Really concerned about XL bully.

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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?

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.

Quietly report it

Report it to the police. Think of your grandson

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

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

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

Is the dog definitely an XL bully?

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

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.

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

I’d report it, the police can then do a check on him. Currently, I think they’re breaking the law (if he is an XL bully) due to the fact he isn’t neutered and isn’t wearing a muzzle in an open, public space (assuming the communal garden is classed as public?)
I would also report it to the council, there must be rules when it comes down to having a pet in a communal garden regardless of the breed

Definitely report it yourself. Your DD doesn't need to be involved.

Report it and don’t tell anyone you’ve done so, any kind of retaliation will be awful for your daughter to have to live with, what with them being so close by. There’s loads of them intact and the ban hasn’t achieved much. I see them with their balls, and many puppies, where I live but no idea where they live or who the owners are so no idea who to report to but I would straight away if I knew.

Yanbu you can report it

Report it to the police. As soon as possible.

Completely illegal please report and keep your child safe

Glad you’ve said you will report.

Report it straight away - and don’t feel bad in the slightest. At the very least it should be neutered, muzzled and kept well away from any other humans or animals…

If it is an XL Bully then it is dangerous and is an accident waiting to happen. Even more likely with irresponsible owners who clearly don’t care about the law.

100% report to the police.

There’s one that lives opposite me in a block of flats, but it always wears a muzzle. It’s actually much better behaved than my cockapoo to be honest who has a hissy fit when he see’s him. He even reacts when he sees the owner on his own, he must be able to smell the testosterone!

He really does need to muzzle the dog in all communal areas, only a totally private garden would be exempt.

If they do not have a certificate of exemption they are breaking the law.
The cut off date for having them neutered depending on their age was at the very latest June 2025 ,if still entire then illegal.
They must be muzzled and on a lead at all times in a public place.
Owners must have 3rd party liability insurance by law.
Xl bullies cannot be re homed, abandoned ,advertised or be allowed to stray.
Any of the above and the dog will be seized and destroyed and owner prosecuted as it is a criminal offence.

Report it of course, but neutered dogs scrotums can look quite a lot like intact dogs, especially if the neutering was recent or if the dog was older when it was neutered. But it should be muzzled.

@hoarahloux I didn’t know that, thank you for the information. The dog looks young to me

@tsmainsqueezeEven if it is exempt, surely the council wouldn’t allow one to be in a block of flats with families and a shared garden?

Accident waiting to happen

I work for a social housing provider and all dogs deemed dangerous by UK laws are not allowed in our properties. So this could be a tenancy breach also, report to the council housing department.