[Adam]

I had to haul a Staffordshire Bull Terrier off my 7 month old Beagle just last week. We walk in a local park which is well known for it's "off-lead" areas.

My guy is very social with other dogs, but this thing ran him down and locked onto the back of his neck. Same story - moron owner who just stared at me like a dummy when I roared at him to control his dog, so I jumped in. I hauled on his collar to try to get him to release, twisted his ear, but ended up punching him twice in the eye socket to make it let go. You know I'm 6'2" & 230lbs. I can hit pretty damn hard and that little bastard scored two decent hits before he let go and backed off.

I don't think you over-reacted, Vic. People want these "tough" dogs, but haven't the slightest clue what they've got themselves into when it comes to control. It's a breed choice driven almost entirely by "fashion". I don't have kids, so I didn't hold back when I gave the guy an earful after it was all over...