I agree, She needs a really experienced handler. I wish I could help, I have my hands full with my German Shepherds.
Dog needs home!
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livebearerfreak
you are hypnotized! LOL
Why not post her on www.petfinder.com as a better option? List her as needing to be the only animal in the house and is a high-energy dog. Be sure to ask for a re-homing fee even though you don't want to. It's a good tool to help prevent the labs from picking them up. We got our current animals from there that were either being fostered or in shelters. You can continue to work with her until better arrangements are made. It also allows you to preview applicants prior to adoption. Posting is free and includes a couple of pictures.
Good luck!
Good luck!
Thanks all. Money isn't all that common nowadays, but I think that if I decide to spend my next paycheck on a trainer and have my mom pitch in we can manage to afford someone nearby. Worse comes to worse, Lexi will be going to the SPCA, and even if she doesn't my mom doesn't think we have the time/energy/money to feed/care/house her properly, so she is definitly going to be adopted away. Thanks for the link, excuzzzeme, I'll look there.
Pit bulls are one of the most loyal and loving breeds out there. Many owners will tell you a well bred and properly socialized pit bull is just as safe as your average golden retriever. Some of these comments are really unfair to the breed.
I know a lot of people tell you to adopt and so many people out there are quick to admonish you if you don't. But this is one of the major reasons why I never will. Anyone who's ever researched on how to pick out a puppy will know the major emphasis put on temperament. This is a huge unknown factor with pound puppies because their lineage is unknown. A good breeder will breed for sound temperament and you can see it in the parents. I tell anyone looking to adopt to look into older dogs (2+ years) who's temperament they can more easily assess. I, on the other hand, prefer puppies and will always go the breeder route. IMO, there's a special bond between an owner and a dog he's raised since it was a puppy. (just for the record, yes I have adopted before and he lived with me for 12 long years till the old age of 14 when he had to be put down).
I know a lot of people tell you to adopt and so many people out there are quick to admonish you if you don't. But this is one of the major reasons why I never will. Anyone who's ever researched on how to pick out a puppy will know the major emphasis put on temperament. This is a huge unknown factor with pound puppies because their lineage is unknown. A good breeder will breed for sound temperament and you can see it in the parents. I tell anyone looking to adopt to look into older dogs (2+ years) who's temperament they can more easily assess. I, on the other hand, prefer puppies and will always go the breeder route. IMO, there's a special bond between an owner and a dog he's raised since it was a puppy. (just for the record, yes I have adopted before and he lived with me for 12 long years till the old age of 14 when he had to be put down).
I agree with Jumko. Its not the breed its the owners that raise them. I got one of my German Shepherds as a rescue and my other from a breeder. Both my girls are great dogs but if something happens I know my girl (Ziva) will protect me and my family. I like knowing the parents and grandparents. I was in the Army and I knew that nobody will ever mess with my wife or son!
