[Geetiill]

I live on a private street with several neighbors. The neighbors across our street have a pit bull and a German Shepherd. When our neighbors are outside they let the dogs roam free (which is illegal in our county for an unleashed dog to leave its yard). Whenever my wife and I walk our 2 dogs on leashes, a french bulldog and an English bulldog, the pit bull charges out into the street with fur on end and gets in their faces. The German Shepherd only charges if the pit bull is outside and initiates it. Our dogs, luckily, seem to show no fear or aggression. The neighbors always run over and grab the dogs and apologize. I have voiced my concern but they don't seem to be making any changes. I am very worried that one of these times the pit bull may decide to attack and from what I've read, at that point the damage will be done. I love my dogs to no end and would be crushed and extremely angry if their dog is allowed to do this. The laws in our county just became more severe for "dangerous dogs" and I do not believe the neighbors would be able to afford the license and insurance required for a dog who attacks. I'm sure they will lose the dog. To be classified a "dangerous dog" in Snohomish county they only need to bite. No longer is it a requirement that an animal be killed. I don't think our neighbors are being responsible dog owners, they have had issues in the past with a Rottweiler they used to have. PLEASE ADVISE! I'm very concerned about the welfare of all animals involved.