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It doesn't matter what type of dog you have, precautions should always be taken. I had a Rottie that was a gentle giant until my little guy was around. If anyone walked by the front of my house and my son was out there he would manage to get in between my son and the street. Any other day a stranger could walk by and he wouldn't even flinch. Just like a human, animals could have a bad day and the normally passive dog could suddenly become aggressive.

I agree they have to be restrained.  With a dog (or human for that matter) we always have to be prepared for what every happens.  I've had to shoot a dog that was attacking me after I distracted it from attacking two juveniles.  I'm not going to let a dog of any breed maul me or someone else before I take action.  Much the same as if someone has a weapon and doesn't follow instructions.

I'm not saying I'll shoot any dog.  Quite to the contrary, I'd rather pet them.  But if they're running at me, barking, etc and I don't know that they are playing, I don't see a choice!

i don't understand this. how can someone let their dogs run free? now, granted when i lived in flordia i let my dog run on the beach but i was on top of him- always. how can people not care and not know where their dog is at all times. i would freak if i didn't know where they were. i have a rott and a pitt puppy. here's a case and point as well.. i walk my dog on a leash. one day a golden lab ran  up on us with aggression. my dog, of course, reacted to protect me and (stupid me) i heeled him and put myself between them and yelled and screamed until this dog backed off. i got the attention of the neighborhood and as we walked back to our house i heard this man say 'that's why they shouldn't allow those breeds" . it's that kind of mentality that made me put myself in danger because if my rott had been attacked with that kind of eye witness he would have been put down.

sorry, i went off on a tangent. yes, these people should be charged with (at least) involentary manslaughter and animal cruelty.

In the City and County of Denver Pit Bulls are illegal to own.  We've had numerous attacks on people and other pets. 

ThomasLB says ...

In the City and County of Denver Pit Bulls are illegal to own.  We've had numerous attacks on people and other pets. 

Sorry Thomas but in my opinion no disrespect to you, but that is the stupiest , non sense law I don't Agreed with with. I always said, the dogs only would be as much asshole as the owner is.  Any dog could of done that, but because it was a pitt it made front page. If it was any other dog it would of made last page. The city of Denver should of done instead of banning the dog from the city, they should of made people who want to own a pitt, to go through a serious background check just like they do for a wepons permit. And who ever is a real pittbull lover would not mind doing that.  Also have a controlled reproduction and sales.

Where I live I have to pay insurance and higher rent just because is a pitt.

GO PITTBULLS

Again Sorry, I did not meant no disrespect to you or your city.

I can't stand those kind of dog's!!!! They are stereotyped for a reason. How many headlines do you read that say "Golden Retriever kills baby". Then comes all the Pitt Bull lovers saying thing's like the dog came from a broken home, or the dog was abused, or blah blah blah. If they only become violent for a reason then how do you explain the one that a friend of mine owned and was almost killed when her POS Pitt decided to drag her across her yard by her head for NO reason and that dog was shown lot's of love ever since it was born. My Chief of Police shot it 6 times with his .40 so it will never do it again at least. I guess I'm just ignorant and uneducated like all the other Pitt, Rotty, Doverman haters out there.

Here's a good one for those of you who have kids, just don't step on it:

I agree, need to keep any/all dogs from getting out without being on a leash. 

Just last week here in Phoenix a city worker was on a break in a local park and was attacked by 2 American Bulldogs, the worker was tore up pretty bad, luckily someone called 911 and PD was there in less than 2 minutes and shot and killed both dogs.

I totally agree with Sniper, You are responsible for your pet...no matter what breed it is! 

officer1983 says ...

I can't stand those kind of dog's!!!! They are stereotyped for a reason. How many headlines do you read that say "Golden Retriever kills baby". Then comes all the Pitt Bull lovers saying thing's like the dog came from a broken home, or the dog was abused, or blah blah blah. If they only become violent for a reason then how do you explain the one that a friend of mine owned and was almost killed when her POS Pitt decided to drag her across her yard by her head for NO reason and that dog was shown lot's of love ever since it was born. My Chief of Police shot it 6 times with his .40 so it will never do it again at least. I guess I'm just ignorant and uneducated like all the other Pitt, Rotty, Doverman haters out there.

Here's a good one for those of you who have kids, just don't step on it:

Officer1983 I mean you no disrespect by stating it was not the pit bull's fault.  I know initially that sounds like crazy talk but I have studied pit bulls for several years and I mean years. Yes the pit bull here seems to have attacked your friend for no apparent reason at all however, that is not the case and please let me explain. Pit bulls are a powerful breed and need to be owned by a special type of owner.  One of an Alpha personality 100% of the time, one of constant control.  I am sure you are aware of the human personality types A, B, C and so on and each category characteristics. The reason for this is because pit bulls need and desire alpha leadership, without it they place themselves as first in the order of pack leader meaning they are first and in this particular case human was second and pit bulls will challenge (fight) to be number one in pack order, like wild wolves challenge packs for territory, its in their DNA but keep in mind that is with all dogs not just pit bulls.  This is why sometimes a person can have an absolutely great pit and sometimes like your friend a pit bull when they feel is ready to be pack leader because the lack thereof, you will see attacks on their owners out of the blue.  I have seen it personally with my own eyes.  I can have a pit who is completely calm around me but when placed with certain individuals is off the chain going crazy like.  Does that mean the pit is bad? NO, they choose to be with one who wants to be in control 100%. Not every one who loves pit bulls can actually own a pit unfortunately and unfortunately you see pit bulls placed with the wrong owners and well I am sure you hear all the negatives.  Without properly evaluating the owner before ownership is where the problem lies.  The caveat to this also is we humans constantly change in personality as we get older and different stresses and traumas happen throughout our lives.  This change is probably what caused the attack on your friend.  I know it is a hard pill to swallow when you look at it and I can completely understand the rash decision to blame the pit but the good investigator in us as officers have to fully take in all the facts and the untold facts.  Humans can talk and communicate and dogs can not.  They communicate by being physical and when the dog is fine they play, lick, wag the tail, when they are not happy they fix it again by being physical biting, growling, barking, chewing, pissing, they can't talk and this is how they communicate.  The only solution and still not a gaurantee, is placing pit bulls with proper owners from the very beginning.  I don't mean to change your mind I mean to make you understand the world of the pit bull and the rest of the dog breed.