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Original poster

Really concerned about XL bully.

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newusernamex1000 · 13/10/2025 19:58

My daughter lives in a block of 6 council flats with my grandson (3). The residents are made up of families and the odd pensioner, but recently a couple have moved into one of the bottom flats which have a back door leading to the large but fenced in communal garden.

They have brought with them a very boisterous XL bully bully who is clearly intact. I’m not saying that the dog will do anything but I’m very worried, especially as they keep the back door open for the dog.

Does it still have to wear a muzzle if it’s in a communal garden? I’m just so worried.

Aibu if I contact the council?

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newusernamex1000 · 13/10/2025 20:11

@Schnauzersaremyheros100% an XL bully. I have seen it myself, and the other neighbours are also talking about it too.

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Maersk · 13/10/2025 20:07

Absolutely complain to the Police and Council. This animal presents a real risk to your family members and the other residents.

The right to have a pet policy means that many animals are being kept in totally unsuitable accommodation usually to the detriment of other residents.

Pit Bull owners all sing the sme song. He is such a lovely dog. He would not harm a fly. And then of course he eats a child.

Schnauzersaremyheros · 13/10/2025 20:07

Is the dog definitely an XL bully?

There are a lot of large dog breeds that look similar.

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newusernamex1000 · 13/10/2025 20:07

I told my daughter to report it, but she is scared as they don’t seem particularly friendly.

I will do it on the quiet so she has no idea. I didn’t think they would be allowed in blocks of flats, so when I seen it I was pretty shocked. I’m not saying it’s dangerous and it could be a big softy but I’m not taking any chances. It looks pretty young too

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IvedoneitagainhaventI · 13/10/2025 20:05

Oh I definitely think you should report this OP.
Irresponsible doesn't even begin to cover the owner's behaviour.

TemporarilyCantDoMyself · 13/10/2025 20:05

It could kill an adult, not just a child. Report them. Fast.

Bigpinksweater · 13/10/2025 20:03

Report it to the police. Think of your grandson

Namenamchange · 13/10/2025 20:02

Quietly report it

FancyLimePoet · 13/10/2025 20:01

Yes. They have to be muzzled. And they are breaking the law if he is intact. Are they even allowed a dog in a council property. You need to report this to the Police, council and the local dog warden. The fact that it is intact, not muzzled and using a communal garden where they know kids etc use tells me they are not responsible dog owners and probably haven’t done any training. This is an accident waiting to happen.

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