I need help regarding a person bringing a Pitbull inside my apartment's gym

Notify the office. That is absolutely ridiculous bringing a dog into a small gym.

Even if you did like dogs you’d be justified in complaining- the gym is not a safe or appropriate place for a dog of any size or breed unless it’s a trained service animal.

There’s some Instagram account full of videos of pits roaming around a “dog friendly gym” off leash that kept getting recommended to me over and over a while back. I can’t find it now so I guess maybe I blocked it out of annoyance and forgot. I bet u any money that’s where this guy got this idea in his head. Stupidest manifestation of alphamasc dudebro culture ever. These dogs are going to end up with barbells dropped on their heads or tails mangled in cardio equipment :(

I’d call the office and ask for clarification about dogs or other pets in the gym.

The dog should not be in the gym unless it is a trained service dog. An example would a guide dog for the blind, but there are other tasks dogs can be trained to do.

If it's not a service dog it shouldn't be in a gym, it's unsafe. Talk to management.

There is 0% pets are allowed in the facilities like the pool area, gym, etc.

Our apartment gym is off limits to dogs. I’m sure it’s a liability issue and I don’t know people need to be told not to. Contact the apartment manager

I hope the dog sanitizes the machines and wipes up its slobber. Yeah no dog in the gym not cool

I’d speak to the office about it. Let them handle it. I would generally think no pets in the gym or other areas like a pool. The only road block I could see you facing is this potentially being their service dog. Then they can take it with them to the gym because they’re essentially considered medical devices and the ADA has protections set in place to allow the handler to do so. I wouldn’t get into a back and forth with the owner. Let the apartment you pay to handle these things do so. Bringing a pet into an apartment gym sounds weird to me.

I know that most insurance companies will not pay out if a homeowner decides to have a dog on that's on a list of banned breeds, for lack of a better term. I can't imagine that it would be any different for an apartment complex where liability is concerned because if there is an incident with the dog they could be sued for allowing it. He may have permission to house the pitbull but having it with him in a gym while he's working out is going way too far. Tell management because they probably don't know he's bringing the dog with him to the gym.

A. Notify the office.

B. If the office won't do anything try nicely asking if there is a specific time the owner likes to use the gym so you can pick an alternate time because you don't feel comfortable around dogs.

I don't know how effective either method would be, but I would make a few noises with property management about liability, which any animal in a gym is.

Why is there a dog in the gym? Send an email to the property manager asking that question.

Nah dogs in the gym is a no go for me unless the person literally blind or something leave your dog at home or go outside with him and go for a run

Thank you all for the responses!! I understand that the dog might be very well trained and maybe need to be around the owner, and the owner of the pitbull seems nice; no offense to dog owners or pitbulls, but this one is pretty big 🫠 this is also a bit more personal that I am genuinely scared of dogs, especially big ones so I'd rather prioritize myself and my safety, but I understand if it is a service dog then it is not his fault and I can't force him to do anything for me; I feel more sure and confident that I should talk to the office to see what I can do, and I guess if I ever see him again, I will try to talk with him in peace and ask what times he usually works out so I can at best avoid going at the same time 🥸

I love pitbulls but I’d never bring one, or any dog, to a gym. That just seems like a recipe for disaster.

Notify the office. There shouldn’t be any animals outside service animals in that space and a pit bull especially should not be in there. I work with dogs professionally and I know pits can be well trained but they can also snap. And a place like a gym with a lot of movement, smells and sounds can set them off. Also from experience, the kind of person who brings a pit into a gym is not usually the kind of person who trains them well.

Does your lease mention breed restrictions? Your city or county government may also have an ordinance about it. Regardless, I’d be very surprised if animals are allowed in any common areas.

I’d of flat out told the guy that the gym is for humans, and to please remove the dog. Non-threatening, but firmly. I’d also report it management. You’d be suprised how quickly tough guys and their stupid dogs back down when someone stands up for themselves, because that’s what people like him count on- you being a very compliant and a pushover.

Most apartments do not allow dangerous dogs, Pitbulls being one of those breeds. I would check with apartment management and see if Pitbulls are on their list of flagged dogs and tell them about the dog in the gym. Second, having a dog walking around gym equipment isn’t very sanitary for health reasons. Really only dog of any kind allowed in any gym would be a service dog and proof the dog is a service dog.

Your gym should have posted rules, pretty sure no pets is one of them. If not talk to the office. There is no reason someone needs their dog with them when they work out. Dog culture is out of control.

Pit bull or Chihuahua, this is ridiculous.

Small Or big dog… that isn’t an appropriate place for a dog unless it’s a service dog. And if so, it should be dressed as one…

Check your judgment and understand not all pit bulls are psychotically mistreated to the point they feel the need to fight anything that comes near them?

When you report this, I urge you to call it a “dog” and not a “pit bull”. It’s hard enough finding rental housing in Tampa that doesn’t discriminate against bully breeds. You can say “I’m scared of dogs” without bringing the breed into it. I know you have read stories about pit bulls hurting people. I have read stories about men hurting people. It doesn’t mean I’m gonna try to get all men banned from my gym.

Be a grown up and ask the person to please not bring their dog in the gym, but be nice about it. Sheesh nobody can just talk to a human these days?

“Idc how trained they are I’ve read sooooo many anecdotes!!!” Stop being such a fucking baby Jesus Christ. Or go to the gym another time. Or maybe interact with the person and the dog. I simple interaction with the dog and dog owner is easier then typing a fucking novel on here. Maybe that dog has separation anxiety like many animals do and that person can only go to the gym during that time. And do you really think they would bring their dog around other people if it was human aggressive? God damn it’s so stupid. You’re coming on here for validation for you fear you’ve gained from reading a bunch of stories on Reddit. Instead of just being a normal human being and just even doing the bare minimum of human interaction and even just telling the person their dog makes you uncomfortable. Grow the fuck up.

Terrified of animals???

im gonna be honest with you, you sound ridiculous. considering he brings a bowl and the dog just sits there I assume it’s a service dog. the dog hasn’t made any noise or interacted with you. if you don’t like being around the dog, in an area that doesn’t say no animals, then you are the one responsible for removing yourself, from an uncomfortable situation. not the dog owners responsibility.

that’s like asking someone in an apartment complex to not bring their dog in the elevator and take the stairs so you don’t have to see the dog.

if you are uncomfortable that is your personal issue, so it is not the dog owners responsibility to make you(a stranger) comfortable