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I know I did the right thing/but did I? Walking Buddy last Sat evening around 5:00pm I rounded a corner and up on a grassy lawn were two, not one, but two pit bulls playing unleashed while their owners watched. Upon seeing me they called their dogs back to them hastly, very nervous it appeard to leash them. One of the dogs took it's time coming back to it's owner and was rewared with a smack to the side of it's head and repremanding from it's nervous owner. Both at that time went their seperate ways. Where I live every dog must be leashed. It's a rule! Thing is ,it was one of our board member's who owned one of the pits. I was seeing purple:mad: The thought of those pit bulls charging down the hill at me and Buddy was just too frightening. They would have torn him apart in less than a minute. I know the dog, her dog, is well trained but the nerve! I went right home a wrote a letter to the board and mailed it this am. I'm starting to have second thoughts. Would you have reported this incident? |
I would have...and I have done it. I don't have issues with pits being unleashed...but unleashed dogs left unsupervised in my neighborhood...tormenting people and dogs as they walk by...playing in the middle of the road. yes...I reported it. and I think it is great that you did too. I mean...what if one of those dogs were to hurt a child or another dog???? you would feel really bad if you didn't report it and something happened. so rest easy knowing that you have possibly saved someone from injury...and those dogs from being put down because of them hurting someone. |
You did the right thing. If these owners want their dogs to run and play unleashed, then they should go to the dog park or fence in their yard. I hate it when I see any dog loose in a neighborhood, regardless of breed. Things can just happen TOOOO fast. I applaud your decision. If you let this go, then they will begin to think it is okayand maybe next time they won't be so quick to call their dogs. By reporting it, hopefully they will get the point and stick to the rules. |
I feel better all ready. Thanks ladies. I know it's the right thing to do but don't want a hastle with the board just incase she denies it! We'll see what happens. |
You did the right thing, it is the rules, and I'm sure it's the rules for a reason. And come on...this is a pit bull we're talking about not some tiny dog that couldn't do alot of damage had it decided to attack. You were perfectly justified and the board member knows it (or will know it). I would've done the same:thumbup: |
I think absolutely you did the right thing! |
Some rules are never to "broken" even by board members! Really, is not the board to help enforce the rules? Leashed Dogs are in the best intrest of all the people- and the dogs- in this case an unleashed dog was not in your or your dog's best intrest! IMO- not a person I'd want on any "board" :eek: |
Yep, you did they right thing. I am terrified of pit bulls:D, and rules are rules. OT- where have you been? Missed you .. hope you had a happy Easter. Sheilagh |
I would have talked to the woman about it first. I was in a situation where I did something simular, and there were hurt feelings that I hadn't talked to her first about it. I learned a lesson I never forgot.:( |
:thumbup: :thumbup: I would have done the same thing!! |
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I thought about that but only for an instant because I then thought this is a board member! Got even madder and went home and wrote the letter! I don't care if she never talks to me, Ive never talked to her in the past. I was having second thoughts incase she denies it is all. I just want the board to assure me and repremand her that it won't happen again. I don't want a hassle! I guess whatever it is it is. I'll handle it when and if there is a problem. Thanks |
I think you absolutely did the right thing! I just hope it works, for you and Buddy! We had the same thing happen here and I immediately called the apt. office but they have yet to do anything. |
Carol you ABSOLUTELY did the right thing!! You could've saved Buddy or some other dogs' life. It takes less than a second for something tragic to happen and these ignorant people need to realize they MUST LEASH THEIR DOGS! Good for you!! I'm proud of you! |
You the the right thing:thumbup: Dont feel bad. Rules are Rules & specially her, she should be setting up an example. Imagine if you broke the rules, most likely they wont have any pitty for you, Correct? |
You DEF Did the right thing - and what's up with smacking that poor dog like that for being 'slow' ? No wonder some dogs attack.:( :( But yes you did the right thing - I have a similar problem - My very HOT :p (but too young) next door neighbors have a pit - these 2 guys are so nice but at the same time - they let him off leash too - I haven't said a word yet but if I see him out again I may - he's ALL pit - but a very very nice dog too - his tail wags all the time and he's very well trained. I'm at the point where I pet him but hold the girls WAY up in the air when I'm petting him or put them in the apartment - They did have a very fast 'nose' meet but I had the girls on a 2" lead and was ready to pull them up fast if he made any sign of not being happy.....When 'Miss Big Mouth' Chanel barked at him....that was the end of that. I had to tell her YOU DO NOT BARK IN A PITT BULLS FACE & live to tell about it ! I really hate being scared of this pitt who seems like a gental giant - but things can happen in a split second :( The guys want me and the girls to come over and 'play' - YEAH RIGHT lol - they said they're dog is lonely :D |
I'm totally in agreement with you and your writing the letter. I know there are a ton of people who say pit bulls get a bad rap, but I've seen absolutely hundreds of videos on youtube telling about those same "gentle" pit bulls mauling a child or turning on an owner and, more often, killing a small dog. Personally, I'm scared of them and I really don't trust them. I'm sorry if I offended anyone by saying this. |
You did the right thing. You may have saved another dogs life or a child. |
You absolutely did the right thing. I went to the park on Sunday, and a woman had two large dogs (not pits) that were unleashed. The rules specifically state when entering the park that all dogs must be leashed. I was so mad. Everybody else was following the rules, and it was not fair to those who had their dogs leashed. I reported this to the maintenance people in the park, and then I did not see the people any more. |
You were right. Remember that poor woman in her own yard with her little white dog? Both the woman and her little dog were killed by unleashed neighborhood (albeit in the country) Pit bulls! |
I know what its like when the dogs dont go back to their owners and do attack. We have these untrained neighbors, and they have 3 rescue pits, let me tell you, rescue pits can be very unpredictable bc of all the abuse they endured. These were "bait" dogs, poor babies. Anyway, they like to dig under the fence into our yard. I was terrified. One of them bit my husband and he let it go. But then......they were out running in the neighborhood one day when my hubby was leaving for work, and he shooed them home. Well the worst of the bunch circled round and attacked him from behind. Locked on his thigh and shook his head. Tearing my hubbys leg up. The police and dog catchers were called. The dog was in quarrintine for 10 days, then RELEASED TO THE FAMILY! They had 5 days in which to find the dog a home 100 miles or more away! I was shocked. But you know its not the dogs fault. Its the owners. Potentially Aggresive breeds need love and disciplined training. Not abuse. Such a huge problem here in FL. Very sad. You did the right thing.A good lesson for some dumb owners. Duncan and Pipers mom |
Hope all is still well with you and Buddy! I just can't understand people who let their pets [especially large ones] off their leash. You are just being a good Mom! ;) |
you did the right thing, no doubt about it... whether a pit bull or not, they should be leashed at all times. it only takes a second.. |
You were totally right to have done that. :thumbup: In my old town, one of our council members had a dog, Riley -- a black lab or something. The town has a strict rule about leashing your dog, and this council member would give anyone he saw with an unleashed dog a hard time. He NEVER used a leash for Riley. I wish someone had reported him. I love pits, but if you ever get an uneasy feeling around them -- or any dog for that matter -- its best to just leave. Because even if they aren't planning on doing anything, they sense that the person is stressed, so they'll get stressed -- and that can only lead to bad things. Yesterday at the dog park there were no dogs on the little dog side, and the dogs on the big dog side were all small-ish, so we took Tucker over there. When 2 pits showed up, I started getting uncomfortable. And I'm a pit-lover. One of them was very very sweet, the other seemed more...anxious or something. When I started getting nervous, we left, not because I thought the dog would just lash out, but I didn't feel comfortable. Better to be safe than sorry. |
I knew I could get encourgament from you guys. I'm feeling better today about sending the letter. I know the board member's is a rescue and I have to say is a beautiful looking dog. I see her walk down the street so proud because he really seems to be obediant to her, however she has only had him since last fall! Still no dog should be off leash let alone two of them. If one takes off you know darn well the other will also, being pack animals that they are. Hopefully they will learn their lesson and not do it again. |
The guys want me and the girls to come over and 'play' - YEAH RIGHT lol - they said they're dog is lonely __________________ Right!:p or hungary!:eek: |
I totally think you did the right thing. I do have another problem with the whole situation though. I bothered me that the owners smacked the dog up side of the head. If she had her dog on a leash, she wouldln't have had to hit the dog. That makes the situation even more than unacceptable. |
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You did the right thing! Remember my son's girlfriend's horse that got attacked!!!! That pitbull was unprovoked and came into the barn from across the highway, of course it had never done anything like this before! If you want to own a pit, then you must be a responsible owner. Kay!!! |
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That is exactally what I thought as well. I really think she was, not only nervous that I saw them but nervous because her dog did not respond immediately which is what can happen in a instant to begin with if not leashed. He could have charged at us from across the street and been infront of us in less than 2sec and I really think that is what she thought. I put that in my letter as well. "She was not only an irresponsible owner but an abusive one as well. Both dangerous behavior in raising a pit bull!" I believe they truly know how wrong they were but I wanted to be sure,' hence the letter. My first complaint in 9yrs living there which is why I felt nervous sending it but now glad I did. Thanks everyone for telling me I did the right thing. |
I think you did the right thing. If it's against the rules you have every right to report it. I myself, probably only would've reported it if the dogs were running around bothering others, or pooping in lawns, etc, but that's just because I really don't get involved with my neighborhood. One thing I really have a problem with though is the owner smacking the dog when he came! How is that supposed to teach the dog? "Come"=smack! I don't think so, and if she is abusive, then chances are her dog will be more aggressive. No wonder the poor dog took so long to come to her! I wouldn't want to go to her either! |
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