Woman dead after being attacked by her two pit bulls in animal hospital

[Rorey]

70. He was one of the smartest dogs I ever knew

But I kind of think that only made him more dangerous.

You're so right about them being fine once they get to know you. He got arthritis in his back when he got older and I took him for laser treatments several times per week. He had no problem with the vet techs, or really anyone who worked in the clinic. Of course I always kept my grip on his harness when we were going in and out so we could pass through the waiting room without incident. He seemed to realize that when I did that, I was the one in control, so he didn't attempt to do anything.

I remember the first time I lifted his entire front end off the ground, using his harness, when he started to act aggressive once. I had read that dogs don't have much control if you do that. When I put him down, he seemed to be in awe. I only had to do that a couple of times.

We were just so damned lucky that nothing bad ever happened. Like I said, if I had it to do over again, I wouldn't.