This thread caught my eye! I know all pit bulls are not bad but we have two in our next yard and I AM scared of them. I go to take my trash out and they snarl and growl at me. They can easily jump the fence and have bitten several people and smaller dogs. Just yesterday, one had jumped the fence and came running at me!! I stood still and closed my eyes! I was just terrified. Then I slowly moved to my car and jumped in. The dog stood nearby growling and snarling - finally the owner came out and called the dog! I am never sure how to react except NOT to look at the dog. My husband gets furious and keeps a baseball bat and runs after them! They are afraid of him and do make a quick retreat. They are very well behaved and docile when the owners are nearby but are often loose because of the short fence!!