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lovespandp · 10-07-2009, 10:36 AM

You know its funny before I got Peanut I didnt mind the bigger dogs, but now I am more aware of them.

Last night I took Peanut for a walk, I came to this corner and I heard someone coming and I heard a dog. I stopped and picked Peanut up. Well what do you know, a little boy.. maybe 9 was walking his pit bull. The pit bull looked at me and then sniffed the air and he noticed Peanut and kinda charged at me.. I moved away before he could get close to me, but I saw that look in his eyes.. It was that look you never want to see in a dog of any breed.

You know I dont understand how someone's parents can let a little boy no more than 70 pounds walk a 100 lb pit bull, no way in He!! would that little boy be able to control that dog. Who knows what would happen.. Shame shame, at least walk with your kids, so they are not alone with a dog that has way more control.

Then I was coming up to my condo door and this other lady was walking a sheltie mix of some kind... I once again picked up Peanut and let them walk by me, The sheltie didnt look mean or anything, but it didnt look friendly!

And I am not trying to pin point Pit Bulls. I love all breeds of dogs. I am saying all big dogs in general. I am going to be aware of.

Britster · 10-07-2009, 10:43 AM

Dogs of all sizes can sense when you don't trust them. I actually trust big dogs more than small dogs to be friendly. The only difference with them is that a big dog can obviously cause more damage so yeah, of course, you have to be aware. I've met FAR more friendly big dogs than I have small dogs. Most of my experiences with dogs not liking me, growling at me, nipping me, trying to bite me have come from little dogs, never once a bigger dog. I grew up with a Golden Retriever and a German Shepherd. My aunt owned a Rottweiler with me growing up, as well as a Pit Bull. She knows how to control them and has the personality to own such powerful breeds and they were always the sweetest dogs ever. However, my grandma's Llahpso Apso growing up... that dog would bite anybody!

But can I just say... a little boy walking a Pit Bull by himself is ridiculous!!! That's very wrong and irresponsible of the parents to allow that to happen. I don't care what kind of dog, I don't even think you should allow a 9 year old to watch a Golden Retriever. If anything were to happen, I'm sure they're alot stronger than the little boy.

lovespandp · 10-07-2009, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Britster

Dogs of all sizes can sense when you don't trust them. I actually trust big dogs more than small dogs to be friendly. The only difference with them is that a big dog can obviously cause more damage so yeah, of course, you have to be aware. I've met FAR more friendly big dogs than I have small dogs. Most of my experiences with dogs not liking me, growling at me, nipping me, trying to bite me have come from little dogs, never once a bigger dog.

But can I just say... a little boy walking a Pit Bull by himself is ridiculous!!! That's very wrong and irresponsible of the parents to allow that to happen. I don't care what kind of dog, I don't even think you should allow a 9 year old to watch a Golden Retriever. If anything were to happen, I'm sure they're alot stronger than the little boy.

I tottaly agree with you on the little boy and the pit bull.. How horrible is that? And you are right.. it could have been any dog it wouldnt have changed anything. I dont get what people think these days!! When I was that age I wasnt even allowed to be out by myself!!

ritzydaisy · 10-07-2009, 10:54 AM

Sometimes people will make comments to me about carrying my dog and not letting her walk. She gets plenty of exercise and would love to be walking everywhere we go, but there are just too many loose big dogs running the streets. It is a shame people are so ignorant about their responsibilities as pet owners!

GAOMariposa · 10-07-2009, 11:08 AM

Or even people allowing their little dogs to walk beside them without a leash. I've had instances where big dogs pop up all of a sudden and I quickly pick up my baby with her harness. But the other day, some people were walking down a pretty busy street with their little Chihuahua next to them, without a leash or harness. That made me mad because at any second, the little puppy could have run into the street or a big dog could have attacked and without a leash, it's impossible to step in quickly.

penpen7073 · 10-07-2009, 11:50 AM

I'm so glad I live in the country! I don't really worry about big dog's that much . But i know were you are coming from . my sister got bite by a big dog along time ago so I have never been big on big dog ! but small kids Don't need to walk a pit bull that dog would drag him down the street

lrichardsonrnc · 10-07-2009, 12:07 PM

Being mistrustful of other dogs (stranger dogs) is our JOB as a mommy. Skin kid or fur kid......no match for a nutter dog. So we are SUPPOSED to protect them by getting them out of harm's way. Huge dog/litte kid= red flag. Off leash=red flag. Good for you OP!

lovespandp · 10-07-2009, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by lrichardsonrnc

Being mistrustful of other dogs (stranger dogs) is our JOB as a mommy. Skin kid or fur kid......no match for a nutter dog. So we are SUPPOSED to protect them by getting them out of harm's way. Huge dog/litte kid= red flag. Off leash=red flag. Good for you OP!

Thanks! I try to be a good Mommy

Its a hard thing with the world we live in today!

lovespandp · 10-07-2009, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by penpen7073

I'm so glad I live in the country! I don't really worry about big dog's that much . But i know were you are coming from . my sister got bite by a big dog along time ago so I have never been big on big dog ! but small kids Don't need to walk a pit bull that dog would drag him down the street

hmm living in the country I bet you worry about... Hawks, big bugs, spiders, fox's, coyotes, wolves, bears.... what else

hartygirl · 10-07-2009, 12:18 PM

I have become so paranoid! I love ALL breeds and animals but my little Winnie is so little it wouldn't take much for him to be seriously hurt, even just playing. Just continue to use good judgment.

lovespandp · 10-07-2009, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by hartygirl

I have become so paranoid! I love ALL breeds and animals but my little Winnie is so little it wouldn't take much for him to be seriously hurt, even just playing. Just continue to use good judgment.

Thats how I feel too!! Thats a good word " paranoid" I mean Peanut is only 4lbs he wouldnt take much to hurt him either. I think it is better to be safe and paranoid than sorry!!

PrincessDiana · 10-07-2009, 12:31 PM

I'm the opposite!

Since having Franklin and Maggie I am now more trusting of big dogs. We had dogs growing up but they were my very first dogs I had on my own. Since having them I have learned SO MUCH about dogs and their behavior. Through researching, watching trainers like Cesar Milan and Victoria Stillwell and my own observation I feel like I can read dogs. We always had small dogs so before Franklin and Maggie I was always timid around big dogs. Now I can approach them without fear because I know how to interpret their body language.

Don't get me wrong I am still careful with Franklin and Maggie.. even if a bigger dog means no harm they can still injure our little Yorkies quite easily. But I just wanted to point out that dogs are dogs and most of them are friendly, large or small. Try not to judge the dog by their size. They may end up being the sweetest thing you've ever met.

lovespandp · 10-07-2009, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by PrincessDiana

I'm the opposite!

Since having Franklin and Maggie I am now more trusting of big dogs. We had dogs growing up but they were my very first dogs I had on my own. Since having them I have learned SO MUCH about dogs and their behavior. Through researching, watching trainers like Cesar Milan and Victoria Stillwell and my own observation I feel like I can read dogs. We always had small dogs so before Franklin and Maggie I was always timid around big dogs. Now I can approach them without fear because I know how to interpret their body language.

Don't get me wrong I am still careful with Franklin and Maggie.. even if a bigger dog means no harm they can still injure our little Yorkies quite easily. But I just wanted to point out that dogs are dogs and most of them are friendly, large or small. Try not to judge the dog by their size. They may end up being the sweetest thing you've ever met.

I can pick up what your putting down.. ( hehe i love that saying) I have worked in a vet hospital, as a tech and I can read dogs pretty well. It's not that I am scared of big dogs, I am scared of what big dogs can do to peanut. But I am really good at reading dogs and being an over protected Mom where I know Peanut is safe

Lady_756 · 10-07-2009, 12:37 PM

In almost every instance that Yogi and I have encountered bigger dogs, Yogi has been the one to get "hostile". The bigger dogs have always been calm and Yogi barks and tries to jump out of my arms to get to the other dog. It's like the bigger dogs know Yogi can't cause any damage.

I will say that Yogi seems to be in love with a pitbull that lives next door.

Britster · 10-07-2009, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by PrincessDiana

I'm the opposite!

Since having Franklin and Maggie I am now more trusting of big dogs. We had dogs growing up but they were my very first dogs I had on my own. Since having them I have learned SO MUCH about dogs and their behavior. Through researching, watching trainers like Cesar Milan and Victoria Stillwell and my own observation I feel like I can read dogs. We always had small dogs so before Franklin and Maggie I was always timid around big dogs. Now I can approach them without fear because I know how to interpret their body language.

Don't get me wrong I am still careful with Franklin and Maggie.. even if a bigger dog means no harm they can still injure our little Yorkies quite easily. But I just wanted to point out that dogs are dogs and most of them are friendly, large or small. Try not to judge the dog by their size. They may end up being the sweetest thing you've ever met.

Totally agree! Basically what I was trying to say

10-07-2009, 10:36 AM	#1
lovespandp ♥Momma's Bambino♥ Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ca Posts: 10,026	I dont trust bigger dogs You know its funny before I got Peanut I didnt mind the bigger dogs, but now I am more aware of them. Last night I took Peanut for a walk, I came to this corner and I heard someone coming and I heard a dog. I stopped and picked Peanut up. Well what do you know, a little boy.. maybe 9 was walking his pit bull. The pit bull looked at me and then sniffed the air and he noticed Peanut and kinda charged at me.. I moved away before he could get close to me, but I saw that look in his eyes.. It was that look you never want to see in a dog of any breed. You know I dont understand how someone's parents can let a little boy no more than 70 pounds walk a 100 lb pit bull, no way in He!! would that little boy be able to control that dog. Who knows what would happen.. Shame shame, at least walk with your kids, so they are not alone with a dog that has way more control. Then I was coming up to my condo door and this other lady was walking a sheltie mix of some kind... I once again picked up Peanut and let them walk by me, The sheltie didnt look mean or anything, but it didnt look friendly! And I am not trying to pin point Pit Bulls. I love all breeds of dogs. I am saying all big dogs in general. I am going to be aware of. __________________ "People with nothing to hide don't usually feel the need to say so."

10-07-2009, 10:43 AM	#2
Britster Action Jackson ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 17,814	Dogs of all sizes can sense when you don't trust them. I actually trust big dogs more than small dogs to be friendly. The only difference with them is that a big dog can obviously cause more damage so yeah, of course, you have to be aware. I've met FAR more friendly big dogs than I have small dogs. Most of my experiences with dogs not liking me, growling at me, nipping me, trying to bite me have come from little dogs, never once a bigger dog. I grew up with a Golden Retriever and a German Shepherd. My aunt owned a Rottweiler with me growing up, as well as a Pit Bull. She knows how to control them and has the personality to own such powerful breeds and they were always the sweetest dogs ever. However, my grandma's Llahpso Apso growing up... that dog would bite anybody! But can I just say... a little boy walking a Pit Bull by himself is ridiculous!!! That's very wrong and irresponsible of the parents to allow that to happen. I don't care what kind of dog, I don't even think you should allow a 9 year old to watch a Golden Retriever. If anything were to happen, I'm sure they're alot stronger than the little boy. __________________ ~ Brit & Lights! Camera! Jackson! CGC ETD TKP ~ Follow Jackson on Instagram: https://instagram.com/jacksontheterrier Last edited by Britster; 10-07-2009 at 10:45 AM.

10-07-2009, 10:54 AM	#4
ritzydaisy Crazy Miss Daisy Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Eastern Washington Posts: 1,904	Sometimes people will make comments to me about carrying my dog and not letting her walk. She gets plenty of exercise and would love to be walking everywhere we go, but there are just too many loose big dogs running the streets. It is a shame people are so ignorant about their responsibilities as pet owners! __________________ Yorkie Talkin' with Paula & Daisy!

10-07-2009, 11:08 AM	#5
GAOMariposa YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: California Posts: 581	Or even people allowing their little dogs to walk beside them without a leash. I've had instances where big dogs pop up all of a sudden and I quickly pick up my baby with her harness. But the other day, some people were walking down a pretty busy street with their little Chihuahua next to them, without a leash or harness. That made me mad because at any second, the little puppy could have run into the street or a big dog could have attacked and without a leash, it's impossible to step in quickly. __________________ Mommy to Itzel Mirai and new mommy to Olivia Ilse. http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2041766&id=28002407&l=fe7f758320

10-07-2009, 11:50 AM	#6
penpen7073 Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Chancellor Alabama Posts: 281	I'm so glad I live in the country! I don't really worry about big dog's that much . But i know were you are coming from . my sister got bite by a big dog along time ago so I have never been big on big dog ! but small kids Don't need to walk a pit bull that dog would drag him down the street __________________ Sophie Is My

10-07-2009, 12:07 PM	#7
lrichardsonrnc Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2009 Location: austin, texas USA Posts: 303 Blog Entries: 1	Being mistrustful of other dogs (stranger dogs) is our JOB as a mommy. Skin kid or fur kid......no match for a nutter dog. So we are SUPPOSED to protect them by getting them out of harm's way. Huge dog/litte kid= red flag. Off leash=red flag. Good for you OP!

10-07-2009, 12:18 PM	#10
hartygirl megan - g Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: South Texas Posts: 2,324	I have become so paranoid! I love ALL breeds and animals but my little Winnie is so little it wouldn't take much for him to be seriously hurt, even just playing. Just continue to use good judgment. __________________

10-07-2009, 12:31 PM	#12
PrincessDiana I ♥ Franklin & Maggie Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,068	I'm the opposite! Since having Franklin and Maggie I am now more trusting of big dogs. We had dogs growing up but they were my very first dogs I had on my own. Since having them I have learned SO MUCH about dogs and their behavior. Through researching, watching trainers like Cesar Milan and Victoria Stillwell and my own observation I feel like I can read dogs. We always had small dogs so before Franklin and Maggie I was always timid around big dogs. Now I can approach them without fear because I know how to interpret their body language. Don't get me wrong I am still careful with Franklin and Maggie.. even if a bigger dog means no harm they can still injure our little Yorkies quite easily. But I just wanted to point out that dogs are dogs and most of them are friendly, large or small. Try not to judge the dog by their size. They may end up being the sweetest thing you've ever met. __________________ Diana , Mommy to Franklin, Maggie, Oliver, and Millie - RIP Piper

10-07-2009, 12:37 PM	#14
Lady_756 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 47	In almost every instance that Yogi and I have encountered bigger dogs, Yogi has been the one to get "hostile". The bigger dogs have always been calm and Yogi barks and tries to jump out of my arms to get to the other dog. It's like the bigger dogs know Yogi can't cause any damage. I will say that Yogi seems to be in love with a pitbull that lives next door.