[anconueys]

Found out our city dog park has banned pit bulls

And I quote "The following are not permitted in the dog park:
Pit Bulls or dogs having any characterisitics of the Pit Bull Breed"

On the one hand it kind of sucks because the breed is posted up there and they are the only type of dog prohibited but at the same time I'm kind of glad because it will keep irresponsible pit bull owners from bringing their dogs to the dog park and therefor keep our breed out of the news. Atleast I hope.

Now I avoid the dog park at all costs because I don't think its a good place for any dog, I had a dog a very good dog get attacked at the dog park once by a dog twice his size. And the owner was a jerk and encouraging the behavior. I saw another dog get attacked the same day by a different dog and neither owner was anywhere around. So I'm just not a fan of dog parks in general but I know a lot of people that do use them.

What are your thoughts on them banning pit bulls from dog parks?

My only fear is is BSL next or is this just a isolated thing.

[exhibeKed]

I think any kind of Government control is Bullshit and it only opens the door for more control. We allow one thing to pass because its not a big deal then before you know it another Ban and then another. We continue to allow our freedoms to be taken away one at a time.

[GreefeWrereon]

"the Pit Bull Breed" lol

Well that sucks, good luck anyhow I hope BSL isn't next.

[anconueys]

Well it a brand new park so its not like they were ever allowed but still I have mixed feelings

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Now I believe there is a clause in the law in our county that the only way BSL could be passed is if a statewide ban happened but I'm not sure about how well that really would work. Well I got to go

[gWhya5ct]

I would be much more impressed with the city if that title had read "City bans dog parks"

I can dream.

Maybe, by banning them from the dog parks some of the stupid crap that could lead to BSL won't happen.

Maybe, as I expect there will still be catastrophes that happen there, since they are banned the city can't use them as the excuse for why these nasty things happened in the dog park.

[CedssypeEdids]

I'm sure the media would report some lab mix as a pit bull.

[Guloqkcm]

I'm sure the media would report some lab mix as a pit bull.

That's what irritates me.. my grandmother just called me today nagging me about my pitbulls. She resides there in Hayward, CA as most of my family already migrated, like 20yrs ago. I'm literally staying here in my country because of my pitbulls! SHe said her doctor told her that he just cure a little girl that was been mauled by the pitbull then one other last week a man got killed brought by the police. Those doctors aren't even sure nor the police if those dogs are real apbt! Bad bad media!

[anconueys]

I would be much more impressed with the city if that title had read "City bans dog parks"

I can dream.

Maybe, by banning them from the dog parks some of the stupid crap that could lead to BSL won't happen.

Maybe, as I expect there will still be catastrophes that happen there, since they are banned the city can't use them as the excuse for why these nasty things happened in the dog park.

I would have preferred that too. I think all dog parks should be destroyed. I'm actually kind of hoping, its along a creek that maybe well get enough rain that it will flood it out, mess up the fence (thats what happened to the one the next city over) and they won't have enough money to fix it. I know thats bad to think but I think dog parks are bad news no matter what.

We have always been a very pit friendly community so it kind of surprised me to hear that the dog park banned them. But these are a breed prone to DA so I don't think they belong in dog parks anyway, for the safety of the breed. Heck most dogs don't belong in the dog park.

[Zaxsdcxs]

I would be much more impressed with the city if that title had read "City bans dog parks"

I can dream.

Maybe, by banning them from the dog parks some of the stupid crap that could lead to BSL won't happen.

Maybe, as I expect there will still be catastrophes that happen there, since they are banned the city can't use them as the excuse for why these nasty things happened in the dog park.

I am dreaming right along with you. I think off leash dog parks are a horrible idea for any breed.

Whatever happened to going for a walk with your dog and allowing your dog to play with the dogs of friends/family if you think it needs other dog pals? Why must we go to the Facebook of parks, pretty much ignore our dogs and expose them nedlessly to disease and injury? I enjoy my time walking with my dogs alone. I love that they can play with friends dogs because A)my friends keep their vaccines updated and B) they control their pets. A way better arrangement than you are likely to find at a public park for sure.

[anconueys]

I am dreaming right along with you. I think off leash dog parks are a horrible idea for any breed.

Amen

[bestonline]

No offense to folks, but pit bulls do NOT belong in dog parks. It's better that there's no risk of accidents because idiot owners cannot or will not realize their dogs are dog reactive.

That being said, dog parks in general SUCK. They're not good for ANY breed. Uncontrolled environment for any dog.

[huylibizonoff]

I think a lot more people need to keep their dogs on leashes.
The County park I go to has a dog control law "Dogs must be on leash or under voice control" I think the voice control bit was bad to add on there, because now everyone thinks they have voice control. I've only come across one owner, he had 2 border collie type dogs, and he was able to recall them, but all the other dogs go "ooh! another dog!" and run up. It drives me crazy. I always go only if its early in the morning when no one else is there yet except the joggers.

I agree though, dog parks should be done away with. Keep dogs on a leash in public places and everyone will be happier and so many problems could be avoided...

[exhibeKed]

No offense to folks, but pit bulls do NOT belong in dog parks. It's better that there's no risk of accidents because idiot owners cannot or will not realize their dogs are dog reactive.

That being said, dog parks in general SUCK. They're not good for ANY breed. Uncontrolled environment for any dog.

I agree they do not belong in off leash dog parks but most peoples pets have no business in a off leash dog park because the owners can not control them on leash, but allowing government to make that decision for us is only opening the door for more bans next the city decides it wants to Ban the breed from the city. All BSL is bad and if it is allowed to continue the APBT and like breeds will become illegal in the country look at what has already happened