Philo, please attention to what I post. My dogs do not have access to the world outside of my fences. They are the product of a very responsible owner. I spend 90% of my time with them and account for their actions 22 out of 24 hours each day. The other two hours they spend sleeping at my wife’s feet. Attacking kids? Your idiotic mindset is simply astonishing.
No. You are emotionally wrapped up in you’re own world. I don’t dislike dogs (though I’m a cat person). We had a Shelty mix for a while...damn good dog.
My point is, not everyone is a responsible pet owner. Some people have aggressive dogs and use them to intimidate others or even use them as weapons. Some are just brain-dead to the actions of their animals.
When it comes to the point of protecting your children, or self, you do what you have to do, especially if the “owner” will not control their animals.
I’m sure, from what you say, I would have no problem with your dogs. It’s not difficult to tell an aggressive pet (and owner) from a normal one. My new neighbor has a dog and we get along fine....it’s not aggressive, though it does like to eat the cat’s food.
What I won’t do is wait until my kid is in the hospital, with an eye ripped out, before I do anything.
What I’m saying is, obviously you are a responsible pet owner. You know your dogs and how they behave towards others. RoosterRedux’s situation is completely different.