Cane Corso moved in 3 doors down (Townhouses) am I being unreasonably concerned?

[gottagrey]

[QUOTE=Canaqua;7683242]
I’m not sure what you mean by a leash and no collar. Is the dog leashed or not? [/QUOTE]

what I meant by no leash and no collar is that the dog had nothing on it. there was no collar for a leash to be attached to, no type of training equipment on it - NOTHING.

I’ve also read different descriptions of the breed - some say animal and stranger aggressive, good w/ children. My issue is if you want to prove that your dog is not aggressive and sweet just keep it on a darn leash - like everyone else in the neighborhood. I’ve contacted my HOA to see what i can do - since the dog is not let out roaming the streets for hours at a time I’m not sure what I can do but keep asking him to leash the dog… and then there is the issue of him not picking up the poo (common areas- there are 2 poo bag dispensers and bins) but I’m picking my battles LOL

[JanM]

The unleashed, and untrained part would concern me, more than the breed. This man is another clueless owner, and he’ll be shocked beyond belief when the puppy gets hit by a car, or gets in a fight, or just runs away. People like that owner never have a clue, and never get one, and it’s the dogs that suffer.

[shezabrazenmare]

The 2 in Michigan (or someplace near there) that just killed the jogger had attacked other people before. Everything I’ve ever read about the breed is that they are guard dogs, bred to attack and kill. Not a good dog to live near. So yes, OP, you should be concerned for yourself, for your family, for your friends, and for any animals that the dog might tear apart.

[asb2517]

Like many other posters…it’s not the breed, it’s the fact that the owner is not adhering to the rules. If your dog is supposed to be on a leash, I don’t care if it’s a poodle or a pitbull…it better be on a leash as far as I’m concerned.

[Sabino]

[QUOTE=RacetrackReject;7683194]
Those were Presas, not Canes.[/QUOTE]

If you are talking about the woman in San Francisco who’s neighbor had the dog (was actually the lawyer for the dog owner, who was in prison), that was a Presa/Mastiff mix. Was not a purebred Presa.

[trubandloki]

[QUOTE=asb2517;7683423]
Like many other posters…it’s not the breed, it’s the fact that the owner is not adhering to the rules. If your dog is supposed to be on a leash, I don’t care if it’s a poodle or a pitbull…it better be on a leash as far as I’m concerned.[/QUOTE]
This is my thought too.
I would not like any unleashed dog running at me while I was out walking my dog.

[vtdobes]

[QUOTE=trubandloki;7683451]
This is my thought too.
I would not like any unleashed dog running at me while I was out walking my dog.[/QUOTE]

Not at all…not any dog!

Last weekend these idiots let their black lab run unleashed up to my leashed Doberman while yelling “is your dog friendly???”. What an asinine way to find out. They KNEW I was there with my dog as they saw us when they drove in…and just opened the door and let the dog out. I don’t think they liked it when I lunged at their dog swinging my chuck-it and yelled “GIT” at it…and walked away.

[TBROCKS]

[QUOTE=shezabrazenmare;7683409]
The 2 in Michigan (or someplace near there) that just killed the jogger had attacked other people before. Everything I’ve ever read about the breed is that they are guard dogs, bred to attack and kill. Not a good dog to live near. So yes, OP, you should be concerned for yourself, for your family, for your friends, and for any animals that the dog might tear apart.[/QUOTE]

Please, the ignorance of this. TB are “bred to race” but they don’t line up near the gate, waiting for the bell. Some do barrels. Some are lazy. Some are highy inbred and crazy. Same for dogs. But no breed should be written off as “killers”.

[SportingSun]

I would be much more concerned about the dog’s owner than the dog.

[Megaladon]

Haven’t met a nice one. If it were me, yes, I would be concerned. Not sure there is much you can do. It sounds like you are on the right track however, good luck.

[RacetrackReject]

[QUOTE=Sabino;7683435]
If you are talking about the woman in San Francisco who’s neighbor had the dog (was actually the lawyer for the dog owner, who was in prison), that was a Presa/Mastiff mix. Was not a purebred Presa.[/QUOTE]

Every interview I have seen and read said Presa, but not surprising that it’s not completely accurate. Either way, it wasn’t Canes.

[Come_Shine]

Train the owner now that he needs to have his dog leashed and under control at all times. Just like puppy training, instill good basics in the guy.

[Dreamwalker]

[QUOTE=gottagrey;7683262]
when I said the dog came out of nowhere it had no leash or collar on. I have only seen him use collar and leash one time.his explanation of dog not being on leash much less not wearing a collar - was because she was in “intermediate training”.

and yes, where I live, dogs are supposed to be leashed always when outside unless contained in a fenced in area or a county approved dog park.

I wouldn’t have a problem with the puppy interacting w/ my dog if it had a collar and leash on - owner doesn’t/won’t use them. He’s training the dog by reading books.

I know any breed can be aggressive - but there are breed characteristics that make certain dogs better suited for certain jobs/things. I’ve never heard about pits or mastiffs making good bird or hunting dogs, nor have I ever heard of police busting up a lab retriever dog fighting ring… A friend of mine hunts - he’s got a lab and a pit - he doesn’t take the pit hunting w/ him.[/QUOTE]

Pits and mastiffs and their various crosses are used for hunting here. They are popular for hunting pigs.

[The_Pie]

I have owned labs my whole life. My current dog is a 150lb English Mastiff. I completely trust her with my 18mth old grand daughter. My daughter has a Neopolitan Mastiff who is equally quiet and loving. I also have a friend with a cane corso. The mastiffs are gentle giants. Please don’t assume because of a few bad dogs that the breed is vicious. The nastiest dogs I’ve ever encountered are the ones who weigh less then 5lbs.
As several others have said, I’d be more worried about the stupid owner then the dog.

[gottagrey]

This is from VetStreet - I’m making no claim of the accuracy or inaccuracy of this -

Continue introducing him to friends and neighbors, and planning outings to local shops and businesses. This is the only way he can learn to be discriminating between what is normal and what is truly a threat.That said, no amount of socialization will make him friendly toward people other than his family. The Cane Corso is first and foremost a guard dog, and he takes his responsibilities seriously.

Begin training as soon as you bring your Cane Corso puppy home, while he is still at a manageable size. Institute a nothing-in-life-is-free program, requiring puppies to “work” for everything they get by performing a command before receiving meals, toys, treats, or play. It’s always a good idea to take a Cane Corso to puppy kindergarten followed by basic obedience class, especially if you are working with a trainer who understands the Cane Corso mindset.

The Cane Corso has a moderate activity level and needs a job to do, which can be anything from being your on-leash walking companion to daily training activities. Expect to walk or jog him at least a mile daily, in addition to 20 minutes or so of training practice. He will not be satisfied to lie around and do nothing all the time.

He must also be prevented from chasing and killing cats or small dogs belonging to the neighbors. The Cane Corso has a high prey drive and a territorial nature, so he needs a strong, solid fence at least six feet high to keep him on his own property. An underground electronic fence is never appropriate for this breed.

[AKB]

Can you make friends with the puppy now while it is young and presumably social? If the puppy gets to play with and know you and your dog now, I would expect it to greet you with a happy wagging tail when it is an adult.

[MoonoverMississippi]

[QUOTE=AKB;7683845]
Can you make friends with the puppy now while it is young and presumably social? If the puppy gets to play with and know you and your dog now, I would expect it to greet you with a happy wagging tail when it is an adult.[/QUOTE]

This is along the lines I was thinking; make friends, or state “NO” sternly when it runs up to you, have it sit or settle down, and reward it with a good rub and some "good dog"s - in other words, set yourself up as a fair authority figure now, while she is smaller, and it should stick as she grows.

Or if you don’t want to deal at all, just remind the HOA/legal authorities the liability they will now face should the dog ever cause issues, since they have been warned of the off-leash issue. I would think that would have them making a point of compliance.

I do agree with the “dogs should be treated as individuals” point; I have a pit bull foster dog sleeping next to me who would never hurt a fly (is afraid of the cat), and a huge, friendly Pyrenees who loves everyone (greets the mailman at the door for kisses) sleeping at my feet… guess which one now has “MUST HAVE OWNER MUZZLE BEFORE EXAMINATION” written all over his vet files? Hint: not the pitty, who gets cookies and must make his rounds at the vet office so everyone can snuggle him. (Apparently Pyrs can hold grudges over a cold thermometer).

[MustangSavvy]

You are overreacting. You don’t even know this dog.

[Perfect10]

[QUOTE=MustangSavvy;7683863]
You are overreacting. You don’t even know this dog.[/QUOTE]

This. Would you be scared if it was a lab puppy?

[Calamber]

[QUOTE=Sswor;7683197]
Is there a major difference in genetics?[/QUOTE]

No, they were both bred as slave controlling dogs, and more to the point, are very human aggressive, as far as I am concerned they are the most dangerous of all of the breeds and the most unpredictable. I see all of the politically correct websites of the breed say it was developed as a livestock dog but those are utter lies, they were fighting dogs and were used widely to control the slaves in the sugar fields.