Dog dies 4 days after pit bull mauling

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41. Of course, you are correct

Part of the demographic change is in the type of person that may want to acquire the dogs. I have seen folk that wanted a "pit bull" type dog for protection. They would not abuse the dog, but they do not have the fortitude or knowledge about powerful dogs that is required for ownership .... sadly, they do not know that they do not know.

I think we are all aware of the jackass that uses their dog as an accoutrement (for intimidation) ... those folk should not own, hamsters much less powerful dogs.

In your Doberman example ... the owner clearly was either unaware of what was necessary for him to do to control two large and powerful dogs (much less one). It was ignorance on his part (not necessarily malfeasance, but ignorance).

I grew up with a golden retriever ... we lived in a very "urban" suburb of Detroit. Yards were fenced and dogs were walked on leashes ... but we also understood dogs can and do "escape" and break free .... the idea is to have a very trained dog, especially, if they are large and powerful.