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pit-bulls are loving sweet animals if you agree comment why if not comment why not. I love them!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The ONLY pits I’ve ever met showing signs of aggression or instability were either used as bait dogs or actually as fighting dogs. These dogs are treated horribly from day one!
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Also I am so sorry to hear about your friend's dogs and the children involved. It's always sad to lose a pet, especially in those circumstances.Not a fan. Several family members have them. I take care of them occasionally. A dear boy I know had two since they were puppies. After they matured, one and later another, first bit a child on the face which required several surgeries and the other pit went after another child, fortunately not to the face. These were his babies and he had to put them down. (Not same liter or parents) This is not the first I have heard of this from people that it happens when the dogs reach maturity. Others I know are calm docile dogs. I don't like the looks or the breeding so I would never have one. As with any breed, it is a personal preference.
I'll bite and disagree. My inlaws have had their pitbull since she was a itty bitty tiny puppy that could fit in your hand. When she is with me or my Husband she is confident and walks well on a leash and plays nicely with others. But when my MIL and I go for a walk Riley completely changes into the "ferocious monster" pitbulls are often portrayed as, lashing out at anything, fearful, and lunging on her leash. It's all about the owner {or dog walker} presenting an alpha attitude. My mother in law is terrified of Riley attacking another dog or even a person and she doesn't understand that her energy influences how Riley behaves. Sadly after 6 years {and the arrival of a new grandson} my inlaws are finally attempting to become more dominant with her and it's not going the greatest. Riley has been too long in charge and doesn't understand why "Mommy" and "Daddy" aren't letting her do the things she's become used to.
My personal opinion is that some dogs just need stronger pack leaders {owners} to lead a healthy, stable life and pit bulls are one of these. They shouldn't be allowed to be adopted or owned in my opinion by people who aren't prepared to deal with their stubborn personality traits. That being said, when they trust you, you will be hard set to find a more loyal dog. And in Riley's case snuggle bug!
I do agree that it depends on the owner. After all the owner is responsible for the animals wellbeing and attitude. My dogs have never been allowed to run loose in the neighborhood. I’ve never left any dog alone with a child. My big dogs, pits, gsds, Rotties etc, have always been taught to be gentle with strangers. And I mean taught. My dogs have never been afraid of me. I’ve never ever hit a dog. I allowed them to be what they are naturally, loving loyal parts of my family. People getting a pit bull have to know how to deal with the power of a big dog. Just like a Rottie or even Great Dane. And I stand behind what I said about breed specific legislation. While dogs are a beautiful addition to a family and mine are always spoiled and loved as if they’re human, they’re still dogs and will do what nature intended. Responsibility. One thing too many humans don’t understand.
Also I am so sorry to hear about your friend's dogs and the children involved. It's always sad to lose a pet, especially in those circumstances.
As a mom I do not trust any dog alone with my son, except our grandma collie who helps "nanny" him, my heart breaks for those little kids.
A friend I used to know told me some Pits just lose it when they get older. If I recall, it's mostly genetic, and it has something to do with pressure on the brain as they age or something like that, because of their particularly large heads. Don't quote me on that. It was years ago. He was a proud Pit owner, but was very aware it could happen to his dog.Such cases are well documented and can not be ignored.
There are two kinds of people who have pitbulls. They are the people who fight them or they are people, like myself, who own them BECAUSE of their bad reputation. I've never had an aggressive pitbull. My friends who own them don't have aggressive pitbulls. One friend's pitbull is aggressive towards small animals, though, and since she's a responsible dog owner she handles him very well. And you mention German Shepherds who also have a bad reputation. I mentioned in a comment earlier that German Shepherds are one of the dog breeds that is hard to actually trust in a clinical setting. Why is one dog with a bad reputation okay to have but not another one? If people understood genetics a lot better than they do, they wouldn't be so quick to deem pitbulls such horrible dogs. Aggression actually has a lot to do with genetics AND training, not breed of dog.Honestly, I don't think people should consider buying overly aggressive dogs. What is the point? Unless you´re using them for police or something. Guard dogs like German Shephards, Boxers, and Labs are perfect. Their temperament is balanced, they are obedient, and are not quick to fight.
German Shepherds, while they can be aggressive to strangers, have never been known to suddenly turn on their owners. German Shepherds can be very protective of the people they live with.There are two kinds of people who have pitbulls. They are the people who fight them or they are people, like myself, who own them BECAUSE of their bad reputation. I've never had an aggressive pitbull. My friends who own them don't have aggressive pitbulls. One friend's pitbull is aggressive towards small animals, though, and since she's a responsible dog owner she handles him very well. And you mention German Shepherds who also have a bad reputation. I mentioned in a comment earlier that German Shepherds are one of the dog breeds that is hard to actually trust in a clinical setting. Why is one dog with a bad reputation okay to have but not another one? If people understood genetics a lot better than they do, they wouldn't be so quick to deem pitbulls such horrible dogs. Aggression actually has a lot to do with genetics AND training, not breed of dog.
To get a dog breed to must mess with genetics. Some dog breeds are made for agression, others for family. Aggression is sometimes needed in fields of work. And I have seen multiple times on the news where an owner of a pitbull walked out of his house in the night only to get attacked by HIS OWN pitbull. I have never heard stories like this with German Shephards. Another thing. German Shephards have a more obedient submisive character than pitbulls, which makes them less scary. A pitbull could attack someone and ignore you if you say STOP. Actually, according to CBS news, German Shephards are the second most popular in the world, and no one would get a dog with such a bad reputation. In my life I have kept 3 Labrador Retrievers, 1 Cocker Spaniel, and 1 Beagle. I have had to worry ZERO about their aggression with anyone. They are guard dogs, their job is to alert me of danger. They are not police dogs I don't need them to attack people. That is why I am there to discern the situation, and if attack is needed I could step in or call the police.There are two kinds of people who have pitbulls. They are the people who fight them or they are people, like myself, who own them BECAUSE of their bad reputation. I've never had an aggressive pitbull. My friends who own them don't have aggressive pitbulls. One friend's pitbull is aggressive towards small animals, though, and since she's a responsible dog owner she handles him very well. And you mention German Shepherds who also have a bad reputation. I mentioned in a comment earlier that German Shepherds are one of the dog breeds that is hard to actually trust in a clinical setting. Why is one dog with a bad reputation okay to have but not another one? If people understood genetics a lot better than they do, they wouldn't be so quick to deem pitbulls such horrible dogs. Aggression actually has a lot to do with genetics AND training, not breed of dog.
And extremely loyal. Have seen a documentary of Veterans who had to leave their workingdogs in Vietnam after the war.German Shepherds, while they can be aggressive to strangers, have never been known to suddenly turn on their owners. German Shepherds can be very protective of the people they live with.
"Pitbulls just turn on their owner FOR NO REASON"
-literally doesn't know anything else about the situation, dogs history, breeding etc.
Blame the owners, not the dogs. And stop believing that there just isn't a factor into a dog snapping, there's never a dog that attacks who isn't triggered by something! It could be something unseen by humans, you can't say that one breed of dog should be banned/killed/forced to die out because some owner was dumb enough to leave their dog alone with a strange kid/ overwhelming situation/ or was poorly trained and it nipped someone. People need to take the time to be careful with all their animals equally. For example, my chihuahua would BITE ANYONE except me and my mom, that doesn't mean I just let him be uncomfortable and stressed because if he went after you he wouldn't do much damage. (He's drawn blood from an adult man but ok) but if bigger dogs like Pitts, Shepherds, Rotts bite someone once and run away scared the damage is already done. Same with labs??? Its a big dog, if they decide to bite you, it's going to be rough. Just, be a responsible owner, and if you question a person's methods on raising their dog, don't leave your kids with the dogs, don't aggravate the dog. No matter the size. But don't say an animal doesn't deserve to exist because humans don't know how to act right around the majority of creatures on this earth
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Maybe I read too fast, but I didn't see where anyone here said they don't deserve to exist? (Maybe I missed it, my apologies if I did).But don't say an animal doesn't deserve to exist because humans don't know how to act right around the majority of creatures on this earth
Maybe I read too fast, but I didn't see where anyone here said they don't deserve to exist? (Maybe I missed it, my apologies if I did).
I went for a walk in my neighborhood 2 days ago. There was a golden retriever and German shepherd running loose. I love dogs, but I was concerned about being attacked. Thankfully, they seemed friendly and were not really interested in me, but nonetheless, it made me nervous. Plus they were zig-zagging across the street multiple times, and could have been hit. I posted about it on our neighborhood website the next day, and apparently it is common for these dogs to get loose, so that is unfortunate. I have a right to walk my neighborhood, and kids have a right to play in their yards, without worrying about a wandering, possibly aggressive dog, whatever the breed.