Should there be an age limit

[king2005]

I myself wouldn't let a 2 year old cross the street alone, let alone with a dog leading the way. And yes, if they wandered off together, I would be CRAZY with concern and would have the entire neighborhood and the police searching for them.

Thats not really what I ment. I should have added, they are in the yard, but if they snuck off while we blinked (we were on a ground deck, with a full view of the yard), the dog wouldn't cross the road, as you need a command (or me) to get his butt off the ground & he knows moving cars are bad & will stay clear. So if doo doo happened & they got out of the yard, they wouldn't get very far or get a chance to run across the street & get hit by a car.

I wouldn't let them walk down the street or anything, thats stupid! But going for a walk in the yard was harmless with him. He had no prey drive, no desire to even leave the yard without me (he never went out of eye sight as I was his #1 priority), didn't have to worry about someone trying to steal him or her, as 80p of angry dog (he was a lab, rottie & pitty mix, so he was thin, fast, smart & stupid strong) is something NO one wants to deal with. With him she was safe.

When my sister was 8yrs old & Max was 4 months old (I thought he was 6months old in other posts, but I was mistaken), 2 men wanted to pet him & he scared them off without over powering my sister. Hes been a smart dog since day 1.

Thats why we allowed a 2yr old to walk him around.

[BOBS DAD]

I totally figured I was misreading you and "just not getting" your true meaning. Sounds much better (and as I expected) now. Sorry if I sounded like I was being critical - I was just popping off. Sounds like Max was a very smart and "great dog" to have around. Yes, in a yard and with supervision I can see how you would be very secure with an incredible guy like Max!!!

[king2005]

I totally figured I was misreading you and "just not getting" your true meaning. Sounds much better (and as I expected) now. Sorry if I sounded like I was being critical - I was just popping off. Sounds like Max was a very smart and "great dog" to have around. Yes, in a yard and with supervision I can see how you would be very secure with an incredible guy like Max!!!

Thanks

I'm not all that great in expressing my thoughts or whole thoughts, hehe
Thats why I assumed others were reading it differently.

Max was too good of a dog & I miss him dearly