Why do people who own dangerous dogs always live in 1 bedroom high rise council flats?

Answer 1

They don't always live in council flats, some live in council slums and caravan sites.

But they do all seems to wear burberry caps and shell suits, and share a lack of brain cells.

Answer 2

I own two English bull terriers(allegedly dangerous but mine are soft as s**t) and I live in a council owned maisonette which is very large and has a large garden for them to let off steam. I work full time as does my partner and when were not at work were out with the dogs down the beach, on the downs etc. People in flats don't always have typical "dangerous dogs" I know someone across the road in the flats with a boarder collie which is snappy, and has so much pent up energy because it is a working dog after all. The lady upstairs from me has a Jrt x which is very well looked after her kids are chavs and always take the dog up the park to hang out with their mates and their not too cool to pick up it's crap either. I don't agree with any dog being kept in high rise flats anyway it's not fair on them they should be able to run free in the garden most of the time and get good fresh air and go for nice long walks 3 times a day. Not be penned up in a tiny flat getting told off for pissing and shitting.

Answer 3

What constitutes a dangerous dog? I believe the dog is reflective of its owner, so a better question would be why do dangerous people live in high rise council flats. People forget that a dog can only be as good as its teacher (owner)

Answer 4

What is a "council flat?"

Dogs in apartments are generally not a good idea, dangerous or otherwise. Their barking will raise the ire of neighbors. They also need to go in and out a lot, which can mean early morning or late evening and that can be dangerous. Many apartments do not permit dogs, or if they do, there is usually a weight limit of 25 lbs or less.

If I had a dog that was not people-friendly, I wouldn't be comfortable in an apartment building because you have to come and go around other people. Owners need to assess their animal's temperament, and then find a suitable living arrangement. Many dogs aren't good around small children, I've noticed, because they haven't been raised around them, so that is also something to take into account.

I have 2 dogs that people might stereotype as dangerous, even though they are quite friendly, but I don't feel we belong in an apartment building and people wouldn't appreciate us being there, I don't think.

We are quite happy with a house in the country and fenced yard. :)

Answer 5

Princess Anne doesn't live in high rise council flat ;)

Most of the time it's not the dog that is dangerous, but the owner which is retarded. All dogs should be trained and showed the proper care and attention. But I agree, there is a certain mentality group which go out and buy or steal these dogs and can't afford to keep and train them properly let alone feed themselves.

Answer 6

I live on an estate. People keep dogs to stop their flats and houses being burgled.
The problem with demonising dangerous dogs and their owners is that it allows people to play out their prejudice. While that might make everyone feel better, it doesn't stop the problem.

Afew years ago it was rottweillers that were the problem. They were called 'demon dogs' by the tabloid press because of the Omen films. But they weren't all kept by chavs and drug dealers. My neighbour had a dangerous pair, he was a dog handler who ran a boarding kennels.

Answer 7

I must disagree with you, and also ask "what constitutes as a dangerous dog?"
I have two rottweilers and live in a semi detatched house, don't claim benefits, work full time and do a part time degree.
I also have a cocker spaniel, who if anyone broke into our house/garden would be more than likely to attack rather than the other two dogs. Is she a dangerous dog?
People often mis-judge which is quite sad.

Answer 8

Actually they don't. If you paid attention to the news reports of the recent killing of Ellie, the dangerous dog in question was owned by someone who lived in a two bed semi, and whose relations sent their child to a private school.
Anyway, if I lived in a slum like council high rise - I would definitely want a big aggressive dog. It would make me feel much safer!

Answer 9

Funny you should say that when i was very young i was posting RSPCA leaflets through letterboxes, and came to the door of an upstairs flat, and as i put my hand in the letterbox, the dog bounced up and bit me, its not necessarily that they were dangerous dogs, its just that they are cooped up in a tiny place for so long that they get bored and vicsious, especially if the owners are out a lot.

I personally think it is a disgrace to coop a dog up all day in a small confined space, they need space to run around etc..

Answer 10

They don't!
The recent case in Merseyside where a dog savaged a little kid was at a house, not a flat, as were some of the other reported incidents during last year. You have made an assumption, possibly based on your own prejudices, that is nothing more than a sweeping statement, and an incorrect one at that.

Answer 11

my personal living house outdoors city with a backyard and chickens.(the in simple terms proper council flat i lived in replaced into an entire promote off and in between the worst housing elements in my city yet i had to take it or i ought to of been homeless.) Jam you're out of order for that remark.i worked difficult as a nurse when I lived in that flat and switched over it in to an section nicely worth living in. not all and sundry on benifits are scroungers both!