[SQiTmhuY]

I don't think that "all of us" think that way. Maybe a few, but out of 12,000+ members, certainly not "all" of us. I know my dogs are Terriers, I know my dogs history is to be DA and I know fights are possible just because of the history of the breed. I work every day to make sure these fights never happen, and when on occasion they do, I break them up quickly and learn from whatever mistake was made to allow a fight, and move on. Luckily, we've gone about 2 and a half years without having to use the break stick.... but today isn't over, so who knows what will happen today. However, I will always be on my best guard to prevent that from happening.

I have learned in my lifetime, to "never say never". I will say I try to prevent most things that I don't want to happen, but I don't say never anymore. Too much wisdom, and too many times I've said never, and then go through exactly what I said never about, have taught me large lessons.

I don't say Bella won't try to get the cat, being as that is her obsession of late, but I intervene, prevent her from chasing him, and never leave her loose in the house. I don't let Mollie go outside when Titus is outside, because I know the consequences of what happens when she does. I don't let any of the dogs run loose, because I don't want them to be hit by a car, bothering the neighbors, and I don't want any of them shot by the neighbor who is trigger happy, when they chase his chickens.

I think referring to "all of you" is a very broad statement. I don't think all of us think that something will "never" happen to our dogs. I don't think the majority of the forum has a "not my dog" opinion, but we do have a "not on my watch" approach. I think the majority of the members here are well aware of all of the "what if's" and we strive to prevent them.... whether it be our dogs getting loose and chasing the neighbors cat, or taking steps to prevent BSL in our area, by being responsible owners who represent the breed well, with every breath we take.