If the dog isn’t heeling, then the owner isn’t in control.
If the dog gets off the leash, then the owner isn’t in control.
You have a pit bull and you are not in control.
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damn good post.
I’d also add that your the pitbull breed unfortunately have a bad rep (whether they deserve it or not is another matter). You have to be extra careful with this breed.
No one will care if a chihuahua get loose and not in control, but people will care very much if a pit does.