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    What would you do about the pitbull?

    (Please know I'm not by any means bashing all pitbulls)

    My dog was recently attacked by a pitbull and had to have surgery and everything. Anyways my parents also have a pitbull who I'm not fond of. She's also attacked other dogs and I've been told it was all over food (irrelevant if you ask me). I've always been weary of her and have never brought my dog around and if I'm there with my infant I keep her away. The dog also grabbed food out of a 2 year olds hand and nearly pierced her skin. And After this attack on my dog by another pitbull I do not want to be around my parents dog at all. Nothing about it feels safe and seeing first hand their power makes me petrified and even more so with the dogs track record.

    Today I asked them to put the go upstairs while we came into the house to change (having an outside cookout) and then she could roam the whole house while we were outside. One of them at first was okay with it then the other texted me and said he's sorry what I went through but it wasn't their dog. I feel like they just don't get it. The dog in my opinion is unsafe and therefore unpredictable.

    I let them know, nicely of course, that I just couldn't come over because I feel unsafe. They wouldn't lock the dog up. I let them know that of course they were welcome at my house anytime and their response? "You have to lock up your dog". Seriously? If they weren't my parents I would have essentially told them to F-off. I couldn't believe it. My dog wouldn't and has never shown any signs of aggression or anything like that. They've also never had a problem other Riley before. They're being spiteful or something.

    What would you do? How would you handle the situation?


    Attack post:

    My dog was attacked pt. 3 please help (with pictures)

    Riley was attacked UPDATE
    Last edited by Riley711; 06-11-2017 at 10:52 PM.

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    If I were in that situation I would stay away if the people would not restrict their dog. I think anyone who refuses to confine a dog who has proven unreliable around people or other dogs are making a huge mistake, both for the dog and from a liability stand point. I'd ask them how would they feel if their dog did serious damage or possibly killed a child. Let that sink in.

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    That's unfortunate that your parents are acting that way. It makes it hard to have a relationship with their grandbaby. I guess you posted this twice, janedoe also answered, something about their house their rules, your house, your rules. That's kind of how I feel. If I felt my child would be unsafe around someone else's dog, trampoline, unlocked firearms, etc, the kid didn't go to that house. I'll confine my dogs if someone coming over is afraid of them, allergic to them, just doesn't like dogs. But it sounds like that's not really the case with your parents coming to your house, I'm assuming they've come over in the past without restrictions on Reilly. It's more them trying to make a point or something. If you want your baby to have a relationship with her grandparents though, hopefully something can be worked out. If you're afraid of their dog's behavior around children or other dogs, I wouldn't take a chance of something happening to your baby girl.

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    Quote Originally Posted by smartrock View Post
    That's unfortunate that your parents are acting that way. It makes it hard to have a relationship with their grandbaby. I guess you posted this twice, janedoe also answered, something about their house their rules, your house, your rules. That's kind of how I feel. If I felt my child would be unsafe around someone else's dog, trampoline, unlocked firearms, etc, the kid didn't go to that house. I'll confine my dogs if someone coming over is afraid of them, allergic to them, just doesn't like dogs. But it sounds like that's not really the case with your parents coming to your house, I'm assuming they've come over in the past without restrictions on Reilly. It's more them trying to make a point or something. If you want your baby to have a relationship with her grandparents though, hopefully something can be worked out. If you're afraid of their dog's behavior around children or other dogs, I wouldn't take a chance of something happening to your baby girl.
    Oh I didn't realize it went through the first time. They are definitely just being I think spiteful is the word. They are only saying that because I asked their dog to stay inside. They've never had a problem with Riley at all. Putting Jt bluntly my Dad can be a real jerk. He's the type who if he doesn't understand or agree with something your totally and completely wrong and that's final.


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