[Paybeskf]

I hope you choose not to get that other puppy.

[Kissntell]

Hm, well that sucks. I understand that perhaps you should have been more diligent about keeping your dogs in their yard. BUT, I also think it's ridiculous that your dog needs to be put down or moved while the lab who bit a human doesn't have nearly the same consequence. However, like many said, that's sort of a consequence so to speak, for those of us who want to own an APBT. IMO They are trying to make it, so law-abidding citizens like us, will not want to have the hassel that comes with the breed.

[Glanteeignile]

Although I agree with the lot of you about proper containment and being held to a higher standard. I do think you are coming down on this person a bit too hard. If she/he could go back and do it all over again I'm sure they would. I know a lot of people on this board don't keep their dogs in the house. If this were an outside dog that had never gotten out before.... Now if the dog had gotten out before than yes I blame the owner 100%. But if it was the first time than I say cut them some slack. They made a mistake, everyone makes them. And don't you think its pretty rediculous that the dog has to be put down because it attacked another dog? Animals will be animals... If a dog can bite a person and walk away with it's life.... and another dog can attack another dog and get a death sentence... what kind of world are we living in?

[BruceQW]

I understand what you're saying, but the people who do not keep their dogs inside the house while they are gone have chain spots set up, so the dog is outside, but contained and can not leave the property. The problem with leaving a dog unattended in a fenced yard is that they can jump it, dig under it, ect.

I don't think anyone was particularly harsh per se but, we just wanted to make sure the OP was going to make sure that this never happens again. For the sake of the dog. But yes, everyone makes mistakes, heck I've made them with my dog, and we all learn from them.

I also think its pretty bad that a dog that bit a person was allowed to walk away while her dog was all but given a death sentence. Its a stupid world we live in, with unfair rules, but thats why as an owner of the breed we have to be extra careful for the sake of our dogs.

Although I agree with the lot of you about proper containment and being held to a higher standard. I do think you are coming down on this person a bit too hard. If she/he could go back and do it all over again I'm sure they would. I know a lot of people on this board don't keep their dogs in the house. If this were an outside dog that had never gotten out before.... Now if the dog had gotten out before than yes I blame the owner 100%. But if it was the first time than I say cut them some slack. They made a mistake, everyone makes them. And don't you think its pretty rediculous that the dog has to be put down because it attacked another dog? Animals will be animals... If a dog can bite a person and walk away with it's life.... and another dog can attack another dog and get a death sentence... what kind of world are we living in?

[Glanteeignile]

I understand what you're saying, but the people who do not keep their dogs inside the house while they are gone have chain spots set up, so the dog is outside, but contained and can not leave the property. The problem with leaving a dog unattended in a fenced yard is that they can jump it, dig under it, ect.

I don't think anyone was particularly harsh per se but, we just wanted to make sure the OP was going to make sure that this never happens again. For the sake of the dog. But yes, everyone makes mistakes, heck I've made them with my dog, and we all learn from them.

I also think its pretty bad that a dog that bit a person was allowed to walk away while her dog was all but given a death sentence. Its a stupid world we live in, with unfair rules, but thats why as an owner of the breed we have to be extra careful for the sake of our dogs.

Well even with a chain set up you have to make sure the dogs collar is not worn and the chain is not worn because a dog can break a chain or slip a collar if it wants too badly enough. I personally prefer to keep my dog indoors. I do live in an apartment but even when I have a house she will be in doors. I don't want ANYTHING bad to happen to her.

[SHaEFU0i]

I don't doubt that you were up against minds that were already made up before you even entered the courtroom.
Sadly, there are people out there that make up stories about a pit attacking just in order to get rid of it from the neighborhood. I've seen it happen. I had a neighbor that tried to pull that crap on me. However, I was one step ahead of him with a camera and caught his sorry butt in the act. It may not have been what happened with you but irregardless, the point is that because your dog is a pit you have to go above and beyond the normal call of duty in pet ownership to ensure that your dog is secure and safe.
If you are going to have to try to appeal the decision you need to have all your ducks in a row. You need to have good information and facts about the breed. You also need to make changes NOW to secure your dog and go to court with those changes in place and ask for the dog to be allowed with the security changes.
I wish you luck and a positive outcome.

[Glanteeignile]

Is there proof that your dog attacked their dog? It seems like it would be something hard for them to prove in a court of law.... Was the other dog killed or just injured? There are a lot of questions you should be asking.

[spoddersedpn]

I don't doubt that you were up against minds that were already made up before you even entered the courtroom.
Sadly, there are people out there that make up stories about a pit attacking just in order to get rid of it from the neighborhood. I've seen it happen. I had a neighbor that tried to pull that crap on me. However, I was one step ahead of him with a camera and caught his sorry butt in the act. It may not have been what happened with you but irregardless, the point is that because your dog is a pit you have to go above and beyond the normal call of duty in pet ownership to ensure that your dog is secure and safe.
If you are going to have to try to appeal the decision you need to have all your ducks in a row. You need to have good information and facts about the breed. You also need to make changes NOW to secure your dog and go to court with those changes in place and ask for the dog to be allowed with the security changes.
I wish you luck and a positive outcome.

Good post

[Mimsykzr]

Ok so I just now got ahold of the officer who was on the call. He told me that a man was walking his puppy down the sidewalk when, my dog took off after the dog, the man who was walking his dog kicked my dog to get her away, my dog left two red marks on the other dog. The man walking his dog said that mine aggressivly went after his dog. Well another neighbor chased my dog back to my house with a baseball bat and told the officer that she has been out before, and that he has chased her back home. That was the first time my dog has ever been out without being walked on a leash. I think they are scared so they are gonna lie about it to the cops and its bs. Especially since she has never been aggressive towards anyone who has ever come to my house. Thats all the information that I got. Looks like I'm moving. I also want to thank everyone for being understanding and helpfull and by the way Sadie and the new puppy play all the time.

[Peptobismol]

As a owner of a pit bull you must learn thet if your dog gets into a fight with any other dog your dog will be looked at as the bad one even if your dog didnt start it because your dog has the ability to do more damage not that your dog did this time,but what about if it was out and another dog did start something then your dog just went with it,your dog can really do damage and because of that in a judges eyes its the bad one.So you really need to find a better way to contain your dog.try puting concreat around the edge of its kennel,or get a good strong tie out.Pit bulls are the smartest breed i have ever seen they will find away out if there are any loop holes.Hope you get everything figured out and good luck with finding a new home.Sorry this happend.

[spoddersedpn]

Ok so I just now got ahold of the officer who was on the call. He told me that a man was walking his puppy down the sidewalk when, my dog took off after the dog, the man who was walking his dog kicked my dog to get her away, my dog left two red marks on the other dog. The man walking his dog said that mine aggressivly went after his dog. Well another neighbor chased my dog back to my house with a baseball bat and told the officer that she has been out before, and that he has chased her back home. That was the first time my dog has ever been out without being walked on a leash. I think they are scared so they are gonna lie about it to the cops and its bs. Especially since she has never been aggressive towards anyone who has ever come to my house. Thats all the information that I got. Looks like I'm moving. I also want to thank everyone for being understanding and helpfull and by the way Sadie and the new puppy play all the time.

As an owner, you have to make sure your dog is properly contained. I"m glad you are making the decision to move. Learn from this.

[Mimsykzr]

I went to court today, about my pit supposedly attacking another dog and I have to move or put her down. In court the lady before me had a Lab that bit someone and they didn't make her get rid of her dog. This is f-ing Bull-shht. I apologize i am venting but i am etremely ticked off.

[spoddersedpn]

I'm sorry. What exactly happened?

[Jerwittdergut]

I am sorry to hear about all of this. What are you going to do?

[Avaboormavoro]

Wait did you pit by a lab? are you 100% Sure he didnt bite the lab o_o . more info plz. and sorry 2 hear.

[Anakattawl]

lemme get this straight... your dog attacked another dog and a lab bit a human and YOUR dog is the one that has to be put down!? Id be all over the courts ass'!!!!!!!!

[Mimsykzr]

To start out my wifes grandama had passed away, so I took her up to be with her mom so I was gone for most of the day, while I was gone sadie had dug a hole under the fence and got out, well supposedly she was running around the neighborhood and went after another dog. So when I got home that night she was loose standing by the kennel in which the my other dog was still in for the fact the she was to big to squeeze through the hole. She hasnt ever left the yard without my other dog and my neighbors are scared of her so I dont know what to do now. besides move

[spoddersedpn]

To start out my wifes grandama had passed away, so I took her up to be with her mom so I was gone for most of the day, while I was gone sadie had dug a hole under the fence and got out, well supposedly she was running around the neighborhood and went after another dog. So when I got home that night she was loose standing by the kennel in which the my other dog was still in for the fact the she was to big to squeeze through the hole. She hasnt ever left the yard without my other dog and my neighbors are scared of her so I dont know what to do now. besides move

It's your responsibility to properly contain your dogs. Because you didn't, your dog may have to pay with its life. Start looking for another place to live.

As far as you being in court with the lady with the lab, that's another case and has nothing to do with your case. May not be fair, but that's the way it is.

[Mimsykzr]

I know what your saying but its bs I agree I should've doubled checked before we left. But I am not about to let me dog be put down.

[NikolaAAA]

I'm sorry about this situation, but didn't you start another thread today that you are getting a new puppy? Do you think that is very responsible right now?