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We have a pit bull dog that has been in our family for four years. Everyone is scared to death of him though, and my kids can't invite any of their friends over because of him. I love the dog, he is my pride and joy, but my kids can't even have their friends over. What should I do? Should I let my little pit bull go?
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Unless your dog is aggressive I don't see why people would have a problem with he/she. Maybe try talking to the parents of your kids friends about the dog. Let them know that your kids have not been harmed by the dog if that is the case. Maybe invite the mothers to your house for a play date or snack. Some people without animals are very closed minded or have had a bad experience. I don't see why you should let a part of your family go unless there was a good reason.
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I know what u'r going through. My daughter called me last month and begged me 2 take her "puppy" into our home 4 an indefinate stay. She had gotten a note frome her landlord statting either the pit bull goes, or u do. The dog was showing 2 much agression twords neighbors. Reluctantly i agreed...(only becouse I wanted 2 protect her, and I thought I would easily be able to "remidy" the situation.) I have been a long time believer that the whole breed should be eliminated. And i still stand firm on my beileif that families w/small children, and weomen of child barring age should never bring such an aggressive dog into their inviroment. But i now own and have grown attatched 2 Honey, a 1yr old pit bull that has not only stolen my hart, but has also challenged my knowledge of animal behavior. I will not dance around the fact that she is very unpredictable and very dangerous in her ability 2 attack quickly and do an extrem amount of damage in the blink of an eye..... BUT... she is also one of the most intellegent k-nines I have ever owned, and she is extremly eager 2 please. Obedience training is the main objective. This breed is not a family kind of dog. I pray I will not someday regrete my decision 2 give her a chance to prove me wrong about her kind,... but i will also always be on guard, and I will continue to keep researching and learning all I can about owning, training and sharing a life w/pit bulls. As 4 advice...I still beleive that the risk of owning one w/small children around is not worth it! Find a good home 4 u'r dog and research other breeds that would be more suitable 4 u'r family. i.e. Labs, retreivers, boxers...mabey even an Akita if u'r looking 4 protection along with loyalty. There r many wonderful, gental breeds of dog out there! Do some research, enjoy u'r search for a companion that will b with u'r family 4 the next 10 2 20 yrs. and don't forget the millions of "mutt's" that are waiting in R local shelters for wonderful people 2 save there lives! Best wishes 2 u, u'r family, and u'r pit bull!
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i am a proud owner of an apbt. no do not get rid of you pit. mine is quite the handfull too but when things get to exciting i just crate him.....its his best friend.
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Hmmm...for some reason my 1st reply did not go through. So I will re-reply.
I agree with MicheleH, if the dog is not person aggressive then there should be no reason that you should get rid of him. Have the kid's parents come and meet him. If he is like any other Pittie I know he will be a total clown and have them charmed in a couple of minutes. My Pit Bull, Gabriel, has charmed every single person he has met within minutes. I have opened many people's prejudiced eyes with him. A stable Pit Bull should love people. If the dog is showing signs of human aggressiveness, then that is another matter. Some hard decisions will have to be made if that is the case. missteri2all - You have a time bomb on you hands if truly the dog is not predictable and wants to "attack quickly." That sounds like a very unstable dog. A well bred Pit Bull does not "attack" and is very predictable. Jen = |
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I completely agree with all of you except for missteri2all. Pit Bulls are excellent with children if raised in the proper invironment. Check the AKC and UKC standard and you will see in the characterisitcs of the breed that they are noted for their love for children.GREAT family pets. My Pits are way better with kids than my Mom and my Aunts Labs. My Aunt had to give hers away because she was not good with the kids. I think you need to talk to people and educate them. That is all you can do. I have changed many peoples minds. And like Jen said a well bred Pit Bull should be stable. Some have lived a rough life and even most Pits that have rough lifes and get a second chance forgive and forget. MY landlord was like NO WAY when I was applying for my house. I brought the dogs to meet her and she completely changed her mind. She loves them. And Missrei2all, you should do more research yourself. Go check out www.badrap.org ... Great site with great info.
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As with any breed of animal some are more agressive , calm, loving, anxious. We've had 2 pit bulls. One is very intelligent, alert, but yet wants to please you and wants your petting and love. The other is very smart but has kind of a screwball personality and loves to play. They are extraordinarily good watch dogs, but not necessarily a dog for all people. They are very trainable and loyal to their owners.
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pit-bulls are the sweetest dogs in the world- there is no reason why you should get rid of a pet that is like a member of the family
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I love pit bull dog's, i admit there are some people who raise them wrong, or breed them wrong, if u fear for a child's life the dog need's to go, obviously the dog is mentally screwed up, i suggest get a new dog and raise it like u want it to be, be sure to get one with an exellent bloodline and history]
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m. I have owned many dogs (cats, birds, an occasional stray ferret, and even a stranded musgovie duckthing, etc.) and they have owned me. I've loved all to a fault. Helped turtles cross the road. Brake for squirrels and rabbits and chipmunks... . Today while on vacation in FL and standing in waste deep water a pit bull attacked me. The owner had let him off his leash to 'play in the surf'. I had my back to him watching the waves. My husband saw him swimming towards me, mouth open, and yelled 'watch out'. I turned and put my hands out and he bit the forefinger of my left hand to the bone. A wave pushed the dog away from me and his 'owner' came out to try and re-attach the leash that had somehow slipped off. I have never seen a dog fight so hard to get away from a lease (and this is in water well above its height). Bleeding pretty bad now, my husband gets me out of the water and to emer. room (long story). Tet. shot, deep stitches, and maybe rabies shots. Waiting for dr.'s conclusion.
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I know how you feel I have had pitbulls for the last 5 yrs and I have kids 3 of them now my oldest is 4yrs my youngest is 4 months everyone has got used to my dogs and see what big babies they are...I have 2 litters on the way of very well mannered well bred well socialized pup due september dymondsedge@hotmail.com
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no, you should not get rid of your family companion because of ignorant people. If thry were really worth your time anyway, they would take the time to get to know your APBT before they pass judgment.
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I know exactly what you mean. I have two pit bulls, and my daughter plays softball. we have invited people over, of when they found out we have pit bulls have declined our invitation. No, i dont think you should have to give your dogs away. The dog most likely would end up being put down. Instead. Teach people about your dog. Let them meet it outside while on a leach or buy a kennel for it and put it in the kennel while the kids are around. Pit bulls are very misunderstood, and if we, the responsible owners cant change peoples mind about this breed. they might end up having to be put down by law.
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This is a reply to missteri2all who wrote about taking in her daughter's pit bull. It is admirable of you to take in a family member's pet that needs a loving home and to become attached to it and spend time training it, but to make such ignorant statements such as "the whole breed should be eliminated," "this breed is not a family kind of dog," and "the risk of owning one w/small children around is not worth it" is incredibly irresponsible, especially when you go on to contradict yourself by saying that there are "millions of "mutt's" that are waiting in R local shelters for wonderful people 2 save there [sic] lives." If you have ever visited an animal shelter you probably noticed that a large majority of the dogs are not what one might consider family-friendly right off the bat. They need some extra love and attention to get them ready for a home environment because so many jerks out there have abused and neglected these dogs and the dogs don't know any better. But they absolutely can be trained! To suggest that families should only research the typical family dog (labs, goldens, etc.) is absurd. Any breed (or mixture of breeds) of dog with the right training and patience can become an excellent family pet for the right family. Go to your local dog park and ask the owners there if they think only traditional dogs should be family pets of young children and you might get a real idea of the diversity of dogs that are loving family members in this country. I think it is wonderful that you are taking such good care of this pit bull, but please be careful with your pseudo-expert advice about pit bulls which you seem to have simply based on what you see in the media and have seen in one difficult, probably improperly trained, dog of your daughter's. It is not the breed of the dog, it is the breed of the human that makes the difference every time! If our inner city youths would stop fighting these dogs and then letting them escape to harm others, and the media would stop exploiting this breed and others to earn higher ratings, and people would stop being so ignorant and start figuring things out for themselves, we might not have such misinformation and prejudice floating around out there. Discourage breeding until all homeless animals have a home. Thank you for your time.
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Hey there I love my pitty and I think you have a chance to let people get the awareness they need to know that it is about how you bring them up. I dont think you should get rid off your pitty because of other peoples lack of knowledge let then get to knoe the dog and then let them make there judgement giving in and getting rid of the dog is letting them win.
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does anyone know how much a blue brindle pitbull costs....with papers?
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a couple of days ago i got a dog for my birth day, a pitbull.my cousin got one too.and they do something kind of gross, they lick each others wiener. what should i do.
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My family has always had a pit bull. I found that if you treat the dog right and respect it that it is a loyal dog. I think any dog is cabable to attack and its a matter of getting to know your pet. If your dog is not aggesive then keep it. People will alwys be affraid of something, if you had a huge dog than they would still be scared. My moms pit is old and ugly and scares people. The dog can't even bark any more, but we love him.
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My daughter called me three months ago to tell me about her friends pitbull..she said this SWEET SWEET beautiful DOG changed her opinion of the breed because she was as sweet as sweet could be. Last week the same SWEET dog mauled to death another dog at a park wedding in less than a minute and went after another person as well. It was put to sleep. These dogs never show their true aggression..until it is too late. I don't blame your childs friends parents. This breed was bred to fight til it's death if nesessary and without warning it will! Good luck chosing your priorities. Children...or dog?
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you should not have to. i breed pit bulls an i don't care what people say about them they are my babies. i would not get rid of them for nothing in the world
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I have two pit bulls who my 7 year-old daughter calls brother and sister. I understand that problems that come with ignorence, however, I allow my daughters friends to play with my two blue kids, and then I educate them. By the time the other kids have been running ariund and playing with my two dogs they don't realize a difference.
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hallo leute was geht ab bei euch?
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Don't let go of your dog. Dogs are for the family. put your dog in a crate if people r scared. If the dog is good to your family and not dangerous give him a forever home. Good pitbulls need suport
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I have a 5 month old pit bull / boxer mix. A very loving dog and good with older children due to his size. I work 2 jobs at this time and he is becoming destructive due to being bored. He does not like to stay outside for very long, (he is housebroken) and wants to be with someone all the time. Is there anyone who would like to give him a good home that can take the time with him he needs. I am in Lexington, KY
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YOU HAVE HAD YOUR FRIEND FOR 4 YEARS. IF YOU DON'T SEE SIGNS OF AGGRESSION THAN WHY GIVE HIM UP? HE'S A DOG. THERE ARE DOGS WITH TEMPERS JUST LIKE THERE ARE PEOPLE WITH TEMPERS. I HAVE 2 PITS THAT ARE THE WONDERFUL. THEY ARE DOGS, HAVE CHEWED A SNEAKER, BARKED AT THE OIL GUY AND HAVE A BAD HABIT OF JUMPING UP. I KNOW THEY DO THIS SO I'M SURE TO KEEP THEM LEASHED OR IN ANOTHER ROOM IF A SMALL CHILD COMES. THEY ARE BOTH ABOUT 2YRS OLD AND THEIR SIZE COULD KNOCK OVER A CHILD. AS FAR AS THE PTI REP, IT'S JUST THE PTI BULLS TIME. HISTORY HAS HAD THE GERMAN SHEPARD, DOBERMAN, ROTTIES AND NOW PITS, IN THE SPOT LIGHT. THE COCKER SPANIEL IS ONE OF THE MOST LIKELY TO BITE BREEDS, MORE BITES, LESS DAMAGE, IS THAT THE RATIONAL THERE? UNLESS YOU'RE A CHILD AND HAVE YOUR FINGER BIT OFF. THE AKITA, SOME SAY THE MOST UNPREDICTABLE BREED, I'VE BEEN BIT BY AN AKITA THAT I KNEW FOR 3 YRS., I SCARED HIM ACCIDENTLY. MY MOM HAD A 190 LB ROTTIE, HE TAUGHT PEOPLE HOW SWEET THEY CAN BE, NOW MY KITTY AND SASHA BEAR (REAL TOUGH PB NAMES!) ARE TEACHING PEOPLE THEY ARE JUST ANOTHER BREED. WE HEAR ABOUT ALL NEGATIVE A FAMOUS PERSON IN THE NEWS DOES BECAUSE THAT WHAT SELLS, IN SMALL PRINT IS HIS WORK WITH THE HOMELESS, PITS ARE TODAYS FAMOUS PERSON WITH "DOG PULLS OWNER FROM FROZEN LAKE" IN SMALL PRINT. AS A SIDE NOTE, PITS ARE NOT BREED FOR FIGHTING, THEY ARE BRED FOR TRAITS AND CHARACTERISTICS, THEY ARE TAUGHT TO FIGHT. LONG AGO THEY WERE TAUGHT TO WORK BECAUSE OF THEIR POSITIVE TRAITS LIKE STRENGTH AND INTELLIGENCE. PAY ATTENTION TO YOUR DOG. ADDRESS ANY PERSONALITY CHANGES. UNLESS YOUR DOG IS ILL, WHICH MAY CAUSE A SUDDEN CHANGE, AN OWNER SHOULD BE ABLE TO SEE IF SOMETHING IS TROUBLING THE PET.
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how do you keep a grown pit bull to not eat a cat?
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I WOULD NEVER LET MY DOGS GO MABY YOU SHOULD HAVE THE KIDS PARENTS COME OVER AND SEE THAT THE DOG OS GOOD. GOOD LUCK
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cool beans
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hell no!!! you shouldnt let your baby go! pitbulls have gotten a bad wrap and theres nothing you can do about it! how can you just give a dog away after you've raised it and loved it? It's like giving up a kidney or a kid.. you have to be very aware that people are scared of this breed because of the bad wrap that PEOPLE have given it... allow people time to get to know YOU 1st then your dog... then if the dog still doesnt like the people it means the people are bad not the dog..dogs and children are the most intuitive life forms when it comes to judgement of character remember that! my email is ibaqt77@hotmail.com
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no just make sure the baby(dog) is some where where he wont intimidate people or put a muzzel on him when company is over. i had to get rid of my baby/pit and now i cant find her at all so i cant check up on her. im just lot without her so dont give him up its hard without ur bestfriend
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you should not get rid of your pit unless it is agressive but i raise pit bulls from blues,red,camalot,sailns,gators
,american,chocolate,lebos,merle s and more but most people think that one is meaner than the other and that is not true if the pb is raised around kids and in the right way you have nothing to worry about if the kid or kids may have hurt or torchered the puppy when he gets older he might be a little eary about the situation and then might attack but you teach them to love each other you have nothing will happen = |
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it is really so much better to get a pit when it is a real young puppy so that you can train it the way you want and also raise it with your kids make sure you get a pure breed, with a champion blood line and you are all set you will probibly pay a bit more for a great dog i usually sell my pits for no less than 1,000 but if you really feal scarse about the dog maybe a new one or a new companion
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No one should judge your dog because of the breed
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Never! Let your dog grow up with the baby. He will protect him/her from anything. I have 11 pit bulls and I would rather leave my babies with my dogs then a babysitter.
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ho is the best of the pitbull or the boxer
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If your dog is mean (or even overly protective of your children), then you should send him for a kill-free rescue. Otherwise, show the parents of your childrens friends that pit bulls are NOT always mean! I have one myself; she plays ALONE with my five year old neighbor and his friend everyday when they come to bring her for walks. The sweetest dog I ever had; I will never get another breed.
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i have a pitbull that just had puppies, i am curious on how long i should wait before it is safe for me to touch the puppies without the mother being to aggressive or stop caring for the pups
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i just want to now more about pitbulls .
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we have red nose stafford and we love him to death.he is our baby,he is harmful. he is human its unbelivable.he is all about us. please reply
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this goes to mary what do you mean he is harmful?
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IS ANY BODY OUT THERE THAT WANT TO CHATT
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i dont think pitbulls are mean people teachy them to be mean
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Do people have a reason to be afraid of him? If so, I wouldn't want him around my children.
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hey, my husband had a stray pit find him at the fire hall. i wasn't thrilled about it, but once he got home, I fell in love. I don't even really care for dogs most of the time. Darby is awesome; I babysit 3 one year olds, and they lay all over him. He eats it up, but not them. They just have a rap because if they ARE trained to attack, they have much stronger jaws than smaller breed dogs who are much more likely to bite, but will just break the skin. If you must accomodate ignorant people, buy a baby gate or a crate for when stupid people come over, because they are exactly the type of people that would invite a bite from any dog.
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my pit was tossed out as garbage. almost dead i did not want a pitbull. she lived and is the most sensitive sweet creature i have ever had the pleasure to meet. go figure.
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hey dogs souldn't be raised like thissss
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I think that you should give it away, what is more important your kids or your dog? Well i would want to keep it so i dont now what you should do well i think i would give it to a perfesional pet person and ask the person if they can find a family that this animal would go great with.Thats what i think i had a pit bull and it almost bit my sons hand of and i dont think that is what you want it almost did that because my dog new my son was scared of it and that my son would always hit it i didn't want to give it away but we had to.I think pit bulls are wery dangerous.But if your get one when it is little then you have there whole life to train it to love and respect you for what you give him! My name is caiti and im 28
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my pitbull is very close to giving birth sheis 9 weeks pregnant and is leeking out some clear/milky white liquid is this normal?
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Do pit bull babbie bites
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NO WAY!! TEACH HIM HOW TO BE CONFINED AND MAKE HIM LEARN TO STAY IN A CAGE SO WHEN YOUR CHILDRENS FRIENDS COME OVER, YOUR "BABY" IS CONFINED IN A ROOM ALL TO HIMSELF OUT OF THE CHILDRENS HARM
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What up
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There was a pitbull that lived across the street from me, me and a relative were working on a car in the garage witht he garage door open, my 4 year old niece was out with us, i called it over and it came right up. It was the GENTLEST dog ive ever been around. it was smart too, one day i was walking the house it lived at and i saw it climbing over their 6foot wooden fence! i think it got my cocker pregnant though.
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Sorry for my language but Hell No He is one of your family and PitBulls can become more of a member of the family and hold stronger bonds than many or any other breed. I understand what it is like for people to feel that way about their children coming over set a play date where the parents of each child (if possible have every parent who disagrees with having the dog with their child over on the same day to supervise. If necessary i suggest secretive setup it may sound drastic but it is VERY effective have them meet and play with the dog while your husband is out with the kids, 10 minutes maybe? then have them bring their kids in as they are ready they will see that he will protect them from harm (if that) b4 you know it you'll have more kids on your hand than you can handle
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What is the type of cage should a pit bull have and the size of the cage.
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how can i get a pit bull pupp
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do you keep him in the house or outside
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i think that you should get a sturdy cage for the dog . and put a sheet over it . it works in most cases . my dog is the same way .
and haveing a pet for so long makes them family . and geting rid of them would be like gitting rid of a kid . i hope you find some thing that works for you . take care .. = |
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how can i train my 7month old pitbull to attack on command
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NO! You Should Get It Trained
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Are you kidding about pit bulls not being a family type of dog? Have you ever seen the little rascals? People like Shawn are the problem. You definately need to keep researching the breed missteri2all. You also might want to pick up a dictionary or use a spell checker.
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I have a blue pit and I would be devastated if I had to get rid of him, he has never once growled, nipped or done anything aggresive. We actually had neighbors buy a pits because of him. There is 1 lady on this block that is against people having pits period. The German Shepard we had was more aggresive then our pit! And friends WERE afraid of her so got rid of her. The only problem I have with him his he licks on ANYONE continuously, because he thinks everyone likes him!
I make arrangments for my pit to be put in my bedroom if there is anyone coming over that is afraid of him and if it is ok with their parents, I slowy introduce him to the other kids. And Shawn you really shouldn't train your dog to attack on demand, if you are in a dangerous situation your dog will protect you regardess. I also need to mention that when I first got him, I was prego and when the baby was born he was more afraid of her, then we were of him being around her, since then he has watched me carry another baby and bring her home too, he loves ALL of my 5 children. He has never once got aggresive towards any one even if they pull on his ears!! He is a GREAT family dog!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! In fact the pound were we got him from suggested that he be placed with a family! = |
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my puppy will not eat and some time have little whit fome comeing out of u her
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I NEED FEED BACK ABOUT MY PIT BULL!
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MY DAUGHTER AND HER HUSBAND HAVE PIT BULL MIX. HE HAS ALWAYS BEEN THEIR BABY, AND SPOILED ROTTEN. ONCE LAST YEAR WHEN I HAD BROUGHT MY GRANDSON TO HER HOUSE, FOR NO REASON AT ALL, HE GOT IN HIS FACED, GROWLED, AND SHOWED TEETH. THEY PUNISHED HIM. NOW THEY HAVE THEIR OWN BABY, BORN IN MARCH. HE HAS BEEN GOOD WITH THE BABY UNTIL NOW. THE BABY IS CRAWLING,AND TRYING TO WALK. SHE HAS PUT UP THE DOG'S TOYS, SO THE BABY WON'T TEASE HI. BUT THE DOG HAS BEEN GETTING THE BABY'S FACE, AND HER'S GROWLING. I KNOW IT' S JEALOUSY, BUT SHOULD SHE GET RID OF HIM. UP UNTIL NOW, HE HAS ALWAYS BEEN DOCILE (EXCEPT THAT TIME LAST YEAR WITH OUR GRANDSON. SHOULD SHE GET RID OF HIM?
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I'd say YES! Sounds to me like its imminent that this dog is going to bite this baby. Growling and showing his teeth are a pretty clear warning sign. I wouldnt take the chance of having my baby attacked.. get rid of the dog now.
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DO NOT GET RID OF THE DOG, HOWEVER, DO NOT GIVE THE NEWS MEDIA ANOTHER BIG STORY. I HAVE PITS AND WHEN CHILDREN COME OVER THE DOGS ARE MADE TO GO OUTSIDE, I WILL NOT GET RID OF MY DOGS, BUT I WILL NOT JEOPARDIZE THEIR LIVES TRYING TO PROVE A POINT TO ANYONE, BETTER SAFE THAN SORRY. KEEP YOUR DOG AND USE YOUR HEAD.
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yes and if you want to feel free to add my name to your instant message lists meangirl_20_05@yahoo.com
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I bought an american pitbull terrier with shots, papers, dewormed and the puppy was 3months old at the time. I had to give him up because my landlord won't accept those kinds of dogs; but he was really sweet. This man breeds his pitbulls and sells the pups for $150 to $250 depending on which one you want and they all have papers, shots and are dewormed. I wish I had kept my puppy b/c my son missed him so much for the first week he was gone. So don't give your dog up unless he/she is showing agressiveness.
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i just got my 8 month old feamle pitbull,so far shes been great i take her for walks and show much attention i have a 13 year old boston terrier whos preety old but doesnt want anything too do with heri just hop they get along shes a great dog her name is odd ball very friendly with other people.
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Na, get rid of the kids.
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i think this website should be shown many of times to people who do this kind of stuff! Children do not diserve this they diserve a load of love and courage!
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what on earth are you talking about? this is about dogs what do you mean by your post?
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YOU REALLY MUST BE LOST, THIS WEBSITE IS NOT ABOUT MISTREATING CHILDREN, IT IS ABOUT TEACHING PEOPLE HOW TO RAISE THESE DOGS, AND MIX THEM WITH THE CHILDREN. YOU NEED TO GO TO A WEBSITE ABOUT POOR LITTLE CHILDREN WHO MIGHT NEED YOUR HELP, WE CHOOSE TO SPEND OUR ENERGY ON EDUCATING PEOPLE ABOUT THE WONDERFUL BUT MISUNDERSTOOD PITBULL. WHAT ARE YOU EVEN DOING ON THIS WEBSITE, AND WHAT THE HECK WERE YOU READING? PLEASE GET LOTS OF PEOPLE TO SEE THIS WEBSITE, SO I CAN ALSO TELL THEM HOW GREAT THESE DOGS ARE, PLEASE RESPOND AND EXPLAIN YOURSELF AND THE STATEMENT YOU MADE. I MUST ALSO SAY I LOVE LITTLE CHILDREN, AND I AM GLAD THE LADY IS LOOKING FOR HELP IN KEEPING HER PITBULL AND CHILDREN TOGETHER, AND TO M.ANNE, BUY A NICE DOG KENNEL FOR YOUR BACK YARD, AND PUT THE DOG IN IT WHEN THE CHILDREN ARE HAVING COMPANY. IF YOU GET RID OF THE DOG, YOU WILL TEACH YOUR CHILDREN THAT WHAT OTHER PEOPLE THINK IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN WHAT YOU THINK, WHEN YOU TAKE A DOG YOU ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR THAT DOG FOR ITS LIFETIME, I KNOW I DO.
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I'm sorry but I rescued a pitt bull that was only 5 months old from the animal shelter. She was so sweet and obviously mistreated. I'm sorry I cant spell today. Anyway, the city I am from warned me that these dogs could be aggressive. I brought her home and no sooner did I get her in the door she attacked my little beagle. She literally would not let go of his neck. My husband had to put his thumb in her mouth to get her to let go. He had to pry her mouth open. After, he was finally about to get her to release my dogs neck she clamped down on his thumb and fractured it. Luckily our dog escaped from serious injury but my husband did not. Although, he is doing fine now which we thank God. Our vet, the city, the police department, all the doctors at the hospital said that these are very dangerous animals. I read about the breed and thought it was the owner fault but after going thru what we did, I am convinced that they should totally ban the breed.
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Just wanted to say that I have a 12 year old pit bull and two kids 6 and 2 with one more on the way. My dog has had surgeries, she has arthritis and yet she has never been aggresive towards anyone yet alone a child. She is a big baby. If she is not asleep in my bed she is asleep with my 6 yr old son. I have raised her since she was 4 weeks old. She is great with my cats and my other dog but she is very pet aggresive if she sees a strange dog. I truley believe that it all depends on the dog. Any dog of any breed can be aggresive. I have even known mean labs. It is best to get a puppy and raise it around your children. Good luck!
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I HAVE TWO BLUES PIT BULL ONE WAS GIVEN TO ME AND THAT OTHER ONE I PURCHASE AND THEY ARE TWO MALES ONE 11M AND 9M AND THAT ONE THAT I BOUGHT IT ALWAYS FIGHT THE ONE THAT WAS GIVEN BUT THE 9M ALWAYS THE AGRESSIVE TOWARD THE11M IS IT BECAUSE I HAVE A 9 MO OLD FEMALE ALSO IT THE 9MO OLD SISTER AND THE 11M IS FOR TO BREED AND KEEP AS MY OTHER ADDITION TO THE FAMILY
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To missteri2all. miss terri, you are typical of the uneducated pit bull owners in our societey. I am always surprised when pit bull owners who have not put in the months and months of necessary training it takes to make these puppies into responsible adults then complain about the breed. Why is it that these irresponsible owners continue to place both the dogs and their families in harms way. Being a pit owner, (this is my third one), I can tell you that if you do not take your dog to a competent trainer, or at least take yourself to a competent trainer, you have done this maginficent animal a true disservice. Why should I take advice from someone who cannot even spell correctly? And you are the exact individual whose face will be on camera when their abused, unattended animal attacks someone. Once again, a true disservice to the breed and to those of us who are responsible pit owners. Its always fun to see these individuals interviewed by the press, as they eloquently try to defend the fact that their lunatic animal harmed someone.The true fact that you are dancing around is that YOU are very unpredictable. Exactly how much time each day to you spend reviewing and reinforcing your dogs training? The breed is not a family kind of dog? Then why is this animal spending one more second in your care? Unbelievable. Thanks for nothing miss teri. As of this month in California, breed specific legislation is now in place, thanks to the wonderfully educated masses who are abusing this wonderful breed. Placing children in a closed room with 2 pits, one of which is in heat, and with an attack history....God, I could go on for days, but sometimes I ask myself why... I do know that I have been honored to own these animals, and I will continue to do so for the rest of my life.
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how do i get my pitbull to pick up weight is their a flavor to add to there food to make them eat more or what he weight about 70 lbs when he should be at least 90lbs how do i get him to thicken out he is barley a year old
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does any body want a pitbull
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waz up i have a pitbull she is so sweet her name is roxy
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Hi Everyone I am very sad right now and upset he was here and now he's gone so soon it all happened so fast I reallyreally miss him so much he was my buddy. Our Pitbull/Boxer Max was very ill he might of ate something during Christmas from the tree. He love to eat and a very curious dog who loved to chew. He very affectionate,fun, loved kids, and very playful everyone loved him. A very good guard dog! I cry everyday for him he was part of our family its like u lose someone human. It's very hard right now i go home he's not there our other dog Adoness (American pitbull Terrier)misses him they were great buddies. Did anyone had to go through this when there loved animal just got sick all of a sudden. I miss him so much!
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yes they can be evil and not good with kids
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i dont think you should let it go if your kids want to have there mates round put it in a room with some chew toy and some food maybe a toy poodle to eat (joke) he will be happy as a pig in a shoe
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no just have your kids play over their friends house. I also have a pit bull and she plays with all the kids in my complex.
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NO! Maybe you could get a chain, axle and dog house and just put him outside when someone narrow-minded desides to drop by.
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i got a pitbull and its not that the dog cant be trusted its the breed why they were breed for dog fights why soome people have them to protect and fight and the breed shown on tv isnt how all of them r but some and people being people dont see that all dog r capable of biteing people just see the breed not the dog
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what ru doing
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I have the same problam,my dog growling at guests in the house.I think its because my wife is pregnent.I try and calm him down.He's not too bad when i am there,(the same room).If i leave the room, New Year he jumped at my friends wife to atack.But children he is very good with. Well he gets tied up outside for it,for a few hours.He has bitten twice,both times were justified.1st defending my wife from a man, at our home.2nd in the US,being teased by a man,on and on i took the dog outa the situation,he calmed down.The next day he done the same,teasing him,i warned him and my dog, he just went to kick my dog and, wack, brought him straight to the floor.Then he kept saying he's sorry ect.Thing is now my dog knows he can do this..So i keep him close nearly all the time.Knowing 1 day i might have to take him to the vet to get put down if he does this for no reason. I have had him 8 years,it will be the hardest thing i will ever have to do.
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I have a 3 month pit pup he has diarrea do you have any suggestions of why? i got him about 3 weeks ago could it be the food change?
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pit are grate
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of course not jus tide him up with a thick chain and make sure he's in a place away from people, but the thing is that he'll become more aggressive so to avoid this try to take him to a walk unleast once a week
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What do red nose pits eat
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what can i do so that my dog stops chwoing things she is 8 months
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I have an up comeing litter of blues out of my male NEVELS COLD BLUE THUG and SHY. Thug is a blue brindel and Shy is white with bluse spots. There both dog friendly. People friendly and love children. Thug also loves cats but Shy is a little agressive with them. Im hopeing to have a litter by march another litter in july. Out of Thug and China. If anyone is intrusted in a puppy please give me acall and we can set up a deposit and shiping schedual. If anyone has any cuestions about them or wuld like to see photos i will be setting up a wb site soon. I will post it in here for anyone who wants to look it up. call me at (219) 942-3607 ask for Greg
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Spring. it could be becouse of the food change. It could also be how much your feeding him. If the problem contineus after about a week have a vet check him for for parsits or parvo.
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Pitbull9701. If you checo out this web site WWW.MUGLESTONES.COM they have training tips ate the bottem of there home page.
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If you have an agressive or overly protective pit bull while guests are over you can try to train them to sit and stay in a spot. like a corner in a room with a blankit or bedding. my pit bulls all have a favorit spot they lay down in when guests are over. If that doesnt work crate traning mite be the best thing for your bully breed.
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There is an old saying, Punnish the deed not the breed. for those sceptiable about Pit Bulls you should get to know the breed first befor you judge them. Its just like being afraid or racist agnst othere races. Until you get to know them you shouldnt judge them.
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we have a pitbull they are actually breeding them out of existance here in australia.Our dog is the most friendliest dg u could ever meet.When our kids friends come over, we have fenced off a part of our back yard and we put her down there
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I am somewhat of the same thing as you are and I say if your land lord wants to be an asswhole then move and if your kids friends parents say their kids can't play with your kids because of the dog then your kids don't need to hang out with those stupid peoples kids cause the stupid is contagus so keep the dog loose every thing else.
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I NEED TO ADOPT OUT TWO YOUNG PIT BULLS. WHO CAN I GIVE THEN TO
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no thats just giving in to discrimination try to educate and show that its responsible owners equal good pets and bad owners equal bad dogs no matter what the breed our dogs need good owners if we abandon them ther doomed be strong smart and patient
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R PIT BULLS REALLY MEAN
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what i want to know is a pit bull really that dangerous? cuz i have a pit bull rottie mix it is my daughter's i have heard that is all in way you train them that they will be good dogs or is that not true i have heard horror stories about both breeds.
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Yes, you should consider giving him up to a ACPCA member. I did the same thing with my pit. He is now being shown in dog shows and couldn't be happier with the one on one time he receives from his new owner. Not to mention that he is no longer chained like in the past, but is kept inside a kennel. This is the best thing I could have done for him.
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i am sorry. but so sorry!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! to even read some of this coments abou sme of d people that own this remarcable dogs ...they have u out smarted.......pits rrrr not 4 enybody....pits r very smart ...xtremly smart..... d only floss it has is his desire 2 plase his master....his luck is 2 inherit bad owner (bad owner= people that 4 wathever reason end up w/ a pit n dont know nothing about d good traids of d breed ,,, but have goten der info from d news papers, t.v. n everyone else that said bad things about d dog...... BUT HAVE NEVER OWN ONE........) NO DISRESPECT INTENDED 2 ANYONE ....I AM A 4TH GENERATION PIT OWN...NEVER AN INCIDENT IN MY FAM. RECORDS...I HAVE HEARED STORYS BUT NON PERSONAL......PITS R D SMARTES DOG IN D WORLD DO 2 THER CRANEAL CAVITY...(HEAD SIZE)...D PIT IS DOOM BECAUSE OF HIS WOST INHERATEABLE TRADE..... HIS EAGERNEST 2 PLEASE HIS OWNER !!!!!!!! YES IT IS JUDGE ON ITS FINAL BEHAVIER=ITS ACTIONS , WITH OUT EVER Q? D OWNER.... ABOUT WATH? HOW ABOUT HOW MUCH TIME DID D OWNER INVESTED IN D EDUCATION OF HIS BRAVE , LOYAL N UNQUESTIONIG COMPANION.....DID U TAKE TIME 2 SOCIALICED UR DOG W/ OTHER DOGS; HOW ABOUT OTHER PEOPLE? OR DID U JUST GOT IT BECAUSE U WANTED PEOPLE 2 THINK THAT U WERE BAD ...OWNING D MYTH....D POWERFULL PIT UNDER UR COMMAND .....WELL IF U GOT UR PIT BECAUSE U WANTED 2 B BAD GUESS WATH U WERE BAD ...YES U WERE BAD 2 GET A DOG THAT U KNEW NOTHIN ABOUT ...KNOWING THAT U WERE NOT GOING 2 MAKE A COMMITMENT 2 R PIT .... GETTING IT BECAUSE IT WAS "CUTE" ....WAIT A MINUTE WATH??? IT GREW... G I GUESS I DONT NEED HIM NO MORE...SOUNDS FAM... ANYONE??? WELL OWNERS LIKE THAT R D ONES THAT MAKE DOG PEDLERS=(IDIOTS TATH KNOW LESS THEN U N ME ABOUT D PIT ; BUT C A MARKET 4 D PIT DOG N DONT CARE 2 BREED FATHER 2 DAUGHTERS N GRAND DAUGHTERS N SO ON JUST 2 PRODUCE A "GOOD LOKING PIT" NOT CARING ABOUT D INBREEDING CONSECUENCES OR D QUALITY OF D DOG TATH THEY BREED N PUT IN UR HOME W/ OUT REGARD 4 D WELL BEING OF UR LOVE ONES OR URS 4 THAT MATTER ... AS LONG AS THEY GET PAID.=..BASTERS...) HAVE A FIELD DAY .... YES DOG PEDLER HAVE A FIELD DAY W/ PEOPLE THAT DONT KNOW...LIKE U N ME...WELL I HAVE PITS ....YES 8 OF THEM ...PASS DOWN FROM GEN ..2 GEN=(4GEN...)..(BLOOD LINE NOT DOGS *** JUST IN CASE***) I HAVE HAD UP 2 38 PITS IN MY YARD ....REASON 4 THAT MANY??? BECAUSE I HAD 2 BREED THEM 2 KEEP BLOOD LINE GOING N I DONT SALE 2 JUST ANY ONE....SO I KEEP THEM I ONLY BREED A CHOSEN MALE N FEMALE ONCE WHEN THEY R ABOUT 7 2 9 YEARS OLD N THATS IS 2 KEEP D BLOOD GOING NOT 2 SALE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ANY HOW ,I WILL TRY 2 ANSWER UR ? 2 D BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE..... DO NOT LET ANY ONE IN UR YARD UNTIL U HAVE SOCIALICED UR DOG !!!!!!!!!! THAT MEANS TAKE UR DOG OU W/ A MOUTH PIECE= MUZZLE...HE IS NOT GOING 2 LIKE IT AT D BEGINING BUT HE WILL GET USED2 IT IN NO TIME .. W/ D MUZZLE ON HIM LET PEOPLE PET HIM , HAVE DOG TREATS ON UR POCKET SO U CAN GIVE THEM 2 D PEOPLE 2 GIVE THEM 2 HIM(DO NOT TAKE MUZZLE OFF!!!! ) SO HE CAN RELATE PEOPLE W/ TREATES ... WATCH HIS BEHAVIOR N HIS REACTIONS AROUND NEW PEOPLE..... STAR THIS XERCISE W/ ADULT FRIENDS THAT WANT 2 HELP....ASK THEM 2 MEET U ON ST.( AROUND CORNER )TAKE HIM OUT OF HIS DOMAIN SO HE CAN CHANGE MODES FROM TERRITORIAL 2 " A NEW XPIRIANCE".... IF HE SHOWS AGRESION TELL HIM " NO" "BAD BOY"SO HE CAN C THAT U DO NOT APPROVE OF THAT BEHAVIOR....REMEMBER THEY LOVE 2 PLEASE THER MASTER..N .A FIRM JERK 2 GO ALONG W/ IT....OBIDIANCE SCHOOL DOES HELP TOO....NEUTERR HIM IF NO INTENSIONS OF BREEDING HIM ...( I HAVE SEVERAL U. K. C. PURPLE REBBON PITS THAT R NEUTER BECAUSE I DID NOT WANTED 2 BREED THEM ) ANY WAYS THOSE R SOOM OF D OPTION BUT NOT GET RID OF HIM , U WILL JUST PASS U PROBLEM 2 SOME ONE ELSE THAT DOES NOT NOW HIM N THER 4 MISTREAD HIM..... MY PITS HAVE SAVED MY KIDS N FAM. LIFE IN 3 DIFRENT OCASION .....!!!!!!! I WOULDN"T TRAID THEM 4 ANY OTHER BREED........THEY WILL GLADLY LAID DOWN THER LIFE 4 U; THEY DID 4 MY KIDS WHEN THEY WERE 4 & 2 YRS OLD....GOD BLESS U N URS N GOOD LUKE W/ UR DESICION ; IS ONE UL HAVE 2 LIVE W/.........
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I have 2 red nose pit bulls and I had no idea just how bad the hype was on them until now. I grew up breeding pits, they were our family dog and there were 5 kids in my family and growing up we had a total of 4 pits. I think that it is an infringement on peoples rights to tell them what kind of dog they can/cant domesticate. If you do the research, you will find legit, reliable sources tell you that pound per pound pit bulls are the smartest, strongest, and most versital in training. Unfortunatley, peoples ignorance has brought it to a point where some of us can't even find a place to live. In response to your question, hell no! Don't get rid of that dog, he could save yours or your childs life one day. The loyalty that these dogs posses is amazing and the whole behavior myth that they "snap" is totally, scientifically unfounded. Give people a chance to get to konw your dog, I have found that people have soft spots, and are amazed when they see just how well behaved and affectionate my dog is. Lets educate these ignorant people who believe anything the media hype tells them! I sympathize with you 100%, and if you or anyone has advice about finding a place to rent that will allow pit bulls, it would be greatly appreciated.
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I have a 4 month old pitbull. She is great with my three kids. I got her from a friend who was moving. The only thing I am trying l am having trouble with is socialization. They never introduced her tonew people or animals. I just got her 4 days ago. She barks and growls uncontrolably whenever she hears a noise, or if someone comes in the house. Even if she has met them before. Any suggestions? People are already saying get rid of her, she is going to bite my 2 year olds' head off. How rude. We already love her. My dad and aunt always had pits. Never an issue, but now that i have kids, peoples words are making my stomache turn. What are the statistics of family pits attacking family members? The woman that just got her face eaten off while she was sleeping( a Lab)perfect family dog???? If we are pets with care, love , and respect. They will do the same right?
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You should breed the dog, take the pick of the litter. Then put your dog up for adoption. then raise the pup to be freindly to your family and friends. then you can name the new puppy pit J.R
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I cannot believe the ignorance shown on this forum! Some of you sound like you haven't been through grammar school and you are giving advice?! I have not only worked in animal shelters and animal hospitals, but I have two pit bulls right now that are absolutely the most friendly dogs you would ever meet. For all you freaks out there who are trying to make your dogs mean, I must say, bravo! Your stupidity may one day cost us all our loving pets! Get over yourselves and fight your own fights! Leave the dogs out of it. And another thing for all you out there with horror stories about pits attacking other dogs--duh! They have been created for that exact reason! Yes, many of them, if raised around other dogs can be friendly, but don't ever expect them to like other dogs all the time! We made them this way. And one last thing: you are making a big mistake by even assuming that dog aggression is the same as being dangerous towards people. The dogs were bred to be fighting machines with other dogs, and had to have great judgement during the heat of a fight so that if their owners had to separate them they wouldn't get bitten. A lot of poorly bred pits now don't seem to have that trait any longer, but true representatives of the breed will never ever bite a person! That was never their intended use! Any pit bull that does bite a person by definition is not correct type for the breed and should be put down, and absolutely never bred. That is why we are in the sad state we are in now.
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