[Taltarzac725]

Originally Posted by debb3c

I agree and always carry pepper spray

I used to carry a five iron around when walking my dog. Mainly as a cane but also as a weapon against coyotes. Have not seen a coyote here in Lynnhaven for a year or so.

There is a "pit bull" like dog around but the owner keeps it at a distance from other pooches and seems to have a good grip on it. I had a nurse friend who was about 100 lbs, if that, and she had a 50 lb pit bull mix and often wondering how she could control her. The nurse's dog did get rough after playing hard at the dog park with a boxer type mix. They eventually had to kick it out of Doggie Doo Run Run along with the boxer type as they both were getting too aggressive. Lots of complaints from other dog park users too made that ban an easy decision for the dog park owners.

[Velvet]

Large, heavy dogs can be impossible to control even on a leash. My friend who shows American Staffordshire Terriers at dog shows all over the continent and lives with 15 of them, sent me two of the world’s most beautiful puppies. They require daily training he said. Full grown these dogs can pull me off my feet without too much effort. Although at the time I worked out at the gym every day, I sent them back to him... with great regret.

[lisarenee523]

I 1000% agree with you. When I walk my two dogs, 100lb each, it's always the little dogs that want to attack / bark at my dogs. Mine don't bark or do anything.

There are other dogs that are more "aggressive" than pits, and have stronger jaws than pits. Pitties are great dogs. Super sweet.

[Hogfan55]

Originally Posted by Buzzerbaby

I have a pit bull, she’s a fantastic dog. Personally, I would not let her off leash in an uncontrolled environment. Btw, I’ve been bitten more often from little dogs like chihuahuas then larger breeds. In fact I’d venture to say that little dogs do bite more then larger dogs, you just don’t hear about it as often because they don’t do the damage that larger breeds can. To ban a certain breed is ludicrous, kind of like banning someone of a different color or ethnicity beacause they supposedly are more (insert whatever reason you want here) then others. Just like people, dogs are products of their environment and owners/parents. Flame away ������

I agree. I also have a pit bull. I would have never chosen that breed but inherited it from my Iraq vet son who passed away unexpectedly. I just felt like he would want me to take him and not give to a stranger. That being said my pit is the sweetest and most non-aggressive dog I’ve had...to people. He has never bitten or shown aggression to any human. But I must say I do worry what he could do with another dog or cat. He does show aggression to other animals like squirrels and has even killed a few. So naturally I never go away from home with him off leash. And I would feel awful if he did attack someone’s pet and I would take responsibility. But like my veterinarian said, “There are more aggressive dogs(Chihuahuas & Cocker Spaniels for example that usually bite people), but what separates them from a pit bull is how powerful a pit bull is.

[Sherry8bal]

Originally Posted by Piedmonter

A small (10 lb.) dog was attacked in our neighborhood the other night by an a large pit bull off leash. The small dog was very badly injured and only saved by his owner being willing to wrestle with the pit bull. The covenant restrictions of the Villages clearly do not allow dogs over 40 lbs. I am not necessarily in favor of that since there are many very nice, friendly labs, goldens etc. However, I do think that action should be taken when a larger dog shows itself to be dangerously aggressive. The Villages says that they cannot enforce the covenant. All they can do is send the owner of the pit bull a letter that when the dog passes away not to get another one like it. I am now very nervous when I walk my small dog at night. Perhaps the developer should consider amending the covenants to prohibit specific breeds known to be aggressive. For example, many campgrounds prohibit pit bulls and rotweillers.

Having The Villages enforce any covenant here is pretty much a joke, especially when it comes to pets. There is also a 2 pet LIMIT but I've seen many people walking all three of their dogs and they are NOT dog sitting. They just choose to break the rules.

It this would have been me, I would have shot the pit bull. That would have guaranteed some kind of action!!!

[Fore!]

Originally Posted by DAVES

A rescue dog, is sort of like a used car. They are all perfect but someone decided to trade it in, often for a valid reason. Forgive me, but you should have put that dog down.
My sister, has adopted 3-4 dogs over many years. One was bad news. Genetics, previous owner she never knew. The dog would see totally normal and then attack with no warning at all. It was far larger than your Pekingese. She was advised by a vet to put it down.

We had a signed agreement with the rescue to return him for any reason as they are a no kill shelter.

[Worldseries27]

Originally Posted by piedmonter

a small (10 lb.) dog was attacked in our neighborhood the other night by an a large pit bull off leash. The small dog was very badly injured and only saved by his owner being willing to wrestle with the pit bull. The covenant restrictions of the villages clearly do not allow dogs over 40 lbs. I am not necessarily in favor of that since there are many very nice, friendly labs, goldens etc. However, i do think that action should be taken when a larger dog shows itself to be dangerously aggressive. The villages says that they cannot enforce the covenant. All they can do is send the owner of the pit bull a letter that when the dog passes away not to get another one like it. I am now very nervous when i walk my small dog at night. Perhaps the developer should consider amending the covenants to prohibit specific breeds known to be aggressive. For example, many campgrounds prohibit pit bulls and rotweillers.

florida is a stand your ground state. Works for me and hopefully for the people who carry 4 legged weapons.

[dwhite5773]

Originally Posted by Piedmonter

A small (10 lb.) dog was attacked in our neighborhood the other night by an a large pit bull off leash. The small dog was very badly injured and only saved by his owner being willing to wrestle with the pit bull. The covenant restrictions of the Villages clearly do not allow dogs over 40 lbs. I am not necessarily in favor of that since there are many very nice, friendly labs, goldens etc. However, I do think that action should be taken when a larger dog shows itself to be dangerously aggressive. The Villages says that they cannot enforce the covenant. All they can do is send the owner of the pit bull a letter that when the dog passes away not to get another one like it. I am now very nervous when I walk my small dog at night. Perhaps the developer should consider amending the covenants to prohibit specific breeds known to be aggressive. For example, many campgrounds prohibit pit bulls and rotweillers.

Where in the “covenant restrictions” is this stated that no dogs over 40 lbs? It is not a deed restriction I know for a fact. I’ve never heard of a “covenant restriction” in TV. I’m very sorry for the attack upon the small dog, but your classifying pit bulls and dogs over 40 lbs as aggressive. This is TOTALLY false, for it is how the dog is raised, trained and such, NOT breed specific and size! I have seen many “small” dogs that would have the same temperament and aggression! There is no possible way that any “restriction” as stated can be put in place in the TV. It is NOT an HOA community. People own there own homes, yes with deed restrictions. If this is fact please cite the it and the authenticity. Thank you!

[Joe V.]

Originally Posted by Worldseries27

florida is a stand your ground state. Works for me and hopefully for the people who carry 4 legged weapons.

Ah yes! Resort to gun violence as a first reaction.

[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by Taltarzac725

I used to carry a five iron around when walking my dog. Mainly as a cane but also as a weapon against coyotes. Have not seen a coyote here in Lynnhaven for a year or so.

Use a 9 iron or wedge------cuts better

[dwhite5773]

Originally Posted by Edjkoz

Perhaps you’re right but getting bitten by a small dog is not going to have the same consequences as being bitten by a pit bull etc

You might rethink that!

[dwhite5773]

Originally Posted by vintageogauge

There are tons of cases reported where calm and relaxed pit bulls just like yours suddenly flip out and attack people and dogs, even infants in their own homes. That has nothing to do with their environment, it is in there genes and these dogs can cause crippling injuries and even death. I stay away from anything that even slightly resembles a pit bull as no one knows when they are going to attack someone.

Wow, breed discrimination. Please read up, a Chihuahua can be as aggressive as a German Shepherd. ITS NOT THE BREED!

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by Taltarzac725

I recall that as well. Death of Diane Whipple - Wikipedia

Those were mastiff type dogs. Perro de Presa Canario - Wikipedia

Yes, the common denominator is BULL as in Bullmastiff and pit bulls, along with staffordshire bull terriers.

[Jima64]

Originally Posted by dwhite5773

Wow, breed discrimination. Please read up, a Chihuahua can be as aggressive as a German Shepherd. ITS NOT THE BREED!

I think I can whaxk a chi chi hard enough to make it
stop biting me. Had two shepherds and know the size and strength of the breed. Kind of like comparing apples to Oranges.

[kcrazorbackfan]

Originally Posted by Joe V.

Ah yes! Resort to gun violence as a first reaction.

You do whatever you can to stop the threat so you can go home.