I have to commend you for exceptional restraint. I love dogs but in a situation like this, I love my brother much much more. I might not have used such restraint.jmra wrote:My opinion about pit bulls is tainted by the people that lived next door to us when I was growing up. One day I heard a commotion. Looked out the window only to find my brother standing on top of his truck with a 2x4 holding off the pack.
It turned out to be an opportunity to try out my brand new Winchester 1200 Ranger. It out performed my expectations.
Before people start going nuts, I intentionally missed. Of course the dogs were gassed at the city pound the following week.
On the topic of "pit bulls" , and I truly have trouble with the label of "pit bull" as it is often used to label the wrong dog, I know a thing or three about them and they can become aggressive towards other animals once they reach they age of maturity. This is not a trait one can control. One has to be aware of this and be care about allowing your mature Pit Bull access to other animals when your not there to immediately intervene, BEFORE YOUR DOG ACTS! As for humans, aggression is not a normal trait, but can be a problem in rare cases, due to bad breeding practices. For the most part, this breed has gotten an unfair reputation. More humans are attacked and or bitten by other breeds than the "pit bull" breeds. Again, I compare it to firearms. A "pit bull" bites a human and the media splashes that ominous word all over the story. Like the evil "assault rifle", it is often not even an actual pit bull. Other dog bite incidents are only reported as "dog bite" incidents, with no color commentary.
The original posters story didn't so much make me think "anti pit bull" as it did irresponsible owners. I will add that I would be displeased with any dog being allowed to run free in the yards with no restraint. The worse bite I ever received was from a cocker spaniel.