Neighbors hate my Dog?!

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Pitbulls have a very bad rep despite being a great dog.

Problem is that most owners buy them because they are a tough-guy status symbol and thier owners want them mean and train them to be that way.

When people see someone with a pitbull they can’t even disconnect the fact the owner isn’t of that tough-guy mentality.

Really there are no bad pits… Just owners! But the bad PR is here to stay.

I love dogs but even around pits I am cautious because YOU NEVER KNOW what the owner has taught that dog to be.

That really is root of the problem from the way I see it. My buddy owns two great pits. He is a PhD in biology and works at the research level. Despite his standing in the community and his immaculent house and yard people still treat those dogs as a threat despite not being aggressive at all.

Just the perception of the dogs…

CE

[bobby]

[quote]More obedience training for dog and owner.

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.

You say exuberance, they see agitated.[quote]
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.

[bobby]

[quote]More obedience training for dog and owner.

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.

You say exuberance, they see agitated.[quote]
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.

[bobby]

[quote]More obedience training for dog and owner.

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.

You say exuberance, they see agitated.[quote]
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.

[bobby]

[quote]More obedience training for dog and owner.

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.

You say exuberance, they see agitated.[quote]
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.

[bobby]

[quote]More obedience training for dog and owner.

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.

You say exuberance, they see agitated.[quote]
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.

[poorgradstudent]

Getting a better leash he can’t get free of would probably make people more comfortable. Consider getting a muzzle for situations where the dog will be out in public. It may not seem “fair” to the dog, but if your primary concern is the comfort of others, it may be a necessity.

The majority of Pit Bulls are well mannered, perhaps slightly “spunky” dogs. Many do have some aggression problems with other dogs, but so does my Lab. Generally other dog owners should be understanding, although you do get the occasional stupid owner who walks their dog off-leash and gets upset when their “friendly” dog runs up to a less friendly dog and the two get in an argument.

The flip side is Pit Bulls and Rottweilers are responsible for over 50% of dog caused human fatalities. Part of this is probably self-selection, as bad owners who want to train their dog to fight or to attack intruders are more likely to pick a Pit Bull. Pit Bulls do have a reasonably fair reputation of being fiercely loyal but territorial and distrusting of strangers.

So in general your options are a muzzle or to really engage in a PR campaign to get your neighbors to meet your dog so they can see it as an individual rather than just another Pit.

[poorgradstudent]

Getting a better leash he can’t get free of would probably make people more comfortable. Consider getting a muzzle for situations where the dog will be out in public. It may not seem “fair” to the dog, but if your primary concern is the comfort of others, it may be a necessity.

The majority of Pit Bulls are well mannered, perhaps slightly “spunky” dogs. Many do have some aggression problems with other dogs, but so does my Lab. Generally other dog owners should be understanding, although you do get the occasional stupid owner who walks their dog off-leash and gets upset when their “friendly” dog runs up to a less friendly dog and the two get in an argument.

The flip side is Pit Bulls and Rottweilers are responsible for over 50% of dog caused human fatalities. Part of this is probably self-selection, as bad owners who want to train their dog to fight or to attack intruders are more likely to pick a Pit Bull. Pit Bulls do have a reasonably fair reputation of being fiercely loyal but territorial and distrusting of strangers.

So in general your options are a muzzle or to really engage in a PR campaign to get your neighbors to meet your dog so they can see it as an individual rather than just another Pit.

[poorgradstudent]

Getting a better leash he can’t get free of would probably make people more comfortable. Consider getting a muzzle for situations where the dog will be out in public. It may not seem “fair” to the dog, but if your primary concern is the comfort of others, it may be a necessity.

The majority of Pit Bulls are well mannered, perhaps slightly “spunky” dogs. Many do have some aggression problems with other dogs, but so does my Lab. Generally other dog owners should be understanding, although you do get the occasional stupid owner who walks their dog off-leash and gets upset when their “friendly” dog runs up to a less friendly dog and the two get in an argument.

The flip side is Pit Bulls and Rottweilers are responsible for over 50% of dog caused human fatalities. Part of this is probably self-selection, as bad owners who want to train their dog to fight or to attack intruders are more likely to pick a Pit Bull. Pit Bulls do have a reasonably fair reputation of being fiercely loyal but territorial and distrusting of strangers.

So in general your options are a muzzle or to really engage in a PR campaign to get your neighbors to meet your dog so they can see it as an individual rather than just another Pit.

[poorgradstudent]

Getting a better leash he can’t get free of would probably make people more comfortable. Consider getting a muzzle for situations where the dog will be out in public. It may not seem “fair” to the dog, but if your primary concern is the comfort of others, it may be a necessity.

The majority of Pit Bulls are well mannered, perhaps slightly “spunky” dogs. Many do have some aggression problems with other dogs, but so does my Lab. Generally other dog owners should be understanding, although you do get the occasional stupid owner who walks their dog off-leash and gets upset when their “friendly” dog runs up to a less friendly dog and the two get in an argument.

The flip side is Pit Bulls and Rottweilers are responsible for over 50% of dog caused human fatalities. Part of this is probably self-selection, as bad owners who want to train their dog to fight or to attack intruders are more likely to pick a Pit Bull. Pit Bulls do have a reasonably fair reputation of being fiercely loyal but territorial and distrusting of strangers.

So in general your options are a muzzle or to really engage in a PR campaign to get your neighbors to meet your dog so they can see it as an individual rather than just another Pit.

[poorgradstudent]

Getting a better leash he can’t get free of would probably make people more comfortable. Consider getting a muzzle for situations where the dog will be out in public. It may not seem “fair” to the dog, but if your primary concern is the comfort of others, it may be a necessity.

The majority of Pit Bulls are well mannered, perhaps slightly “spunky” dogs. Many do have some aggression problems with other dogs, but so does my Lab. Generally other dog owners should be understanding, although you do get the occasional stupid owner who walks their dog off-leash and gets upset when their “friendly” dog runs up to a less friendly dog and the two get in an argument.

The flip side is Pit Bulls and Rottweilers are responsible for over 50% of dog caused human fatalities. Part of this is probably self-selection, as bad owners who want to train their dog to fight or to attack intruders are more likely to pick a Pit Bull. Pit Bulls do have a reasonably fair reputation of being fiercely loyal but territorial and distrusting of strangers.

So in general your options are a muzzle or to really engage in a PR campaign to get your neighbors to meet your dog so they can see it as an individual rather than just another Pit.

[jficquette]

[quote=patb][quote=NewtoSanDiego]
Anyhow, any thoughts on how I can make people more comfortable? I do want to be at least perceived as a good neighbor.[/quote]

Shave his Ass and make him walk backwards.[/quote]

lol

[jficquette]

[quote=patb][quote=NewtoSanDiego]
Anyhow, any thoughts on how I can make people more comfortable? I do want to be at least perceived as a good neighbor.[/quote]

Shave his Ass and make him walk backwards.[/quote]

lol

[jficquette]

[quote=patb][quote=NewtoSanDiego]
Anyhow, any thoughts on how I can make people more comfortable? I do want to be at least perceived as a good neighbor.[/quote]

Shave his Ass and make him walk backwards.[/quote]

lol

[jficquette]

[quote=patb][quote=NewtoSanDiego]
Anyhow, any thoughts on how I can make people more comfortable? I do want to be at least perceived as a good neighbor.[/quote]

Shave his Ass and make him walk backwards.[/quote]

lol

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