Gypsy, my grandmother has a solution for problem dogs. It happens to be an iron-shod walking stick. Many dogs are afraid of sticks and will go away on their own, and the ones who don't, Grammie smacks on the snout.

As a former owner of a pit mix, I find them to be loyal and loving, WITH PROPER SOCIALIZATION! Sorry about shouting, but it gets to me. I know more people who have been severely bitten by labs and lab mixes than any other breed. I think it is more that when people and other animals are attacked by pits and rotties, the damage is more severe and tends to be more publicized.