Another great Pit Bull article.
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UncaBret said:
Pitbulls are good.
They are safe.
They make good pets.
Your kids are not in danger.
Improper training and social interaction (I hope the words are not to big) are the main cause of attacks.
Pitbulls attack percentage compared to total dog attacks isn't high.
msouth468 said:
I cant agree with these comments. Perhaps if it read...
If properly trained and raised are safe.
They make good pets also if trained and raised well.
Your kids are not in any danger from the well behaved pitbulls. But the not so well behaved ones could probably kill your kids.
Improper training and social interaction (I hope the words are not to big) are the main cause of attacks. - O.k., true
Pitbull attack percentage compared to total dog attacks isn't high, but a pit bull could kill a person, whereas my Jack Russel most likely couldnt, and if in that situation I could probably fend off or kill a Jack Russel myself, but not a Pit.
I am not trying to ban Pitbulls or any other dog. I will say there are breeds that are more dangerous than others, many different breeds included (not just Pitbulls).
I have been bit by a Pitbull that is the only reason I even noticed this thread. Although not life threatening, I was bit in a prety sensitive area and was very lucky. I used to work for the cable company, and was bit in a customers house. Sure you can blame it on the family for not raising it right. But what good does that do me? When I find myself with a dog how am I supposed to know how it was brought up? When I got bit I was in the customers kitchen talking to the person, with 2 other friends standing thier. The dog was at his feet sitting on the floor while we talked ofr probably 10 minutes. I never so much as looked at the dog before it decided all the sudden to lunge for me from 3 feet away. From that time forward I would not proceed into a house / yard with a dog without it being put up. Unfortunetly that meant I had to refuse to do a couple cable jobs since the owners would not comply. But safety comes first to me. I carried dog spray, but it didnt do me any good. Incase of a more severe attack, I started carrying a hammer. Whenever entering into yards that I wasnt sure if there is a dog, I would get the hammer out. If ever attacked, it would be the claw-end of the hammer into the head. Thankfully I never had any other incidents. Unfortunetely with a utility company, you often find youself in less than ideal conditions.
Also the comment about dogs sensing fear is true but meaningless. You cant expect a kid to know this or even be able 'not to show fear' when surprised by Rot'. What about my 92 yr old grandmother?
Just because an animal can be pacified with special attention and raising doesnt mean it or all of the breed can be considered safe or non-agressive. Just because I might have raised a coyote-wolf hybrid properly and it might be the nicest dog in the world, I would never consider it 100% safe nor the breed for sure.
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Yeah...IF
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As this is the cause of worry
Bring on the shi-tzu!..lol
AS for all of us.
exactly, as we can educate our kids about this....but seriuosly, if a pit was coming at them even with this knowledge, their instinct is too run and be afraid. ive always told my children to try not to run because of the instincts of chasing.
this has to be the most well thought out response in this thread. put very simply, politely and beautifully said. great reply loaches. as thats what most of us who have children do worry about.
well at least you can agree with me on 2 things peta kills dogs daily.
after you view this pic you might cuss me but look at this dangerous pitbull trying to get my son.
after you view this pic you might cuss me but look at this dangerous pitbull trying to get my son.
are you saying you own a pitbull? Or are you making a joke?just messin with you.
pitbull owner for 5 years
and that is me and my son in the picture.
had to cut the picture it said the first time it was too big so i cut it and went down on quality.
and yes i was joking was just playing a part of ignorant.
anyone that wants to buy a pitbull dont. there are to many on death row right now and you come out cheaper.
pitbull owner for 5 years
and that is me and my son in the picture.
had to cut the picture it said the first time it was too big so i cut it and went down on quality.
and yes i was joking was just playing a part of ignorant.
anyone that wants to buy a pitbull dont. there are to many on death row right now and you come out cheaper.
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Dangerdoll
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Whew, when I first realized who posted the pic and looked at the pic, I thought maybe the dog was dead and they were holding it up like a trophy. Glad to know that its okay lol. You had me going for sure.
