Dangerous Dog Warning From Animal Control!!!

[Sharpeigirl]

That's one thing she has no problem with is food, you can take anything away from her. Even chewies, and rawhides.

Another thing is, if we have her on lead, and in a sit stay or down/stay she's okay with someone in the house, but she'll give a warning woof before she'll settle down. But if someone reaches for her to pet her, she'll go off. It's like you can be here, I don't have to like it, but if you touch me, I'll bite. So It's mostly fear based aggersion, with a small bit of domanice agression.

[Guest Anonymous]

Hi this is the first time I have visited here and I am sorry to hear about your grief dealing with ignorant people that have nothing better to do than make someone miserable.I wanted to comment about the pitbull mix part of the situation,as a responsible pitbull owner it is really starting to make me angry when every semi aggressive dog is identified as a whatever breed/pitbull mix.I have had pitbulls for about 25 years and have not had one of my dogs bite a human or another dog,(I had one that would but I never let him get a chance to do any harm)I have 2 pitties that live in the house with me and they think all humans and dogs are their new best friends.Everyone that comes in my house with sandals on walks in backwards so the dogs can't step on their toes.my dogs get really happy when someone comes over and they go overboard expressing hello and don't watch where they are stepping.I think a PSL(people specific law)should be passed,and people that knowingly train or cause a dog of any breed to be human or animal aggressive would have to dig a hole and individually bury every dog that is put down due to dangerous and aggressive behavior in their county as punishment. But I don't want you to think that I believe Pitbulls are just like any other breed,I know the history and what they were bred for,but it is like stereo-typing a race,there is good and bad and it is the bad that everyone remembers.There is alot more to pitbulls than teeth and strength but this is already too long----Oh one more thing for everyone who didn't know this pitbulls cannot lock their jaws,They are not different from any other dog as far as jaw structure,they just have very strong muscles and a strong determination to hold on to whatever they grabbed

[Guest Anonymous]

my my my.. Quite a pickle there. *scratches head*
Dog signs are a knife that cuts both ways.
if you have one and your dog bites someone they say" see the sign! They knew the dog was vicous and were harboring a dangerous animal!"
but if you dont have one and you dog bites then they say " why didnt you have some type of notice of a dog on the property"

I think the best thing in the world i that you recognize your dogs aggression and are prepared to work with her through it (very commendable). Also accept my sympathy on what appears to be the worst couple of weeks i have ever heard of. Remember the night is always darkest just before the dawn... (things will get better) :)

I think it behooves you to have a sign of some type even if its one of those cutesy Pei signs out so that the whole pit-mix problem is averted. you have enough going on without the added drama that comes with that tag. My dogs arent aggressive and i have tons of "fans".

Good luck on beatinbg the bullsh!t rap and let us know how things go.
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[Sharpeigirl]

We placed an order for the "Gaurded by Pei Security System" sign.

Thank you all for your words & help, I'm heading to bed :wink:

[Guest Anonymous]

You guys think I should order this?



(There's a list for a whole bunch of breeds here: http://www.petpro.com/sharedfiles/listfiles/cautionkickoff.html )

[Guest Anonymous]

One that's usually pretty safe to use is BE AWARE of dog. It lets them know there's a dog there, but says nothing about the yard, which means they can't say you were advertising your awareness that you owned a dangerous dog. Other people use "Dog in yard, keep gates closed" ot the like.

[Guest Anonymous]

Errmm... "It lets them know there's a dog there, but says nothing about the yard,"
yard=dog :oops:

[midori115]

I just wanted to say that I'm so sorry for everything you're going through. It's been a terrible time recently. I wish there was a way I could help.

On another note, I had a neighbor, who is very vocal about disapproving of my own living situation (young, unmarried, interracial couple), tell my other neighbors that Oscar had growled at her - either from inside the house or on lead at my side when she let her yippy little dog fuss at him -- and that she was going to report him as vicious. I knocked on her door to talk to her and she slammed it in my face. So, a lawyer friend of mine called her and discussed the situation with her. We've had no more problems ....

A bit of advice, if I may -- write everything down. Document every conversation and incident with the neighbor. God forbid it comes to that, but you may need it.

[Guest Anonymous]

Our Pei security system sign is on the way. And UPS dropped the dangerous dog claim, but our neighbor is still on us about Sassy.

Just a quick question, which is better, a basket muzzle or one of the nylon kind?? Since she's a short nosed breed, wouldn't the basket muzzle work better? Just a question, cause the I need a new one.

[Guest Anonymous]

I would go with the basket muzzle.... that way it's not constricting her mouth to the point that she can't pant and cool off if she needs to.

[Sharpeigirl]

Thanks, the Nylon muzzles are hard to fit on her. The vet has a leather muzzle, that's really nice, but I'd like the basket kind, so she can breathe better.

I've decided since we're haveing problems with her, that we're going to take her with us more. Exspose her to more. That is after she recovers fully from her ordeal.

[Guest Anonymous]

On another note, I had a neighbor, who is very vocal about disapproving of my own living situation (young, unmarried, interracial couple

This reminded me of something funny....One of my best friends is a guy I work with, a young black man with a white wife. He is a complete cut-up, never gets upset, is always laughing and being funny. He's a joy to be around. One of the other guys on his team is basically a racist, but Karl doesnt care. He just laughs off Mike's comments. We were talking about dogs one day, and he was showing me pictures of his wife and her parents dog, and he asked me what my favorite breed is. I told him since I prefer to rescue rather than buy, I have had mostly mixed breeds. Karl said he thought that was really cool, helping dogs who need homes....Mike pops in with "I prefer purebreds, mutts are stupid and untrainable..."
those who know me here can imagine how well THAT went over....
Now Karl's wife is really pretty, and I was teasing him about the pictures,
saying stuff like "She's beatiful...why did she pick YOU?" (we rag each other like this all day long, it's all in fun, he's actually very good looking too) and Mike pipes in with "I have no idea....I feel sorry for their kids
when they have them"....Karl and I bothsaid "WHY?" and he had the gall
to answer "They'll be MIXED...." ooohhhhhh....I wanted to just slap him upside the head right then and there, and actually started forward to get in his face. Karl stopped me with a gentle grip on my arm, and says "Well then, that's a GOOD thing. Hybrid vigour y'know..."
and turned away. I BUSTED OUT LAUGHING He was giggling too, and
Mike was just ALL PO'd and walked away.

Everyone else on the team started apologizing for Mike's comments. Karl just said "not to worry. I feel sorry for HIS kids when he has them"
When asked why, he said "they'll have HIM for a dad...."

The entire aisle cracked up right then and there.

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

[Guest Anonymous]

that was me, courtnek.....


gggrrrrrrrrr

[StarFox]

:o The gall of some people courtnek! You realy wonder sometimes how people can be so crude and awful. :x

[Peng1zrule]

I missed alot...why is she being muzzled? Is she able to be seen in public wearing the muzzle? I, personally, would not let her be seen outside my home (such as on walks and such) with a muzzle on. I don't even use the GL or head halters because they can be misconstrued as muzzles. (I am thinking of acquring one, as I have lived here four years and people know me and my dogs) I think letting her be seen muzzled will lead people to beleive she is human aggressive and likely to attack.

I received, saturday, a bunch of pamplets from the adoa (american dog owners association) and two of them were about how to respond to such things as your dog(s) being accused of human aggression. It includes things such as pointing out that you do not have to let a policeman into your home, that you can refuse to let one enter without giving you a copy of a search warrant, and that you have the right to take down thier name, badge number, phone number, boss's name and number, and any info about the reporting person, as well as the nature of the incident being reported.

[Guest Anonymous]

Peng1zrule napisał(a):

I missed alot...why is she being muzzled? Is she able to be seen in public wearing the muzzle? I, personally, would not let her be seen outside my home (such as on walks and such) with a muzzle on. I don't even use the GL or head halters because they can be misconstrued as muzzles. (I am thinking of acquring one, as I have lived here four years and people know me and my dogs) I think letting her be seen muzzled will lead people to beleive she is human aggressive and likely to attack.

I received, saturday, a bunch of pamplets from the adoa (american dog owners association) and two of them were about how to respond to such things as your dog(s) being accused of human aggression. It includes things such as pointing out that you do not have to let a policeman into your home, that you can refuse to let one enter without giving you a copy of a search warrant, and that you have the right to take down thier name, badge number, phone number, boss's name and number, and any info about the reporting person, as well as the nature of the incident being reported.

I FULLY agree with the muzzle issue. I would NOT want to take my dog out in public with one on. People will assume they are violent.

[Guest Anonymous]

Only time she wears a muzzle is at the vets office, she has trouble with the Nylon muzzles, cause it restricts her breathing being a short nosed breed. And she's not friendly with the vets, but she is getting better with it. She can be in the same room with the vet & techs, but if one reaches for her, forget it, she will bite. They have the orange sticker that say's use caution, will bite. But as a concerened pet owner I decided it was best to muzzle her there, rather then have someone get hurt. She's doing better with being around strangers, but she's still cautious, and if some reaches for her to fast, she will growl.

[Guest Anonymous]

I don't think it should matter what other people "think". Only Sharpeigirl knows Sassy's limitations and if she needs a muzzle in public then so be it.

[Malamum]

oops.. the above post was from me :D

[Guest Anonymous]

I don't think it should matter what other people "think". Only Sharpeigirl knows Sassy's limitations and if she needs a muzzle in public then so be it.

Thanks, I know her problems, and I know that by useing a muzzle in certian places, it helps her & me. We know what places set her off, and she's muzzled in those places. She's also crated when someone she doesn't know enter the house. The crate & the muzzle are our friends at this point in Sassy's training. She knows the comand that's used when we put the muzzle on, and she knows "kennel" SHe's getting better trained, and her dog aggersion is much better, but we still have to watch her.

[Malamum]

I'm so glad she is improving. Muzzles like any other device can be a useful tool and if using one on Sassy helps then you shouldn't be frowned upon for doing so. You are being responsible and doing what is best for everyone.