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Originally Posted by Benzasaurus
FWIW, I've also been attacked by a dog. The owner was trying to avoid eviction, and put the dog's litter in a box under a blanket with bricks all over the blanket so she couldn't get to her pups. He then left the garage door cracked open so the dog would attack anyone who came to the door. I happened to be knocking on doors for my summer job.
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Likely left the door open so the dogs could get outside, and not overheat.
Still not exactly the best course of action, but I have little sympathy for people who saunter up past people's garages without an invite.
The mother dog was merely protecting her litter against an intruder.
I routinely tell the door knockers to beat it as soon as they enter my property.
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Originally Posted by Benzasaurus
I'd rather think that most owners of aggressive dogs are oblivious rather than just over tolerant. But that isn't a fact choice, it's more of a personal comfort going on living choice.
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I think you are fooling yourself. Most owners of aggressive dogs (in my experience) have
fostered that aggression and are proud of their dogs when they display such behavior.
Dogs want to please, and if they understand that aggression will be met with correction, then they will alter their behavior.
Think back to all your experiences with aggressive dogs and try to recall the behavior of the owners.... bet they were smiling or smirking or even joining in.
99% of the problems with ANY dog breed is the owner.
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Originally Posted by Benzasaurus
I say call the city in on the Saint owners. And yeah, there are millions of outliers. I don't know what can be done apart from federal regulation.
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Federal regulation..... of dogs....
Seriously, that is a super bad idea.
Like hitting a thumb tack with a sledge hammer.