My douche bro neighbor walks his pit bull off leash every day

Call Animal Control!

Realistically, what can they do, r1?

Carry mace with you and a knife.

If there are county leash laws, call the police on him.

Carry some bear spray.

Yes to Bear Spray. Iffy for pepper spray.

R3 R4 OP doesn’t go outside. He looks out of his window and then bitches about other people and anime.

OP is a bean flicker

Stun gun and pepper spray, OP.

Is he cut or uncut?

I hate pit bulls

I know I say this all the fucking time here, but I volunteer at a municipal open-intake shelter ten hours a week (often more) and deal with pitties constantly. In seven years, I’ve been bitten once by a pittie and it was completely my fault. He stated his boundaries then walked away from me. I’ve also been bitten by a huskie.

Pitties are usually smoochy lap dogs and all this ignorant hate should be directed at any dog owner who trains a dog to fight, not the dog itself.

The breeds with the most bites? Chihuahuas and GSDs.

Why would you care? Dogs only attack assholes and douche bags.

But we can't outlaw asshole people, NoPalmOil.

Well, yes you can. Most likely the city has leash laws so OP could report his neighbor. Or just walk away from said neighbor and dog if they’re so offensive to him.

R11 I despise people like you

[quote]The breeds with the most bites? Chihuahuas and GSDs.

Funny how there are almost never news stories about chihuahuas and GSDs killing people, kids, other pets.

R11 - right because comparing pit bull bites to chihuahua ones is apples to apples 🙄

You can argue nature versus nurture of the pits or that MY dog is well behaved but all the statistics I have seen ALL put pit buls as the ost dangerous, by a mile. Two thirds of all deths from dog attaks.

/deaths

Gosh, I wonder why? There’s already a public bias against pit bulls. 100 years ago, they used to be called nanny dogs due to their loyalty. Then they started being trained to fight by assholes and their naturally strong jaws cause great damage.

Further, here in Austin, a woman (process server I believe), was killed several years ago by several Labs when approaching a home.

Anyway, it’s obvious you just hate pit bulls even though there are millions in the US who have never bitten or hurt a human, so I’m going to let this go.

The problem with pit bulls is that they are dumb and also have been bred to fight. So they can simply flip and go after someone even randomly and latch on. Maybe they aren't triggered by people trained on how to deal with dogs but the vast majority of the public don't have that same understanding of dogs.

Amateur!

[quote]nanny dogs

Which is completely and utterly ridiculous because they weren't trained to be nanny dogs and nor do they have a good temperament for that. Just because pitbull lovers call them nanny dogs does not make them good candidates for that.

[quote]100 years ago, they used to be called nanny dogs due to their loyalty.

That's a myth.

Clearly someone didn’t read my post about 100 years ago, nanny dogs, etc.

Ugh.

Fuck YOU , r11 / Palm Oil Shit bull apologist. I also hate people like you.

A simple Google search debunks your bullshit. Shit bulls by *far* represent the highest incidents of attacks. Please proceed to die in a greasefire.

[quote]Clearly someone didn’t read my post about 100 years ago, nanny dogs, etc.

Given that site's pet categories are "Cats," "Dogs," "Pit Bull’s" (sic) and "Birds," I'm going to guess the site owner has a wee bit of a pro-Pit bias.

R11 They eat babies.

R26 Fuck you back. I’ve walked pit bulls for ten hours a week for seven years and have been bitten once. You clearly refuse to open your mind even a tiny bit so go back into your angry, hate-filled world.

Dude, R29, you’re an unreasonable nut. I love dogs, and have never been bitten or had a bad experience with a pitbull. But as a dog owner it enrages me to see a pit bull off leash. What isn’t being mentioned, especially by you, is how often pits attack and kill other dogs. Why do you think there are so many pits in shelters??? Their owners most likely had to give them up for that reason.

Pitbulls can be great pets, but keep them under your control. And stop lying dude.

Yes, dogs shouldn’t be off leash - I’m not arguing that and I’ve bitched and yelled at people for doing same. It’s dangerous for all concerned. But to constantly, constantly call out pitties is so tedious.

And - again - I’ve volunteered for 10+ hours for seven years in the largest no kill shelter in the country (well, until LA became no kill). I know why pitties are in shelters and it’s not because they attack other dogs. That brings on a vicious dog designation and starts legal proceedings. They are here due to neglect, dumping, hoarding, lack of money, landlord restrictions, etc.

I agree wholeheartedly that ALL dogs should be leashed but it isn’t the dog, it’s the owner. I have four dogs myself and hate it when dogs approach us off leash. It’s irresponsible and dangerous.

R15 and R26 are freaks. Get some mental help, you sad cunts.

My niece had a pit bull. It was the sweetest dog in the world. I used to let it sleep in bed with me.

R31 is completely right.

DL pit bull haters are like rabid, foaming-at-the-mouth trans haters. It's a real sickness. So bizarre.

OJ Simpson never murdered ME!

Therefore, OJ is innocent!!

Yeah, I don’t understand the, “it never happened to me” argument. I’ve never had cancer, so therefore no one else has, either.

Conveniently lose control of your vehicle next time you see that shit dog OP.

To all you pit bull advocates, you need to give up. Your anecdotal evidence of how they are the sweetest dogs is easily proven just that - anecdotal. The data doesn't lie. The data isn't biased. More Pit Bulls kill other living things than any other animal. So accept that and move on with your dogs and your life. You will never win an argument you can't prove with data.

Go to any shelter. The majority of dogs surrendered are pit bulls or pit mixes. People find that they can't handle them. All described as sweethearts. Except for the food guarding, can't be around children, must be only dog, experienced owners only, etc. Dog ownership of these wisely not permitted in Britain.

As to OP, keep a wide berth.

OP- Why not just say

FRAT BOY 👦

There's a law protecting folks against dogs that bite!

Marry me, r41

When was the last time someone was killed by a Chihuahua?

NoPalmOil might be interested to know this about pit bulls. according to Peta.

"These dogs are hands-down the most common victims of heartbreaking abuse and severe neglect that our caseworkers encounter."

So if you truly love pit bulls, do them a favor and support a ban on breeding them. There are plenty available in animal shelters.

Euth All Pits Now!

What a weird thing to focus on--hating pit bulls. What a sad bunch of freaks you are.

Ta-ta.

Jesus fuck, I'm tired of hearing all the personal anecdotes. They do not fucking matter. These dogs were bred to attack. They were trained to attack larger animals and subdue them. They were trained on large dummies, then on actual animals. Bull-baiting and bear-baiting.

[quote]“The object in bull-baiting was to grip the bull in a tender enough part of the face to hold him still or throw him. Tremendous power of jaw was necessary for this and nostrils set far enough back to allow normal breathing without letting go.”

My dumbfuck next-door neighbor had two pit bulls and would not control them. One of them kept "getting out" of the yard, would run around town, ran at me and my dog in our own yard. They had to surrender one of them a couple months ago.

Difference between UK and US is astounding. Pit bulls are banned in England. Can't breed them. They are trying to eliminate that unfortunate experiment. Here in the US, where 2/3 of dog mauling deaths is caused by pit bulls. Not to mention the horrendous injuries, including severed limbs and mangled faces. But every goddamned time this gets brought up there's the "but MY pittie is the BEST!" whiners who can't look beyond their selfishness and just pick another breed of dog. It's really that simple.

" .... but my pitty is the sweetest!!"

Anecdotes vs data. Relying on the former automatically makes you a dumb asshole. In this and many other things.

I'll support pit bull ownership when a mandatory 1st degree murder charge/years of prison is automatically applied if they kill/maim a human. Accept the risk, assholes.

I would move, OP: You are not safe with those running around.

R47 They are banned here in Norway too. Most countries ban this breed.

90% of the dogs in the local shelter are pit bulls or pit bull adjacent.

OP, you have a trashy neighbor.

Not leashing a pit bill is trashy behavior.

One good thing about pitbull ownership is that it immediately clues you in that the owner is a sociopath.

I would call animal control honestly. There is a guy who walks a pit bull on my street ON a leash, but he has no control, when there is someone across the street the dog is basically in the air lunging and it takes the guys entire body weight to hold him back. I am really tempted to see where he lives and call his homeowners insurance or landlord and let them know there is a pit bull, I guarantee he hasn't let his insurance know, and if that dog bites someone they are going to need the insurance money when they sue him. (and I am assuming the insurance company will tell him he can't have the dog).

Judge Judy loves dogs but hates it when owners have a pit bull in their home with kids. She always calls them out on that.

r2, depending on the state, Animal Control can at the very least warn the owner for starters. At the most, they can separate the animal from the owners.

Oh, if Judge Judy says so, then that settles it.

Out of curiosity, I googled “fatal chihuahua attacks,” but all that came up were reports of chihuahuas THAT were fatally attacked — by pit bulls.

R59 Exactly. What happens if a chihuahua bites? You get maybe a small, superficial wound that will heal itself in a matter of days, basically like cat scratches or cat bites. What happenes if a pit bull attacks? It might chew your face off, you might lose limbs, you might die. It's a lot more severe. That's why pit bull lovers need to stop using chihuahua bites as an argument. Apples to oranges. You cannot compare the two.

OP: This is a hazardous street situation not only for children and the elderly, but for pedestrians in general. You might post signs warning the neighborhood about the despicable dog owner.

Sit out some antifreeze in a cute water dish and let nature do its thing.

Also call me when it’s time to pick up the body, we are catering a wedding next week and need a large entree.

NoPalmOil has to be a frau.

Can I have her stuff?

Do not be a lightweight. Pack a gun.

Fight the dog

‘Pibbles’ and no kill shelters have ruined the ‘adopt don’t shop’ movement. I’d never adopt from a mix from a shelter without a DNA breed test because so many shelters lie now and call everything a ‘lab mix’. It’s laughable when you see the listings and photos. Check out the many horror stories by well-meaning people who only wanted a ‘rescue’ on Reddit in groups like r/reactivedogs and r/BanPitBulls. Isn’t it sad people need weapons and bite pry bars to leave their house and go for a walk in many communities.

The system is broken. No other type of dog has lobbying groups and propaganda mills. I’ve come full circle and would only adopt a dog from a specific breed rescue or obtain from a reputable breeder who breeds to a healthy standard with proven health tests.

I fought the dog, and the dog won.

r67 when did it get so bad? As a kid in the 1990s, we adopted several shelter dogs, and there was always a wide variety of breeds (mostly mixes) available. Now, it's 90% pit bull.

Oh please. If you own a big aggressive looking dog just put a muzzle on em while on a walk. Is that so hard? Is that so unreasonable? Just because you’re comfortable with the growling level doesn’t mean it’s acceptable. Just be polite, put a muzzle on it.

Can you imagine that demon @R18 being the very last thing you'll see (and hear) in life before your light is extinguished?

[quote]But as a dog owner it enrages me to see a pit bull off leash.

Pit bull owners should be required to have their dogs in harness+ leash ANYTIME they're outside the door of their house/apt.

For fuck's sake, my sister's cockapoo and schnoodle, though well-trained, were kept in harness even when she and dog were puttering about in the yard/gardens ON THEIR PROPERTY.

If it's true that pit bulls are violent, I hope each and every one of you fuckers get your fug faces eaten off by them.

Pit bulls have a strong bite force, but it’s true that there are other breeds with stronger jaws. What distinguishes pit bulls is their tenacity. They can hold on for a long time. I’ve heard that you should never try to pull them off a victim, because they’ll just bite harder, and it’s best to do a stranglehold on them (with your arms, a leash, etc.) until they pass out and release their grip.

Great. I hope one eats you, R74.

[quote]My niece had a pit bull. It was the sweetest dog in the world. I used to let it sleep in bed with me.

I’m not the one who’s in danger of being eaten by a pit bull, since I don’t treat them as if they were a Grindr date, doglover R75.

Hey, R76--remember that monkey that chewed the woman's face off? I think that would be a good look for you.

Haha, R77 what a witty Frau you are, Carnac. May the winds of the Sahara blow a desert scorpion up your turban.

Why do people even stick up for pit bulls? It isn’t like the world would be less off if all pitt bulls died. They are not a separate species; just a type of dog. There are plenty of other breeds out there.

Better question, R79: why do some people here harp endlessly and hate-obsess about one particular breed of dog, like they actually have a dog in this particular fight, so to speak? You don't like a certain kind of dog? Fine, then don't fuckign get that breed of dog.

Because people (like us) "victimize those poor innocent dogs" r79 . When some decide to deny the data for their own anecdotal experience, they go for the line of "blame the victim" assuming it the human's fault some dog are aggressive. Because it's true in some cases. They're Idiots who breed and train them to fight and be aggressive or abuse them, but most people don't and we still have attacks. My experience with them is mostly positive, but 1 incidents is 1 to many.

And r80 OP problem is with someone else dog who run around unleaded.

Who are you quoting there, R81? Who has said that here? Maybe someone did; not me. Again, why are you obsessed with the data about pit bulls, a breed of dog you want nothing to do with?

Apart from OP's issue, which is fair because no dog should be allowed unleashed, there's no reason for anyone hear to bang on about pit bulls.

[quote]Why do people even stick up for pit bulls? It isn’t like the world would be less off if all pitt bulls died.

What kind of a weirdo doesn't like dogs

R83, every so often these pit bull hating FREAKS bloviate on DL. They're obsessed.

I'm in Australia where they are banned but plenty of people still have them or make a point of getting dogs which have some pit bull lines. They never train them, rarely exercise them and seem to use them purely as cheap security systems. I've only known of one such owner who let his dog in the house. Dogs need training, affection, to be around their people. There's something menacing about these dogs - the lean-ness, the obvious musculature, even their eyes. The way they are treated doesn't help.

[quote] There's something menacing about these dogs

Not necessarily if you've been around one. But all dogs are different, of course.

What r3 said. Some counties require leashes for all dogs, some require for some breeds.

Feed the dog chocolate.

Carry a knife?

Oh, Mary R3/R87.

Why is everyone attacking PalmOil when he just stated his opinion and stats that are facts.

However I would just say this. I think a lot of people in the large East coast cities have trained their pit if not to fight but to be hella aggressive, even if their own nature has manifested in the dog. Pitbullls are one of the more low iq dogs. I think people have a right to own them but all pit bulls walked in public should not only have leashes but also be muzzled.

Why stop with a knife? I think only full body armor can prevent death from these marauding, low -IQ pit bulls.

R91 ??????? When trolling goes wrong. And oh dear you stankin ass bitch.

Can some kind soul link to the recent footage of the two pit bulls literally ripping a mans guts out. It was on reddit but I cannot find it now. It is utterly horrifying and really makes a strong pint for shooting these dogs in their evil faces.

I'm only saying how you whiteys who hate it bulls can protect yourselves. Looking at you, R92.

After a strong "pint," R93 advocates carrying guns with the sole purpose of shooting dogs in the face.

DL pit bull haters are as rabid and violent as pit bulls, apparently.

No just barky bitey pit bulls.

Mace, guns, knives...anything to protect yourselves from the pit bull lurking around the corner.

Extinction of pit bulls is the answer.

If it were possible to selectively breed certain types of dogs out of existence, two categories would be at the top of my list: 1: pit bulls/Staffordshire terriers — for all the suffering they’ve caused to people and other pets they’ve mauled, and 2: the pug-face breeds with malformed skulls that give them chronic discomfort and respiratory problems. There’s a special place in hell for people who breed these dogs.

My pits favorite dishes leg of lawyer backside of banker

[quote] so I’m going to let this go.

R20 Just like Pit Bulls bite an innocent child and DON'T let go

[quote] Fuck you back.

R29 You're beginning to sound like those angry proselytising faddists who fervently believe young gays should get their sex organs removed in oder to become eunuchs.

R103 you are PATHETIC. IQ 82

R104 Oh just fuck off.

When did this hatred of a dog breed kick in, and why? Can anyone here offer personal stories?

Can anyone here offer their own personal stories?

Can anyone here show off their wounds?

Calling pit bulls “pitties” is so Karen… gross. They’re bred to maim/murder and it’s patently absurd to claim they are “just like” any other dog breed. Data doesn’t lie.

On or off leash, a pit bull or any large dog is able to get away from its owner and attack if it isn't trained, A pit bull off leash is probably well trained and just enjoying a walk.

Even Cesar Millan, the freaking “Dog Whisperer” could not control his pit bull, Junior. It killed one of Queen Latifah’s poodles and mauled the leg of an aspiring gymnast, derailing her career. How on earth can a novice control one of these ticking time bombs? At the minimum, there should be mandatory training of the OWNER on how to handle the dog, and much stiffer penalties if their dog injures or kills someone.

Leash laws be damned, right, r110?

R109, I really wish one of them would go for your face.

R113 eats dog diarrhea from styrofoam bowls with a spoon.

R114, you look like the after-effects of a dog ripping you apart. It's a shame you can't get laid with that face.

Proof again, R115, that your IQ plateaus in the low 80s.

R96 yeah strongly worded posts online are very similar to mauling somebody to death with fangs. good observation

R116, I wouldn't say anything with that face of yours. Try to draw as little attention to yourself as possible.

Girls, girls! You're BOTH awful!

Like this entire fucking thread, R119?

The "Nanny Dog" myth was started in 1971 by Lilian Rant, President of the Staffordshire Bull Terrier Club of America in an attempt to save her failing puppy mill. Continuing to parrot this ridiculous myth is endangering & killing children. They are bloodsport dogs, not pets.

Lol propaganda

They're no more mentally deranged as animals than freaks here saying they should be maced, stabbed, and shot.

R123 they’re highly dangerous, the stats show it.

They should be phased out for the general public or highly regulated. Neutered and always in a muzzle.

[quote] They should be phased out for the general public or highly regulated. Neutered and always in a muzzle.

That applies to most freaks on this thread as well.

R125 WW yourself a few more times

Nanny Dog

Ooohhh, burn R126! Fucking Mary.

R85, I have been around them. That's how I know they exist in a country which has had them "banned" for years. They are menacing in appearance. One of them continually stood over my two dogs, who were lying on the ground, and they didn't like it. He won't be coming near them again. His owner refuses to train him and I've since found out he has had many other dogs removed from his care/put down/declared as dangerous dogs.

Surprisingly enough, I just came in from my building, and outside was the most adorable little pitty on a leash looking cute as a button.

and on and on and on and on and on and on and on and on and on and on and on and on and on and on and on and on

No, it didn't look like any of those dogs.

She needed bear spray.