Local SPCA chapter doing a mando training on "Bully Breeds"

[mikey8270]

Originally Posted by x0emiroxy0x

When I signed my pet agreement with Rocky at my apartment, I wrote out an agreement for them to sign and me to sign and made copies of both.

It basically said that:

For as long as I lived at the apartment, as long as Rocky did not break any of the apartment rules about pets (me not picking up his poop, him being off leash etc), I was allowed to keep him there, regardless of how much he weighed. (They don't allow pets over 60 lbs and he is 65 and growing) I also put in, for good will, that I would take Rocky through advanced training class and that my intent was for him to get his CGC between ages 2-4. Also, we wrote in that if the apartment switched management or if 'bully breeds' were no longer allowed, this contract would enable Rocky to stay.

My stepfather is a lawyer and wrote that ramble on above into a legal contract! Basically, I guaranteed that Rocky and I stay unless he is aggressive (which he isn't!).

x0emiroxy0x, would you mind sharing the agreement you wrote up?

I have to move in a few months and am on the lookout for a pet-friendly landlord, but I would feel much better if I could have an agreement like yours!

[Jessiewessie99]

That is ALOT better than banning. I think there should be mandatory classes for owners of any dog. Too many clueless dog owers out there.

[chelle]

It is better than banning, definitely, but the sad thing is, the people that need such a thing most will not care what they're being told/taught.

It's probably some kind of insurance requirement of the complex.

[codmaster]

Originally Posted by HecklingGopher

So my apartment complex is doing a mandatory training for those of us that have dogs that belong to the "Bully Breeds" list. In the letter to us, the training is for people that have such dogs so that we know how dangerous our dogs are. My god, I have never heard of such blatant discrimination against people with large dogs. What I find funny though, is that little dogs often times are more aggressive than the big ones. How much longer will it be tolerated for businesses to discriminate against us law abiding citizens for our choice of responsibly owning a large dog? Such crap!

Is it "large" dogs or just certain breeds?

[JakodaCD OA]

I also think it's better than to ban them.

There was an apt complex in a city near me, notorious for having pit bulls running loose, gangs etc...New owners took over (this was a huge probably 20 buildings/4 apts each type area)...they BANNED ALL dogs, because of the irresponsibility of some.

If the dogs weren't out by such and such a date, YOU were OUT. This was about 8 years ago, well a new owner has come in and re-allowed people to own dogs within the complex tho they have to be approved by their BOD..which I think is a 'good thing'..

[codmaster]

How many people would be more afraid (nervous?) about a 140 lb Rottie than a 40lb Bull Terrier, or a 40 lb Staffordshire terrier?

BSL rules are absolutely ridiculous!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

There are very few breeds more people friendly than a pit bull - I certainly would not include GSD's among the more friendly to people breeds than any of the common pit bull breeds!

I have actually been bitten by a coon hound (hunting dog!) and never by the "dangerous" guard dog breeds! Also bitten by a terrier but that is yet another story!

[JakodaCD OA]

I don't agree with BSL, however, the reason it's happening all over is irresponsible ownership.

And as for being afraid of the dogs you listed? If I were alone and any ONE of those dogs was charging me, I'd be afraid no matter the size..

[codmaster]

Originally Posted by JakodaCD OA

I don't agree with BSL, however, the reason it's happening all over is irresponsible ownership.

And as for being afraid of the dogs you listed? If I were alone and any ONE of those dogs was charging me, I'd be afraid no matter the size..

Me too! But I would be MORE nervous about the Rottie! Size matters!

[Jessiewessie99]

I would be scared of any dog, no matter the size, if it were coming after me.

[kiwilrdg]

I think the class should be for all dog owners. It should also cover the aggression of smaller dogs and should encourage people to work on those issues as well.