^^^^ I agree there is a ton of mis information on this post. Everyone on here who is against pit bulls believe that it's in the pit bulls blood to fight when really it's not. If you look up on youtube pit bull fights theres usually a little female pit bull usually in heat who is stuck in the middle of the chaos and like every other living thing on this planet two males fight for the right to be with her. It's not in pit bulls bloodline to just jump in a cage and fight to the death their usually baited by a female dog or they're beaten and abused day after day by the owner until they're thrown into the ring and just snap. I know this because my female pit was a bait dog for dog fights and was rescued then I adopted her. I can't remember what country it's in but the translation of the name they use for pit bulls means family guardian and if you've ever been around a well trained, loved, cared for and responsible pit bull you'll realize that the name "family guardian" holds true. I'm a true pit bull lover and stand up for the breed but so many people have bad experiences with pit bulls who are neglected. I live in the country but work in the city and see tons of people that have pitbulls caged in chain link fences and you can't get within 20 feet before the dog goes nuts I believe every dog should have a chance before just jumping to conclusions first off the dog should be taken from that owner immediately or it will just be another front page of the paper type deal with another strike against the breed. But try working with that dog and if time has gone by and no progress has been made then the decision to put it down is inevitable but a lot of them do turn around with a little love, attention, and discipline. I've worked with pit bulls like this and you wear the appropriate gear to protect yourself against an attack should it occur and probably 8 out of 10 turn out to be good dogs. Like someone stated before pit bulls, rotweilers, wolf hybrids and so one are like a pack of wolves not in the sense that they swarm and kill but they need a pack leader to control and lay down the rules and guidelines and so many people neglect that and just get them because they're big and intimidating and use them to protect their property and a lot of that I see with gangbangers in the inner city a lot where I am.
for those who dont like pitbulls !!!
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You know..the only dog i have been bitten by was a Puggle......I SAY PUT THEM ALLLLLL DOWN.
no..not really
Ill say it again
ITS ALL 100% ABOUT THE OWNERS!!!!!!!!!!
I don't have a pit..i have a Blue heeler...not known for its friendliness to strangers and other animals...she was extremely dog aggressive,had a high pray drive and was waaaaaayyy over protective
i got her when she was 4 weeks old....i worked and worked and worked with her...for a long time She is smart but she thought she was protecting me...and was just basically following her instincts.
FF to now....i have an almost 10 year old, cat loving dog park loving people ignoring most obedient dog ever...
again its all about training and people taking responsability for there pets and there pets training....its not the dogs fault it was not properly trained...
^_^ this is my baby Nayree....most people would of given up threw all her stubbornness..sleeping with her kitten Nyx..
ANY dog can be trained.
no..not really
Ill say it again
ITS ALL 100% ABOUT THE OWNERS!!!!!!!!!!
I don't have a pit..i have a Blue heeler...not known for its friendliness to strangers and other animals...she was extremely dog aggressive,had a high pray drive and was waaaaaayyy over protective
i got her when she was 4 weeks old....i worked and worked and worked with her...for a long time She is smart but she thought she was protecting me...and was just basically following her instincts.
FF to now....i have an almost 10 year old, cat loving dog park loving people ignoring most obedient dog ever...
again its all about training and people taking responsability for there pets and there pets training....its not the dogs fault it was not properly trained...
^_^ this is my baby Nayree....most people would of given up threw all her stubbornness..sleeping with her kitten Nyx..
ANY dog can be trained.
Hello; First allow me to say that I understand that members do not have to reply to my question. For those that did reply, I thank you for your input on the question.
Second, the argument that irresponsible dog owners are the cause of the problems with pit bull terriers continues. I see a problem with that point of view. As far as I know there is no way to make people become responsible pet owners. That you clearly believe these owners are at fault is not in question. Some of you appear to take steps to keep your dogs under strict control and I appreciate that.
The irresponsible owners have done and will continue to do all the bad practices that several members have described in detail. This gives a place to put the blame but does not solve the problems with their dogs. From the discussion so far there have been few points of general agreement. That irresponsible owners are a big factor in dog attacks may be one of the few things many of us can go along with. There exist in most places that I know of laws about the keeping dogs of all types. It appears that these laws are not enforced or that owners ignore them.
My point is that by laying the blame for dog attacks on the owners, does not slove the problem of dog attacks.
After having worked in an animal hospital I can say that like many other breeds, a bad pit bull is a dangerous animal. Obviously not all of them are even close to that aggression level, but some are. The good ones are amazing (and many love people and their owners so much they suffer from separation anxiety problems). But the bad ones are extremely bad. When it takes five people to hold the animal down to give a strong sedative and even then one person's job is to hold and watch the head while others do whatever needs to be done, they are bad. We had one that was so aggressive that he had to come in with a hannibal lecter cage muzzle with four leather straps on because if he saw another dog and couldn't get to it he would turn around and attack the owner (or anyone else within reach). Another one was required to be sedated by the parents before it was even brought in.
This is not just a problem with pit bulls though, many other dogs are great if they are one of the good ones but horrible if they are one of the bad ones (rottweilers, german shepherds, some mastiffs, and many of the small ones lile chihuahuas and dachshunds). With these hit or miss dogs the good ones could be trusted to eat with your toddler on the floor next to it poking it in the eye and taking food out of its mouth, the bad ones shouldn't be within sight of children.
The sad fact is that some of these animals are simply too dangerous but are kept around while thousands of better dogs are put down in shelters every day. I don't think it is any particular breed at all, but aggressive and dangerous dogs have broken the deal, the deal that we take care of them and all their needs (food, shelter, love, discipline, medical care, keep out of harm's way, etc.) in exchange for their affection, obedience, and trustworthiness.
This is not just a problem with pit bulls though, many other dogs are great if they are one of the good ones but horrible if they are one of the bad ones (rottweilers, german shepherds, some mastiffs, and many of the small ones lile chihuahuas and dachshunds). With these hit or miss dogs the good ones could be trusted to eat with your toddler on the floor next to it poking it in the eye and taking food out of its mouth, the bad ones shouldn't be within sight of children.
The sad fact is that some of these animals are simply too dangerous but are kept around while thousands of better dogs are put down in shelters every day. I don't think it is any particular breed at all, but aggressive and dangerous dogs have broken the deal, the deal that we take care of them and all their needs (food, shelter, love, discipline, medical care, keep out of harm's way, etc.) in exchange for their affection, obedience, and trustworthiness.
Thanks, now I know what kind of dog mine is. Shes a pound puppy and like yours very protective and likes to hunt small dogs,birds,chickens, and cats. Just not the ones she lives with.I'm still working with her and find I get fustrated with her. I need a little more patience with her. She's almost too smart.
mShill90, Im sorry for your loss. I hope you take comfort in the fact that you went above and beyond for this poor dog. It's tough to lose your little fur family members.
Thanks for the condolence. The days are getting better, and I know he's at the Rainbow Bridge sleeping the day away!
Hello; Here is an address for a recent bad experience with a dog. There also was a young boy in knoxville TN who spent a week in the hospital from a dog mauling. He was on the local news with multiple stitches and both of his ears chewed off.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/08/18/ayen-chol-girl-killed-australia-dog_n_930219.html?icid=main%7Chp-laptop%7Cdl2%7Csec3_lnk1%7C222275
