I have a VERY AGRESSIVE dog problem

[Back-of-the-boat]

Gare a Staffordshire Bull terrier is one of the pit bull breeds they are very good dogs but not knowing it's history is the big problem you are facing, look for a bully rescue and they may know some trainers that you can be referred to, a bully rescue will have trainers that specialize in the pit bull breeds.(pit bull rescue)

 

[Gare]

Sorry for your problem. You must realize this dog could cost you everything you own one day. Get rid of the dog. Pits and Pit mixes are ticking time bombs no matter how sweet they are. I know. When they are good, they are good, but when they are bad, they can be VERY BAD.

I appreciate your input, Yesterday I went to an airplane hanger to find a dead bird up in the rafters with one of my drones. A friend of mine was there with his dog that my dog had got into a fight before. We started with both dogs on a leash. We slowly walked towards each other with our dogs. At very first sign of aggression, we corrected the dog. Then we waited a few minutes and continued get closer. I forgot to say a month earlier my friends dog had attacked my dog. Yesterday they got nose to nose and no more aggression We got inside the hanger and waited a few minutes
and walked the dogs around a bit, Neither dog showed any intention of aggression, We turned the dogs loose and they were fine for 2 hours while i did what i had to do there and i left.
I have noticed when a dog shows aggression to mine he returns the gesture and defends him self

 

[Gare]

Gare a Staffordshire Bull terrier is one of the pit bull breeds they are very good dogs but not knowing it's history is the big problem you are facing, look for a bully rescue and they may know some trainers that you can be referred to, a bully rescue will have trainers that specialize in the pit bull breeds.(pit bull rescue)

Thanks B O T B I have trained mean nasty horses and came away with great results. I am not ready to give up on my dog. I have cats la=hat live in our house and they even chew on his tail. and he is fine with therm. When something shows aggression to him he returns the feelings. I am not ready to give up on him, His name is Jax

 

[searcher]

I have the same issue with a dog we got from the pound - smallish, probably a mix of small breed + Rhodesian ridgeback, we think. She grew up on the streets and had pups before she turned 1 yo. Very aggressive towards other dogs and even kids. Has attacked two neighborhood dogs already - both times she bolted when the door was opened for whatever reason - we had no idea, now we do. She's become kind of a house prisoner. Muzzles are a must if taking her somewhere. I've talked with trainers and they say she can most likely be socialized - 3 weeks, or longer, $2500. She is a great dog otherwise so we're going to give it a try.

@The Beep Goes On --If an animal shows any sign of aggression to a child for no reason, the animal has to be corrected immediately. If it does it again that animal is unsafe and requires permanent retirement.
By aggression I don't mean an attack or biting(that means immediate retirement)
I mean stiffening, advancing, even a low growl. None of that should be ignored.


@Gare - Attacking other animals are what some dogs were bred into.
It's not fear, it's pointed breeding for a purpose.
Fix the issue now before someone gets hurt.

-I used to breed, raise and train dogs for the military and personal use.-

ETA- Who I am speaking @.

 

[Cutty]

If an animal shows any sign of aggression to a child for no reason, the animal has to be corrected immediately. If it does it again that animal is unsafe and requires permanent retirement.
By aggression I don't mean an attack or biting(that means immediate retirement)
I mean stiffening, advancing, even a low growl. None of that should be ignored.

Attacking other animals are what some dogs were bred into.
It's not fear, it's pointed breeding for a purpose.
Fix the issue now before someone gets hurt.

-I used to breed, raise and train dogs for the military and personal use.-

Obviously he isn't really looking for advice as he has been given plenty and has decided to give the dog another chance! Foolish decision.

 

[Gare]

Obviously he isn't really looking for advice as he has been given plenty and has decided to give the dog another chance! Foolish decision.

NO WHERE in any of my comments have mentioned anything about my dog being or showing ANY AGGRESSIVENESS towards a HUMAN OR CHILD !@!! Because cutty thinks he knows it all We should do as he says HA .

 

[Cutty]

NO WHERE in any of my comments have mentioned anything about my dog being or showing ANY AGGRESSIVENESS towards a HUMAN OR CHILD !@!! Because cutty thinks he knows it all We should do as he says HA .

Whatever. I'm not alone in my opinion. You asked. It wasn't unsolicited advice. You called it a VERY AGGRESSIVE dog. One day the other dog may be with a child, have you considered what could happen?

 

[The Beep Goes On]

I think my post speaks for itself. I grew up on a ranch, have had to put down animals. Have had to have a dog put down due to aggression. Advice is fine, harping on it is another thing.

 

[FreeBirdTim]

You seriously don't know what to do? Around here it would already been done for you by one of those neighbors. God forbid one of those dogs that yours attacks is with a small child. Do the right thing and do it today.

If my neighbor shot my dog, he would be history. I've got thousands of acres here in rural Scituate to bury his worthless butt. Anyone who thinks they can do to someone else's pet doesn't deserve to be on this eartth...

 

[Tesorodeoro]

If my neighbor shot my dog, he would be history. I've got thousands of acres here in rural Scituate to bury his worthless butt. Anyone who thinks they can do to someone else's pet doesn't deserve to be on this eartth...

What are the consequences if someone else’s agressive dog kills your dog? Does it catch a break?

 

[Chilli]

You seriously don't know what to do? Around here it would already been done for you by one of those neighbors. God forbid one of those dogs that yours attacks is with a small child. Do the right thing and do it today.

Agree. Id off it straight away. Its already attacked others and is still breathing, why?

 

[Carl-NC]

My dog wants to fight every dog it sees . Anyone have any ideas ?

WWKD -- What Would Kristi Do?

 

[Tesorodeoro]

It’s a tough one. Some jurisdictions have outlawed ownership of certain breeds of dogs. I know there is always contrary experiences. I am a believer in genetic tendencies. Some are useful and others dangerous. Not every dog exhibits strong genetic tendencies.

What was this breed initially bred to excel at?

“The Staffordshire Bull Terrier was originally bred in England in the late 1700s–early 1800s for:

• Bull-baiting — dogs were bred to grip and hold bulls for blood sport entertainment.

After bull-baiting was outlawed (1835, UK)

• Selectively bred for dog fighting in pits.

In modern times breeding can be focused on companionship (go figure).

I’d say your dog is exhibiting genetic tendencies.

 

[FreeBirdTim]

What are the consequences if someone else’s agressive dog kills your dog? Does it catch a break?

The dog doesn't know any better. It's instint. A person who shoots a neighbor's dog is making a conscience decision to end a life it has no right to end.

 

[robertk]

The dog doesn't know any better. It's instint. A person who shoots a neighbor's dog is making a conscience decision to end a life it has no right to end.

I would hope people don't shoot neighbors' dogs for no reason. Legally, at least here, if a dog is attacking a person or livestock, it can be shot -- basically self defense or defense of others or of livestock. I would assume that only applies while "in the act".

 

[DizzyDigger]

I would hope people don't shoot neighbors' dogs for no reason. Legally, at least here, if a dog is attacking a person or livestock, it can be shot -- basically self defense or defense of others or of livestock. I would assume that only applies while "in the act".

No idea why, but pits and their relatives are the most common dogs in my
area. Some are sweethearts, and others are full of anger and aggression.

My rules is that if a dog comes on my property and is friendly, I'll do all I can
to get it back to it's home. If the dog goes after me or my cats, it's life is in
peril. Most of the ones that come on the property bail as soon as I holler at
them, but did have one charge at me once, stopping just a few feet away. I
picked up a club, and it left, fortunately.

 

[releventchair]

The dog doesn't know any better. It's instint. A person who shoots a neighbor's dog is making a conscience decision to end a life it has no right to end.

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R.I. Gen. Laws § 4-13.1-4​

§ 4-13.1-4. Control of vicious dogs.

(a) All dogs that have been declared vicious shall be confined in an enclosure. It is unlawful for any owner or keeper to maintain a dog that has been declared vicious upon any premises which does not have a locked enclosure.

(b) It is unlawful for any owner or keeper to allow any vicious dog to be outside of the dwelling of the owner or keeper or outside of the enclosure unless it is necessary for the owner or keeper to obtain veterinary care for the vicious dog or to comply with commands or directions of the dog officer with respect to the vicious dog, or to comply with the provisions of § 4-13.1-3(a)(1) or (a)(2). In this event, the vicious dog shall be securely muzzled and restrained with a leash or chain having a minimum tensile strength of three hundred (300) pounds and not exceeding three feet (3′) in length, and shall be under the direct control and supervision of the owner or keeper of the vicious dog.

History of Section.
P.L. 1985, ch. 400, § 1; P.L. 2004, ch. 365, § 1; P.L. 2004, ch. 374, § 1.

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R.I. Gen. Laws § 4-13.1-7​

§ 4-13.1-7. Action for damages — Destruction of offending vicious dog.

If any dog declared vicious under § 4-13.1-11, when unprovoked, kills or wounds, or assists in killing or wounding, any domestic animal, belonging to or in the possession of any person, or, when unprovoked, attacks, assaults, bites, or otherwise injures any human being or assists in attacking, assaulting, biting or otherwise injuring any human being while out of or within the enclosure of the owner or keeper of the vicious dog, or while otherwise on or off the property of the owner or keeper whether or not the vicious dog was on a leash and securely muzzled or whether the vicious dog escaped without fault of the owner or keeper, the owner or keeper of the dog may be liable to the person aggrieved for all damage sustained, to be recovered in a civil action, with costs of suit. It is rebuttably presumed as a matter of law that the owning, keeping, or harboring of a dog that has been declared vicious in violation of this chapter is a nuisance. It shall not be necessary, in order to sustain any action, to prove that the owner or keeper of a dog that has been declared vicious knew that the dog that has been declared vicious possessed the propensity to cause this damage or that the dog had a vicious nature.

History of Section.
P.L. 1985, ch. 400, § 1; P.L. 1986, ch. 429, § 1; P.L. 1998, ch. 274, § 1; P.L. 2004, ch. 365, § 1; P.L. 2004, ch. 374, § 1.

 

[FreeBirdTim]

That's nice, but nowhere in that legal rambling does it state that you can kill your neighbor's dog because you think it's vicious.

 

[releventchair]

That's nice, but nowhere in that legal rambling does it state that you can kill your neighbor's dog because you think it's vicious.

Just as it doesn't support your claim of "no right to end".
But you already knew that.

Lots of other sections referred to. Read them all and get back with me about vicious canine non termination rights.

[In Rhode Island, the rights of individuals regarding the killing of a dog deemed vicious are governed by specific legal provisions. If a person is assaulted by a dog outside its owner's enclosure or has reason to believe that a dog will injure them, they can make a complaint to the district court. If the court finds reasonable grounds for the complaint, it may order the owner to confine or kill the dog. If the owner fails to comply, they may be fined and the dog may be killed. Additionally, if the dog wounds or injures another person or animal, the owner may be liable for damages. The court may also order the detention or destruction of the dog if it is determined to be dangerous.]

 

[releventchair]

That's nice, but nowhere in that legal rambling does it state that you can kill your neighbor's dog because you think it's vicious.

"Nice" post. You are still wrong. But "nice" try.

[Universal Citation:
RI Gen L § 4-13-18. (2024)
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§ 4-13-18. Destruction of dogs in defense of person or livestock.

Any person may kill any dog that suddenly assaults him or her or any person of his or her family or in his or her company, while the person assaulted is out of the enclosure of the owner or keeper of that dog and any person may kill any dog found out of the enclosure of its owner or keeper, assaulting, wounding, or killing any cattle, sheep, lamb, horse, hog, or fowl, not the property of its owner.

History of Section.
G.L. 1896, ch. 111, § 6; G.L. 1909, ch. 135, § 6; G.L. 1923, ch. 136, § 6; G.L. 1938, ch. 639, § 6; G.L. 1956, § 4-13-18; P.L. 1981, ch. 374, § 1.]