Do you keep your pets fenced in your yard or do they run amok freely?

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I refuse to jog past this one neighbors house because his pitbulls and rottweilers run loose. He had the nerve to put this electric shock thing around their neck. So he sits on his porch and shocks their neck if they try to leave the yard. But it doesn't stop the dogs from chasing people on their bikes and stuff. He’s been doing this for years and in my opinion its just making the dogs meaner. I think they’re gonna go all cujo on him one day. He’s fckin up big time.
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Anonymous · Accepted Answer

Unleashed dogs are a top pet peeve of mine from a long history of bad experiences. I’ve trained service dogs for the disabled off and on since the 90’s. I’ve seen close to everything in public, including police who couldn’t control their K9’s coming after my dog until third call and too damn close a call. Mine froze at end of long line first request=rockstar. Grown men and loose dogs (because of the type of people who let them loose, zero control or effort training) are the worst behaved ——‘s. This one hit a nerve. Just had to vent that out. lol

jennifer_bloom · Accepted Answer

When we had a dog, we did not like to let him run in the yard cause my mom planted raspberries there and he kept eating them and throwing up and then eating them again, not realizing they were the problem. Our dog was incredibly dumb, except if I accidentally stepped on him, he understood it was an accident and never blamed me for it.

exitseven · Accepted Answer

There was a pit bull chained up in my town. I used to run past the house in the morning and the dog would go nuts barking and running at me. He was attached by chain to an eyebolt screwed into a piece of trim on the side of the house. One morning he ripped the piece of trim right off the house and started chasing me. There were a couple of cars in the road so I kept the cars between me and the dog. I finally ran away but I came back later with my car and I wanted to make a pancake out of that dog.

GoodGuyBreakingBad · Accepted Answer

Yes, I know what you mean, I use to go for walks and one time this woman let her 2 Rottweilers outside so I took her address and sent a complaint to the City Mayor also there was 1 Rottweiler who came out and both owners were looking at me, These people make no sense and should have their dogs taken off of them when I was a baby in a stroller, my mom had me in the City park walking me, but the dog jumped
on me scared me and to this day I have a fear of dogs

justlookin69 · Answer

If I had a dog, which I’m to busy to have, then the first thing for me to do is have my dog (Cane Corsi) trained very well. I wouldn’t say he wouldn’t be fenced but I also wouldn’t risk the lives of others in my neighborhood so training it would be.
I don’t think I could leave my dog unintended also for reasons that my dog could get out of hand.
I know I don’t like Messi g with anyone else’s pets that’s off the leash and running loose, so I’d definitely be sure to have my pet trained, leashed and submissive to my commands.
I don’t need no cujo action going on.

beebella · Answer

That reminds me of this one time (this happened a few years ago) where this woman was mauled to death by four loose pitbulls while she was going for her morning jog. It was somewhat of big story at the time.
A lot of people here don't know how to take care/keep track of their pets.

My dogs stay in the backyard (obviously, fenced in). They have escaped a few times, but they're not scary attack dogs, so I've never had to worry about them hurting someone.

worldscolide · Answer

I don't have dogs, I have house cats.. So my animals definitely stay inside. I get how you feel though. Check with your local laws they could be breaking the law letting them be free like that. In my state, they either need to be in a fenced in yard, or tied up if they are outside.

humpbackjack · Answer

Your neighbor is an asshole I rescued a pit years ago he was the sweetest and smartest dog but he would kill any animal including a female dog in heat and he was a killer. It use to piss me off because people would let there dogs run loose and I’d try and walk him quick and get him back inside and people would try telling me their dog was friendly like there wasn’t anything to worry about. They would try and get mad because I would have to kick their dog and send it flying to keep my dog from getting a hold of their dog

TommyMountainFigure · Answer

If a dog bites just once, that person can insist it be put down. Maybe you should make him aware of that!

I would never let my dogs run around freely unless it is in the park where I can keep an eye on them. They are also trained never to go up to people they don't know.

TheorionMage · Answer

ALL my household companions are 'rescues' ... I've spent MUCH of my life employed in interactive 'risk management' borne of 'contextual insightfulness'. Only the dog is permitted in our fenced back yard. Our brother & sister cats (inherited from a beloved deceased church Elder) are indoors only, in light of local rabies and coyotes.

Espresso-Grande · Answer

I have two German shepherd dogs and I never let them run amok. They're fenced in when they're in my garden.

I believe it's really cruel to shock a dog. People shouldn't have dogs if they can't train them on command. I just need to tell my dog to stay, and they wouldn't go out of my garden. It's possible to train a dog not to step one paw past your garden

People need to train their dogs to be obedient instead of resorting to cruelty.

casenpoint · Answer

Notice how you blatantly use pit bulls. Yet pitbulls have an 87% temperament rate. That’s higher than the golden retriever. Deeming pitbulls more tolerant and patient. You are suckered by headlines that are bought and news that is sold….. deeming you, there target audience…. Drama

JennBITx · Answer

I try to keep my Great Dane out has much as possible, but he is still a puppy and can get things off of the counter now, so he is in his kennel most of the day, till I am off. I do pull him out when I am on break and lunch. I have tried to keep him out while I work, but he still thinks he is a tiny puppy and tries to get in my lap. He is 150lbs now

LaFerrari · Answer

I don’t have any dogs, and I was attacked by one when I was really young. I stay away from them.

MadBoy · Answer

Well, we mostly let our cat roam around freely, but she never leaves the back yard. If she does, she sticks close to the front porch. If she ever goes into the neighbor's yard it's to take a dump on their lawn (by the way, we didn't know she was doing that until just recently. So far they haven't noticed lol.). She's very much an outdoor cat but she sticks very close to home. I prefer it if she stayed inside, but my family lets her out all the time so whatever I guess...

Tunasub · Answer

I just a ha cat and she rules the house and doesn't go outside.

krin_m · Answer

People who let their pets run freely and attack other people are irresponsible pet owners in my opinion.

Anonymous · Answer

I live on a ranch 20 miles from town. My dogs don't go outside of earshot (usually) and it's nearly a mile to the next house so... My yard doesn't need a fence?

But when we are in town visiting friend or if my parents are babysitting then, they have to both stay in a fenced in yard, and because the little one will not respect a fence... Or 2 fences in this case, he is also on a cable.

GoldenAxer · Answer

I always kept all mine inside the house including big dogs like German Shepherds and Dobermanns. I didn't put them in the yard since I'd be worried about them escaping or I'd feel cruel if I chained them up.

humanearth · Answer

Used to run freely till they started running away and attacking the neighbors bull.

Neighbor came close to shooting them and I would not fault him if he did. Mad bull loose because of my dog, that mad bull can kill

Dogs now fenced in

Oigit · Answer

My rabbits are free roam in my place. Also I do have my porch blocked off and have a dig box on it for them. It's pretty much the best setup for domestic rabbits.

Wiredone · Answer

My dog is behind a 6' PVC fence with locked gates. If my dog is in the front yard he is on a leash. I love him too much to just let him roam free. It only takes a split second for a dog to run in the street and get hit by a car.

Uptowngirl88 · Answer

I have an indoor dog. She's free indoors but always leashed when being walked outdoors. Here it is illegal to not have your dog on a leash. It's a leash law violation that results in a fine. Check the laws in your state

Riddler1412 · Answer

Mostly on the leash. I have to. My dog destroyed the fence when he wasn't on the leash. To be fair, someone tried to get in our yard, while the gate was locked.

loves2learn · Answer

That is scary. I do not have pets but I would not let them terrorize others.

ChrisMaster69 · Answer

It’s a cat, not actually mine but I’m adopted. it’s free to roam and chase stuff.

Made4sex · Answer

Well I do t have pets or a home to have a pet run amuck in but if I did they would be as free as bird. And possible eat a few birds in the process. Haha!

Jamie05rhs · Answer

I used to let them run around by themselves but I technically wasn't supposed to. I could keep them off the leash, but I was supposed to run after them and keep an eye on them.

Agape93 · Answer

Technically yes. But once the gates open, they have free range of my property

_no_one_ · Answer

I have a pet rabbit so its not much of a problem if it roams freely but indoors only. Gotta keep an eye on that sneaky mf outside.

Mehzmeh · Answer

When I finally buy my farm. I will have to get dog's. And they will run free. But I will also have house dog's. And they will only run around when they have to use the bathroom. That guy is an idiot.

Twalli · Answer

I don't believe in electric fences. I thi I they're cruelty to animals. Ni have a decent sized backyard that is fenced in. My dog can run around there freely.

ariadneR · Answer

If I had doggies they'd be in a fenced yard and I'd walk them on a leash

Anpu23 · Answer

Our dog run is fenced, with a doggy door that leads into the house.

Passion_Devil · Answer

It sleeps inside, but can roam around outside during the day. Doggy.

Dchrls78104 · Answer

I had a pet dog who was allowed to run freely in my yard; assuredly she was no pitbull or rott neither did she attack anybody.

Phoenix98 · Answer

They stay in the fenced in area.

Justneedtokno · Answer

If I’m walking with them then off the leach but in the back when I’m not home

TacosRAwesome · Answer

I keep the cat inside the house. She's not even willing to go to the yard.

DaveToo · Answer

My cats do NOT go outside. Too many cars pass by at speed near me.

JosyJosy · Answer

Bunny yep, but I had a cat too. Cat goes where it pleases.

ewok737 · Answer

Have you contacted local police and animal control?

loveslongnails · Answer

I have indoor cats. One will roam a little if let out, but he's basically still an indoor boy.

Anonymous · Answer

Thats crazy. My little pooch runs free but he's pretty mellow and wouldn't bite anyone. But sometimes he bolts over to my one neighbors house to mark his territory 😂

Hispanic-Cool-Guy · Answer

Freely. Putting a dog or animal in a cage is torture. I hate people that do that. 😡

Wise4myage · Answer

I keep my cat indoors 24/7 because we have lots of predators that prowl around at night.

Anonymous · Answer

Irish law requires that outside the home dogs must be on a leash. In the countryside too many sheep are killed by unleashed dogs.

electromagnetic · Answer

I let my fish run around amok.

DonkeyDan · Answer

I've only ever had cats and they're free to roam.

Guido · Answer

Fenced yard and always walked on a leash.

he-takes-a-part · Answer

You talked pets i was searching you in my house

pink_and_inlove · Answer

My dog lives and sleeps in our beds lol

sattii2607 · Answer

Our pet stays within our compound

Anonymous · Answer

Wow you guys are having pets!

princeofromance · Answer

Fenced

Charliefretz329 · Answer

Fenced in definitely

Den1971 · Answer

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