palameto
your avatar looks like you're wearing a pack with a water bladder and your pit is wearing a gentle leader. Do you always have him on the gentle leader hiking? My old pit boy had one but was always pawing at it to get it off. I haven't tried one on Lady Jane Dog. She can suddenly go from friendly lab to pit in a flash and I've been scared to take her anywhere. Shes lived out here "on the farm" since we had her and she only sees visitors and people on the street. Everybody on the street, and all dogs and horses, get the "Keep away I'm a big pit bull barks", and most visitors too. Sometimes we have to put her in the back, the difference being, she probably wouldn't actually bite anyone. Shes very gentle and sweet with her family and friends, but very protective. She has her own dog door and an 8 foot wire fence with a beware of dog sign. Maybe I should be walking her on a gentle leader.

Jim
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These are my own opinions based on wisdom earned through many wrong decisions. Your mileage may vary.