Thank God my husband had fixed the gap in between the house and the first chain link fence post the previous weekend. What if Lola had slipped out and ran up to the dog?!?! I swear she's braver than the schnauzer! lol

I'm sorry if anyone is offended by my ranting about another breed but when it comes to my 4 lb yorkie I tend to be a little over protective. Even our medium sized schnauzer would be no match for a dog of that size and strength.

Okay, I'm done ranting now. Thanks for reading! lol

I've lived through this......

The next door's had a huge pit and an Australian something. The pit used to attack the other dog on a regular basis, and if someone was home, many times they would come out and beat the pit off the other dog. The other dog lost all personality and cowered all of its life, until one day they came home and found it in a pool of blood...but get this...REFUSED to say the pit had killed it.

Then there was the fact that one of their sons had MD and was in a wheel chair helpless.

But one day that pit wanted my little yorkie Rocky, and he just took planks from the wood fence in his mouth and ripped them off like they were paper and came through the fence. He went for the baby and he and my daughter just barely made it in the house. I stood at the back storm door and watch him snarl through the glass.

The mistake I made was calling my neighbor at work to come get him...then I called animal control after the incident was over. They told me that they would have had to remove him from my backyard in order to keep him, but since I had the owners come and get him, no dice.

Eventually they ended up giving this dog over after it started dismantling the sheet rock in the house in some kind of fit.

BUT THESE ARE THE SAME PEOPLE...who told me when they bought this puppy that the onus is on the owner and it is "all in how you raise them."

Yeah RIGHT

I feel sorry for you, you are now beginning a nightmare that was mine. These people moved about 3 years ago. The new neighbors biggest sin so far is that they throw loud frequent parties, but I'll gladly trade.

Princes mom · 03-24-2009, 03:43 AM

I understand your situation...I have the same problem. We have a "No Pit Bull Allowed" subdivision and one of the homeowners here rented their home to a couple with a pit bull. I am extremely upset and terrified because, as much as we love our new house, we would have n e v e r chosen to live anywhere that allowed 'potentially' dangerous dogs.
Because our subdivision is new and because of the economy, we have a lot of homes here that are not occupied which means no HOA (Home Owners Association), yet. The builder is acting on behalf of the HOA. I have spoken to the builder on a weekly basis, I have pictures of that dog outside without a leash, I have written letters and spoken to animal control, I have called the police and I first and foremost, spoke with the renter who owns the dog. At first (in December of 08) she said that she didn't know about the bylaw and would find a new home for her dog, but she did not!!! He is still there. She said that he was really friendly and wouldn't hurt a fly. I am in the process of looking for an attorney to find out what my rights are because it is stated in the bylaws, and filed in court, about this law.
My other neighbors have Yorkies, Poodles and Dashunds. They are upset as well. We are afraid to walk our dogs here now. When I do, my husband comes with us or I will take Prince out after the Pit Bull's owner leaves for work. (I always have my cell with me incase I have to call for help!)

Not all Pit Bulls are bad, but ALL have the potential to be extremely dangerous. Most of the problem have to do with genetics a n d how they were raised. Some breeders mate males and females from the same litter = neurological problems, most of the time. Almost every month I hear about someone's life forever changed because of a Pit Bull.

Good luck and keep this info with you: Animal Control
100 S Washington St
Ardmore, OK 73401
580) 856-3534
just in case.

Rosiegirl · 03-24-2009, 03:45 AM

Just to clarify myself, i wouldn't take any chance with a dog like Misti1 is describing, but I know a few pits that are wonderful and loving too. You need to find out what type of pit this is by observing a bit. Be careful and I hope that you have a good one living next door. You can tell alot by the type of neighbor you have too I guess.

TeresaM · 03-24-2009, 03:52 AM

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Originally Posted by MollysMum54

do your new neighbours seem approachable? I would probably go and introduce myself and welcome them to the area (while actually trying to see what their dog is like!) Maybe if you can kind of get friendly with them,and explain your fears, they will take extra care when they let their dog out.You will always have to be very very careful yourself, but it might help a bit to get the neighbours on your side too. Good luck.

So you say that your 2 barked and went crazy when they realized a dog was in the next yard, what did the Pit do? Was he barking and straining at the leash, or did he behave and listen to the person holding him? Although I would NEVER let my kids play with or be around such a large dog, I wouldn't judge this dog simply based on his breed.

Starting out on the right foot with your new neighbors will go a long way in keeping the harmony in the neighborhood. We have more trouble in our area with small dogs constantly barking 24/7 and owners that just open the front door and let them out to roam then with any of the big dogs. Good Luck!

Princes mom · 03-24-2009, 04:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Rosiegirl

Just to clarify myself, i wouldn't take any chance with a dog like Misti1 is describing, but I know a few pits that are wonderful and loving too. You need to find out what type of pit this is by observing a bit. Be careful and I hope that you have a good one living next door. You can tell alot by the type of neighbor you have too I guess.

Pit Bulls have been known to "snap" at a moments notice. Observing one does not help. Often times they may be friendly towards humans, but not towards other dogs...especially dogs that are unfamiliar to them. One nip from a Pit Bull can kill a Yorkie. (It happened in GA about two weeks ago. The owner of the Pit thought the dogs were playing!!!!!!!!)

Misti1 · 03-24-2009, 04:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Princes mom

Pit Bulls have been known to "snap" at a moments notice. Observing one does not help. Often times they may be friendly towards humans, but not towards other dogs...especially dogs that are unfamiliar to them. One nip from a Pit Bull can kill a Yorkie. (It happened in GA about two weeks ago. The owner of the Pit thought the dogs were playing!!!!!!!!)

Now admittedly, this is not a pit, but a Rotti I am talking about, but this one was "family friendly", and had been around the baby grandaughter all of her little life. So the dog is chained outside and baby grandaughter and paw paw go out to feed it. The baby made some kind of abrupt movement that angered the dog, and he went for her neck and killed her. Grandad had to shoot the dog to get it to let go, but too late.

Now he had been "observed", and the only explanation was "these dogs SOMETIMES don't like sudden movements around them".

valentine92 · 03-24-2009, 05:05 AM

The neighbor behind us had a pit bull when we moved in. He said the dog was like a little baby. Well they let their baby out without a leash and he bit my lab on the face and wouldnt let go. I was screaming, the neighbor came out and had to keep kicking the dog in the head for it to let go. Luckily my dog wasnt badly hurt and they moved out soon after. I will never ever trust a pit bull.

03-23-2009, 07:21 PM	#1
lolas_mom Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 22	Our new next door neighbor... is a pit bull. A LARGE pit bull. I'm not happy about it. Not only do we have a pit living 2 houses down but now there's one right next door. I know that most people say they're only aggressive if they're trained to fight, but it's not just the aggressiveness that scares me. It's the huge size difference. I discovered the pit living next door when my husband and I had the girls outside while we did some yard work. I was walking up to the house when our schnauzer started going crazy. Lola soon followed suit. I looked over to see what had them freaking out and there was this young guy with a huge tan pit on a leash. Points for having the pit on a leash but what good does it do if he can't control the animal while on the leash? I started freaking out. I ran over to the girls, who by the way were jumping at the fence right in front of the dog's face, picked both of them up and carried them into the house. Thank God my husband had fixed the gap in between the house and the first chain link fence post the previous weekend. What if Lola had slipped out and ran up to the dog?!?! I swear she's braver than the schnauzer! lol I'm sorry if anyone is offended by my ranting about another breed but when it comes to my 4 lb yorkie I tend to be a little over protective. Even our medium sized schnauzer would be no match for a dog of that size and strength. Okay, I'm done ranting now. Thanks for reading! lol __________________ ~Jamie~ Lovin' my little Lola!

03-23-2009, 07:39 PM	#2
TishaMoon YT Addict Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: So. Cal Posts: 367	I understand your feelings! I'd been planning to get a yorkie long before I went house searching. One house I almost bought had a pitbull next door that was always barking at me through the fence. I went to look at the house 4 times. The 4th time there were 4 pitbulls in that backyard! That was enough to make me decide against the house! At the house I did buy one neighbor has a big dog (I think a Boxer) but she seems nice. The other neighbor has 2 small poodles. It's a nicer environment for my baby...and me. __________________ ~ Bailey's Mommy~

03-23-2009, 07:43 PM	#3
mommie4tobi Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Modesto, Ca Posts: 39	I can see so where your coming from! And yea pit bulls can be very mean. I just dont like people thinking that every pit bull is mean. We just lost our baby grl in Feb. she was blue nose and very very loving and we also have a male he is 2 and he will lick you to death before he will even think about bitting or barking, he is very loving. Its really in how you raise a dog. Any dog. The one next door is not yours so prob. will not be good for your babies to be around. My pit and yorkie are the best of friends they get alone so good. Good luck to you and take care. __________________ LOVEN MY TOBI & PAPASTHEY R MY LIFE

03-23-2009, 07:44 PM	#4
erickajm Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Central Pennsylvania Posts: 3,200	I believe it is all in the way you raise your dog.. just like kids. If you remember back a few years it was the rottweilers (sp?) that everyone feared and the dobermans.. You may want to talk to the neighbor about how is the dog's temperament around other dogs and such. If it seems aggressive then you can take appropriate actions. Good luck to you! __________________ Zoe Peppee Brady EARL!

03-23-2009, 08:12 PM	#5
Amanda7 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Northern New York Posts: 1,307	You have every right to be over-protective with your yorkie and schnauzer. Any large dog can be a threat. Just recently someone wrote how her daughter's golden retriever attacked her yorkie. I would be extremely careful with my little ones having a pit bull so close by. There have been too many horror stories of yorkies getting killed by bigger dogs. __________________ Snickers & Baxter Until one has loved an animal, part of their soul remains unawakened.

03-24-2009, 12:55 AM	#6
MollysMum54 YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: England,UK Posts: 1,176	do your new neighbours seem approachable? I would probably go and introduce myself and welcome them to the area (while actually trying to see what their dog is like!) Maybe if you can kind of get friendly with them,and explain your fears, they will take extra care when they let their dog out.You will always have to be very very careful yourself, but it might help a bit to get the neighbours on your side too. Good luck.

03-24-2009, 02:03 AM	#7
cheryl19 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NY USA Posts: 1,749	I understand your fears. Yes some pits are fine, but any large dog coming at a yorkie is like It would be the same if we took our yorkies into a room that some one had their pet mice or rats running around you just would not do it. Not all yorkies will kill a rat but you just don't know. To me it's the same thing (size difference is about the same too) Yes I agree with others you need to talk to the new neighbours __________________ Ivy, Max, Reggie & Cheryl

03-24-2009, 03:24 AM	#8
Rosiegirl YT Addict Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 344	Well, you are stuck by these dogs at this point and I think there is a better chance that these dogs are going to be fine being next door. You should find out from you rneighbor what kind of tempermants the pit has and go from there, just the sight of this dog alone shouldn't be the final say on whether you should be scared or not. I am NOT suggesting you let them into the yard together to play, but you most certainly should try to get the dogs face to face by the fence with the owners out there too (it will happen sooner or later) and see how all the dogs react. This could be a big puppy next door and he could very well adore your dogs and enjoy 'visiting' through the fence with your dogs. You are smart to make sure your fence is secure, and try to be really fair to the other dogs owner, he probably loves his dog a lot too and to judge his dog by sight will probably offend him. My Yorkie and pomeranian go out side and have serious races with the labs next door AND my 2 huge outdoor dogs and everyone has a good time for a few minutes and barks their head off and then they all go their seperate ways, it is loud but they all like each other. Good Luck, I hope it works out for you. __________________ Melissa: Alpha female to: Shiva Marley Ranian Rosie and (new boy) Little Rascal

03-24-2009, 03:43 AM	#10
Princes mom YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Georgia Posts: 4,566	I understand your situation...I have the same problem. We have a "No Pit Bull Allowed" subdivision and one of the homeowners here rented their home to a couple with a pit bull. I am extremely upset and terrified because, as much as we love our new house, we would have n e v e r chosen to live anywhere that allowed 'potentially' dangerous dogs. Because our subdivision is new and because of the economy, we have a lot of homes here that are not occupied which means no HOA (Home Owners Association), yet. The builder is acting on behalf of the HOA. I have spoken to the builder on a weekly basis, I have pictures of that dog outside without a leash, I have written letters and spoken to animal control, I have called the police and I first and foremost, spoke with the renter who owns the dog. At first (in December of 08) she said that she didn't know about the bylaw and would find a new home for her dog, but she did not!!! He is still there. She said that he was really friendly and wouldn't hurt a fly. I am in the process of looking for an attorney to find out what my rights are because it is stated in the bylaws, and filed in court, about this law. My other neighbors have Yorkies, Poodles and Dashunds. They are upset as well. We are afraid to walk our dogs here now. When I do, my husband comes with us or I will take Prince out after the Pit Bull's owner leaves for work. (I always have my cell with me incase I have to call for help!) Not all Pit Bulls are bad, but ALL have the potential to be extremely dangerous. Most of the problem have to do with genetics a n d how they were raised. Some breeders mate males and females from the same litter = neurological problems, most of the time. Almost every month I hear about someone's life forever changed because of a Pit Bull. Good luck and keep this info with you: Animal Control 100 S Washington St Ardmore, OK 73401 580) 856-3534 just in case. __________________ Prince, rest in peace. We miss you and love you so much.

03-24-2009, 03:45 AM	#11
Rosiegirl YT Addict Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 344	Just to clarify myself, i wouldn't take any chance with a dog like Misti1 is describing, but I know a few pits that are wonderful and loving too. You need to find out what type of pit this is by observing a bit. Be careful and I hope that you have a good one living next door. You can tell alot by the type of neighbor you have too I guess. __________________ Melissa: Alpha female to: Shiva Marley Ranian Rosie and (new boy) Little Rascal

03-24-2009, 05:05 AM	#15
valentine92 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 49	The neighbor behind us had a pit bull when we moved in. He said the dog was like a little baby. Well they let their baby out without a leash and he bit my lab on the face and wouldnt let go. I was screaming, the neighbor came out and had to keep kicking the dog in the head for it to let go. Luckily my dog wasnt badly hurt and they moved out soon after. I will never ever trust a pit bull.