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Lisa
Hello everyone. My family and I live on E Keri and I'm sure many know by now that we have a few dogs. We have 4 to be exact. We have a puppy just beginning to grow well. He is a grey colored bully pit. We have been having incidents where he has managed to get out. His name is champ and he is NOT aggressive. The other day he got out and a woman was attempting to kick and punch him because he was a PITBULL. so yes he did get defensive, just like any other dog if you become aggressive and try to KICK or HIT him he will become defense. But as proof a man was on his daily jog and all champ did was sniff him and kept it moving. PRIME EXAMPLE. So, all I ask is that because he's still young and I am in the process of training him if you see him, don't JUST BECAUSE HES PART PIT ASSUME HE IS AGGRESSIVE. He lives in a house with 3 other dogs, my parents, my sister and I, as well as a 3 year old and a 1 year old.
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AEC it's all about how you treat a dog. Friend had a pitbull, sweetest dog ever! Good luck with your training.
Kristin Lisa, thanks for the heads-up. Regardless of breed I think most people are within their right to assume a strange dog that is off property and approaching them may be dangerous. While this is your dog and you know it well, others do not and would choose to act defensively as a precaution. Many people are very afraid of dogs. You seem to be well aware of the dog laws in Johnston County, so hopefully Champ will learn to stay in his fenced in property. Good luck with your training.
Lisa Exactly alicia! Thank you. And kristian I understand that.. I do. But I'm sorry my first reaction would not be trying to kick them because I'm not trying to get bit. But thank you, we have gotten a shock collar in attempts to keep him within the yard
Bob Lisa, any unknown dog that approaches me while I am walking my small dog will be assumed aggressive. My dog was approached by a pit bull 4 years ago and the pit charged her the last 3 feet and grabbed her by the neck before I could even move. That dog was disposed of that night and the owners paid the $800 vet bill for our dog to be put back together. I now carry mace and will use it before any unknown dog, especially a pit, gets close. And if that doesn't stop it a very swift kick will be short coming.
Chris F Kristin think of it as you're approaching a person walking that you perceive to be dangerous are you going to kick and punch at that person just because they look dangerous or are you going to simply avoid that person? Most people are going to avoid the situation all together and yes everyone should try and keep their pets on their property but accidents happen. I would recommend if you happen to see a strange dog and you're terrified of dogs then just avoid contact all together. Animals are somewhat like people and if you become aggressive first then they're going to become defensive simply put.
Bob Chris, if a person comes up to you and grabs you, what do you call that? If a dog comes running up to you and attempt to grab you or your pet, what do you call that. A loose dog is not a talking person. You have no idea what the dog will do.
Lisa But that's judging based on a breed, it has been proven they are not BORN aggressive it's how you RAISE them. Okay, I understand your point of view but you can not assume EVERY PITBULL is like that. We have two pits and this puppy and NEVER once had a problem. They are the best dogs I've ever seen.
Bob Lisa, any dog I don't know is considered a risk if it comes running up to us. I had a StBernard try to do the same thing a month ago in a campground. The StBernard was off leash and the owner had arrived. The dog was standing by the StBernard when it charged the 20 feet to where I and my dog were walking in the camp drive, and went after my dog. Even with the owner calling the dog back, it kept trying to get its teeth into my dog. My kicking it 4 times finally convinced him to return to his owner. So, don't assume that others should treat your dog as though it is a harmless, friendly dog. People who own dogs have had their family pet attack their babies.
Chris F Bob then you become defensive and do what you need to do but if you're the aggressor then that animal will protect itself.
Lisa In all do respect, everyone has their opinions. BUT no one is saying anything about biting or grabbing or launching at someone. I could understand if that was the case but he was just walking. But good to know there's people in the neighborhood solely against pit bulls and would be willing to kick my dog. So let's hope your dog never gets out because I might feel threatened and have to kick it.
Chris F Still I agree everyone should keep their dogs on their property and if it happens continously then the owner is being negligent and needs to address the problem. That's all
Tiffany I am an owner of two dogs that both happen to be part pit. As I would with any breed, I'd press charges for animal abuse on any person I see trying to physically injure my dog. That is disgraceful and entirely uncalled for.
Lisa Thank you!!
Sarah We have a pit also and I am so tired of all the ignorance and hate people have towards them! Any dog can be aggressive!
Dottie Lisa who is the idiot that assaulted your dog without provocation on your dog's part? I would like to be aware of the ignorants in this neighborhood.
Lisa I'm not sure she was walking into partridge berry when I got my dog and was walking him back home... I wish I did get her name!! She didn't know I was coming for him in my car so I saw him walking and her just start freaking out and kicked him! She looked like maybe African American and Caucasian, on the older side she had some grey hairs..
Kristian People, no one said anything about pit bulls specifically, in fact, I stated "regardless of breed". I am a dog person, although I don't currently own one. Again, the law states dogs should be confined to your property at all times. Accidents happen and they get out. No need to be cruel to animals, but if a passerby feels threatened by your dog (beagle, pit bull, or poodle) then what would you have them do? Keep their distance first, sure. Then what? Stand there and get bitten? No one is being ignorant here.
Tiffany If a dog is just walking..... There is no need to be aggressive towards it. When I felt threatened by a rot that was chasing me, I ran away from it. I didn't provoke it by hitting him!
Lisa As soon as I pulled up he was walking by her and apparently walking is threatening and she kicked him. So I got out and told her that's my dog I'm sorry he got out but there's no need to kick him and then she freaked out and yes then he was barking. But any dog would, you can't kick a dog and then think he's just going to run away. I asked her why she kicked and continued to attempt she went on by stating she doesn't like pit bulls and to "get my dog" so with that being said it's because he was a pitbull!!!!!!!!!! So please, you're opinion is acknowledged but most agreed it's wrong. So before you continue with your ranting please know the story. Thank you.
Chris SMH
Rachel im with Tiffany, its not Lisa fault her dog got out, if anyone has a dog, at somepoint in ur life the dog will get out some how on accident, i mean i see posts about it literally atleast once a week, i would sure as heck press charges for animal abuse and if they ever touched my dog personally, id pull out my phone and threatin to call the cops right then, my dog is my baby, im sorry but Its a puppy, reguardless of breed, like who the heck kicks a baby dog?! like people complain about pitbulls being mean, well maybe thats cus people kick them needlessly because of stereyo types
Chris B I like how because it's a pit it gets negative comments but no one cares if it is an ankle biter. No one has ever mentioned being scared of the older retriever on the corner of foxglove and keri or the little white dog that is on the right side of foxglove and keri. Both dogs are loose and don't always stay in there yard and no one gets mad or says anything. Those 2 dogs could be aggressive if provoked. The little white dog has barked and chased me my wife and my mastiff. Guess what we just keep walking away and the dog eventually goes back and loses interest and goes back home
FOR THOSE OF YOU who say pits are bad that's like saying any certain race of people are bad. My pit is a sweetheart.
So I guess I need to get no trespassing and beware of dog signs.
WARNING TO ALL STAY OFF MINE AND MY DOGS PROPERTY!!!!! DO NOT WALK IN MY YARD YOUR DOG INCLUDED.
Lisa THANK YOU!!!! That's what I'm saying!!
Nicole I agree. Any dog can be aggressive if it feels threatened. My husband's step-mom had a Maltese. It bit her because it was ( unknown to us) injured and she picked it up. She had him for 10 years when this happened.
Opal He's done it again! If anyone comes across a chocolate lab/pit mutt with a green collar, please let me know. His name is Copper. He's super friendly. He'll come to you if you call him by name.
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Tina He was in our back yard..Tina Opal he is on our front porch that is gated....
Opal What road do you live on? We're on our way
Dottie Opal from the comment from Lisa above, I advise you to try to keep your dog close to you - it appears there are people who attack dogs with no provocation on the dog's part.
Opal Thanks Dottie, note taken.
this just got good.. more fb posts please.
